Funding Sources as Independent Sponsor

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October 27, 2025

by a searcher from Stanford University - Graduate School of Business in Miami, FL, USA

What are the best funding sources (direct investors, platforms, etc.) for independent sponsor deals? Should a relationship be created before raising for a specific deal?
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from University of Central Missouri in Baltimore, MD, USA
Relationships help, since you're asking them to enter into a multi-year relationship with you as an LP. Many won't fund the first deal you show them; I've heard this outright mentality from multiple investors. You need shots on goal and a large, curated audience. There are a variety of models out there—placement agents, syndicators, investment banks, marketplace platforms—that can help raise LBO capital. Marketplace platforms are a newer development in this space. Exploring them as well. Following along to hear about experiences from others.
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from Stanford University in Cumberland, ME, USA
Following to see other funding ideas. On the relationship side, I’ve been building what I call a “warm bench” of investors who already know my background, investment focus, and target deal size. That way, when the right opportunity comes up, I can circulate an investment memo and get quick reads on fit and terms instead of starting from zero.
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