CAPABILITIES

Financial advice.
Commercial purpose.

Second Order advises on financing, acquisitions, private funds, and operating performance.

Capital Advisory

We assess funding requirements and capital structures for seed and growth rounds. Operating forecasts and downside scenarios inform the financing plan and investor materials.

Two-market growth capital

TYPICAL WORK
  • Operating forecasts
  • Funding scenarios
  • Investor materials

Debt & Credit Advisory

We evaluate borrowing capacity and debt service coverage for SBA and commercial financing. The analysis includes borrowing bases, covenant compliance, interest-rate sensitivities, and thirteen-week cash forecasts.

SBA lender package

TYPICAL WORK
  • Borrowing capacity
  • Coverage and covenants
  • Cash forecasts

Mergers & Acquisitions

Acquisition analysis covers underwriting and custom evaluation tools for repeat buyers. For sellers, we prepare financial analysis and transaction materials using consistent definitions across the presentation and data room.

Sell-side readiness

TYPICAL WORK
  • Acquisition underwriting
  • Financial analysis
  • Sale preparation

Private Funds Advisory

We analyze private fund distributions and tiered carried interest, reconcile capital accounts, and prepare supporting materials for limited partners.

Fund formation

TYPICAL WORK
  • Distribution waterfalls
  • Capital accounts
  • LP materials

Valuation & Opinions

Valuation work includes sum-of-the-parts, discounted cash flow, and leveraged buyout analysis. Research examines the operating assumptions and market evidence supporting a valuation.

Public-market research

TYPICAL WORK
  • Cash flow analysis
  • Sum-of-the-parts
  • Sensitivity analysis

Performance & Pricing

We advise on pricing, revenue management, unit economics, and procurement costs. Work ranges from fare rules for transport operators to subscription pricing.

Intercity coach pricing

TYPICAL WORK
  • Pricing and revenue
  • Unit economics
  • Procurement costs