Christo Balfe 

My Story

With over 30 years in business, I've built my career on finding practical funding solutions when traditional banking falls short. As Founder and CEO of Commercial Finance Advisors Worldwide, I help businesses access capital through alternative routes.

Experience That Matters

My extensive career across waste management, environmental, logistics, and commercial sectors has given me deep insight into operational mechanics and regulatory frameworks. From facility management and large-scale equipment procurement to commercial sales leadership, I understand how businesses actually work, not just their financial requirements.

Global Network, Local Expertise

I've developed relationships with real, live investors across 10 countries, including family offices, institutional investors, and private equity firms. This isn't just a database - these are active partnerships built through trust and delivering results. Working with regulated partners and institutions, I can facilitate funding from €5 million to €5 billion across multiple sectors.

What I Do

We specialise in Cleantech, Waste Recycling, Energy Infrastructure, Mining, AI, Medtech, Fintech, Real Estate, and more. Operating from Galway, Ireland, and Rīga, Latvia, with global partners, I offer two approaches: working through our FCA-regulated partner or direct access to my extensive investor networks, depending on what each client needs.

We employ advanced AI systems to strategically align projects with principal investors who are actively engaged in the your sector, facilitating precise and effective connections.

My Approach

Every project receives comprehensive due diligence with regular progress updates. I believe in transparency and maintain ongoing relationships to support clients through multiple funding rounds.

The Bottom Line

After three decades across diverse sectors, I've learnt that the best funding solutions come from understanding not just what a business needs, but how it actually operates. That operational insight makes all the difference in structuring the right deal.