No One Wants to Assume the Cost of ESG: Redesigning ESG Cost Allocation
By: Tash Salas Published on: 01/15/2025Discover how ESG costs burden middle-market companies and stifle growth. Explore innovative investment strategies, U.S. public-private programs, and frameworks that align sustainability with profitability, offering solutions for compliance and impactful governance.
The Strategic Edge of Private Capital in the Lower Middle Market
By: Miss Money® Published on: 01/15/2025Explore how private capital drives growth in the lower middle market with tailored investments, flexible financing, and strategic support. Join the USA Economic Forum and Financing Tour to connect with investors and unlock opportunities in key sectors.
Challenges and Opportunities for Middle Market Companies to Access Sustainable Finance
By: Tash Salas Published on: 01/14/2025Sustainable finance: a detailed comparison of sustainable finance with other financing types, emphasizing the benefits for middle-market companies and investors. It also highlights opportunities in specialized sectors and the potential for substantial returns.
Search Funds. How to capture the value from the Silver Tsunami.
By: Tash Salas Published on: 12/11/2024Discover how search funds empower entrepreneurs to acquire businesses and offer investors alternative financing and investment opportunities. Explore ETA trends, searcher profiles, and strategies to align with growth-focused investments in the lower middle market.
Northleaf Closes $1B Private Credit Fund
By: The Private Markets Forum Published on: 03/07/2025Northleaf Capital Partners raises $1B for its third private credit fund, pushing its AUM past $6.5B. This growth highlights rising demand for mid-market private lending, fueling PE-backed deals and asset-based finance. With 40% deployed, private credit’s expansion shows no signs of slowing.
