Funding Sources as Independent Sponsor

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

7mos ago

Funding Sources as Independent Sponsor

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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reply by an intermediary 7mos ago
from Bentley University in Charleston, SC, USA

We work directly with capital partners that support the Independent Sponsor model. Level of interest starts at $3M EBITDA. Open to having a call, feel free to DM me.

reply by a searcher 7mos ago
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.