Matt Hansford

Originating, structuring and investing into customized NAV and GP Financing, across a range of asset classes, for Barings clients. Solutions include PE NAV, Credit ABL, Secondary Finance, Collateralized Fund Obligations, Hybrid Financing and GP Financing.

Originating, structuring and investing into into customized NAV and GP Financing, across a range of asset classes, for MassMutual's general investment account. Transitioned the business to MassMutual owned Barings.

Head of Origination and NAV financing Specifically: - Financing and hedging solutions to Private Capital funds - GP financing for GP commitments funding, succession, GP acquisitions, strategic investments and growth capital - NAV, ABL and Pref Equity solutions to generate liquidity, accelerate distributions and improve fund returns - Subscription capital call facilities for funds and SMAs Clients that I work with include Primary PE, Secondary PE, Fund of Funds, LPs, Family Offices, Credit Funds, Infrastructure and Investment Trusts.

Originate, structure and execute mezzanine and equity linked debt for mid market companies, across a range of sectors. Structuring tools utilised include PIK, Warrants, Equity Tracker Fees (synthetic warrants) and Convertible Notes. Situations included LBO, growth capital and distressed/restructuring.

Lead financial, pricing, credit and valuation analysis for UK mid market senior debt transactions across a range of sectors.