Institutional-Grade Private Capital
Black Diamond Group works with family offices, private investment offices, and UHNW investors seeking alternatives to traditional equity and fixed-income allocations. We structure trade-linked credit investments, secured lending opportunities, and insurance-wrapped portfolio strategies that deliver predictable returns with robust downside protection.
Our institutional approach ensures that every transaction is documented to institutional standards, with independent legal counsel, professional custody, and transparent governance. We do not work with retail investors or offer unsuitable products to non-professional clients.
Investment Solutions
Secured Trade Finance Lending
Direct participation in short-term trade finance facilities secured by letters of credit, bank guarantees, or trade credit insurance. Typical tenors: 90-180 days. Target returns: 8-12% p.a.
Security: Irrevocable LC, confirmed SBLC, or AA-rated credit insurance policy.
Insured Receivables Portfolios
Acquire portfolios of trade receivables backed by credit insurance, providing non-recourse exposure to corporate obligors with insurance credit enhancement. Diversified across sectors and geographies.
Security: Credit insurance policy covering 90-95% of principal, professional servicer.
Monetisation & Asset-Backed Lending
Provide liquidity against financial instruments (SBLCs, bank guarantees, MTNs) or hard assets (commodities, inventory, equipment). Structures typically secured by collateral worth 110-150% of loan value.
Security: First-ranking charge over collateral, independent valuation, legal assignment.
Infrastructure & Project Finance Co-Investment
Structured participation in infrastructure, energy, and real estate debt alongside institutional lenders. Typically senior or mezzanine tranches with political risk insurance or multilateral guarantees.
Security: Project cash flows, step-in rights, government guarantees, completion bonds.
Why Family Offices Choose Black Diamond
Short-Duration, Secured Assets
Most opportunities are 3-12 month tenors, secured by liquid collateral or credit insurance. Limited mark-to-market volatility compared to bonds or equities.
Uncorrelated to Public Markets
Trade finance and secured lending returns driven by credit spreads and trade flows, not equity market sentiment or interest rate expectations.
Institutional Documentation & Governance
Every transaction documented by external legal counsel, with independent custody, professional servicing, and detailed reporting. Suitable for fiduciary review.
Alignment with ESG & Trade Finance Mandates
Supporting real-economy trade flows, SME working capital, and infrastructure development. Positive social impact alongside financial returns.
Direct Access, No Intermediary Layers
Work directly with originator and structurer, avoiding multiple layers of fund managers and advisors. Transparent fee structures and alignment of interests.
Typical Investment Criteria
Minimum Ticket Size
Typically £2-5 million minimum per transaction, though can accommodate smaller tickets for established relationships or portfolio participations.
Expected Returns
Target gross returns: 6-12% p.a. depending on tenor, collateral quality, and risk profile. Returns delivered through interest, discount, or performance fees.
Security & Downside Protection
All opportunities structured with first-ranking security, credit insurance, bank guarantees, or over-collateralisation. Non-recourse or limited-recourse structures preferred.
Investor Sophistication
Open only to professional investors, high net worth individuals (HNWI), and institutional investors. Independent financial and legal advice required.
Important Investor Notice
Black Diamond Group does not offer retail investment products, pooled funds, or discretionary portfolio management. All opportunities are structured on a transaction-by-transaction basis for professional investors who understand trade finance, secured lending, and credit risk.
Past performance is not indicative of future results. All investments carry risk of partial or total loss of capital. Investors must conduct independent due diligence and obtain independent legal, tax, and financial advice before committing capital.