Investment Banks & Capital Providers Dealmakers Meeting

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May 7th, 2025
New York City

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ABOUT THE EVENT

An exclusive event that brings together senior-level investment banking professionals, debt providers, private equity firms, and capital providers to explore strategies for identifying high-potential investment opportunities and structuring deals in the evolving middle-market landscape.

The event is designed to foster strategic partnerships and long-term collaboration through a unique format of high-level, 1-on-1 networking meetings. These meetings aim to connect financial institutions, intermediaries, and capital providers, offering exclusive opportunities to engage with active dealmakers. Opt for the Premium Pass to enjoy early access to the 1x1 meetings platform, launching 3 weeks prior to the event.

The summit features a dynamic lineup of keynotes, offering insights from industry leaders to keep attendees ahead of emerging trends in financing, M&A, and capital deployment. Dive into in-depth discussions on leveraged financing, distressed debt opportunities, and the latest market trends.

As an attendee, you will receive a full list of participating executives prior to the event, giving you the opportunity to evaluate potential future business opportunities. This event is limited to 75 participants only. Register now before it fills up.

If you're a Capital Provider interested in attending this event and the Independent Sponsors & Capital Providers Dealmakers Meeting on May 6th, save 25% when you select our combo packages here

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Who You’ll Meet: Sample List of Confirmed Investment Banks

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Why Attend?

Exclusive Networking Opportunities

Tailored 1-on-1 Meetings: Connect with investment professionals through curated, technology-driven matches, fostering strategic partnerships with the right capital providers and co-investors.

Access to Deal Flow

Effortless Deal-Making: Streamline partnerships as investment banks showcase deals to diverse capital providers, unlocking exclusive opportunities with ease.

Deep Dive into Industry Trends

Actionable Insights: Dive into panels on private debt, market shifts, and emerging trends like distressed assets, leveraged buyouts, and alternative financing.

Efficient, Deal-Focused Format

Focused Deal-Making: Engage in intimate sessions to uncover actionable insights on structuring deals, co-investments, and capital sourcing in a competitive market.

AGENDA

08:00 - Registration & Networking


09:00 – Business-Building 1-1 Networking Meetings
Connect with capital providers or investment banks specializing in the industry sectors and markets you focus on. We will provide a full list of participating capital providers and independent sponsors so you can meet the most relevant contacts and evaluate potential future business collaborations.

The 1x1 Meeting Program is exclusively for Investment Banks and Capital Providers. Service providers will not have access to participate.


10:00 – Networking Break


10:30Opportunities in Private Credit and Alternative Financing

  • Explore the latest developments in mergers and acquisitions financing, including the rise of private credit, alternative financing structures, and the impact of economic shifts on deal-making.

Christian MacCarron

Co-Founder/Managing Director

Taubman Capital Management

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Brett Tremain

Partner

Ancoris Capital Partners

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Kenneth Saffold

Managing Partner

o15 Capital Partner

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Kenneth Saffold is the Co-Founder & Managing Partner of o15 Capital Partners, a lower middle market impact-focused private credit investment firm. Prior to founding o15, Kenneth Saffold was a Managing Director and a member of BlackRock’s Global Credit Platform and served as an Investment Committee Member for the BlackRock Impact Opportunities Fund. Prior to BlackRock, Kenneth held roles with GE Capital and Goldman
Sachs. Kenneth currently serves on the UNICEF Southeast Board and is a Member of Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta Investment Committee. He also serves as the President of the Board of Directors for Northside Youth Organization (NYO) and formerly served as Chair of the Emory Board of Visitors. Kenneth is a Member of Leadership Atlanta Class of 2017 and is a frequent speaker and panelist for the Association for Corporate
Growth (ACG), Health South Connect, and Capital Roundtable of New York. Kenneth received his MBA from The Wharton School and his BA from Morehouse College. 

Mauro Viskovic

Partner

Tarter, Krinsky & Drogin

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Mauro Viskovic is a partner in the Firm’s Corporate, Securities, and M&A Practice. Leveraging his CPA background, Mauro has robust knowledge on growth and financial strategies for businesses that allow him to provide clients with sophisticated guidance on their M&A and corporate matters. Clients rely on his integrated and detailed approach to navigate through critical periods in their company’s life cycle.

Mauro represents entrepreneurs, venture capital firms, hedge funds, private equity firms, family offices, investors, and other financial services professionals on all types of corporate deals and matters, including mergers and acquisitions, business formations, corporate governance, investments, commercial transactions, and corporate finance transactions. Mauro has handled transactions in a wide variety of industries, including financial services, healthcare, software, e-commerce, hospitality, and media/entertainment.

Additionally, Mauro has close ties with the Croatian start-up business community, allowing him to counsel individuals and businesses on establishing or expanding their ventures in the U.S., negotiating with prospective investors, and leveraging opportunities to scale their businesses.


11:15 The State of Private Equity in 2025

  • How investment strategies are shifting in response to economic conditions
  • Sectors attracting the most capital
  • The Role of technology in investment banking

 

Paul Marino

Moderator

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Partner

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Paul Marino is a partner in the Financial Services and Corporate Groups. Paul focuses his practice in matters concerning financial services, corporate law and corporate finance. Paul provides counsel in the areas of private equity funds and mergers and acquisitions for private equity firms and public and private companies and private equity fund and hedge fund formation.

Paul works on a variety of M&A transactions, including leveraged acquisitions, divestitures of business divisions, going-private transactions, and other strategic acquisitions and dispositions, in the following industries: manufacturing, telecommunications, consumer products, hospitality, healthcare, and technology, among others. His practice also includes joint ventures and general company representation matters.

Paul has represented national and multinational corporations, ranging from telecoms to tech companies, as well as real estate syndication and financial investors and investment advisors. He has also negotiated and structured a number of U.S. domestic and cross-border mergers and acquisitions and joint ventures.

Misha Vasilchikov

Founding Partner

ARGO Capital Advisors

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12:00 – Networking Break


12:15 - Private Equity & Investment Banking: Strengthening the Relationship
  • How investment banks can add value beyond transaction execution
  • Creative deal structures & negotiation strategies
  • Case studies of successful collaborations

 

Claudine Cohen

Moderator

Managing Principal, Value360 Practice

CohnReznick

Claudine Cohen

Claudine Cohen is a principal and leads CohnReznick’s Northeast Transactional Advisory Practice, bringing over 25 years of experience in transactional advisory services. She advises private equity firms, family offices, lenders, and strategic investors on buy- and sell-side transactions, including standalone platforms, carve-outs, mergers, and consolidations.

Her expertise includes quality of earnings analyses, cash flow modeling, asset and liability reviews, and post-close adjustments. Named among the most influential women in mid-market M&A by Mergers and Acquisitions and Crain’s NY, Claudine is a recognized thought leader in due diligence and transaction strategy.

Martin Magida

Managing Director

Berkery Noyes

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13:00 - Networking Lunch


14:00 - Business-Building 1-1 Networking Meetings
Connect with capital providers or investment banks specializing in the industry sectors and markets you focus on. We will provide a full list of participating capital providers and independent sponsors so you can meet the most relevant contacts and evaluate potential future business collaborations.

The 1x1 Meeting Program is exclusively for Investment Banks and Capital Providers. Service providers will not have access to participate.


16:30 – Summary & Close of Event

LOCATION

CohnReznick 

1301 6th Ave, 10th floor

New York, NY 10019

ACCOMMODATION

Discounted room blocks are available at Westin Times Square.

PRICING

Conference Passes Premium Pass Standard Price
Capital Providers $899 $799
Investment Banks Complimentary Complimentary
Placement Agents & Service Providers N/A $2,599
ISCP Club Members Complimentary Complimentary

If you're a Capital Provider interested in attending this event and the Independent Sponsors & Capital Providers Dealmakers Meeting on May 6th, check out our combo packages here.

 

Contact us at info@iglobalforum.com for ISCP Club membership or investment bank registration inquiries. 

 

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Payment is due in full at the time of registration and includes lunches, refreshments and detailed conference materials. Your registration will not be confirmed until payment is received and may be subject to cancellation.

iGlobal Forum Cancellation, Postponement and Substitution Policy

You may substitute delegates at any time. iGlobal Forum does not provide refunds for cancellations.

For cancellations received in writing more than seven (7) days prior to the conference you will receive a 100% credit to be used at another iGlobal Forum conference for up to one year from the date of issuance.

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Discounts

To ensure that participants receive any available discounts, payment must be made at the time of registration and prior to the designated cut-off date. This requirement applies to all discounts. Please note that discounts cannot be combined with any other offers.

 

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