Posts by THE LEAD
Leverage Takeover
Middle market buyout financings increasingly dominated by direct lenders. Source: LSEG LPC. Middle Market LBO volume.
Read MoreThe OG of Private Credit (First of a Series)
“Private credit is, by its nature, still an illiquid asset class.”
Read MorePerception is Reality
Investors bombarded with scary headlines worrying less about real private credit risks. Source: PitchBook
Read MoreMiddle Market Deal Terms at a Glance – March 2026
Source: SPP Capital Partners Contact: Stefan Shaffersshaffer@sppcapital.com
Read MoreWhy Private Equity Matters (Last of a Series)
For most of its history, private equity was built for institutions – pension funds, endowments, sovereign wealth funds. Individual investors…
Read MoreThe IT Factor
IT deals commanded a larger piece of the M&A pie in 2025. Source: PitchBook
Read MoreWhy Private Equity Matters (Part Nine)
Private equity firms spend considerable time finding the right business, market, or operating model before making an investment. This is fundamental,…
Read MoreLeading the Way
The US was a relative bright spot in global private equity fundraising in 2025. Source: Preqin, McKinsey analysis
Read MoreClearing the Backlog
US and European exits were on the rise in 2025. Source: Dealogic, Bain & Company
Read MoreWhy Private Equity Matters (Part Eight)
Diversification is an important topic and a strong consideration for any portfolio. It can come in many forms. In public…
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