The Minds Capital Podcast
Your connection to the growing world of independent sponsors and deal-by-deal private equity.
Financing Add-Ons Without New Equity
Sam Turner built Advantos Group into a leading UK facilities maintenance roll-up through disciplined capital management, technology integration, and conservative leverage below 2x EBITDA.
Partner Equity, Not Private Equity
Craig Dupper of Elan Growth Partners champions partner equity over private equity, prioritizing high rollover equity and true partnerships in lower-middle market investing with proven results.
$233m For and By Independent Sponsors
Michael Kornman built NCK Capital acquiring 5 platforms in 10 years, then partnered with Align Capital to deploy a $233m sponsor-friendly fund.
33 PortCos in 6 Years
Robert Graham built 33 portfolio companies in 6 years through SIG Partners, starting with a healthcare platform that grew to $30M EBITDA.
Platform + Key Competitor = Multiple Expansion
Willistown Capital's award-winning acquisitions of Quiltcraft and Fabtex demonstrate how independent sponsors execute complex deals for multiple expansion.