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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 investing offers equity-like returns with lower risk.” Distressed assets offer non-correlated returns, similar to global macro.”

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

RKJ Partners

There is no question that in today's fundraising environment, capital efficiency is paramount. Making equity dollars last is particularly important since they come at a high price. Although the price is high, these precious equity dollars are often a critical factor in an emerging company's success.

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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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How much equity should you give away when taking investment for growth?

Growth Business

By Michael Goodwin on Growth Business - Your gateway to entrepreneurial success Many entrepreneurs’ burning question when considering investment for growth is how much equity to give away. The stake will depend directly on the amount you want to raise compared to your business’s total valuation.

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Covid-19 Impact on US Private Capital Raising Activity in 2020

InvestmentBank.com

As the world headed into the uncharted territory of a worldwide pandemic, investors in both debt and equity markets reacted to shifts and changing conditions in several interesting ways, and the lessons they learned and the actions they take this year will set the stage for everyone’s access to capital in the years to come.

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Capital Raise Blog Series - Vol 9 Strategies to Raise Capital

RKJ Partners

Professional investors such as buyout firms and equity players know the importance of competition. Strategy 3: Consider Financing Sources Beyond the Bank Beyond the traditional banks there are pension funds, specialty lenders, BDOs and other financial institutions that provide capital. Private companies have the same opportunity.

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The essential guide to raising private equity

Growth Business

By Dom Walbanke on Growth Business - Your gateway to entrepreneurial success Raising private equity funds is seen as the holy grail for businesses who want to grow quickly, simply because the strength of capital opens the door for rapid growth.