FUNDLESS OR INDEPENDENT SPONSORS

The emergence of the independent sponsor model is the reason we exist.  As the model has evolved, so have the resources available to support their success.  ACP has become a proven partner to help both new and experienced sponsors raise capital, maximize sponsor economics and scale their businesses.  Here's how we work with talented fundless sponsors:

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STRATEGIC ADVISORY​

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ACP routinely assists both new and experienced sponsors on strategy and positioning:

• Provide over market feedback on the independent sponsor model, landscape or fee and economic ranges

• Guidance on deal sourcing strategies and situation types that yield the greatest probability of success

• Sponsor positioning to improve credibility in the eyes of capital providers

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DEAL AND CAPITAL ALTERNATIVES EVALUATION

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ACP invests a enormous amount of time providing guidance to fundless sponsors on specific transaction opportunities:

• Provide our view of capital alternatives, types of capital partners and independent sponsor compensation ranges

• Suggested language in term sheets or letters of intent to make raising capital easier and maximize ability to negotiate better independent sponsor economics 

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CAPITAL RAISING FOR INDEPENDENT SPONSORS​

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Our independent sponsor capital raising process aims to:

• Accelerate the time to select a capital partner

• Tailor the positioning of the sponsor and opportunity based on the type of capital providers being approached

• Maximize the independent sponsor economics (deal fees, management fees, carried interest / upside participation)

• Create optionality for the sponsor, allowing them to select the capital providers that are the best fit for the situation

• Minimize the time a sponsor spends raising capital