E37: Fund Finance as a Permanent Asset Class with Doug Cruikshank at Hark Capital

00:00 - The Rapid Growth of Fund Finance as a Permanent Asset Class

02:34 - From Niche Product to Permanent Asset Class: A Decade of Change

04:58 - Founding Hark Capital: Solving Post-GFC Equity Problems in the Lower Middle Market

08:06 - Navigating 'Bad Press': How NAV Lending Gained LP Acceptance and Clarity

12:15 - Excitement and Concerns: The Future Landscape of Fund Finance

16:33 - Exploring Underdeveloped Niches and Creative Structural Innovations in Fund Finance

22:45 - The Leap of Faith: Lessons Learned from an Entrepreneurial Journey

26:28 - From AI Poetry to Market Forecasts: Doug's Personal Reflections and 2024 Prediction

Doug Cruikshank, Managing Partner & Founder, Hark Capital - https://www.linkedin.com/in/doug-cruikshank-hark/

Todd Anderson, Head of Content & Programming, DealCatalyst - https://www.linkedin.com/in/toddanderson19/