Sponsor Finance
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When You Succeed
Golub Capital is a reliable financing partner of choice to companies backed by private equity sponsors. We deliver distinctive, compelling and creative financing solutions that help sponsor-backed companies seize opportunity in any market environment.
The Golub Capital Advantage
Golub Capital has defined and refined direct lending for 30 years. As the industry and our clients’ needs have evolved, so have we.
Loans Originated Since 2004
Transactions Completed
of Transactions as Lead Lender
Issuer of Unitranche Loans Over $500 Million
Win-Win Partnerships
Relationship-oriented lender who can deliver certainty and flexibility across market cycles
Product Breadth & Flexibility
Comprehensive suite of financing solutions and execution types for companies large and small
Scalability & Reliability
Scalable financing solutions suited to buy and build strategies
Provider of committed expansion capital
Experience & Expertise
Deep industry expertise
Unitranche pioneer & market leader
Capital Markets Capabilities
Significant lead arranger and bookrunner experience
Secondary market liquidity provider
Deep Industry Expertise
Our team of 210+ investment professionals1 has in-depth knowledge and experience across five core industry verticals. This allows us to make informed credit decisions quickly.
- Each industry vertical has a dedicated team of 15+ underwriters who are specialists in their focus areas
- Beyond the core industry verticals, Golub Capital has sub-sector expertise in key areas ranging from enterprise software and insurance brokerage to car washes, value-added distribution and veterinary care
Sponsor Solutions
We provide customized, flexible financing solutions including the following facility types:
- Unitranche
- Recurring revenue
- Senior debt
- Revolvers
- First-lien/second-lien
- Committed delayed draw term loans
- Flexible hybrid solutions
- Equity co-investments
Buy and Hold Lending
EBITDA
$5MM – $250+MM
Hold Size
Up to $700MM
Recurring Revenue Loans
Revenue
$25+MM
Deal Size
Up to $500MM
Capital Markets Solutions
EBITDA
$50+MM
Syndication Size
Up to $2B
Recent Transactions2
![Rough Country Logo](https://golubcapital.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/Rough-Country-Logo.png)
Facilities
- Administrative Agent
- Left Lead Arranger
- Joint Bookrunner
![Mitratech Logo](https://golubcapital.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/Mitratech-Logo.png)
Facilities
- Administrative Agent
- Left Lead Arranger
- Joint Bookrunner
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- Administrative Agent
- Sole Lead Arranger
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- Administrative Agent
- Sole Lead Arranger
- Sole Bookrunner
![](https://golubcapital.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Alliance-Technical-Group-Logo-768x274.png)
Facilities
- Administrative Agent
- Sole Lead Arranger
- Sole Bookrunner
![SavATree Logo](https://golubcapital.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/SavATree.png)
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- Administrative Agent
- Left Lead Arranger
- Joint Bookrunner
![Shipley Do Nuts Logo](https://golubcapital.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Shipley-Do-Nuts.jpg)
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- Administrative Agent
- Sole Lead Arranger
- Sole Bookrunner
![Consor Logo](https://golubcapital.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Consor.png)
Facility
- Administrative Agent
- Left Lead Arranger
- Joint Bookrunner
![Grant Thornton Logo](https://golubcapital.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Grant-Thornton.png)
Facilities
- Joint Lead Arranger
- Joint Bookrunner
![NexCore Logo](https://golubcapital.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/NexCore-768x401.jpg)
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- Administrative Agent
- Sole Lead Arranger
- Sole Bookrunner
![SureWerx Logo](https://golubcapital.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/SureWerx-Logo_Kevin-Graff-768x196.png)
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- Administrative Agent
- Left Lead Arranger
- Joint Bookrunner
![Baxter Planning Systems Logo](https://golubcapital.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Baxter-Planning.png)
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- Administrative Agent
- Sole Lead Arranger
- Sole Bookrunner
![HuFriedy Group Logo](https://golubcapital.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/HuFriedy-Group-Logo.png)
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- Joint Lead Arranger
- Joint Bookrunner
![Anaplan Logo](https://golubcapital.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Anaplan.png)
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- Joint Lead Arranger
- Joint Bookrunner
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- Administrative Agent
- Sole Lead Arranger
- Sole Bookrunner
![Mavis Discount Tire Logo](https://golubcapital.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/Mavis_Logo_2019_digital_1_widget_logo.png)
Facilities
- Sole & Joint Lead Arranger
- Joint Bookrunner
![Quickbase Logo](https://golubcapital.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Quickbase.png)
Facilities
- Administrative Agent
- Left Lead Arranger
- Joint Bookrunner
![Insightsoftware Logo](https://golubcapital.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Insightsoftware.png)
Facility
- Administrative Agent
- Left Lead Arranger
- Sole Bookrunner
![Miller Insurance Logo](https://golubcapital.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Miller.png)
Facility
- Joint Lead Arranger
![Mendocino Farms Logo](https://golubcapital.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/MendocinoFarms_Logo_Stacked_RGB_FullColor-1024x531-1-768x398.png)
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- Administrative Agent
- Sole Lead Arranger
- Sole Bookrunner
![Rover Logo](https://golubcapital.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Rover.png)
Facility
- Administrative Agent
- Lead Arranger
- Joint Bookrunner
![Ascensus Logo](https://golubcapital.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/Ascensus-logo.png)
Facilities
- Joint Lead Arranger
- Joint Bookrunner
![Agilio Logo](https://golubcapital.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Agilio.png)
Facility
- Sole Lender
![PDI Technologies Logo](https://golubcapital.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/PDI-Technologies-Logo.png)
Facility
- Administrative Agent
- Left Lead Arranger
- Joint Bookrunner
![CHA Logo](https://golubcapital.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/CHA.png)
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- Joint Lead Arranger
- Joint Bookrunner
![Vistage Logo](https://golubcapital.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/Vistage-Logo-768x150.png)
Facilities
- Administrative Agent
- Left Lead Arranger
- Joint Bookrunner
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- Joint Lead Arranger
- Joint Bookrunner
![Bluematrix Logo](https://golubcapital.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Bluematrix.png)
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- Administrative Agent
- Sole Lead Arranger
- Sole Bookrunner
![EngageSmart Logo](https://golubcapital.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/EngageSmart-Logo.png)
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- Administrative Agent
- Left Lead Arranger
- Joint Bookrunner
![Aptean Logo](https://golubcapital.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/Aptean-Logo.png)
Facility
- Administrative Agent
- Sole Lead Arranger
- Joint Bookrunner
![Ned Stevens Logo](https://golubcapital.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/Ned-Stevens-Logo.png)
Facility
- Administrative Agent
- Left Lead Arranger
- Joint Bookrunner
![Enverus Logo](https://golubcapital.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/Enverus-Logo.png)
Facility
- Administrative Agent
- Left Lead Arranger
- Joint Bookrunner
![New Relic Logo](https://golubcapital.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/New-Relic.png)
Facility
- Joint Lead Arranger
- Joint Bookrunner
![El Car Wash Logo](https://golubcapital.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/El-Car-Wash-2.png)
Facility
- Administrative Agent
- Joint Lead Arranger
- Joint Bookrunner
![Super Star Car Wash Logo](https://golubcapital.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/SuperStarCarWashLogo.png)
Facility
- Administrative Agent
- Left Lead Arranger
- Joint Bookrunner
![](https://golubcapital.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Simtra_Baxter-BioPharma-768x214.png)
Facility
- Joint Lead Arranger
- Joint Bookrunner
![](https://golubcapital.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Hyland-logo.png)
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- Administrative Agent
- Left Lead Arranger
- Joint Bookrunner
![Risk Strategies Logo](https://golubcapital.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/Risk_Strategies_logo-768x384.png)
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- Administrative Agent
- Left Lead Arranger
- Joint Bookrunner
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- Administrative Agent
- Left Lead Arranger
- Joint Bookrunner
![Lumivero Logo](https://golubcapital.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/Lumivero.png)
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- Administrative Agent
- Sole Lead Arranger
- Sole Bookrunner
![Parts Town Logo](https://golubcapital.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/parts-town-logo-768x447.jpg)
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- Administrative Agent
- Left Lead Arranger
- Joint Bookrunner
![Celerion Logo](https://golubcapital.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/Celerion_Logo-768x278.png)
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- Administrative Agent
- Left Lead Arranger
- Joint Bookrunner
![Citeline Logo](https://golubcapital.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/Citeline-logo-navy-768x150.png)
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- Joint Lead Arranger
- Joint Bookrunner
![Avalara Logo](https://golubcapital.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/avalara_logo.png)
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- Joint Lead Arranger
- Joint Bookrunner
![Emler Swim School Logo](https://golubcapital.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/emler-swim-school-logo.png)
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- Administrative Agent
- Joint Lead Arranger
- Joint Bookrunner
![Collagen Matrix Logo](https://golubcapital.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/Collagen-Matrix.png)
Facilities
- Administrative Agent
- Sole Lead Arranger
- Sole Bookrunner
![Flores Logo](https://golubcapital.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/Flores.png)
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- Administrative Agent
- Sole Lead Arranger
- Sole Bookrunner
![SailPoint Logo](https://golubcapital.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/SailPoint-Logo-RGB-Color-768x179.png)
Facility
- Administrative Agent
- Joint Lead Arranger
- Joint Bookrunner
![Captive Resources Logo](https://golubcapital.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/Captive-Resources-Logo.png)
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- Administrative Agent
- Joint Lead Arranger
- Joint Bookrunner
![](https://golubcapital.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/kaseya-limited-logo-vector_v2-768x406.png)
Facility
- Administrative Agent
- Left Lead Arranger
- Joint Bookrunner
* GOLD facilities are Golub Capital One-Loan Debt (one-stop) facilities.
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