About us
Alcantara Advisory LLC is a Dubai-based financing advisory boutique specializing in arranging financing solutions for corporates, investment funds, and family offices.
Leveraging direct access to a global network of over 150 banks, private debt funds, and institutional investors, we deliver strategic financing that is precisely aligned with each client’s objectives, unlocking opportunities and driving sustainable growth.
Our advisory is built on 18 years of corporate banking experience across Europe and the UAE, a deep mastery of debt markets and instruments, and continuously refreshed market intelligence.
This powerful combination of expertise, relationships, and insight enables us to structure innovative, fit-for-purpose financing solutions that are precisely aligned with our clients’ objectives—and consistently exceed expectations.
TRACK RECORD
$30Million arranged in 2025
$285 million under credit approval
GLOBAL REACH
Access to 150+ CAPITAL PROVIDERS
DEBT EXPERTISE
skilled across 20 products
30 sectors covered
FAST TURNAROUND
12 weeks average to funding
Our Solutions
Our strategic expertise supports your business across several high-impact areas:
• Externalized Banking Management: Full outsourcing of lender relations.
• Bridge Capability Gaps: Direct access to specialized and Tier-1 lenders.
• Structural Analysis: Detailed feasibility studies for optimal debt design.
• Relationship Expansion: Strategic entry into new banking partnerships.
• Complex Negotiations: Expert handling of intricate financial terms.
• Capital Stack Optimization: Integration of senior, mezzanine, or equity tiers.
• Financial Turnaround: Targeted restructuring of existing liabilities.
REFINANCING
Optimizing existing debt structures to improve cash flow and reduce capital costs for funds and family offices.
STRATEGIC GROWTH
Structuring acquisition finance and LBOs to fuel domestic and international expansion for corporate clients.
RESTRUCTURING
Navigating complex liquidity challenges and turnaround situations through tailored private debt solutions.
LIQUIDITY NEEDS
Securing bridge loans and working capital to ensure operational continuity during critical transitions.
WAseem ahsan
Finance Manager, Cast Aluminium Industries
“We are truly satisfied with Alcantara Advisory services. Mostafa has exceeded our expectations in helping us transition from our existing disappointing banking relationship to building a solid banking partnership with our new financing institution.
Mostafa helped us each step along the way from structuring a suitable financing solution, negotiating terms with the bank, obtaining credit approval, all the way to loan disbursement.”
AED 20 million term loan facility
DHANANJAY MULAY
CFO, Danube Group
“I have had the pleasure of working with Mostafa Merzouk from Alcantara Advisory on multiple occasions, and his expertise in structuring finance solutions is truly commendable. Mostafa's deep knowledge of both local and international financial markets, coupled with his ability to navigate complex financial structures, has been invaluable to our company. His commitment to delivering tailored financing strategies, while maintaining a high level of professionalism, has consistently exceeded our expectations. I highly recommend Mostafa and his team at Alcantara Advisory to anyone seeking strategic financial solutions, whether in the UAE or globally.”
AED 55 million working capital facility
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