Sabine Capital Partners acts as financial advisor and arranger of debt financing for middle-market companies—sourcing the right capital structure from the private credit market. $5M to $50M. Since 2010.
We act as financial advisor and arranger of debt financing for middle-market companies, sourcing the right capital structure from across the private credit market. Where traditional banks are less active or less flexible, we find the solution.
First-lien, unitranche, stretch senior, and first-out-last-out structures. The core building blocks of middle-market private credit.
Second-lien, mezzanine, holdco notes, holdco PIK, and preferred equity. Gap-filling capital when senior capacity isn't enough.
Revolvers, asset-based lending, asset-backed finance, and ARR-based facilities for businesses with strong collateral or recurring revenue.
Rescue capital, opportunistic financing, and bespoke solutions for stressed or time-sensitive situations where speed and certainty matter most.
Private credit today is heavily focused on middle-market borrowers, especially where traditional banks are less active or less flexible. We arrange the full range of private credit facilities, tailored to each situation.
For seasonal liquidity, receivables swings, inventory, and general working capital. A standard product in private credit alongside term loans and delayed-draw facilities.
When the business has strong collateral but weaker cash-flow lending capacity. Covers receivables, inventory, structured debt, hard assets, consumer finance, warehouse financing, and bilateral ABL structures.
Drawn at closing for refinancing, dividends, acquisitions, or general corporate purposes. One of the core building blocks in private-credit-backed capital structures.
The plain-vanilla senior private credit facility. Sits at the top of the capital structure, usually secured by substantially all assets. Includes unitranche structures.
Often the most important product for middle-market financing. Combines what might otherwise be separate senior and junior debt into one facility, one lender group, and one document set—faster and simpler than a traditional bank-plus-mezzanine structure.
Variations of senior private credit that let lenders allocate risk internally while presenting a cleaner, single-facility solution to the borrower.
Committed capital for future acquisitions, capex, integration costs, or liquidity support—rather than drawing all proceeds on day one. Can be structured creatively, including as payment DDTLs.
For software and tech-enabled businesses where traditional EBITDA underwriting may not capture credit quality well. Recurring-revenue-based leverage structures have become increasingly common in the middle market.
Junior to first-lien but still debt, not equity. Useful when the borrower needs more leverage than a senior lender will provide but does not want to fill the gap entirely with equity.
Subordinated junior capital, often with a higher coupon and sometimes equity-linked upside. The classic gap filler when senior or unitranche capacity is not enough.
Structurally subordinated facilities issued at the holding company level. More bespoke and typically more expensive, but can solve capital-structure problems when operating-company leverage is constrained.
Not debt in the strict sense, but part of the broader non-control capital solution set. Bridges a financing gap without common-equity dilution in the same way as a straight equity round.
For unusual or stressed cases: covenant pressure, a failed sale process, near-term maturity walls, acquisition opportunities that need speed, or refinancing risk. More bespoke and typically more expensive, but designed for situations where flexibility and certainty matter most.
From initial conversation to closing, we manage the capital-raising process so you can focus on running your business.
We learn your business, capital needs, and timeline. We evaluate the full picture—cash flows, collateral, growth plans, and existing capital structure—to identify the right financing approach.
We design the optimal capital structure and identify the best-fit lenders from across the private credit market. You get a clear recommendation on facility type, terms, and lender positioning.
We prepare materials, run a targeted lender process, negotiate terms on your behalf, and manage the diligence workstream. We drive competitive tension to get you the best outcome.
We coordinate documentation, manage closing mechanics, and ensure funds flow on schedule. After close, we remain available for future capital needs.
Select examples illustrating how we structure and arrange financing across industries and situations.
Advised a specialty healthcare company on a capital structure to support two add-on acquisitions. Arranged a unitranche facility with a delayed-draw component for the second acquisition, replacing a more complex bank-plus-mezzanine structure the company had initially explored.
Arranged the debt financing for a private equity-backed management buyout of a B2B services company from a retiring founder. Structured a first-lien term loan with a revolver for working capital, and sourced mezzanine to bridge the gap between senior capacity and total leverage need.
Engaged by a precision manufacturer facing a near-term maturity wall with its incumbent bank group. Ran a targeted lender process across the private credit market and arranged a new first-lien facility on improved terms, giving the company runway to execute its growth plan.
Transaction details have been generalized. Actual terms and company information are confidential.
Experienced professionals with deep expertise in middle-market credit and capital markets.
Founded Sabine Capital Partners in 2010. Over 20 years of experience in commercial banking, corporate finance, private equity, and venture capital investing. Former commercial banker with Citigroup in New York and Dubai, Special General Partner at Cottonwood Capital Partners, and Vice President at Frontline Capital Group in New York. Leads the firm's advisory practice, structuring and arranging debt financings for middle-market companies across the private credit market. FINRA registered representative (Series 63 & 82). MBA in Finance, Emory University. BA, Vanderbilt University.
Advisor to Sabine since 2015. Over 30 years of experience across corporate finance, credit markets, and advisory. SVP at Bank of America for 15 years in Dallas and London, managing trade finance for Western U.S. operations and middle-market banking relationships. Director at Standard & Poor's for 10+ years, managing rated issuer relationships across oil & gas, chemical, healthcare, technology, media, and retail sectors—covering public debt markets, syndicated loans, and M&A financings. Structured $2–$100M export financings for foreign governments at Bell Helicopter Textron. Former CFO at G2Lytics (AI/data science) and Partner at Quarternight Financial Services. CPA (KPMG). BBA Accounting, University of Texas at Austin.
Advisor to Sabine since its inception in 2010. Brings deep expertise in healthcare services, medical devices, and health-tech commercialization. Previously EVP at OraMetrix and Director at Stryker Corporation, where he spent 14 years building divisions across the U.S. and Canada. Founder of Scott Alan Enterprises, providing commercialization and interim CEO services to medical device and health IT companies. MBA from Carnegie Mellon (Tepper), Harvard Business School Leadership Academy, Cornell University.
We move fast. Our lender relationships and market knowledge let us identify the right capital source quickly and drive processes to term sheets in days, not months.
Thirteen facility types from revolvers to special situations capital. We design the right structure for your situation rather than fitting you into whatever product a single lender happens to offer.
We represent you, not the lender. As your advisor, we negotiate on your behalf and create competitive tension in the market to get you better terms, pricing, and flexibility.
Founded in 2010, we've arranged financings through multiple credit cycles. We know which lenders are active, what terms are achievable, and how to close transactions that banks won't touch.
Whether you're a business owner, sponsor, or intermediary, tell us about your financing need and we'll identify the right solution.
We review every submission and respond within 48 business hours.