Boutique Merchant BankingEmbedded Consultancy
Material Advisors specializes in capital strategy, deal structure analysis, ESG advisory, and management consultancy for transformative businesses.
Who We Are
Material Advisors supports transformative businesses with expertise in capital strategy, deal structuring, ESG reporting, and strategic management consulting.
Led by Craig James, a seasoned merchant banker and operating partner, Material Advisors bridges the gap between visionary operators and long-term capital partners.
What We Do
Capital Strategy & Structuring
Equity, debt, and hybrid structures for $25M–$300M raises with strategic partner alignment.
Deal Structure Analysis
Complex transaction analysis, governance optimization, and strategic capitalization planning.
Embedded Consultancy
Market expansion, investor readiness, dataroom setup, and board strategy development.
ESG Advisory Services
Sustainability frameworks, green bonds, and connections to sustainability-linked investors.
Industry Verticals
Aviation
Aircraft & aerospace technologies
Data Centers
Infrastructure & cloud solutions
Consumer Products
Brand innovation & market expansion
Real Estate
Development & investment strategies
Transformative Tech
Other emerging industries
Sports & Entertainment
Media, sports, and entertainment ventures
Meet Craig James
Seasoned merchant banker and operating partner with deep expertise in capital markets, deal structuring, and strategic advisory.
Former Managing Director with 20+ years experience
Led $1B+ in capital raises across aviation, tech, and real estate
Board advisor to 6+ high-growth companies
Why Material Advisors
Dual Lens
Merchant banking precision combined with operator/consultant DNA
Execution-First
We prepare & execute, not just advise
ESG Leadership
Sustainability integrated in capital strategy
Credibility in the Room
We've sat on both sides of the table
Aligned Incentives
Success fees only when clients close
Let's Talk
We selectively partner with exceptional companies solving vital problems at scale.
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Material Advisors LLC ("Material Advisors") is not a registered broker-dealer and does not engage in any activities requiring registration as a broker-dealer under federal or state securities laws. All securities transactions and placement activities are conducted through a duly registered broker-dealer of record, in accordance with applicable SEC and FINRA regulations. Material Advisors provides only strategic and business advisory services.