Richard Bautista

Richard Bautista is a capital markets strategist with nearly a decade of experience helping companies navigate complex financial challenges through debt advisory, restructuring, and capital procurement. He specializes in turning intricate financial strategies into clear, actionable plans that attract the right investors and lenders, optimize balance sheets, and position companies for sustainable growth.

Over the years, Richard has led campaigns that build market confidence, align executive vision with investor expectations, and secure capital for growth-stage and mid-market companies. He has assisted in raising over $600 million in debt and equity financing. At Meritas Capital Partners, he focuses on structuring debt, managing financial restructurings, and sourcing capital — ensuring clients not only access funding, but do so with a strategy that maximizes value and minimizes risk.