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In The Ring With Rob: Exploring the Golden Age of Private Credit with Howard Widra
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In this episode, Robert Olsen, Vice Chair, Private Capital at Nicola Wealth explores private debt investments with industry expert Howard Widra, Partner at Apollo and Head of Direct Originations at MidCap Financial. Joined by Jurgen Van Vuuren, Senior Director & Head, Private Debt at Nicola Wealth, they explore the intricacies of MidCap's extensive portfolio of senior debt solutions, from leverage lending to asset-based lending.
Howard shares insights into MidCap's journey since its establishment in 2008, highlighting challenges encountered and the firm's commitment to disciplined portfolio management. Meanwhile, Jurgen offers valuable perspectives on private debt investment from the lens of high net worth individuals, showcasing Nicola Wealth's strategic approach.
Additionally, they delve into the drivers behind the growth of private credit, dispelling misconceptions and examining the implications of capital concentration among major private credit firms on market competition. They also explore the current state of the M&A market and its ripple effects on private debt activity.
100 episodes
Manage episode 408130919 series 3053758
In this episode, Robert Olsen, Vice Chair, Private Capital at Nicola Wealth explores private debt investments with industry expert Howard Widra, Partner at Apollo and Head of Direct Originations at MidCap Financial. Joined by Jurgen Van Vuuren, Senior Director & Head, Private Debt at Nicola Wealth, they explore the intricacies of MidCap's extensive portfolio of senior debt solutions, from leverage lending to asset-based lending.
Howard shares insights into MidCap's journey since its establishment in 2008, highlighting challenges encountered and the firm's commitment to disciplined portfolio management. Meanwhile, Jurgen offers valuable perspectives on private debt investment from the lens of high net worth individuals, showcasing Nicola Wealth's strategic approach.
Additionally, they delve into the drivers behind the growth of private credit, dispelling misconceptions and examining the implications of capital concentration among major private credit firms on market competition. They also explore the current state of the M&A market and its ripple effects on private debt activity.
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