Structured Project Finance
Arranging debt and equity for large-scale projects up to $500 million, structured around the project's cash flows, risk profile and timeline.
Structured Finance & Capital Advisory
Capital solutions for projects of consequence.
Augusta Capital Group arranges structured financing for projects up to $500 million and advises companies, governments, institutions and individuals on strategy, mergers & acquisitions and expansion capital.
Up to $500MIn project size & scope
GlobalPerspective & partner network
40+ yrsBusiness & finance experience
IndependentAdvice aligned with your goals
About Us
A global perspective, grounded in integrity.
We help clients define the right capital strategy, then structure and arrange the financing to carry it out.
Augusta Capital Group serves companies, governments, institutions and individuals with advisory services in strategy, mergers & acquisitions and expansion financing. Our specialty is arranging structured financing for projects up to $500 million in size and scope.
Our values guide every engagement. We expect the highest standards of ourselves and of our partners. While no advisor can guarantee an outcome, we hold ourselves accountable for our part: identifying and pursuing the best fit for your needs, and giving you the facts to make your own decision on the terms offered by our banking, investment and private capital relationships.
Integrity
Zero tolerance for fraud or misstatement of material facts. We respect every law and regulation.
Transparency
Recommendations built on factual information, presented clearly so you can decide with confidence.
Independence
Not tied to a single lender or product, so we are free to pursue the best solution for your capital needs.
Responsibility
Socially responsible and ethical in our daily dealings, with clients and partners alike.
What We Do
Services
From a single facility to a complex capital stack, we combine consulting, risk management and deep knowledge of our partners' products to move projects forward.
Commercial Real Estate
Financing for acquisitions, purchases of existing facilities and ground-up construction across commercial property types.
Mergers & Acquisitions
Advisory and acquisition financing for buyers, sellers and growing companies pursuing strategic combinations.
Refinance & Restructuring
Refinancing existing loans and restructuring obligations to strengthen the balance sheet and free up capital.
Equipment & Asset-Based Finance
Capital secured by equipment and business assets to fund operations, upgrades and expansion.
Strategy & Expansion Advisory
Strategic, operational and profitability analysis to shape a growth plan and the capital strategy behind it.
Who We Serve
Principal clients across sectors
We work directly with the decision-makers behind a project, from first analysis through closing.
- Companies
- Governments
- Institutions
- Individuals
- Developers
Our Capital Relationships
The right source for each transaction
Long-standing relationships with institutions that specialize in funding complex transactions, often combined in a single solution.
- Lending institutions
- Equity funds
- High-net-worth individuals
- Family offices
Our Approach
A disciplined path to closing
We rapidly analyze your project's needs, then match it with partners whose products and preferences fit.
Discovery
We learn your objectives and review the project, financials and timeline in detail.
Analysis & Structure
We assess risk and design a structure, which may combine refinance, acquisition, construction or equity components.
Partner Alignment
We present the opportunity to the lenders, funds and family offices best suited to the transaction.
Execution
We help you evaluate terms and coordinate the process through to funding. The final decision is always yours.
Our People
Experience you can rely on
Decades of banking, capital markets, project management and risk experience behind every engagement.
Robert Schweitzer
Executive Managing Director
- CPA
- MBA, Project Management
- MS, International Finance
- Former Bank VP / SVP
Bob is a senior manager and consultant who helps businesses reach their financial and operational objectives. His background spans over 40 years in business operations, cash-flow analysis, commercial real estate and project financing, and 20 years in senior project and facility management. He is known for quickly analyzing financial and operational results and delivering timely, cost-effective solutions.
Full background
Areas of expertise
- Project management and financing
- Business and commercial real estate financing
- Equipment and asset-based financing
- Financial accounting and tax
- Strategic and operational plan development
- Strategic alliance partnerships
- Operational and profitability analysis
Business management & consulting
- General Motors Corporation / EDS Corporation
- General Manager, resort and club operations; multi-facility and turnaround management
- General Manager / Owner in manufacturing: sports, food industry and computer technology
- Banking VP and SVP, supervision and business development
- CFO-level accounting and management consulting for small businesses
- Project team leader for integrated business, facilities management and activity-based costing systems at a Fortune 100 company
Education
- Florida Institute of Technology, MBA, Project Management
- Indiana University, Master's, International Finance
- Indiana University, BS, Accounting / Finance
Teaching & affiliations
- Adjunct faculty: Indiana University; Tennessee Technological University / University of Tennessee – Roane State; Nova Southeastern University
- Certified Public Accountant (1992); Phi Kappa Phi National Honor Society
- Life Member, PGA of America; GCSAA Class A
Melanie
Co-Founder
- PMP
- Mortgage loan officer, 47 states
- Capital markets & due diligence
Melanie brings extensive experience in finance, real estate, capital markets, project and risk management. Before joining Augusta, she spent nearly a decade with a BPO provider and consultant, leading a Global Delivery Program Management Office across 10 divisions and more than 125 banking projects.
Her disciplined, ethical approach and project-finance background make her well suited to designing solutions for large-scale funding needs.
Full background
- Oversaw residential and commercial loan programs, fintech initiatives and due diligence services for government-sponsored entities, insurers and large banking institutions
- Supervised as many as 300 underwriters and led a large share of securitization reviews following the mortgage market crisis
- Provided oversight for close to 80% of audits in one of the largest securities fraud cases in U.S. history
- Led think tanks on blockchain and omni-channel data analytics for mortgage lending; served on a global IP committee and on risk and compliance committees
- Certified Project Management Professional (PMP); previously licensed as a mortgage loan officer in 47 states
- Nominated for OBJ Women Who Mean Business "Business Executive of the Year" (2015); previously owned a debt capital firm
Contact
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