What Is Mezzanine Capital? with Greg Barger from NewSpring Capital | Episode 005 | 05-08-25

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What Is Mezzanine Capital? with Greg Barger from NewSpring Capital | Episode 005 | 05-08-25

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🎙️ Inside Mezzanine Capital with Greg Barger of NewSpring CapitalWelcome back to The Alternate View #podcast - your front-row seat to the evolving world of alternative investments.In this episode, host Matt Andrulot sits down with Greg Barger, a leader on the Mezzanine Team at NewSpring Capital, a multi-strategy private equity firm with over 25 years of experience. Discover how mezzanine capital fits into the private equity landscape and why it offers unique opportunities for both investors and growing businesses.💼 What You’ll Learn in This Episode:• 01:58 - What exactly is Mezzanine debt? Greg breaks it down in simple terms.• 03:12 - How NewSpring approaches mezzanine lending and what makes it different from traditional private equity.• 14:31 - The strategy behind structuring a buyout of equity—how returns are engineered.• 24:09 - Why the lower middle market offers compelling opportunities for investors.• 33:05 - What early fund investors need to understand about pacing, liquidity, and performance pressure.• 38:12 - The role of mezzanine financing in balancing risk and reward in a portfolio.• 39:21 - How NewSpring sets expectations and measures success.📍 Whether you're a family office, financial advisor, or just curious about non-traditional investments, this episode delivers expert insight from the inside.🔗 Resources & Links: https://www.AlternateView.FM🌐 Learn more about NewSpring Capital: https://newspringcapital.com🎧 Listen wherever you get podcasts📩 Subscribe for more!💬 Have questions about the episode or want to suggest a future guest? Drop a comment below or connect with us on LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/matthewandrulot/#AlternativeInvestments #PrivateEquity #MezzanineCapital #NewSpringCapital #InvestingPodcast #FinancialEducation #CapitalStack #MiddleMarketInvesting #FamilyOffice #TheAlternateViewhttps://youtu.be/vu4ov2YWJw4