Investment Uncut: Star Mountain Capital - why bigger isn't always better in private credit
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In this episode of Investment Uncut, Letty and Jacob are joined by Stephan Connelly (Managing Director) and Jason McGourty (Vice President) from Star Mountain Capital, to weigh smaller-business lending opportunities and return premiums against credit risk. Drawing on Star Mountain’s experience, they discuss how closer borrower relationships support credit assessment and downside protection, lessons from investments that went wrong, AI’s impact on investment decisions and borrowers’ opportunities and risks. Listen to explore today’s most compelling private credit opportunities and reasons for caution.
What’s one thing you would like listeners to take away?
- The lower middle markets is a fascinating place which deserves a place in a portfolio, especially considering the magnitude it represents.
Each LCP Investment Uncut podcast is for information and marketing purposes only and does not constitute any form of investment or financial advice or a financial promotion (under the Financial Services and Markets Act 2000). All views expressed by the podcast hosts and guests are purely their own opinions and do not represent those of LCP, its clients or affiliates. LCP does not provide any warranty, guarantee, or representation as to the accuracy or sufficiency of the information featured in this Podcast. Past performance is not indicative of future returns. Our podcast listeners should always seek independent financial or legal advice before making any financial or investment decisions. Please refer to the Legal Notices section on the LCP website for further information.
This podcast is for informational purposes only and does not constitute investment advice, a recommendation, or an offer to sell or solicitation of an offer to purchase any security or interest in any Star Mountain fund, which may only be made through definitive offering documents.
Nothing herein is a guarantee or promise of future results. Investing in private credit and lower middle market companies involves substantial risk, including illiquidity and the possible loss of capital. Third-party market data cited has not been independently verified by Star Mountain.
Any portfolio company discussed is for illustrative purposes only, does not represent all investments made by Star Mountain, and should not be assumed to have been or to be profitable or representative of future investments.
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