Finley Technologies, Inc.

Together, with Finley Technologies, Inc., we are proud to present a new #Whitepaper covering the ins and outs of #DebtFinancing. This piece delivers valuable insights to help you navigate your next round of #Funding. Explore your options across #CreditFacilities, #ForwardFlows, and #Securitization – read more and reach out to us with your questions! https://lnkd.in/eniSRKiS

Software infrastructure for alternative assets is a $22 trillion opportunity, and new players like Finley are bringing efficiency, transparency, and accessibility. Here's a great write-up on the maturation of the space (with Finley featured!). https://lnkd.in/eEpVRiDr Credit: OMERS Ventures

The $22 trillion opportunity no one is talking about: infrastructure for alternative assets. 💥 Alternatives are booming.💥 Private markets are booming. But the biggest opportunity isn't to invest in them... It's to build the tech platforms and infrastructure to SCALE them. 𝗛𝗲𝗿𝗲’𝘀 𝘄𝗵𝘆: In the last 25 years, alternative assets exploded from $1 trillion to $22 trillion. This growth happened despite outdated systems—slow settlements, paper-based processes, and poor data. Now digital transformation is underway. That's why VC’s at OMERS Ventures and F-Prime Capital are so bullish on alternative asset infrastructure. Laura Lenz, Ryan Zauk and Dave Wechsler just wrote a terrific piece I've linked to in the comments. David Jegen and Abdul Abdirahman wrote one last year too (also below). 𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝘆 𝘀𝗲𝗲:    🔹 𝘞𝘩𝘺 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘴𝘩𝘪𝘧𝘵 𝘮𝘢𝘵𝘵𝘦𝘳𝘴: Alternative assets like private equity, credit and real estate are skyrocketing in value, but the infrastructure supporting them is decades behind. Manual processes, opaque data, and limited oversight still dominate.    🔹 𝘛𝘩𝘦 𝘰𝘱𝘱𝘰𝘳𝘵𝘶𝘯𝘪𝘵𝘺:  Startups are building platforms to bring "public equity-like behavior" to alternative assets, with transparent data, open marketplaces, and faster settlement times.    🔹 𝘞𝘩𝘺 𝘯𝘰𝘸? Regulatory scrutiny is ramping up, transaction volumes are surging, and a new wave of tech-driven entrepreneurs is emerging (see the image below, courtesy of OMERS).    🔹 𝘞𝘩𝘺 𝘯𝘰𝘸? Perhaps most importantly - the biggest asset managers in the world want to bring more wealth in. Democratizing access to alts through better tech infrastructure is how they can do it. The race is on to modernize the infrastructure that powers the next $22 trillion. ~~~~ There are so many exciting startups in this space, which runs from AI thru practical applications of blockchain through cloud and data management and more. Firms like 73 Strings, obsiido, Hebbia, Baton Systems, ENTRILIA, CAIS and so many others, solving big-money problems. If you want the best weekly insights in this space, follow and subscribe to Michael Sidgmore and Alt Goes Mainstream (he has a podcast and newsletter). Patrick O'Meara is another great (and deeply innovative) leader to follow. And follow me for more insights on the future of financial infrastructure.

"Infrastructure, asset-backed finance, and higher-risk commercial real estate are among the asset types most likely to transition to nonbanks." McKinsey, "The Next Era of Private Credit"

🍝 We had a blast hosting a Conversations in Credit dinner at Scarpetta last night -- learn more about the community we're building at the link below! https://lnkd.in/eMBQeM4i

💡 This month, we’re excited to unveil two powerful new tools within Finley: the Financial Statements Dashboard and the Receivable Dashboard. 👉 With the new Financial Statements Dashboard, users can now access a comprehensive view of their financial statements, all within the Finley portal. This tool allows customers to programmatically share financial data through a seamless CSV upload or a secure integration, providing up-to-date financial data, surfaced as a clear Balance Sheet and Income Statement overview. 👉 The Receivable Dashboard is a new tool designed to give customers an in-depth view of their receivables. This dashboard offers users a clear and detailed understanding of their portfolio at the receivable level, with customized filters to easily narrow down receivables based on specific criteria. See the full Monthly Release Notes here: https://lnkd.in/gRZgrhrn

⚾ We had a blast hosting members of the Finance and Technology communities in a Finley suite and cheering on the New York Yankees last night! Join Finley's Capital Markets Community newsletter to be kept up to date on future events: https://lnkd.in/gGQcXR32

Join us next week at the 3rd Annual U.S. Asset Based Finance Conference in New York, hosted by DealCatalyst! Jeremy Tsui, Peter Gayhardt

It's been incredible working with Parker Lewis and the team at Finley Technologies, Inc. We love helping startups that bring innovative products into difficult markets! Parker: "Wolfia has dramatically reduced the repetitive work in handling questionnaires. It feels like having superpowers!" Learn more in the comments!

👋 Welcome to the Finley team, Mangesh Kulkarni! We're excited to learn from you! 🌎 Mangesh possesses a traditional investing and underwriting background across the alternative assets and commercial banking space. He holds a BS in Finance and BS in Business Information Technology from Virginia Tech. In the past few years, Mangesh has discovered a new passion for traveling the world, adding to his existing hobbies of performing calisthenics, cooking, and writing about businesses. 💡 Here's Mangesh on why he chose to join Finley: "As a former Associate in Fund Finance, I spent too much time managing tasks related to the reporting and compliance aspects of a credit facility. I always wondered if there was a way to digitize many of these tasks so I could better spend my time closing on new credit facilities. Finley is on a mission to improve these processes for lenders and I am ecstatic to be a part of the journey with a great group of people alongside me!"