Sponsor Finance
Flexible, cash flow-based financing for lower middle market sponsors
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U.S.-based private equity sponsors, mezzanine firms, SBICs, family offices, and independent sponsors who appreciate a long-term, relationship-focused strategy partner with our Sponsor Finance group. With a focus on the lower middle market, we prioritize building lasting relationships and serving as trusted advisors to sponsors and their portfolio companies.
Focusing on leveraged finance, we offer senior debt capital to support mergers, acquisitions and recapitalizations. Our team oversees more than $1.5 billion in existing commitments, extended to 130+ sponsor-backed portfolio companies. We benefit from the backing of a strong and stable bank, well-versed in the private equity sector.
About Our Borrowers
- Companies with stable cash flow, high gross margins and predictable revenues
- Headquartered in the U.S., with proven management teams and defensible business models
- Demonstrated ability to generate EBITDA above $3 million
Industries Served
- Business Services
- Manufacturing
- Healthcare
- Distribution
- Technology Services
- Consumer Services
Financial Products Offered
- Cash flow-based term loans
- Revolving lines of credit
- Earnout facilities
- Capex loans
- Delayed draw term loans
- Capital call lines of credit
Meet Our Sponsor Finance Team
Back row (left to right): Christine Holland, Sponsor Finance Officer, Chris Conkright, AVP Portfolio Manager
Middle row (left to right): Matt Binz, AVP Portfolio Manager, Hunter Pearson, Sponsor Finance Officer, Greg Kertman, Senior Vice President
Front row (left to right): Matt Kakta, Senior Vice President, Alex Stack, Relationship Manager, Paul Tymosko, Senior Vice President, Bob Sivewright, VP Portfolio Management Team Lead, John Martin, Vice President, Jake Hansen, Sponsor Finance Officer, David Hibbard, Sponsor Finance Officer
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