How we work
A proven methodology for moving forward
Capital Chains does not approach SCF as a single product decision. We look at the full journey from strategic fit and stakeholder readiness to programme design, implementation and adoption.
Understand
Objectives, stakeholders and constraints
Assess
Opportunity, readiness and requirements
Design
Program, product and operating model
Implement
Pilot, onboarding and governance
Scale
Adoption, improvement and impact
Areas of expertise
Specialist support across the SCF journey
Capital Chains supports clients at different stages of their Supply Chain Finance journey, from early market assessment to product design, implementation, training and scale-up.
Strategy
SCF strategy and market assessment
Assess where SCF fits and how the opportunity can be developed.
- Market context and stakeholder readiness
- Client demand and sector prioritization
- Strategic options and roadmap
Program Design
Program design and business case development
Translate SCF ambition into a practical program structure.
- Program objectives and target segments
- Commercial logic and business case
- Implementation roadmap and success metrics
Operating model
Product, process, and operating model design
Define how the SCF proposition will work in practice.
- Product features and process flows
- Roles, responsibilities and controls
- Operating model and governance setup
Partners
Platform, partner and vendor selection
Select the right partner based on clear requirements.
- Platform and funder requirements
- RFI/RFP design and scoring
- Partner comparison and decision support
Implementation
Implementation, pilot and roll-out support
Support the move from design to execution.
- Pilot planning and project governance
- Configuration and onboarding preparation
- Lessons learned and scale-up planning
Capability building
Training, adoption and capability building
Build the understanding needed for adoption and scale.
- Internal team training
- Client and stakeholder workshops
- Case studies and adoption support
Who we support
Expertise adapted to different stakeholders
The same SCF concept looks very different depending on whether you are a bank, corporate, fintech, DFI or public-sector stakeholder. Capital Chains adapts its support to the role each organisation plays in the ecosystem.
Banks
Develop, review or scale SCF propositions, including product design, client prioritisation, operating model, platform selection and sales enablement.
Non-Bank Financial Institutions
Support factoring companies, alternative finance providers and specialist lenders in translating SCF opportunities into scalable propositions.
Development Finance Institutions
Design market-building programmes, capacity-building tracks, pilot structures and ecosystem interventions that support access to finance.
Corporates / Anchors
Help anchor companies assess opportunities, structure programmes, select partners and prepare internal teams and suppliers for adoption.
FinTechs and Platform Providers
Support proposition design, market positioning, partner engagement, implementation planning and SCF product-market fit.
Regulators and Public Entities
Support market assessments, policy dialogue, ecosystem coordination and practical roadmaps for SCF market development.
Connected ecosystem
One ecosystem. Three ways to support SCF growth.
Capital Chains combines specialist advisory work with practical assessment tools and training capabilities, helping clients move from strategic direction to implementation readiness and adoption.
