Equity & Debt Financing Trends for Mid-Market Companies
Detailed analysis of capital raising activity, investor appetite, valuation trends, and financing structures for mid-market companies across growth equity, mezzanine debt, and private credit. This report examines shifting investor preferences, emerging deal structures, due diligence intensity, and success factors for companies seeking growth capital in a challenging environment.
Equity & Debt Financing Trends for Mid-Market Companies
Jan 18, 2025
Growth equity fundraising declined 24% YoY by deal count but average check sizes increased 18%, reflecting investor shift toward later-stage, profitable companies with proven business models.
Analysis of 420+ growth equity and private credit transactions across technology, healthcare, and business services sectors. Data sourced from PitchBook, Preqin, BAM fundraising engagements, and proprietary investor surveys. Includes quantitative analysis of deal terms and qualitative assessment of investor preferences.
BAM Fundraising Advisory, PitchBook, Preqin, SEC Form D filings, investor surveys, company pitch decks and data rooms.
贾晨洁 (Chenjie Jia)
Director, Capital Markets
BAM's research collective synthesises market intelligence, governance benchmarks, and transaction casework to inform institutional decision makers.