Unlocking global trade for mid-market corporates
Innovative, fully covered financing solutions: traditional trade finance with an innovative view. No bureaucracy. No compromises.
Our mission
At Taper Trade Finance, we deliver FX services and private debt solutions to high-quality mid-market corporates. Through an entrepreneurial approach, we create a secure ecosystem between lenders and borrowers.
Freerk explains moreOur vision
To become the most trusted non-bank partner for mid-market corporates in global trade, delivering innovative, fully covered financing solutions through a best-in-class digital platform, characterised by speed, transparency, and institutional-grade risk management.
Jeffrey explains moreFour focused solutions. One integrated platform.
Purpose-built for mid-market corporates in global trade.
Debtor finance
We identify insurable debtors, set a facility limit, and pay out fast. Credit risk is transferred to Taper, so your balance sheet stays protected.
- Non-recourse, credit risk on Taper
- Limits from €2M to €50M+
- Up to 180 days financing length
- Fast payout upon acceptance
Portfolio based finance
A revolving credit facility secured against your entire debtor portfolio, not invoice by invoice. Scales with your business.
- Portfolio-level facility
- ERP integration for automated data
- Scales dynamically with your volumes
- International receivables accepted
Structured commodity trade finance
Bespoke, institutional-grade structures for complex cross-border commodity transactions. Our proprietary fund provides financing traditional banks can no longer deliver.
- Commodity and goods-in-transit financing
- LTV up to 85% with full risk coverage
- Multi-jurisdiction and complex structures
- Import, export and domestic trade
Inventory finance
Financing of physical inventory and goods, self-liquidating and fully covered. We consider inventories of €10M and above.
- Minimum inventory value €10M
- Self-liquidating, fully covered
- Goods in transit and in storage
- EuropeSouth AmericaAsia-Pacific
The Taper Trade Finance platform
We are building an internal platform that digitalises the full lifecycle of trade finance, from risk assessment to disbursement. Rolled out in phases, built compliance-first.
AI-driven risk assessment
The core of our platform: a fully digital onboarding and risk assessment process. Clients move through a structured flow where compliance, KYC/KYB, and financial analysis are performed automatically, driven by AI.
Backoffice, CRM and onboarding
Phase two extends the platform with a fully integrated CRM and backoffice system. Client management, deal tracking, onboarding integration, and portfolio monitoring are centralised on a single platform, largely eliminating manual processes.
IBAN, payments and hedging
Phase three transforms the Taper platform into a fully integrated financial hub. IBAN accounts, international payments, and FX hedging are connected directly in the platform, giving clients full control from a single place.
Why Taper Trade Finance
The structural advantages that set us apart from every other trade finance provider in the market.
Self-liquidating structures
Every facility is designed to repay itself through the natural trade cycle, eliminating balance-sheet risk and providing predictable, low-volatility returns.
Complete coverage
Hedging, insurance, and sales agreements underpin every transaction. The result is an industry-leading risk profile maintained across all market conditions.
FX + trade finance
No other non-bank combines deep FX expertise with a full suite of trade finance products. Our one-stop-shop model eliminates coordination risk and delivers a seamless client experience.
Compliance-first platform
Built to the highest regulatory standards from inception. AML, KYC/KYB, GDPR, and credit policy enforcement are embedded, not bolted on as an afterthought.
Institutional discipline
Every facility passes through a rigorous approval process. Credit discipline is non-negotiable, we maintain one of the lowest default rates in the sector across all market cycles.
Enduring partnerships
We build long-term relationships with clients, lenders, and institutional partners, grounded in transparency, rigorous diligence, and a shared commitment to sustainable growth.
Trade finance specialists
Our dedicated team brings decades of experience in structured finance, international trade, and working capital solutions.
Jeffrey van Lakerveld
Partner & Executive Director Taper Trade Finance
jvl@taperpay.com+31 (0)6 2491 7595
Callas Leerink
Internal Account Manager
Sicco
External Advisor Portfolio Based Finance & Debtor Finance
Privately funded and 100% founder-owned
Taper Trade Finance B.V. is our dedicated fund. Institutional funders provide the capital, we manage it independently, and credit insurers cover the risk.
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