The Blog

Musings on corporate finance, fund raising, capital markets and other matters

Funding the Growth Journey of NBFI Platforms

I see particular opportunity among platforms that have already proven their concept — often with seed capital from founders, friends, and family offices — and grown from €0 to €25m in volume. These businesses are now ready to scale towards €100m and need funding solutions that can get them there efficiently.

Changing Dynamics of Private Debt

2024 started with central banks approaching the peak of interest rates, and the resulting promise of greater stability, despite geopolitical events, such as a 20% surge in oil prices due to tensions in the Middle East, adding an element of uncertainty.  

Below we review the trends affecting banks, private debt funds and public bond markets.

Pedro Tavares, Founder & CEO of Altimapa Capital (left) with Steven D'Ambrosio, CEO of Sandfield Capital (right)
Pedro Tavares, Founder & CEO of Altimapa Capital (left) with Steven D'Ambrosio, CEO of Sandfield Capital (right)

Sandfield Capital, a lendtech company that provides loans to individuals pursuing legal claims, has secured a £20m credit facility via Ampla Finance to enable it to significantly expand its operations. The funding is the first tranche of a £100m fundraise being led by private debt finance specialist Altimapa Capital, which is transforming the way SMEs secure funding by engaging directly with a network of over 600 institutional investors.