Crestline Investors, Inc. ("Crestline"), a leading provider of fund liquidity solutions, has completed a $200 million first lien Net Asset Value ("NAV") loan to an established private equity firm ("the Borrower") focused on buyout and growth equity investments across North America and Europe.
The Borrower's strategy centers on the fintech sector, and the facility is secured by 12 portfolio companies operating in the software and financial services industries. Crestline views these businesses as market leaders in their respective verticals and have demonstrated positive performance since the time of investment.
Proceeds from the NAV loan will support a near-term platform acquisition and several follow-on investments. By leveraging the value of existing holdings, the Borrower was able to access flexible, non-dilutive capital to execute strategic transactions and continue advancing portfolio growth initiatives.
"Project Impulse reflects our ability to provide tailored liquidity solutions backed by high-quality portfolios," said Dave Philipp, Partner and Head of Fund Liquidity Solutions at Crestline. "We remain focused on supporting sponsors with capital that enhances flexibility, accelerates execution, and reinforces long-term value creation."
With a strong track record in NAV-based lending and a commitment to delivering tailored, capital-efficient solutions, Crestline remains an experienced partner for funds navigating today's evolving private markets.
About Crestline Investors
Crestline Investors, Inc. is an alternative investment management firm founded in 1997 and based in Fort Worth, Texas, with affiliate offices in London, New York, Toronto, and Tokyo. The firm has over $16 billion of alternative credit assets under management (as of December 31, 2024), across its direct lending, opportunistic, and portfolio finance platforms. For more information, visit www.crestlineinvestors.com.
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