American Investment Council

MAY 6, 2024

“The industry’s resilience and flexibility are filling market gaps and providing customized financing solutions. Private credit has become indispensable for businesses seeking financing, and is increasingly becoming their preferred option.” Currently, a substantial amount of “dry powder” – approximately $340.8

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Blackstone News

MAY 17, 2024

Reinforces CoreWeave’s market position as the AI hyperscaler Builds on CoreWeave’s significant momentum, evidenced by over $12 billion raised from equity and debt investors over the last 12 months Historic financing builds on the Company’s recently announced $1.1 billion debt financing facility led by Blackstone and Magnetar in August 2023.

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Private Equity Insights

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

Allianz Global Investors and Dutch development bank FMO have agreed one of the largest “blended finance” funds on record, raising $1.1bn to invest in loans that help emerging and frontier countries meet sustainable development targets. The money raised through blended finance funds is a fraction of what’s needed.

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FinSMEs

MAY 7, 2024

Delphia Therapeutics is leveraging its activation lethality platform […] The post Delphia Therapeutics Raises $67M in Series A Financing appeared first on FinSMEs. The round was led by GV, Nextech Invest, Polaris Innovation Fund and Alexandria Venture Investments.

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FinSMEs

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

Actio Biosciences, a San Diego, CA-based biotechnology company, closed a $55m Series A financing. Actio is leveraging a novel platform approach to genetics and precision medicine to develop new therapeutics […] The post Actio Biosciences Closes $55M Series A Financing appeared first on FinSMEs.

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FinSMEs

FEBRUARY 25, 2024

InsightRX, a San Francisco, CA-based software company leveraging quantitative pharmacology and artificial intelligence (AI), received a Growth financing form CIBC Innovation Banking. The amount of the deal was not disclosed. The company intends to use the funds to expand operations and development efforts.

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The Motley Fool

MAY 9, 2024

Ares Capital Corporation (9.34% yield) Ares Capital Corporation (NASDAQ: ARCC) provides financing to middle-market companies that have been neglected by big banks over the past several decades. BDCs tend to use leverage to help boost their payouts. is below the BDC average of 1.06, showing its more conservative use of leverage.

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The Motley Fool

MARCH 12, 2024

Here are three top-notch finance stocks to buy this March. By automating its platform and leveraging its expertise, Interactive Brokers has achieved appealing profit margins and stellar bottom-line growth. Financial stocks can make a solid addition to investors' portfolios. Image source: Getty Images. is one of the best.

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Private Equity Wire

JANUARY 24, 2024

Investment banks including Goldman Sachs Group, Citigroup and Barclays are among a number of investment banks that are looking to take back leveraged finance deals lost to private credit lenders during the market volatility of recent years, according to a report by Bloomberg.

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Private Equity Insights

MAY 9, 2024

This may include identifying new financing opportunities, optimizing cash flow, or providing insights on market trends. Whether it’s fund finance, leveraged and acquisition finance, project and structured finance, or cash management, these solutions are designed to support the fund’s investment strategy and goals.

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Tobias Financial

MAY 2, 2024

The finance industry is a realm of constant evolution, and our collaboration with NSU is a cornerstone of our dedication to education, innovation, and development of future leaders. Maria started at TFA as an intern, and we are proud to see her growth and devotion to the finance and tax discipline.

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FinSMEs

DECEMBER 20, 2023

Led by Bernhard Müller, Centi leverages blockchain technology to introduce real-world applications specifically addressing two […] The post Centi Closes Seed Financing appeared first on FinSMEs. The company intends to use the fund to accelerate growht on a global scale.

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Private Equity Wire

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

Global law firm White & Case is expanding its global debt finance practice and has appointed Lauren Winter, who has joined from Shearman & Sterling where she was Counsel, as a Partner in London. White & Case has dedicated bank lending, private credit & direct lending and borrower finance teams.

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FinSMEs

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

Kenai Therapeutics, a San Diego, Ca-based biotechnology company leveraging induced pluripotent stem cell (iPSC) technology, raised $82M in Series A funding. The company intends to use the funds to submit an IND […] The post Kenai Therapeutics Raises $82M in Series A Financing appeared first on FinSMEs.

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Private Equity Insights

MAY 17, 2024

Pricing is expected at 5 percentage points over the Secured Overnight Financing Rate, at a discounted price of 99 cents on the dollar, its leverage at around eight-times based on roughly $90m of EBITDA.

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FinSMEs

DECEMBER 13, 2023

Led by Allan Dovigi DDS MS, CEO, Stem Cell Implants leverages stem cell biotechnology […] The post Stem Cell Implants Raises Seed Financing Round appeared first on FinSMEs. The company intends to use the funds to advance the field of dentistry with stem cell biotechnology.

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FinSMEs

SEPTEMBER 22, 2023

a Boston, MA-based infectious disease diagnostics company leveraging whole-genome sequencing and AI to combat the rise of antibiotic-resistant infections, raised $16M in financing. This latest financing brings the total raised by Day Zero Diagnostics to $49M in venture capital funding and over $18M in non-dilutive funding.

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Entrepreneur - VC

AUGUST 20, 2023

When it comes to managing your company’s finances, it’s crucial to be proactive, efficient, and strategic. Every possible avenue for savings should be explored, and that includes leveraging credits and.

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Private Equity Insights

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

was poised to become the largest such financing ever provided by private credit firms when first contemplated last year. The about-turn in the closely watched financing is the result of a tie-up between private equity firms KKR & Co. By the time JPMorgan and Goldman signed financing documents around 3 a.m.

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Private Equity Wire

AUGUST 22, 2023

Ogier adds partner in banking and finance team Submitted 22/08/2023 - 11:21am Tommy Tuohy has been promoted to partner in Ogier's banking and finance team in the Cayman Islands.

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Private Equity Insights

AUGUST 18, 2023

The report cites data from KBRA DLD as revealing that the financing, which comprises a $4.8bn unitranche, a blend of senior and subordinated debt, and a $500m revolver facility, is the biggest private credit loan ever in the US.

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This is going to be BIG.

DECEMBER 3, 2020

Diversification Finance 101 would tell you that, in the public market, you want to be in at least 20-30 names to eliminate a good chunk of the risk (as defined by the standard deviation of return) that you don’t actually get paid for. Family offices could and should take advantage of mixing in funds to leverage their direct investments.

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The Motley Fool

MAY 11, 2024

Following the approval of spot Bitcoin ETFs , Ethereum ETFs appear to be the next logical step in the convergence of traditional finance and crypto. One of these is the potential approval of an Ethereum ETF by the Securities and Exchange Commission. The next crypto ETF?

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Private Equity Insights

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

billion) for a credit fund for Australia and New Zealand, as it seeks to capitalize on opportunities created by banks retreating from leveraged lending. The Ares Asia Direct Lending fund, the company’s first leveraged buyout vehicle for the region, has deployed over A$1.04 Ares Management Corp. has raised A$2.6 billion ($1.7

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The Motley Fool

MAY 14, 2024

Companies will now find it easier to raise cash through share offerings or even convertible debt offerings to finance solar projects. If that's the case, any improvement would provide operating leverage if demand does return. To the extent they need to, this bounce can help with that. Is the bounce worth buying?

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The Motley Fool

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

Decentralized finance Unlike Shiba Inu, which offers little to no utility, Chainlink supports plenty of real-world usage as a decentralized blockchain oracle network. As a data oracle, Chainlink delivers data to blockchain-based smart contracts , which are the building blocks of decentralized finance. Image source: Getty Images.

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Private Equity Insights

JANUARY 12, 2024

The two private equity firms are among the final bidders in the auction for DocuSign, which is set to be one of the biggest leveraged buyouts of 2024, the sources said. A spike in financing costs in the last two years made financing leveraged buyouts more expensive and big deals hard to clinch. Revenue rose 8.5%

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Private Equity Wire

AUGUST 9, 2023

Bain Capital Credit’s Private Credit Group invested in 30 businesses across 15 industries in H1 2023, supporting the refinancing, leveraged buyout, and add-on acquisition activity of both new and existing portfolio companies. Like this article? Sign up to our free newsletter Author Profile Related Topics Deals Intelligence Private Credit

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Private Equity Wire

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

Global law firm Dechert has appointed Eliot L Relles as a Partner in its corporate and securities practice group as part of efforts to enhance its capabilities in leveraged finance and private credit. Relles has joined Dechert from Weil, Gotshal & Manges, where he served as Co-Head of its finance group.

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Private Equity Insights

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

percentage points above the Secured Overnight Financing Rate and at a discounted price of 98 cents on the dollar. percentage points above the Secured Overnight Financing Rate and at a discounted price of 98 cents on the dollar.

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Private Equity Insights

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

These tools enable organizations to leverage their core applications and offer flexibility for modernization, allowing them to run applications wherever they choose. Rocket Software intends to fund the acquisition with a combination of new cash equity from its existing shareholders, committed debt financing, and cash from its balance sheet.

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The Motley Fool

JANUARY 5, 2024

For this reason, once the start-up reaches a maturity point generating consistent cash flow, it may seek out alternative financing options like debt. Horizon Technology Finance: 9.9% dividend yield Another leading BDC is a major competitor to Hercules called Horizon Technology Finance (NASDAQ: HRZN). Image source: Getty Images.

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The Motley Fool

MAY 15, 2024

Craig is a seasoned finance executive and has over 30 years of experience working in finance on U.S. Craig will be coming on board starting June 1st, and I'm looking forward to partnering with him as we look to continue to drive our business momentum, operational leverage, and shareholder value.

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The Motley Fool

NOVEMBER 10, 2023

Not only do interest rates hurt Medical Properties' valuation, but high rates also make it difficult for it to get financing. In addition, struggling hospital tenants may also have trouble getting financing for their operations, which may imperil rental payments to Medical Properties.

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Private Equity Insights

MARCH 1, 2024

Barclays Bank Delaware (BBDE) has signed the agreement with insurance accounts managed by Blackstone’s asset-based finance group, to sell the credit card debt. Barclays has agreed to sell approximately $1.1 billion of RWAs on a post-internal ratings-based approach. BBDE intends to use the proceeds of the sale to fund its lending activities.

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The Motley Fool

MARCH 6, 2024

With the potential for greater leverage comes the potential for greater upside, and given the momentum of this recent rally, this news appears to be stoking investor interest in the token. Finally, Aave's open-source lending protocol is also seeing increased interest from investors as leverage growth picks up in the crypto sector.

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The Motley Fool

APRIL 27, 2024

On top of that, BDCs use leverage to boost their payouts to shareholders. The debt-to-equity ratio is one metric that shows how much leverage BDCs use. Hercules Capital's debt-to-equity ratio is 0.75, well below the BDC average of 1.08, showing that the company's leverage is quite conservative relative to its peers.

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