Private Equity Firms Turn to Independent Sponsors as Industry Moves Down Market
Mergermarket discusses the low to middle market with industry experts
The term independent sponsor typically refers to an individual with industry experience who partners with a traditional PE or other capital provider to invest. They raise capital on a deal-by-deal basis. Not only are they helping dry powder find a home, independent sponsors also diffuse the risk of having to find equity for transactions by establishing relationships with capital providers.
Read the full article by Mergermarket (October 16, 2019 – Claire Rychlewski)