Workshop 2: Sponsored and unsponsored Private Credit – What’s the difference and does it matter?

Workshop 2: Sponsored and unsponsored Private Credit – What’s the difference and does it matter?

Thursday, September 11, 2025 11:10 AM to 11:40 AM · 30 min. (Europe/London)
Stage B
Workshop

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In the world of private credit we often hear about loans being either sponsor backed or non-sponsored backed. In this workshop we will chat around what the differences are between the two, what the specific risks and benefits are of these two types of loans and why different market environments can lean towards each of them.

BrightwoodBrightwood Capital Advisors, LLC is a private credit firm with a long-standing track record of investing in middle market businesses. Brightwood specializes in providing senior debt capital primarily to U.S. businesses with $5-$75 million of EBITDA within five core industries: technology & telecommunications, healthcare, business services, transportation & logistics and franchising. Brightwood partners with non-sponsored businesses as well as private equity sponsors to provide customized financing solutions for directly originated investments. Founded in 2010, Brightwood is a minority-owned firm with a team of over 50 employees who manage approximately $6 billion of assets on behalf of its primarily institutional investor base. Brightwood is headquartered in New York City.

Moderators

Dawn Turner
Dawn Turner
Independent Adviser and NEDDawn S Turner

Speakers

Kunal Shah
Kunal Shah
Co-Head of OriginationBrightwood Capital Advisors

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