Diligence and Structure
Understand the fundamentals of the business before committing
Competitive/market position, barriers to entry and substitute products
Apply information from buyers, suppliers, and deep professional network
Leverage deep and broad network of industry executives and consultants
Creative structuring and speed
Ability to process, negotiate and execute quickly
Access to rapid and flexible sources of debt and mezzanine capital
Management Partnership and Monitoring
Assessment and fit with partners/management teams
Ability to strengthen management team where appropriate
Daily focus on fundamental metrics