DEBT PROVIDER OF THE YEAR HONOREE
AMANDA KIM
Principal
Avante Capital Partners
Amanda Kim has more than 13 years of finance experience and joined Avante Capital Partners in 2016, where she has since made a monumental impact for the firm and its investors. In its 16 years of existence, the firm has experienced no loan losses, thanks to Kim’s sharp acumen and exceptional relationships. Kim is responsible for all aspects of the investment process including sourcing, due diligence, transaction structuring and portfolio management. Kim led a successful dividend recapitalization for e.Republic, structuring the transaction to return capital to shareholders while preserving upside. She negotiated the full dividend, secured a meaningful equity return, and strategically deployed significant capital. Demonstrating strong capital markets execution, Kim syndicated a portion of the investment to a new lending partner, expanding Avante’s network while retaining the firm’s equity position. The deal exemplifies Kim’s ability to structure value-accretive transactions and create alignment across stakeholders. Kim also sourced and helped negotiate a holdco PIK (Payment-in-Kind) note investment in HippoVet. The transaction structure provides flexible capital to support strategic growth, while positioning Avante for future upside. Her negotiation was instrumental in shaping key terms aligned with both company needs and investor returns. In addition to daily extensive deal execution and portfolio management, Kim leads Avante’s Business Development and Impact Teams. In 2024 alone, Kim sourced five of seven new platforms, representing $140 million of committed capital. Kim also champions Avante’s Women in Private Equity Network, boasting more than 1,000 women and growing.
