Maria Joseph, Author at GCI Funds

Strategic Capital

“Un-bankable” is not a dirty word

“Bankable” – it’s a phrase we hear regularly from debt advisers and finance brokers in Australia and New Zealand – suggesting the quality and attractiveness of a particular deal is so good you (and a friendly bank manager) would bank on it! In reality, many mid-sized borrower clients have financing requirements that fall outside traditional […]

Strategic Capital

Breaking Bread: How Transformational Credit Helped the Dough to Rise

In the world of business, success often hinges on the ability to adapt and overcome challenges. Nomad Breads is a manufacturer of artisanal style bread with a significant presence making Turkish bread. Facing a slew of issues ranging from supply chain constraints to an impending senior debt maturity, the business needed a lifeline to transform […]

Investors

A Perspective on Strategy Versus Size

In the dynamic landscape of private credit investment, investors have a variety of choices when allocating capital. There are many managers to choose from, who focus on different segments of the market, different types of borrowers and different parts of the capital structure. Each manager brings their own expertise and unique perspective on their target […]

Asset Backed Finance

Innovative Ways to Unlock Transformational Capital

Realizing transformative business opportunities often requires additional capital and navigating significant complexity. In Australia’s middle market, despite a well-established private equity ecosystem, the availability of debt capital to support transformational initiatives remains limited and restrictive. Both traditional banks and non-bank lenders face constraints, particularly within the $10 million to $50 million range, especially if property […]