For independent sponsors, finding a compelling acquisition target is only half the battle. The other half is convincing investors to back them. With no committed pool of capital to draw from, independent sponsors must raise money deal by deal, putting their track records, industry expertise and relationships under the microscope each time. For investors deciding whom to back, familiarity can go a long way—but experience ultimately carries the most weight.
Investors we spoke to offered what they see as the recipe for success in raising capital for a deal.

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