Ice Miller partner Chase Stuart will be moderating a panel discussion titled "Financing of Independent Sponsors vs. Funded Sponsors" at the NYC Private Debt Conference presented by Opus Connect. 

Program Description:

Over the last decade, SBIC funds have become a key capital provider to independent sponsors. What are the pros and cons, from the lender's perspective, of financing independent sponsor transactions vs. traditional funded sponsors? How do SBIC funds protect themselves in these investments that are being led by an independent sponsor? What are the best practices to maximize returns while still being an attractive option to independent sponsors? This panel featuring veterans of the SBIC community will explore these questions and more.

Moderator:

• Chase Stuart, Office Managing Partner at Ice Miller LLP

Panelists:

• Glenn Harrison, Managing Partner at LO3 Capital
• Peter Rothschild, Co-Founder and Managing Partner at RF Investment Partners
• Andrew Olsen, Vice President at Boathouse Capital
• Javier Davila, Principal at o15 Capital Partners