BRIDGE CAPITAL TRADE · GENEVA
Focused finance for physical commodity trades from USD 1M.
We arrange short-term, self-liquidating finance for traders worldwide. Complete submissions receive an eligibility answer within 48 hours.
ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA
Clear requirements, before you spend time.
USD 1 million minimum
Minimum transaction or facility size: USD 1 million.
Established trading track record
At least 3 years in physical commodity trading. Younger companies are considered only where founders come from an established trading house.
Liquid commodities only
The commodity must have an active paper or hedging market.
Short-term and self-liquidating
The transaction is repaid from the sale of the goods. We do not arrange long-term structural finance.
COMMODITIES
Liquid markets. Physical goods. Defined exits.
Methanol
Physical methanol trade finance for qualifying short-term transactions.
Polyethylene
Physical polyethylene trade finance for qualifying short-term transactions.
Polypropylene
Physical polypropylene trade finance for qualifying short-term transactions.
PVC
Physical pvc trade finance for qualifying short-term transactions.
MEG
Physical meg trade finance for qualifying short-term transactions.
PTA / Paraxylene
Physical pta / paraxylene trade finance for qualifying short-term transactions.
Styrene
Physical styrene trade finance for qualifying short-term transactions.
Wheat
Physical wheat trade finance for qualifying short-term transactions.
Corn
Physical corn trade finance for qualifying short-term transactions.
Barley
Physical barley trade finance for qualifying short-term transactions.
Soybeans
Physical soybeans trade finance for qualifying short-term transactions.
Soybean meal
Physical soybean meal trade finance for qualifying short-term transactions.
Soybean oil
Physical soybean oil trade finance for qualifying short-term transactions.
Sunflower seeds
Physical sunflower seeds trade finance for qualifying short-term transactions.
Sunflower oil
Physical sunflower oil trade finance for qualifying short-term transactions.
Rapeseed / Canola
Physical rapeseed / canola trade finance for qualifying short-term transactions.
Palm oil
Physical palm oil trade finance for qualifying short-term transactions.
Raw sugar
Physical raw sugar trade finance for qualifying short-term transactions.
White sugar
Physical white sugar trade finance for qualifying short-term transactions.
Coffee
Physical coffee trade finance for qualifying short-term transactions.
Cocoa
Physical cocoa trade finance for qualifying short-term transactions.
Cotton
Physical cotton trade finance for qualifying short-term transactions.
Rice
Physical rice trade finance for qualifying short-term transactions.
Crude oil
Physical crude oil trade finance for qualifying short-term transactions.
Diesel / Gasoil
Physical diesel / gasoil trade finance for qualifying short-term transactions.
Gasoline
Physical gasoline trade finance for qualifying short-term transactions.
Jet fuel
Physical jet fuel trade finance for qualifying short-term transactions.
Fuel oil (HSFO/VLSFO)
Physical fuel oil (hsfo/vlsfo) trade finance for qualifying short-term transactions.
Naphtha
Physical naphtha trade finance for qualifying short-term transactions.
LPG (propane/butane)
Physical lpg (propane/butane) trade finance for qualifying short-term transactions.
LNG
Physical lng trade finance for qualifying short-term transactions.
Natural gas
Physical natural gas trade finance for qualifying short-term transactions.
Thermal coal
Physical thermal coal trade finance for qualifying short-term transactions.
Coking coal
Physical coking coal trade finance for qualifying short-term transactions.
Copper (cathodes and concentrates)
Physical copper (cathodes and concentrates) trade finance for qualifying short-term transactions.
Aluminium
Physical aluminium trade finance for qualifying short-term transactions.
Zinc
Physical zinc trade finance for qualifying short-term transactions.
Nickel
Physical nickel trade finance for qualifying short-term transactions.
Lead
Physical lead trade finance for qualifying short-term transactions.
Tin
Physical tin trade finance for qualifying short-term transactions.
Cobalt
Physical cobalt trade finance for qualifying short-term transactions.
Steel (billets, HRC, rebar)
Physical steel (billets, hrc, rebar) trade finance for qualifying short-term transactions.
Ferrous scrap
Physical ferrous scrap trade finance for qualifying short-term transactions.
Iron ore
Physical iron ore trade finance for qualifying short-term transactions.
FINANCING STRUCTURES
Transaction-led structures for defined trade flows.
Transactional trade finance
Deal-by-deal financing for a defined physical commodity transaction.
Short-term prepayment / pre-export finance
Advance financing against contracted future commodity deliveries.
Inventory and warehouse finance
Financing secured against eligible stock held in controlled storage.
Borrowing base facilities
A revolving facility against a monitored pool of eligible trade assets.
Receivables finance / invoice discounting
Funding against receivables from approved buyers.
Commodity repo
Short-term financing documented through a sale and repurchase structure.
Import finance
Financing for the purchase and shipment of imported physical commodities.
Tolling finance
Financing for commodity conversion under a tolling arrangement.
LC issuance and confirmation support
Support for letters of credit on a defined commodity transaction.
Supply chain / payables finance
Short-term financing of approved supplier payments.
How it works
01
Submit your transaction
02
Eligibility review within 48 hours
03
Indicative terms from a funding partner
04
Due diligence, documentation and funding
What we need from you
Company registration documents. Last 2–3 years of financial statements. Trading track record, including past transactions. The purchase and sale contracts for the transaction. Details of how the buyer pays: LC, credit insurance or open account.
What we don’t do
No transactions under USD 1M. No long-term or structural financing. No equity, start-up or project finance. No illiquid or niche commodities. No precious metals. No deals without verifiable physical goods.
Frequently asked questions
Who do you work with?
Owners, CFOs and finance heads of established physical commodity trading companies.
What is the minimum transaction size?
USD 1 million.
Do you lend directly?
No. We act as arranger and introduce qualifying transactions to specialist funding partners.
What tenors do you arrange?
Short-term, self-liquidating transactions. Typical tenor depends on the commodity, trade cycle and repayment route.
What does it cost?
Pricing depends on the transaction and the funding partner. Terms are set out in the term sheet.
Submit a transaction
Only submit if your transaction meets the criteria above. We act as arranger, not as a lender.