By Lou Sokolovskiy, Opus Connect

The Independent Sponsor Landscape

The independent sponsor model in private equity is thriving, but it also presents unique challenges to emerging sponsors that haven’t yet closed their first deal.  In a recent interview, Bruce Lipian, Co-founder of StoneCreek Capital, shared key lessons from his 30+ years in private equity. Drawing from his extensive experience, Bruce outlined seven potentially problematic areas where emerging independent sponsors are susceptible to making mistakes, as well as advice on how independent sponsors can protect themselves from those circumstances.