GC Credit Opportunities Fund II, a fund created by Gulf Capital, one of the largest alternative investment firms in the Middle East, announced in January that it had raised $175 million. The goal of the fund is to reach $250 million with a hard cap at $300 million. GC Credit Opportunities Fund II is the second credit and mezzanine fund created by Gulf Capital. The Fund will provide financing to mid-market companies and private equity sponsors that generate revenue between $25-250 million and are within the Middle East, Turkey, North Africa, or Sub-Saharan Africa.

In the acquisition financing arena, capital availability is destiny as companies require reliable access to capital to grow over the long term. Unforeseen capital needs usually arise when acquirers least expect it. This can cause some concern for the acquisition financing provider, especially when covenants tighten up and that working capital availability is utilized faster than expected.

Mezzanine debt borrowing is usually a straightforward activity that many companies use for funding of transitional growth. Mezzanine debt lenders are highly transparent about their due diligence approach and their post-closing loan management making it easy for companies to engage with.

Elections have consequences and positive ones at that for the acquisition financing middle market. While much media attention is paid to the direction of the yield curve and the Fed’s likely rate cuts, scant attention is paid to the more important drivers of the acquisition financing market – business psychology and regulatory climate.

GC Credit Opportunities Fund II raises $175 Million

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