ISF Perspectives

Exclusivity Matters….A lot One of the biggest risks in choosing a capital provider centers on what happens once you grant them exclusivity! As an independent sponsor, the risk of losing control over the deal is a great concern – and it’s most prominent once you grant exclusivity to a capital provider. You need to choose…

Whether you’re an operator with deep industry expertise, an investment banker or private equity professional interested in acquisition entrepreneurship, getting started as an Independent Sponsor isn’t easy. While there’s great promise for those with the ability to navigate the steps it takes to find success, it takes a great deal of motivation and persistence, and…

As opportunities for lower middle market transactions accelerate, they are matched by an equally growing influx of investment professionals and an array of new capital strategies to fund those deals. As a result, independent sponsors are building a capital stack composed of varied investors, presenting challenges of how to best navigate multiple equity investors in the…