Listen "Episode #18: Scaling Without Selling: Structured Capital w/Patrick Turner"
Episode Synopsis
Patrick Turner, Managing Director at VSS Capital Partners, joins Scott Estill and guest co-host Justin Wisnicki to unpack how structured capital enables founders to scale without giving up control.They discuss:VSS’s approach to minority investing with downside protectionHow operational rigor creates value post-closeWhy founders choose growth capital over a full saleLP sentiment and the shift toward the lower middle market600+ bolt-on acquisitions and what makes them workIf you're in private equity, a founder at an inflection point, or an operator focused on growth, this episode is a masterclass in alternative investing models and value creation.
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