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Distressed Debt Hedge Funds: How to Become a Vulture Capitalist

Mergers and Inquisitions

Ask anyone interested in distressed debt hedge funds for “the pitch,” and they’ll probably mention one of the following: “It’s like long/short equity or credit , but more interesting!” Distressed debt investing offers advantages over other hedge fund strategies , but the marketing often oversells the benefits.

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Capital Raise Blog Series - Vol 10 - What Is Venture Debt?

RKJ Partners

Venture Debt is less expensive than equity … in the long run Perhaps the greatest benefit of venture lending is that it injects money into a business without heavily diluting the equity stake of the entrepreneur or venture capital investors. Fees overload – The true cost of debt is often increased by the inclusion of numerous fees.

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Capital Raise Blog Series - Vol 9 - Types of Capital (Senior Debt & Mezzanine Capital)

RKJ Partners

Capital is generally grouped into three main classifications: Senior Debt, Mezzanine Capital and Equity Capital. Most entrepreneurs are very familiar with senior debt offered by traditional banks. Senior debt is first in seniority and is often secured by collateral in the form of a lien.

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FOCUS Investment Banking and FOCUS Capital Partners Strengthen Ties Alongside Ownership Transition

Focus Investment Banking

Effective December 31, 2024, FOCUS Capital Partners (Ireland) and members of the senior executive team at FOCUS Investment Banking (USA) acquired the Company with the goal of deepening the connection between the firms.The acquisition furthers the transatlantic investment banking joint venture established in 2022.

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Corporates Face Novel, Greater Risks from Debt Ceiling Impasse—Even if No Default Occurs

Cleary M&A and Corporate Governance Watch

government debt plays out over the coming months, the United States is in uncharted territory. debt (even short of an actual default) would be a new scenario for which no one has a playbook. debt (even short of an actual default) would be a new scenario for which no one has a playbook.

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Capital Raise Blog Series - Vol 9 Strategies to Raise Capital

RKJ Partners

Strategy 5: Consider Subordinated Debt as an Alternative to Equity Most CFOs are familiar with the two financing products: senior debt and equity. Probably the most exotic of the instruments is subordinated debt. While not a household name, subordinated debt has been around for over 25 years.

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Panmure Gordon and Liberum agree merger to create new investment banking giant in the UK

The TRADE

Le Prevost highlighted that the merger will pave the way for both firms to capitalise on opportunities and take their business to the next level. “[…] Combining the financial strength of Atlas Merchant Capital with our culture of employee ownership is a highly compelling proposition.