How is OPIC’s participation advantageous to investors?
OPIC’s participation in a fund provides the following benefits to investors: • OPIC’s early commitment to a fund can serve as an anchor in attracting additional capital; and, • Leverage provided by senior debt can enhance up-side potential for equity investors. OPIC senior debt is long term and repayment is structured to be compatible with anticipated liquidation of the fund’s portfolio. The cost of OPIC senior debt is minimized by funding through loan participations that are backed by the full faith and credit of the US Government.
OPIC’s participation in a fund provides the following benefits to investors: a. OPIC’s early commitment to a fund can serve as an anchor in attracting additional capital; and, b. Leverage provided by senior debt can enhance up-side potential for equity investors. OPIC senior debt is long term and repayment is structured to be compatible with anticipated liquidation of the fund’s portfolio. The cost of OPIC senior debt is minimized by funding through loan participations that are backed by the full faith and credit of the US Government.
