CriticalPoint Hires Erin Spaulding as Managing Director to Expand the Firm with Valuation Capabilities
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We are pleased to announce that Erin Spaulding has joined CriticalPoint where she will be focused on building and leading the firm’s Valuation practice. She will be advising clients on a range of valuation issues, including transaction advisory (fairness opinions, purchase price allocations, shareholder exits, stock-based compensation), tax compliance (transfer pricing, gift & estate planning, […]
CriticalPoint Hires Brad Scherer as Managing Director To Expand the Firm’s Investment Banking Senior Team
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We are pleased to announce that Brad Scherer has joined the firm’s Investment Banking team. Mr. Scherer will be focused on both merger and acquisition transactions, capital raising and new deal origination. Mr. Scherer joins CriticalPoint from Navidar, a technology and SaaS software-focused boutique investment bank. Earlier in his career, Mr. Scherer worked for a […]
Transitioning From Ownership – Your Exit Plan to Maximize Value
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When the time comes that transitioning away from business ownership becomes a relevant and realistic alternative, whether now or in a few years’ time, taking appropriate actions can help secure a higher value for your business. As we emerge from the tumultuous M&A environment experienced over the past few years, we are hearing more and […]
Capital Structure – The Tail on the Dog
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Few examples in our capital markets history can compare to the rapid rise of private credit as an asset class. Before the Global Financial Crisis, private credit was relatively obscure.
Year End Wrap Up
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It’s been a busy year here at CriticalPoint. As we reflect on 2023, we wanted to highlight all the great things that transpired this year. Our firm has grown immensely since our inception eleven years ago.
Where Does Private Credit Go From Here?
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Few examples in our capital markets history can compare to the rapid rise of private credit as an asset class. Before the Global Financial Crisis, private credit was relatively obscure.
CriticalPoint Strengthens Its Key Partnerships with Managing Director, Business Development Hire Curt Himebauch
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We are excited to announce that Curt Himebauch has joined CriticalPoint as Managing Director, Business Development. Mr. Himebauch will be responsible for originating new opportunities across the firm and developing, strengthening, and managing the firm’s relationships. Mr. Himebauch brings more than 30 years of experience as a senior business development executive across the professional and […]
CriticalPoint Hires K.C. Brechnitz to Expand on the Firm’s Private Credit Strategy
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We are excited to announce that K.C. Brechnitz has joined CriticalPoint as Head of Private Credit. Mr. Brechnitz’s 26 years of experience in credit underwriting and capital markets, as both a banker and an advisor, will bring valuable insight and resources in expanding the firm’s Private Credit practice. Mr. Brechnitz will work closely with CriticalPoint’s […]
CriticalPoint Expands its “Invest – Private Capital” Capabilities with the Addition of Mike Courtney
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We are excited to announce that Mike Courtney has joined CriticalPoint as Managing Director, Head of Portfolio Operations. Mr. Courtney’s diverse operational expertise will bring valuable insight and resources to CriticalPoint’s Invest – Private Capital, Equity Division. Mr. Courtney will work closely with the CriticalPoint team to review new investment opportunities and partner with the […]