Key Points: Raising capital is one of the most consistent challenges for an independent sponsor (fundless sponsor). Sponsors rely on building a deep network of industry talent and capital providers to broker successful deals. New independent sponsor investing sites like CapitalPad offer a convenient source of capital to close a funding gap. (funding details below)   From my perch working in finance and writing about entrepreneurship and private business investing, I’ve seen a trend gradually emerging in the private equity …