Case Study:
Four Winds Capital Group
Realizing that the current environment is forcing companies to look for innovative and creative ways to meet financing needs, Four Winds and Raistone forged a partnership bringing together Four Winds’ network of clients and Raistone’s capital markets and working capital finance expertise.
How Raistone and Four Winds Capital Group created a powerful resource for small businesses navigating the complexities of modern financial challenges
Four Winds Capital Group, a division of Oak Hill Capital Corporation, provides cash flow solutions for small to medium sized businesses in industries such as trucking, temporary staffing, government contracts, and light manufacturing. Realizing that the current environment is forcing companies in these industries to look for innovative and creative ways to meet financing needs, Four Winds and Raistone forged a partnership bringing together Four Winds’ network of clients and Raistone’s capital markets and working capital finance expertise.
This collaboration proved its value when Raistone referred an established interstate carrier to Four Winds. The carrier, which serves a diverse base of shippers, found itself in need of immediate funding to sustain operations and pursue growth opportunities. Traditional lending avenues were not an option due to the quick turnaround required.
Key benefits of working with Raistone:
Non-debt working capital: Our solutions are not debt to businesses. It simply accelerates payment on an asset, which coexists and complements other early pay or lending facilities.
A world-leading fintech: Raistone is owned by a full-service broker dealer, a $30 billion family office, a $900 billion wealth manager, and an international bank.
Flexible options. Raistone solutions are optional to use and carry no commitment. Businesses can choose to accelerate none, one or all of their invoices.
Strong partnerships with world-leading institutions including Mastercard, SAP, and Oracle.
“From the time of application to account opening was a matter of four days”, reports Steve Tufaro, president of Four Winds Capital Group. “The cost-effective factoring facility we provided allows this transportation company to take on additional work they otherwise would not be able to. Cash flow gaps are now a thing of the past, and they now have the means to grow their business with the peace-of-mind knowing that Four Winds is backing them.”
This is where Four Winds Capital Group’s agility and tailored financing solutions made a significant impact. Thanks to its partnership with Raistone, Four Winds was able to step in swiftly and provide the necessary financing, allowing the carrier to maintain its financial health and operational momentum without interruption.
Swinda Salazar-Piquemal, Head of Alliances at Raistone, noted, “Given our client relationships and footprint in the market, particularly in trucking and manufacturing, we are constantly speaking with small to medium sized businesses that are looking for ways to bridge gaps in their cash flow. While Raistone can support many of these companies through our own solutions and capital network, we find that some of these companies have needs that fall outside of our funding parameters. Luckily, we are able to rely upon a solid network of strategic partners, like Four Winds Capital Group, to support us and ultimately help these companies get the financing they need quickly and at the best price.”
The synergy between Raistone’s vast expertise in capital markets and working capital finance, combined with Four Winds’ specialized knowledge and client-centric approach, creates a powerful resource for small businesses navigating the complexities of modern financial challenges.
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