Investment & Capital Markets · Frankfurt am Main
Capital.
Structured.
Delivered.
A BaFin-regulated investment and capital markets firm specialising in structured finance, asset-based lending, and strategic investment solutions across European markets.
About the Firm
Positioned at the intersection of structured credit and cross-border banking.
Thomas Schumann Capital GmbH is a Germany-based investment and capital markets firm with over twenty-five years of independent practice. We specialise in structured finance, asset-based lending, M&A advisory, and strategic investment solutions for institutional clients across European markets.
Through established partnerships with leading banking institutions in Germany, Switzerland, and the United Kingdom, the firm facilitates access to asset-based lending facilities for expansion financing, project development, and corporate growth initiatives.
The firm is regulated by the Bundesanstalt für Finanzdienstleistungsaufsicht (BaFin) and serves exclusively professional clients and eligible counterparties. All mandates are led by senior practitioners with direct accountability from origination to closing.
About the Firm →€500M+
Capital Structured
DE · CH · UK
Banking Jurisdictions
25+
Years of Practice
BaFin
Regulated By
Professional Clients Only
Services are provided exclusively to professional clients and eligible counterparties as defined under MiFID II. The firm does not provide services to retail clients.
Core Capabilities
Sophisticated capital solutions for complex mandates.
01
Investment Banking
Advisory and execution across M&A, capital raises, and structured transactions for corporates and sponsors.
- —M&A Advisory
- —Fairness Opinions
- —Capital Markets
- —Structured Transactions
02
Asset Management
Institutional-grade portfolio management and asset allocation strategies for private and corporate clients.
- —Portfolio Management
- —Investment Strategy
- —Collateral Optimisation
- —Institutional Mandates
03
Global Markets
Access to European and cross-border capital markets through established banking and institutional relationships.
- —Fixed Income
- —FX Advisory
- —Cross-Border Capital
- —Banking Relationships
Structured Finance
Tailored financing solutions backed by real assets.
The firm focuses on sophisticated capital structuring, working with corporates, sponsors, and institutional counterparties to design and execute tailored financing solutions backed by real assets and enterprise value.
The firm also engages in asset monetisation strategies, enabling companies to unlock liquidity from balance sheets through regulated financial channels, collateral optimisation, and structured banking arrangements.
Mandates range from single-asset collateral structures to multi-tranche cross-border facilities, with execution capability across the DACH region and into the United Kingdom.
View All ServicesStructured Finance
Bespoke financing structures across the full capital stack, from senior secured to mezzanine and subordinated tranches.
Asset-Based Lending
Institutional lending facilities through established DE, CH & UK banking partnerships, secured against qualifying assets.
Asset Monetisation
Unlocking balance sheet liquidity through regulated channels, collateral optimisation, and structured banking arrangements.
Strategic Advisory
Senior-level counsel on capital allocation, financing strategy, and balance sheet optimisation for corporates and sponsors.
Why Thomas Schumann Capital
The principles that define how we work.
Senior-Led Execution
Every mandate is led by a founding partner or senior director from origination through to closing. Clients engage directly with decision-makers — not intermediaries.
Independent Counsel
The firm holds no proprietary products and accepts no third-party commissions. Our advice is structurally independent and aligned exclusively with client interests.
Cross-Border Reach
Established banking and institutional relationships across Germany, Switzerland, and the United Kingdom enable the firm to access capital and execute mandates across multiple jurisdictions.
Regulatory Rigour
Regulated by BaFin under the Wertpapierinstitutsgesetz (WpIG), the firm operates to the highest standards of compliance, governance, and client protection.
Research & Insights
Latest thinking from the firm.
Structured Finance
March 2026
Asset-Based Lending in the DACH Region: Structural Trends and Institutional Appetite
Read →Capital Markets
February 2026
European Fixed Income Markets: Navigating Rate Normalisation and Credit Spreads
Read →M&A Advisory
January 2026
Mid-Market M&A in Germany: Valuation Dynamics and Deal Structuring in 2026
Read →Initiate a Mandate
Begin a confidential conversation.
Whether you are a corporate seeking structured financing, a sponsor evaluating capital solutions, or an institution exploring a strategic mandate — we welcome your enquiry.
All initial conversations are strictly confidential and carry no obligation. We respond to every enquiry within two business days.
Frankfurt Office
OpernTurm, Bockenheimer Landstraße 2–4 60306 Frankfurt am Main, Germany
+49 69 94320140
Mon – Fri, 08:00 – 18:00 CET