Capital Solutions Tailored to Your Stage
At Lazard Elaia Capital, we recognise that no single capital structure fits every company or every growth moment. Our three core engagement models are designed to meet companies where they are — whether they are accelerating growth, recapitalising for the next chapter, or building a platform through consolidation. Each model is fully customisable and can be combined to reflect the complexity of your business and your ambitions.
Growth Equity
Designed for high-growth technology companies seeking significant equity capital to accelerate international expansion, deepen product investment, or strengthen market leadership without sacrificing founder control.
- Minority or majority equity structures
- Cross-border market entry support
- Commercial network and customer introductions
- Governance advisory and board participation
- Follow-on capital reserved for top performers
Recapitalisation
Suited to founders and early shareholders seeking liquidity while maintaining operational momentum, or to companies requiring a balance sheet reset to pursue the next phase of growth with renewed clarity.
- Founder and early investor liquidity options
- Debt and hybrid instrument structuring
- Balance sheet optimisation advisory
- Long-term capital partner continuity
- Flexible exit timeline alignment
Platform Building
Built for regional champions and consolidators who are creating category-defining businesses through M&A, requiring a partner with both the capital firepower and the operational expertise to execute complex integration strategies.
- Buy-and-build strategy co-development
- Proprietary deal sourcing across Europe
- Post-merger integration operational support
- Management team assessment and strengthening
- Access to Lazard global advisory network