Sponsor Finance
Financing for New Investment Platforms
The Sponsor Finance Group (“SFG”) at our Bridge Bank division provides debt financing solutions to private equity sponsors to close transactions in a timely and efficient manner. SFG is a reliable partner; delivering distinctive and creative solutions that help sponsor-backed companies seize opportunity in any market environment.
The Bridge Bank Sponsor Finance Difference
Our Bridge Bank division has defined and refined technology lending for 20+ years. As the industry and our client’s needs have evolved, so have we. The Technology Sponsor Finance team offers creative capital solutions tailored around the intrinsic value of recurring revenue streams of SaaS and On-Premises delivery.
SFG’s Commercial & Industrial and Franchise teams focus on lower-middle market and middle-market lending to strong, cash flow-based businesses historically in non-cyclical, low capital intense industries.
- Win-Win Partnerships: relationship bankers delivering certainty and flexibility
- Product Breadth & Flexibility: comprehensive suite of financing solutions for companies large and small
- Scalability & Reliability: solutions suited to buy and build strategies, and a reliable provider of growth capital
- Experience & Expertise: deep industry expertise, and a pioneer in the recurring revenue financing market
Lending Products / Solutions
- Recurring Revenue Loans
- Unitranche Financings (First Out)
- Cash Flow and Enterprise Value Based Loans
- Revolving Lines of Credit for Growth and Working Capital
Inclusive of a full commercial banking relationship, Bridge Bank provides treasury management,2 foreign exchange and interest rate hedging solutions amongst others; backed by a strong balance sheet in its parent company, Western Alliance Bank (NYSE: WAL).
Typical SFG Profiles
- Annual Recurring or Re-Occurring Revenue >$10MM for Growth Investments
- Strong Gross and Net Retention
- EBITDA of $5MM-$20MM+ for Cash Flow Based Investments
- Consistent Historical Financial Performance
- Stable and Diversified Customer Base
- Defensible Market Niche or Competitive Advantage
- HQ in the United States
Technology Team
Dan Pistone
Senior Managing Director
Rick Lamoreux
Managing Director
Josh Roberts
Managing Director
Danielle Styles
Vice President
Eric Tulipano
Vice President
Colin Wons
Vice President
Commercial & Industrial Team
Dan Pistone
Senior Managing Director
Adam Fullerton
Senior Vice President
Isiah Sears
Vice President
Food & Franchise Team
Dan Pistone
Senior Managing Director
Zachary Thayer
Senior Vice President
Derek Cox
Vice President
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We’re ready to help you get more from your business banking relationship. Find out how we can add value with responsiveness, innovative solutions and bankers who enjoy helping you meet your goals.
55 Almaden Boulevard
Suite 100
San Jose, CA 95113
United States
1. All offers of credit are subject to credit approval, satisfactory legal documentation, and regulatory compliance.
2. All offers of credit subject to approval. Some products and services may be subject to prior approval or fees. Please contact a Treasury Management Advisor and Relationship Manager for additional details that may apply based on products and services selected.