Ferdinand Capital Pte Ltd  ·  Singapore  ·  UEN 202604119C

Business Advisory
for Ambitious SMEs

Prepare.   Connect.   Execute.

Many SMEs are not ready for funding. Even if they are, they don’t know where to go. And even after securing opportunities, they often lack the experience to execute. Ferdinand Capital bridges all three gaps.

Ferdinand Capital
The Challenge

Three gaps
holding SMEs back

Most businesses have the ambition and the fundamentals to grow. What they lack is financial sophistication, the right connections, and experienced hands-on leadership to get there. These are not small gaps — they are the difference between growing and stalling.

“Many SMEs are not ready for funding. Even if they are, they don’t know where to go. And even after securing opportunities, they often lack the experience to execute.” — Ferdinand Capital
01
Readiness

Most businesses approach lenders and investors before their financials, structure and narrative are ready — and lose credibility before the conversation even starts.

02
Access

Beyond the banks, a world of private credit, family offices and alternative capital exists — but most business owners simply don’t know how to reach it.

03
Execution

Securing funding or opportunity is only half the battle. Without seasoned leadership, growth initiatives frequently stall at the implementation stage.

What We Do

A complete advisory
across the growth journey

01 / Prepare
Prepare
Getting businesses ready for growth and funding
  • Financial review and health assessment
  • Business readiness evaluation
  • Funding readiness structuring
  • Investor materials and pitch decks
  • Business planning and financial modelling
  • Strategic advisory
02 / Connect
Connect
Connecting businesses to the right funding and partners
  • Bank introductions
  • Alternative and private lenders
  • Private credit facilities
  • Family offices
  • Strategic and institutional investors
  • Industry and growth partners
03 / Execute
Execute
Experienced leadership and hands-on support
  • Fractional executive roles (CFO / CEO)
  • Board advisory
  • Credit and risk management
  • Capital raising support
  • Business transformation
  • Special projects and execution
Liew Yew Wen
Founder & Managing Director
  • 20+ Years in Banking & FintechCorporate banking across OCBC, HSBC, CIMB and fintech platform founding
  • MAS-Licensed Platform CEOFormer CEO of Fundaztic SG, a MAS-regulated digital SME lending platform
  • Regional Credit ExpertiseDeep experience across Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia and ASEAN markets
  • IBF Certified · MAS RegulatoryLicensing, supervision and compliance experience with the Monetary Authority of Singapore
About

The discipline of a
banker. The agility of
a founder.

20+
Years Experience
4
Major Banks
SEA
Regional Reach

Ferdinand Capital was founded by Liew Yew Wen, a senior finance professional with over two decades of experience spanning corporate banking and fintech platform leadership across South East Asia.

Yew Wen built his career across OCBC Bank, HSBC, and CIMB — managing multi-sector loan portfolios, structuring cross-border financing, and consistently delivering above-target results. He went on to build and lead Fundaztic SG, a MAS-regulated digital SME lending platform, from licensing through full commercial operations.

This rare combination — corporate banking rigour and fintech founder execution — is the foundation of Ferdinand Capital’s approach. We understand the pressures of growth, the language of lenders, and the operational realities of running a business.

Who We Serve

From first loan to
capital markets — we scale with you

Ferdinand Capital serves businesses across the full growth spectrum — from owner-operated SMEs seeking their first institutional funding, to large corporates and listed companies exploring sophisticated capital solutions.

Tier 1
Small SME
Revenue < SGD 10M

Owner-operators and founder-led businesses seeking their first institutional funding. We build the financial foundation, prepare the narrative, and open the right doors.

Funding ReadinessBusiness PlanningBank Access
Tier 2
Mid-Market SME
Revenue SGD 10M – 50M

Established businesses that have outgrown simple bank facilities and need a more sophisticated approach — private credit, alternative lenders, and strategic advisory.

Alternative CapitalPrivate CreditFractional CFO
Tier 3
Large SME
Revenue SGD 50M+

Larger SMEs and pre-IPO companies exploring structured funding, institutional capital, family offices, and board-level leadership to drive transformation.

Capital MarketsFamily OfficesBoard Advisory
Tier 4
Listed & Corporate
Public & Large Corporates

Listed companies and large corporates requiring experienced financial leadership, structured capital solutions, and strategic advisory for growth or special situations.

Structured FinanceSpecial ProjectsStrategic Advisory
Regional Capability
Cross-Border Expansion Advisory

We have deep banking networks and credit expertise across South East Asia — particularly Singapore, Malaysia and Indonesia. Whether you are a Singapore company expanding regionally, or a regional business establishing a Singapore presence, we help navigate the financial, regulatory and partner landscape on both sides.

SGSingapore
MYMalaysia
IDIndonesia
SEABroader Region

Regional banking introductions  ·  Cross-border credit structuring  ·  Local partner connections  ·  Regulatory navigation

Get in Touch

Let’s start
the conversation

Whether you’re preparing for your first funding round, exploring alternative capital, or need experienced financial leadership — reach out for a no-obligation conversation.

Mobile / WhatsApp
Location
Singapore