Top of the Ops: The Indies

Episode notes

This episode of the podcast takes a look at independent sponsors, their unique operating models and why LP interest is rising After The Drawdown ’s attempt earlier this year to raise our own fund but eventually pivoting to the deal-by-deal model, TOTO sits down and discusses alignment with LPs, valuations and independent sponsors in the spotlight. For this episode, we sat down with Jason Howard, COO/CFO and partner at Headway Capital Partners to unpack the topic from his unique perspective as both a GP and LP for independent sponsors, specifically.

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