This week we chat with Gavin Vorwerg, Director at Laurium Capital. Laurium is a hedge fund dedicated to investments in Africa. The Lead Left: Gavin, this is an unusual space for us, but Africa seems like a huge growth opportunity. Gavin Vorwerg: It is, Randy. We started six and a half years ago focused on…
This week we continue our conversation with Richard Petrocelli, CFO of FSC and FSFR, and Frederick Buffone, Head of Capital Markets, FSAM. Fifth Street Asset Management (FSAM) is a credit-focused asset manager with $6 billion of AUM across two public BDCs, Fifth Street Finance Corp. (FSC) and Fifth Street Senior Floating Rate Corp. (FSFR), as…
This week we speak with Richard Petrocelli, CFO of FSC and FSFR, and Frederick Buffone, Head of Capital Markets, FSAM. Fifth Street Asset Management (FSAM) is a credit-focused asset manager with $6 billion of AUM across two public BDCs, Fifth Street Finance Corp. (FSC) and Fifth Street Senior Floating Rate Corp. (FSFR), as well as…
This week we continue our conversation with M. Grier Eliasek, President and Chief Operating Officer of Prospect Capital Management. Prospect is a $7+ billion AUM leading provider of flexible private debt and equity capital to sponsor and non-sponsor owned middle market companies. Second of two parts – View part one The Lead Left: How much do CLOs…
This week we speak with M. Grier Eliasek, President and Chief Operating Officer of Prospect Capital Management. Prospect is a $7+ billion AUM leading provider of flexible private debt and equity capital to sponsor and non-sponsor owned middle market companies. The Lead Left: Grier, is it my imagination or is a lot of capital coming…
This week we continue our conversation with Bob Jesenik, CEO, Aequitas Capital. Aequitas provide access to private credit and equity capital along with industry-specific operational expertise in healthcare, education and financial services. The company is headquartered in OR with offices in NY, CA, FLA. Second of two parts – View part one The Lead Left: But there’s…
This week we speak with Bob Jesenik, CEO, Aequitas Capital. Aequitas provide access to private credit and equity capital along with industry-specific operational expertise in healthcare, education and financial services. The company is headquartered in OR with offices in NY, CA, FLA. The Lead Left: Bob, tell our readers about your firm. Bob Jesenik: Thanks,…
This week we continue our conversation with Greg Mason and Troy Ward, managing directors with KBW’s North America Equity Research team. Messrs. Mason and Ward specialize in business development company research. Second of two parts – View part one The Lead Left: What about financing costs? How do lenders to a BDC figure out what to charge?…
This week we speak with Greg Mason and Troy Ward, managing directors with KBW’s North America Equity Research team. Messrs. Mason and Ward specialize in business development company research. The Lead Left: Guys, really appreciate your time today. What’s your current view of the BDC space? Greg Mason: Thanks, Randy. The long-term view is that…
This week we speak with Bill Siegel, interim CEO, Second Market. His firm provides transaction process services for private companies and funds. The Lead Left: Bill, for those of our readers who aren’t familiar with you and your firm, tell us the story. Bill Siegel:Randy. I spent the first half of my career on the…