As sponsors pursue acquisitions in an evolving credit environment, financing strategies are expanding beyond traditional bank lending. Private credit remains a key source of deal financing, while structured capital solutions—including whole business securitizations (WBS), asset-backed facilities, and other specialty finance structures—are providing new ways to enhance leverage, reduce funding costs, and create flexibility. At the same time, NAV loans and other fund finance products are playing an increasingly important role in supporting acquisitions, portfolio growth, and liquidity needs. As the lines between private credit, structured finance, and fund finance continue to blur, sponsors must navigate a broader and more specialized capital landscape. This panel will explore how sponsors are combining these financing tools to execute M&A transactions, optimize capital structures, and drive value creation, while examining the evolving relationship between sponsors and their capital partners in today's market.