In an age of sophisticated fund managers and information overload, Deer Isle believes that the way to maximize sale, merger, or investment valuations and capital markets outcomes is for a company to run a proprietary capital markets process while engaging “as needed” preparation and closing support. The reason for this approach is that most capitalRead more
The process for sourcing capital for funds has changed dramatically in the last 15 years while the Placement Agent process has essentially remained the same over this time period. Deer Isle believes that, in current market conditions, successful fund capital sourcing requires the fund manager to have a broad set of their own relationships andRead more
Welcome to 2023! Hopefully a year that brings peace and prosperity to the capital markets. It seems likely that the US will go into a recession, which should bring down interest rates, and the question is whether growth slows a lot or a little and for how long. We are hearing that most market participantsRead more
Wishing everyone a Holiday Season full of Joy and Happiness…Read more
It may be an understatement to say that the end of 2022 was one of the worst years for Capital Seekers in twenty years. Bloomberg reports that “Venture Capital Deals Set for Worst Drop in 2 Decades”1, Private Equity is experiencing the worst fund-raising market since the Great Financial Crisis in 08-092 and M&A activityRead more
By Jennifer Faust (Faust Global Partners) & Dean Emerick (ESG The Report) As COP 27 is wrapping up in Egypt, and we are reminded of our responsibility to take urgent climate action, many investment managers are looking for ways to align their portfolios with the goals of the Paris Agreement. COP 27 was expected toRead more