To learn more about unlocking the value of your illiquid assets, read the full article on Capital Founders OS here: NAV Financing: How to Access Liquidity Without Selling Your Private Portfolio.

Nodem Capital Featured in Capital Founders OS: The Power of NAV Financing

We are pleased to announce that Nodem Capital has recently been featured in an insightful new article published by Capital Founders OS. The comprehensive piece, contributed by our Managing Partner, Alex Branton, delves into a critical yet frequently overlooked challenge faced by successful founders and high-net-worth investors today: accessing immediate liquidity without having to sacrifice their carefully constructed, illiquid private market portfolios.

In the article, titled "NAV Financing: How to Access Liquidity Without Selling Your Private Portfolio," Alex explores the reality of the "illiquidity trap." Following a successful liquidity event, many founders smartly deploy their wealth into high-growth private markets—such as private equity funds, venture capital, and direct investments. However, they often find themselves cash-constrained when unexpected capital calls, time-sensitive investment opportunities, or significant life events suddenly arise.

Traditionally, investors in need of capital have been forced into two expensive options. They either sell their best-performing assets on the secondary market at a steep 25–40% discount, or they take on traditional bank debt that demands regular cash interest payments, creating a stressful duration mismatch.

Alex outlines a highly effective third alternative: Net Asset Value (NAV) financing. By borrowing against a diversified basket of private assets, founders retain full ownership, control, and future upside. With structural features like Payment-in-Kind (PIK) interest, the borrowing cost aligns perfectly with the underlying asset timelines, entirely eliminating cash drag. The article highlights exactly when this financing makes sense, from funding urgent capital calls and doubling down on winners, to refinancing expensive existing debt and navigating personal life milestones.

At Nodem Capital, we specialise in structuring these bespoke NAV financing solutions for founders, family offices, and funds. We are thrilled to share our expertise and demonstrate how strategic financial infrastructure can empower you to access liquidity purely on your own terms.

To learn more about unlocking the value of your illiquid assets, read the full article on Capital Founders OS here: NAV Financing: How to Access Liquidity Without Selling Your Private Portfolio.