“We typically invest as a significant limited partner and often serve as an advisory board member.”
Investment Criteria
Company Size (EBITDA)
Average Fund Commitment
Average Equity Co-investment
$10 mm - $100 mm
$30 mm - $75 mm
$10 mm - $100 mm
Disciplined Investment Focus:
We take a differentiated approach to sponsor relationships, specifically targeting those that seek value added partners and support for portfolio company financing needs. We employ a deliberate process to evaluate and underwrite fund investments, typically spanning three to eight weeks.
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Initial vetting & structuring
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Early assessment
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Full due diligence
Recent Equity Solution Transactions
News & Press
A Review of US vs European Direct Lending
LONDON, May 1, 2016 – Over the years the US has been by far the dominant supplier of leveraged loans globally. But given similar regulatory pressure being exerted on overseas banks as here, Europe is gaining media attention as a source of debt opportunities for both managers and investors.
Where Europe’s Real Direct Lending Opportunity Lies
NEW YORK, April 1, 2016 – Against the backdrop of uncertain credit markets and directionally differing economies, an interesting cross-Atlantic investment dynamic is underway.
Sponsors Holster Revolvers for Delayed-Draw Loans
NEW YORK, January 4, 2016 – I’ve discussed at length the development of revolving credit facilities. Corporate borrowers and private equity sponsors have continued to utilise this tool to maximise flexibility for acquisitions, dividend recaps and working capital. But during 2015 we’ve noted the increasing popularity of another weapon in an issuer’s financing arsenal: namely, the delayed-draw term loan (DDTL).