Bryant Park Capital Research
Advisory Approach
Bryant Park Capital (BPC) is a FINRA-registered middle-market investment bank founded in 1991 and headquartered in Conshohocken, Pennsylvania with offices in New York and Philadelphia. The firm's philosophy—named after the iconic Manhattan park and its symbols of Patience and Fortitude—reflects their core approach: providing thoughtful, disciplined financial advisory on complex deal structures combined with institutional-quality execution. BPC excels in advising emerging growth and middle-market companies through growth stages, major transactions, and capital raising. The firm's thesis is that middle-market business owners and growth companies deserve advisory partners with deep sector expertise, strong institutional buyer relationships, and a commitment to outcomes-driven representation.
Deal Track Record
Bryant Park Capital has completed over 400 transactions representing more than $30 billion in aggregate transaction value since 1991. The firm's deal experience spans multiple sectors and transaction types:
Recent Capital Raising Transactions:
- Sigma Funding secured a $35 million senior credit facility (January 2026), with BPC serving as exclusive financial advisor on this specialty finance capital raise
- Multiple debt and structured equity financings across the healthcare lending and pre-settlement funding verticals throughout 2024-2026
M&A Transactions:
- Revenue Guard, a healthcare revenue cycle management firm specializing in ambulance and EMS billing services, was acquired by Coronis Health (April 2021). BPC served as exclusive sell-side advisor, positioning a complex regional business for a national platform acquisition.
- ProMed Capital Ventures, a medical practice receivable financing company, was sold to Experity Ventures (July 2020). BPC managed the entire process from option comparison through closing, providing strategic advisory throughout.
Sector Specialization: The firm's transaction history demonstrates deep expertise in specialty finance and financial services—medical receivables financing, litigation finance, asset-based lending, and pre-settlement funding. Within healthcare services, BPC has advised on numerous transactions involving medical practice management groups, healthcare revenue cycle management companies, and healthcare funding platforms. The firm also maintains an active practice in business services, capital raising for emerging growth companies, and strategic advisory across multiple verticals.
Specialty Finance Expertise
Bryant Park Capital's primary focus is specialty finance and financial services, where the firm has developed exceptional relationships with capital providers and deep sector knowledge. The firm publishes quarterly market updates on specialty finance trends, litigation finance, and middle-market M&A activity, demonstrating thought leadership and ongoing market engagement.
Within healthcare services, BPC advises on medical practice financing, healthcare provider platforms, and healthcare-related capital raising. The firm combines industry knowledge with robust relationships among healthcare-focused lenders and private equity sponsors.
Capital Raising Capabilities
BPC provides comprehensive capital raising advisory across:
- Senior Debt: Bank loans, unitranche facilities, asset-based lending
- Subordinated Debt: Second lien, mezzanine, subordinated notes
- Structured Equity: Growth equity, structured equity placements, private equity partnerships
- Specialized Structures: Forward flow agreements, securitizations, portfolio and asset sales
The firm's Managing Director Ray Kane brings 25+ years of capital markets experience and has raised over $10 billion in debt and equity financing. He maintains relationships with 250+ capital providers across private equity, BDCs, specialty lending vehicles, hedge funds, and structured credit platforms. This extensive network enables BPC to run highly competitive capital processes even for complex deal structures.
M&A Advisory Services
BPC advises on the full spectrum of M&A transactions:
- Sell-side advisory with institutional buyer networks
- Buy-side advisory and deal evaluation
- Leveraged buyouts and management buyouts
- Take-private transactions
- Recapitalizations, spinoffs, and restructurings
- ESOP transactions and valuations
The firm's sell-side processes emphasize comprehensive buyer outreach and competitive positioning. Multiple client testimonials reference BPC's thorough process management, negotiation skills, and ability to identify ideal strategic and financial partners for companies with complex assets or specialized business models.
Team & Leadership
Executive Leadership: Joel Magerman (CEO & Managing Partner) founded the firm in 1991 and has been its Chairman and CEO since 2001. Throughout his career, he has closed approximately 175 transactions representing over $7 billion in transaction value. He is also founder of Emerald Park Capital (cannabis-focused debt/equity fund) and president of City Park Capital (merchant banking). His background includes service at FCA International (corporate development, M&A, US operations), where he founded Structured Financial Capital and was a founding partner in a firm that purchased over $1.5 billion in non-performing assets from the Resolution Trust Corporation.
Capital Markets & M&A Leadership:
- Ray Kane (Managing Director): 25+ years in capital markets, specializing in debt and structured equity placements. Nominated as "Financing Professional of the Year" by M&A Advisor publication. Former key roles at KPMG, Houlihan Lokey, UBS Securities, and Kleinwort Benson.
- Catheryn Robinson (Managing Director): 30+ years in capital markets, joined BPC in 2023. Former roles at Percent Technologies (venture capital private credit), Peerform (head of capital markets), HSBC, and Donaldson Lufkin & Jenrette. Extensive experience in structured products and institutional syndication across multiple asset classes.
- James Murray (Managing Director): Leadership focus on M&A advisory and transaction management
- Matt Pennino (Managing Director): Previously with Brean Capital and Janney Montgomery Scott; M&A and capital raising expertise
Operating Team:
- William Miner (Principal)
- Jake Magerman (Principal)
- Jack Dailey (Associate, Series 79 & 63 registered)
- Dan Avnir (Managing Director, Capital Raising)
- Chris Chammas (Vice President, M&A Advisory)
Geographic Reach & Licensing
Bryant Park Capital is licensed in seven U.S. states (California, Connecticut, Florida, Nevada, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania) and registered with the SEC. The firm maintains offices in Pennsylvania and New York, enabling coverage of major capital markets hubs and mid-market business regions.
FINRA Registration: CRD #20433, with zero disciplinary disclosures. The firm maintains the highest regulatory standing.
Fee Structure & Engagement Terms
BPC employs modified Lehman-style fee structures on M&A transactions. Capital raising engagements include combination of retainer and success fees. Minimum engagement size is typically $5M-$10M TEV for M&A, though the firm engages in larger and more complex transactions. Engagement timelines typically range from 6-12 months depending on complexity and buyer universe.
Client Service Philosophy
Client testimonials emphasize BPC's partnership approach: hands-on senior banker involvement, deep sector expertise, ability to handle complex deal structures, and commitment to maximizing outcomes even in lengthy or complicated processes. The firm combines institutional-quality financial advisory with personal relationships and responsive service.