Capital Markets Unveiled: Exploring the current landscape for growth financing
Presented By: Truist
With a focus on the syndicated market, debt and equity financing, as well as prevailing interest rates, we will provide valuable insights for both privately held and private equity-backed companies seeking capital for organic and inorganic growth. This session serves as an essential update from last year, offering a comprehensive overview of the "state of the market for financing growth." We'll ensure you stay informed about the latest trends, challenges, and opportunities in the dynamic world of capital markets as our panelists share their expertise and outlook for fueling your company's financial needs in 2024.
Moderator:
Middle Market Banking Manager Tennessee
Truist
David Hancock has been with Truist for 20 years in several regions and several positions from commercial banking to credit administration. He is currently the Middle Market Banking Manager for Tennessee leading the team that focuses on Middle Market Privately held businesses, private equity firms and family offices.
Panelists:
Founder & Managing Partner
Brock Shipe Klenk PLC
John is the founder and managing partner of Brock Shipe Klenk PLC, a full service commercial law firm. John represents lending institutions, businesses and business owners in transactions of all types, including commercial and venture financings, mergers, acquisitions, real estate development transactions, securities offerings, and reorganizations.
CEO
FreightWise
Chris Cochran is the co-founder and CEO of FreightWise, marking his second successful company founded in the application tech space. FrieghtWise is highly regarded as a Nashville organic growth story and just finished the acquisition of Kuebix from Trimble (Nasdaq: TRMB). Chris expertly navigates the logistics and technology sectors, showcasing a stellar track record of success in shaping and leading innovative companies. He is an active alumnus of Vanderbilt's Owen School of Management and the Financial Chair of the Nashville Tech Council.
Partner
Resolute Capital
Andy is a Partner and member of the Investment Committee. Andy began his career working with Bill at Morgan Keegan & Company, where he split his time between the Investment Banking Group and the Private Funds Group. Along with Bill, Andy was highly involved with Morgan Keegan Mezzanine Fund, L.P. (Fund I). Andy spent the next seven years of his career at Harbert Mezzanine Partners providing mezzanine and equity capital to the lower middle market. He joined Resolute Capital Partners in 2013, where he is responsible for sourcing, executing and managing investments. Andy graduated summa cum laude from the University of Kentucky in 2001, earning a Bachelor of Business Administration with concentrations in finance and economics.