Perspectives on trade finance, private credit, and working capital from the team at Price Ridge Capital.
Redemption gates at BlackRock, Blackstone, and Blue Owl have rattled sentiment across the private credit market. The stress is real — but it is concentrated in a specific structural format, not the asset class itself. Here is why disciplined participants have reason for confidence.
Read Article →Private credit has grown rapidly into an established asset class, with projections approaching $2.6 trillion by 2029. Within that expansion, trade finance — short-duration, self-liquidating, asset-backed — represents a compelling allocation. Yet participation among mid-market firms remains limited, not from lack of awareness, but from the operational demands of entry.
Read Article →The collapses of Greensill Capital, Stenn, and the difficulties at Pipe.com have drawn significant attention to the risks inherent in trade finance when discipline gives way to growth at all costs. Each case is distinct, but together they offer a clear set of principles for what sustainable, well-governed trade finance practice requires.
Read Article →For private equity firms navigating longer hold periods and rising capital costs, balance sheet optimization at the portfolio company level has taken on new urgency. Trade finance — specifically accounts receivable finance and supply chain finance — offers a structural solution that improves key metrics without adding debt, dilution, or covenant complexity.
Read Article →Interested in discussing how trade finance fits your portfolio or capital strategy?
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