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Who We Are
FMI Capital Advisory Inc. is a leading Toronto-based independent investment bank focused on corporate finance and providing capital markets advisory services.
Our Team
The FMI Capital Advisory team brings financial advice, growth potential, and capital/technical markets experience to your investments.
Adam Szweras
Chairman
Adam is the founder and Chairman of Foundation Markets Inc., a Toronto Merchant Bank and Exempt Market Dealer, and a member of the Securities Law Group of the Toronto law firm of Fogler Rubinoff LLP.
Peter Bilodeau
President/CEO
Peter is a multi-faceted executive/entrepreneur with expertise in new business development, strategic planning, marketing strategy and organization, operations, finance, and client services.
Alex Storcheus
Managing Director, Corporate Finance
Alex joined Foundation Markets in 2010 as an Associate in the Corporate Finance Group and has been involved in various financial and strategic advisory activities in the small-cap space including M&A and going public transactions.
Vladyslav Somchenko
System Administrator
Vladyslav has joined Foundation Markets in 2021 as a System Administrator.
What We Do
Our team provides financial advice, growth potential, and capital/technical markets experience to early-stage public or private companies.
Corporate Finance and Capital Markets Advisory Services
FMI Capital Advisory is a private investment bank located in Toronto, Canada. The FMI Capital Advisory team provides capital and domain markets expertise in combination with corporate matter advisory. In particular, we take a hands-on approach to incubate early-stage private and public companies focused on rapid growth. The FMI Capital Advisory approach is centered on developing and executing strategic financing plans, and enhancing governance structures, with a proven track record of investment banking services success.
- Capital & Domain Markets Expertise
- Hands-On Approach targeting rapid growth
- Designed for Early Stage Private and Public Companies
Investment Banking
FMI Capital Advisory provides various investment banking activities to public and private companies. Our team can assist with corporate finance advisory and debt and equity financings. FMI Capital Advisory prides itself on creating a tailored approach for going public transactions to best suit the needs of each client.
Beyond financing, the FMI Capital Advisory approach is to ensure the successful implementation of a strategic plan, assist with any challenges, and capitalize on new opportunities to create further value.
- Tailored approach for Public and Private Companies
- Corporate Finance Advisory
- Debt and Equity Financings
Financial Advisory
Our team’s ongoing financial advisory services mandates are performed with a clear purpose of creating a solid understanding of each clients business fundamentals, core strengths, vision, and growth opportunities from which company management can work towards maximizing value. Some of the services we provide include:
- Industry research and comparative research;
- Assistance in developing the capital structure of the Companies we represent;
- Assisting management in further developing and defining strategic plans for our clients and helping to prepare messaging to the market;
- Assisting with creating and maintaining a corporate presentation, and other marketing materials;
- Sourcing and introductions to potential Targets for M&A purposes;
- Assisting clients with their “go public” mandates;
- Work with management on the development of financing strategies;
Mergers, Acquisitions & Divestitures
FMI Capital Advisory emphasizes the importance of M&A in enhancing business capabilities and driving transformation. With a focus on strategic capabilities, successful M&A execution ensures seamless integration, captures synergies, and delivers value to stakeholders, enabling organizations to adapt and thrive in the post-pandemic landscape. Here are some of the services that we provide to business owners looking to buy or sell a business:
- Creating polished sales materials that showcase the opportunity in its most favorable aspect to get the highest price.
- Assist with negotiation and crafting transaction structures to advocate for our clients.
- Streamlining corporate divestitures and carve-outs for businesses lacking standalone viability and addressing underperforming entities.
- Assist with Management Buy-Outs (MBOs) by leveraging our expertise in M&A and financing to ensure management teams seize the once-in-a-lifetime opportunity by crafting winning bids and favorable financing arrangements.
- Supporting companies aiming for growth through acquisitions.
- Offering comprehensive services encompassing target identification, strategic approach, valuation, negotiation, structuring, and acquisition financing.
- Tailoring our support to clients' specific needs and preferences throughout the transaction process.