About Shire Capital

At Shire Capital we specialize in providing bespoke advisory services on structured credit transactions, offering a hands-on approach for investors and originators. Through granular structuring and asset selection, we aim to deliver attractive risk-adjusted performance throughout various economic cycles or market conditions.

We provide tailored solutions to navigate the complexities of structured credit, ensuring optimal funding structures for originators and risk-adjusted performance for investors.

Structured credit transactions are often complex, involving multiple stakeholders, intricate terms, and significant risks. At Shire Capital, we provide clarity and strategic insight to help you navigate these challenges. Our approach is grounded in a deep understanding of the private credit market dynamics, combined with practical expertise in specialty finance and real assets.

We focus on three core principles:

Tailored Solutions

We work closely with originators to design and execute solutions that align with their specific financing objectives and growth strategy.

Execution & Accountability

We believe in clear and efficient funding structures, ensuring that we take charge and we deliver significant value throughout the transaction life-cycle.

Risk-Adjusted Performance

Our goal is to make sure investors benefit from the long-term sustainability of well structured credit transactions, while minimizing risks and optimizing returns.

Our team is made up of seasoned professionals with years of experience in structured finance, credit analysis, and capital markets. Together, we combine technical expertise with strategic foresight to help investors and originators achieve their financial objectives

Benjamin Soussan – Managing Director

Benjamin Soussan has over 20 years of experience in capital markets and alternative investments, mainly in private markets. Over the years he has successfully structured, managed and advised, on numerous complex transactions in international markets.

Our investment strategies

Specialty Finance

We aim at structuring complex credit transactions and investments in alternative asset classes such as SME credit, embedded finance, trade receivables, or leasing.

Real Assets

Shire Capital will guide you with your financing and investment strategies, delivering tailor-made transactions in real assets, spanning from micro-infrastructure to renewable energy finance backed by secured assets.

Aviation Finance

We offer financing and leasing solutions through ad hoc structures, for asset owners and brokers, from mid-sized aircrafts up to business jets.

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