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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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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 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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Top 3 Growth Financing Options for Software Companies

Software Equity Group

There are several resources for growth capital: debt from a lender or financial institution, minority equity financing, or majority equity financing through a control transaction. Growth debt, also called venture debt, most often comes as a principal loan accompanied by an interest payment.

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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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Intrepid Capital Advisory Update – A View From the Trenches

Intrepid Banker Insights

The trillions of stimulus are coming to roost and we’re holding on to every word Powell says.” – Business Development Officer, asset-based lender Public debt markets remain volatile and new issuance activity is down ~70% versus last year. Intrepid brings a full arsenal of resources to help clients achieve their capital raising goals.