APG Capital Markets

2024 is a record year for CLO formation due to high investment flow into debt funds seeking high yield returns. Andrea Bonaventura, Senior Director of EMEA Leveraged Finance at Fitch Ratings Rating, during APG Capital Markets Forum expressed his opinion about this trend. “CLOs formation represent the appetite of leverage buyout investors, and 2024 has been a record year, we are seeing a number of CLO formation that is beyond market participants expectations... if you match that with high inflows into high yield funds investing in CLOs, you experience investors willing to accept the issuers conditions” https://lnkd.in/gSKuAJQr #investmentbanking #corporatefinance #privatedebt #privateequity #venturecapital #alternativefinance #alternativeinvestments #privateplacement #consumerlending #financialservices #longterminvestments #investmetnmanagement #equity #ipo #mergersandacquisitions #saas #fintech #healthtech #healthcare #lending #mobility #logistics #lendingplatforms #uk #eu #usa #canada #latam #mexico #colombia #chile #brazil #spain #italy #portugal #france #germany

Paolo Pio, Co-founder of Exceptional Ventures during his presentation at the AGP Capital Markets Forum highlights how optimistic he is of the European Venture Capital industry in the next decade as he expects this industry to catch up with the United States due to the European unicorn employees sharing their knowledge when starting other companies. https://lnkd.in/gSKuAJQr #investmentbanking #corporatefinance #privatedebt #privateequity #venturecapital #alternativefinance #alternativeinvestments #privateplacement #consumerlending #financialservices #longterminvestments #investmetnmanagement #equity #ipo #mergersandacquisitions #saas #fintech #healthtech #healthcare #lending #mobility #logistics #lendingplatforms #uk #eu #usa #canada #latam #mexico #colombia #chile #brazil #spain #italy #portugal #france #germany

APG Capital Markets’s Direct Lending activity is a flexible and bespoke alternative to bank loans, with the objective to finance OPEX, CAPEX or acquisitions. What characteristics should be meet by borrowers?: $2 million EBITDA or more in the last 12 months Positive EBITDA Margin for at least 12 months Established at least for 3 years Strong and diverse client base with low concentration risk Revenue growing at least double-digit year on year No dividend payments throughout the life of the loan Established management team with proven experience in the related sector Strong corporate governance High clients retention rate Long-term investors in the capitalisation table Stefano Sciacca, APG’s Managing Director highlights APG’s private debt fund investment approach in direct lending during the 2024 APG Capital Markets Forum held in Milan. https://lnkd.in/gSKuAJQr #investmentbanking #corporatefinance #privatedebt #privateequity #venturecapital #alternativefinance #alternativeinvestments #privateplacement #consumerlending #financialservices #longterminvestments #investmetnmanagement #equity #ipo #mergersandacquisitions #saas #fintech #healthtech #healthcare #lending #mobility #logistics #lendingplatforms #uk #eu #usa #canada #latam #mexico #colombia #chile #brazil #spain #italy #portugal #france #germany

"Currency risk management requires a clear definition of its strategy, based on the six pillars presented by Ebury, they suggest our clients to select one or two of the three potential strategies they have created: Static Hedging Rolling Hedging Layered Hedging Jack Sirett, Partner and Head of FX at Ebury During the APG Capital Markets Forum explained that determining the right approach to manage currency risk depends on each client’s needs and objectives, from a range of 75% hedging down to 25% hedging of all risk, strategies such as Static, Rolling and Layered can significantly help our clients to mitigate currency volatility exposure" https://lnkd.in/gSKuAJQr #investmentbanking #corporatefinance #privatedebt #privateequity #venturecapital #alternativefinance #alternativeinvestments #privateplacement #consumerlending #financialservices #longterminvestments #investmetnmanagement #equity #ipo #mergersandacquisitions #saas #fintech #healthtech #healthcare #lending #mobility #logistics #lendingplatforms #uk #eu #usa #canada #latam #mexico #colombia #chile #brazil #spain #italy #portugal #france #germany

"“In our experience, Technology companies are good cash flow generators, and because they are not forced to lower prices to maintain clients or increase volume to improve margins during periods of economic shocks, technology companies hold a degree of protection”. Andrea Bonaventura,  Senior Director of EMEA Leveraged Finance at Fitch Ratings Rating, explains why technology companies can preserve good levels of free cash flow during periods of uncertain economic growth. " https://lnkd.in/gSKuAJQr #investmentbanking #corporatefinance #privatedebt #privateequity #venturecapital #alternativefinance #alternativeinvestments #privateplacement #consumerlending #financialservices #longterminvestments #investmetnmanagement #equity #ipo #mergersandacquisitions #saas #fintech #healthtech #healthcare #lending #mobility #logistics #lendingplatforms #uk #eu #usa #canada #latam #mexico #colombia #chile #brazil #spain #italy #portugal #france #germany

Exciting Announcement! APG, formerly known as Aluna Partners, is thrilled to announce our participation in an upcoming internship fair at Nova School of Business and Economics! We are offering exciting job opportunities and look forward to meeting talented individuals. Join us on October 31st to explore how you can be part of our dynamic team. Don’t miss this chance to kickstart your career with us! We can’t wait to see you there! https://lnkd.in/e9AYC9Ej #investmentbanking #corporatefinance #privatedebt #privateequity #venturecapital #alternativefinance #alternativeinvestments #privateplacement #consumerlending #financialservices #longterminvestments #investmetnmanagement #equity #ipo #mergersandacquisitions #saas #fintech #healthtech #healthcare #lending #mobility #logistics #lendingplatforms #NovaSBE #FinancialTimes #Rankings #MastersNovaSBE

We value APG Capital Markets’s relationship because we have achieved the financing we need, but more importantly because we discuss our strategy and how to finance it. Alessio Rebagliati, CEO of EXEPT, during his presentation at the APG Capital Markets Forum explains how he values the services provided by APG. https://lnkd.in/gSKuAJQr #investmentbanking #corporatefinance #privatedebt #privateequity #venturecapital #alternativefinance #alternativeinvestments #privateplacement #consumerlending #financialservices #longterminvestments #investmetnmanagement #equity #ipo #mergersandacquisitions #saas #fintech #healthtech #healthcare #lending #mobility #logistics #lendingplatforms #uk #eu #usa #canada #latam #mexico #colombia #chile #brazil #spain #italy #portugal #france #germany

APG Capital Markets’s venture debt practice aims to finance growth, tech, marketing and talent as part of a high growth business plan. What characteristics should be meet by borrowers?: Close to at least US $1.0M in LTM Revenue, growing at least 5% month on month Established at least for 3 years Tier-1 VC investors in the capitalisation table Successfully raised at least 2 equity rounds, 1 with institutional investors during the last 12 months Co-founders must be employed full time Proven operational experience in the related field Diverse experience and background at BoD Stefano Sciacca, APG’s Managing Director highlights APG’s private debt fund investment approach in venture debt during the 2024 APG Capital Markets Forum held in Milan. " https://lnkd.in/gSKuAJQr #investmentbanking #corporatefinance #privatedebt #privateequity #venturecapital #alternativefinance #alternativeinvestments #privateplacement #consumerlending #financialservices #longterminvestments #investmetnmanagement #equity #ipo #mergersandacquisitions #saas #fintech #healthtech #healthcare #lending #mobility #logistics #lendingplatforms #uk #eu #usa #canada #latam #mexico #colombia #chile #brazil #spain #italy #portugal #france #germany

Currency risk is of great importance for founders and leaders of companies, as it can erode the performance of our clients and put in danger the execution of M&A transactions. Jack Sirett, Partner and Head of FX at Ebury During the APG Capital Markets Forum explained how to build a currency risk mitigation strategy based on six steps, while urging our clients to avoid trying to beat the market. Identify your exposure Establish your risk level Designing the right strategy for your business Execute your strategy Monitor your strategy Review your strategy https://lnkd.in/gSKuAJQr #investmentbanking #corporatefinance #privatedebt #privateequity #venturecapital #alternativefinance #alternativeinvestments #privateplacement #consumerlending #financialservices #longterminvestments #investmetnmanagement #equity #ipo #mergersandacquisitions #saas #fintech #healthtech #healthcare #lending #mobility #logistics #lendingplatforms #uk #eu #usa #canada #latam #mexico #colombia #chile #brazil #spain #italy #portugal #france #germany

Fitch Ratings Rating expects the technology sector to continue increasing its revenues during 2024 and 2025, favoring its EBITDA margin. Andrea Bonaventura, Senior Director of EMEA Leveraged Finance at Fitch Ratings, presents the revenue and EBITDA expectations during for all industries covered. https://lnkd.in/gSKuAJQr #investmentbanking #corporatefinance #privatedebt #privateequity #venturecapital #alternativefinance #alternativeinvestments #privateplacement #consumerlending #financialservices #longterminvestments #investmetnmanagement #equity #ipo #mergersandacquisitions #saas #fintech #healthtech #healthcare #lending #mobility #logistics #lendingplatforms #uk #eu #usa #canada #latam #mexico #colombia #chile #brazil #spain #italy #portugal #france #germany