Andalusian Credit Partners

Andalusian Credit Partners?is pleased to announce that?experienced finance and accounting professional?Moses Awe?has joined the firm as Chief Financial Officer.? ? Aaron Kless, Chief Executive Officer and Chief Investment Officer, commented, “Moses’ deep understanding of the financial operations of investment firms and funds – gained while serving as a trusted partner to leading direct lenders and other credit managers – will be value added for our platform.?With our world-class team and differentiated investment strategy in place, Andalusian is incredibly well positioned to deliver excellence to our investors while supporting non-sponsored and sponsor-backed companies across the large and underserved United States middle market.”??? ? The appointment of?Moses?comes as Andalusian continues to?strengthen its senior team.?We?recently welcomed?Sandy Climan, CEO of?ENTERTAINMENT MEDIA VENTURES, INC.?and former senior executive of?Universal Studios Hollywood,?Creative Artists Agency, and?MGM, as a Senior Advisor.?We look forward to Moses and Sandy’s collective contributions!? ? Read more here: https://lnkd.in/eAtgmEU8 #PrivateCredit #DirectLending #NewHires #CFO #MediaandEntertainment

In the fifth installment of Andalusian: Accruing Interest, we unpacked the growing attraction of non-sponsored direct lending as a differentiated investment strategy amidst an increasingly competitive private credit market. For our next edition, we expand upon the characteristics that make the non-sponsored market so compelling and explore why this strategy is particularly well suited for today’s shifting economic environment. #PrivateCredit #DirectLending #MiddleMarket #AccruingInterest

Andalusian Credit Partners?is excited to share the successful exit of our investment in?Mo' Bettahs, a restaurant brand serving fast casual Hawaiian cuisine with 50+ locations across several states in the United States.? ? As the agent and sole lender, ACP structured a flexible direct lending solution to help position Mo' Bettahs for its next stage of growth, with proceeds from the loan utilized to refinance existing bank debt and fund additional investments. ? Our investment in the business was driven by several key factors: ? - A track record of positive same-store sales through various economic environments due to Mo’ Bettahs’ scaled and diversified footprint in a unique cuisine category - The earnings stability and diversification of the business given the steady performance of the existing store base combined with favorable unit economics for new locations - An experienced management team complemented by expertise from its former majority owner,?Savory Fund, a top-tier restaurant investor with a proven track record accelerating brands in the food and beverage industry - Our bilateral negotiations with the company, which enabled ACP to structure a senior secured facility with enhanced downside protections ? Subsequent to our investment in Mo’ Bettahs, the company continued to demonstrate strong financial and operational performance ultimately leading to a new majority equity owner acquiring the business. In conjunction with the equity recapitalization, ACP’s senior secured loan was fully repaid.? ? Our loan to Mo’ Bettahs is a key milestone for ACP as it represents our first realized investment. We are grateful for our partnership with the company as well as?Andrew K. Smith?and?Taylor DeHart?of Savory Fund and are pleased to have delivered this successful outcome to our investors. ? #PrivateCredit #DirectLending #Investment #Exit #EatMoBettah

We are pleased to welcome Sandy Climan as a Senior Advisor to Andalusian Credit Partners. Sandy is widely recognized as a visionary in the media industry with more than 45 years of experience successfully investing in and operating media and entertainment businesses. He is the CEO of ENTERTAINMENT MEDIA VENTURES, INC., a media investment and strategic advisory consultancy he founded in 1999, and previously served as Executive Vice President and President of Worldwide Business Development of Universal Studios Hollywood, founding head of Creative Artists Agency's corporate practice, and served in senior positions in motion picture and television production and distribution at MGM Studios. ? At Andalusian, we pride ourselves on our deep connectivity to the media and entertainment, sports, and financial services ecosystems, which we believe provides us with differentiated insights and access to proprietary investment opportunities within our core sectors of focus. Sandy’s experience shaping the media and entertainment landscape will be instrumental in further enhancing our sourcing and underwriting capabilities. Welcome, Sandy! ? #PrivateCredit #Media #Entertainment #Advisor

The private credit market is experiencing a surge in investor interest, driven by its potential for strong risk-adjusted returns and portfolio diversification. But what exactly makes private credit — particularly direct lending — such a compelling alternative to traditional public credit? In the latest installment of Andalusian: Accruing Interest, we explore why more and more investors and borrowers alike are making the shift. #PrivateCredit #DirectLending #PublicCredit #Andalusian #AccruingInterest

Andalusian Credit Partners?is excited to participate in tomorrow’s?Opus Connect?NYC Private Debt Summit. Join Chief Executive Officer and Chief Investment Officer?Aaron Kless?and other industry experts for an insightful discussion on the implications of a potential M&A recovery and changing interest rate environment on private credit dealmaking. Amid an increasingly crowded lending backdrop, the panel will explore how market participants like Andalusian are finding innovative strategies for winning deal mandates and preparing for what’s in store for the industry moving forward. ? If you plan on attending the event, we would welcome the opportunity to connect. ? To register and learn more, visit:?https://lnkd.in/g-R_6MPm ? #PrivateCredit #PrivateDebt #DirectLending #MergersAndAcquisitions #Networking

M&A activity was widely anticipated to accelerate in 2025, driven by a more business-friendly environment and pent-up demand. However, uncertainty surrounding tariffs and broader economic policy has caused some market participants to take a more cautious approach. Aaron Kless, Chief Executive Officer and Chief Investment Officer of Andalusian Credit Partners, recently spoke with Krista Giovacco of LevFin Insights regarding the current state of the M&A market, which types of businesses he expects to see transact, and where private credit firms like Andalusian are finding attractive risk-adjusted opportunities to deploy capital. ? Read more here (subscription required): https://lnkd.in/eVcXj8eM #PrivateCredit #PrivateDebt #DirectLending #MergersAndAcquisitions?

The Super Bowl isn't just the pinnacle of football—it’s a barometer for how we consume live sports. And this year, more than ever, the game was as much about streaming, short-form content, and digital engagement as it was about the action on the field. Younger fans are consuming sports content in ways unlike ever before – be it by watching highlights, engaging on social media, or participating in sports betting. With fan demographics changing, streaming platforms making their push, and legacy broadcasters holding their ground, the future of sports consumption is in flux. In this Super Bowl edition of Accruing Interest, we explore how the National Football League (NFL) is navigating this evolving landscape and what it means for the business of sports, media, and entertainment. #NFL #SuperBowl #Sports #Streaming #MediaRights

As the Kansas City Chiefs and Philadelphia Eagles gear up for Super Bowl Sunday, the stakes aren’t just high on the field—they’re just as dynamic in the sports investing ecosystem. ? In the latest episode of the Cloud 9fin podcast, Aaron Kless, Chief Executive Officer and Chief Investment Officer of Andalusian Credit Partners, sat down with Peter Benson to discuss the evolution of the sports industry as an investable sector and the rise in opportunities for private credit investors in the space, particularly in the middle market. From venue and event services for professional leagues to youth and club sports, ACP believes the future is bright for this increasingly institutionalized asset class. ? “There are things surrounding the live event of sports, whether it’s parking services, concessions and catering services, logistics and transportation… But the trick is, you’ve got to have access to them… And I think that’s where we at Andalusian really shine,” said Kless. ? Listen to the full episode here: https://lnkd.in/enFp4Ug8 ? #PrivateCredit #PrivateDebt #DirectLending #MiddleMarket #Sports

After last week’s iConnections MFA Global Alts Miami conference, it is clear that private credit remains at the forefront of today’s evolving alternative investment landscape. Featuring over 5,000 market participants, 1,000 managers, nearly 200 speakers, and countless networking opportunities, the insights from the event were invaluable. Thank you Diana Arakelyan and the iConnections and MFA teams for another incredible event.? ? At Andalusian Credit Partners, we remain focused on high-growth sectors in the core middle market, differentiating ourselves amid a crowded private credit space. As validated by our conversations in Miami, there is growing demand for niche managers like ACP to complement investors’ portfolios.?Through our ability to help middle market companies achieve their long-term growth objectives, ACP and other non-bank lenders are filling critical gaps in the market resulting from constrains of traditional bank lending. ? The true value of Global Alts Miami isn’t just the panels. Rather, it’s the one-on-one discussions and events that drive tangible opportunities. We are grateful to those we connected with last week, and if we didn’t get a chance to meet in Miami, we would welcome the opportunity to connect soon! ? #GlobalAltsMiami #PrivateCredit #AlternativeInvestments #CapitalFormation?