Vernon & Park recognizes that globalization, technological advances and changes in market structure create significant potential for opportunity and growth in the sector. Over the years, Vernon & Park has developed an extensive network of contacts with broad and deep experience in the areas of trading, exchange operations, financial technology, investment banking and private investing. Vernon & Park also utilizes its industry advisory committee as a resource. This committee is comprised of a number of important industry participants.

Vernon & Park is uniquely suited to exploit investment opportunities in the sector. We offer distinct advantages to the following constituencies:

Vernon & Park has a deep understanding of the technological and competitive and regulatory dynamics that impact company growth in the sector. We can quickly analyze investment opportunities, thus minimizing the management distraction that usually attends the investment process. In addition, we provide entrepreneurs access to our network of industry contacts, which can accelerate product expansion and partnership opportunities. This network includes access to larger investment pools should the company require significant additional capital. Ultimately, Vernon & Park provides investment capital in addition to informed strategic guidance.

Vernon & Park has a history of working with top strategic/financial investors in the sector. For those strategic investors who might find regulatory constraints on ownership a limiting factor or who recognize the value of a financial partner in a consortium environment, Vernon & Park is the ideal partner. We understand the industry and can quickly navigate the due diligence process. We can also bring an added dimension in terms of contacts and corporate governance that a strategic investor alone might be unable to provide.

Large private equity funds with a more generalist financial services focus benefit from Vernon & Park's domain expertise. We are an excellent partner in the due diligence process and ultimately as a co-investor. Likewise, our deal-sourcing capabilities sometimes unearth investments that exceed our capital base, which creates significant co-investment opportunities for larger funds.