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1. How is Atoll different from bankers and other financial organizations?
   
   Atoll in itself is not a source of investment capital.  As an independent financial consulting company, we have the flexibility to seek investment capital from numerous sources like banks, venture capital firms, private equity firms, and many more.  As our client, you benefit from our expertise in project financing, our connections within the capital market, and our experience in “packaging and selling” ideas to investors.
   
   
2. Does Atoll work for bankers or investors?
   
   We don’t work for bankers or investors, we advocate for our clients.  We leverage our long-standing relationships with banks and investors to help our clients attain the financing they need for their projects.
   
   
3. What are Atoll’s criteria for evaluating project applications?
   
   We look primarily at the feasibility of the project and at the management team’s experience and skills.  We also pay close attention to basis and assumptions used in the revenue projections, whether or not they are realistic and meet industry standards. 
   
   
4. Can a foreign-owned company submit a project to Atoll?
   
   Yes, absolutely. As a matter of fact, the core of our business lies in our consultancy activities for the funding of projects overseas.
   
   
5. Besides the business plan, what other documentation is required to initiate the funding process?
   
   If not already included in the business plan, we require the following: 
   
   
   • Company history
   • Detailed description of the project
   • Detailed Financial Pro Forma (including assumptions used)
   • Marketing plan
   • Market research data supporting marketing plan
   • Management team’s bios
   
   
6. Is there a limit as to how much funding Atoll can raise?
   
   We have the ability to raise up to $2 Billion USD, depending on the project type.
   
   
7. Is it possible to attain a short-term loan, such as a bridge loan, while waiting for the long-term financing instrument to be approved?
   
   Yes, as long as this represents a strategic move to keep the project active until the long term financing is attained, and there are assets to be temporarily placed as collateral.
   
   
8. How long will it take you to raise the funds we need, and what are the potential road blocks?
   
   In general, it can take up to 12 months from the time the application is received until the deal closes and funding is made available.  During certain stages of the process, we can move fairly fast, but it ultimately depends on how fast clients are able to move.  You will find additional information under our Process page.
   
   Most of the road blocks can be avoided early on by making sure the business plan supporting the project is well designed, and the assumptions used in the revenue projections are realistic.  Investors may hesitate to buy into a project if the management team does not have proven experience or the right set of skills to successfully drive a project to completion and beyond. 
   
   
9. How does Atoll get paid?  How much will it ultimately cost us to use your services?
   
   In most cases, we get paid by lenders and/or funding sources at the time the project is funded. In very rare occasions, our fees may be covered by both funding sources and Client Company.
   
   
10. Is there any assurance that Atoll will be able to raise the funds needed?
    
    We can’t provide any assurance, but we can determine very early on in the process whether or not we can assist you to obtain the funds for your project.