We have advised FPE Capital-backed Vanda Research, an independent data and research firm, on its refinancing to support its merger with Exante Data, a leading provider of macro strategy and capital flow analytics.
Founded in 2012, Vanda delivers high-frequency positioning data and tactical macro insights to a global institutional client base. Exante Data is widely recognised for its macro strategy research and capital flow analysis, serving more than 100 sophisticated institutional investors.
The combined business provides differentiated data-driven insights across asset classes to leading investment banks, hedge funds, central banks, sovereign wealth funds and global asset managers. Exante Data founder Jens Nordvig will join the combined company as President and a member of the Board.
More about the process
Our Debt Advisory team delivered a fast and focused refinancing process, engaging a targeted group of lenders to drive competitive tension. We showcased the company’s strong performance and strategic ambitions to secure a compelling outcome. The result was a flexible funding package aligned to its growth plans, including acquisitive expansion. The new facility provides the headroom needed to reinforce its position as a leading provider of proprietary positioning and flow data and tactical macro analysis.
