Frequently asked questions
Its Not the availability of Capital, its the awareness.
There's a lot of Money available. the problem is, no one knows Where it is, Who has it, or how to position themselves to get it
With experience structuring funding strategies for 15+ businesses and facilitating more than 20 investor and lender introductions, I’ve reviewed $20+ million in funding options — so your business enters the funding conversation ready and strong.
Our approach combines deal-making expertise, investor relationships, and strategic guidance to prepare businesses for successful funding. Whether your company is just starting out or looking to scale, you deserve clarity, access, and most importantly MONEY!
"Its not the availability of capital, its the awareness. There's a lot of money available. The problem is; no one knows Where it is, Who has it, or How to position themselves to get it"
QUINTARIUS QUEEN, CFP®
FOUNDER | CAPITAL ADVISOR | CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™
Tel: 985-713-2243 | Email: quintarius@the-clevergroup.com
What we do:
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Break down exactly how much you need and where it should come from.
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Align capital structure with your long-term goals.
What we do:
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Prepare investor/lender-ready financials and pro formas.
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Build capital stack models to illustrate sources and uses.
What we do:
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Position your deal to attract the right funding partners.
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Negotiate and structure terms that protect your business.
How We Help
We simplify the path to capital and connect you with the right investors — so you can focus on growing your business.
Capital Raising
We help guide you through the entire capital raising process from beginning to end — helping your business access capital strategically
Deal Structuring
We help structure your deals / offers for clarity — positioning you to attract the right capital.
Capital Connections
We connect you directly to the right lenders and investors — making the process clear & achievable.
The Process
Helps small business owners feel
capable and included
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Discover your business goals
We start with a Capital Readiness Assessment to understand your business model, revenue, & funding needs.
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Structure Your funding plan
We organize your financials, business plan, and pitch materials into a clear, investor-focused package.
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Build a custom Capital Stack
We design your deal — determining term, funding type, and best capital sources (equity, debt, grants, etc.)
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Tailored Connection to Funders
We connect you & help negotiate with strategic investors, lenders, and funding partners aligned with your deal.
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$$ in your Business to scale
We stay engaged through due diligence, term sheet negotiation, and post-funding support.
Who We Work With
Our Impact
in Numbers
We prepare businesses to secure capital efficiently, strategically, and confidently — one step at a time.
15+
Funding Deals Constructed
$20M
Capital Funding Negotiated
30 - 45
Avg. Days to
Funding Connection
20+
Funding Connections Facilitated