Strategic Capital

Wrapping Up Mid-Market Financing

Authored by Daniel Schweickle (Investment Director) Key Takeaways: Capital must be wrapped around strategy: GCI’s approach centres on aligning capital solutions with the unique challenges and goals of each business. True partnership with the mid-market: From growth to turnaround, GCI works closely with management and advisors to co-create outcomes. As a mid-market financier, we are […]
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Certainty of Capital: Why It Matters More Than Ever

Authored by Adam Schwartz (Head of Investor Relations) Key Takeaways Execution matters more than promises: A term sheet is only valuable if backed by actual capital. GCI’s model prioritises certainty: Through committed capital structures, a diversified investor base, and agile governance, GCI ensures funding reliability. Brokers must ask the right questions: Understanding a lender’s funding […]
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Lessons from the Downside: When things don’t go to plan

Authored by Hugh Selleck (Managing Director) When GCI’s Strategic Capital team assesses an investment, our starting point is not just upside potential — it’s how the story could unfold if things go wrong. That might sound pessimistic, but in private credit, especially where borrowers are navigating complexity, it’s essential. Understanding the downside — and planning […]
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“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 […]
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