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For ambitious UK businesses, breaking into the US market can be game-changing. With a population of over 340 million and accounting for around a quarter of global GDP in 2024, the United States represents an incredibly attractive growth opportunity — one defined by scale, innovation, and potential reach.
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For ambitious UK businesses, breaking into the US market can be game-changing. With a population of over 340 million and accounting for around a quarter of global GDP in 2024, the United States represents an incredibly attractive growth opportunity — one defined by scale, innovation, and potential reach.
For ambitious UK businesses, breaking into the US market can be game-changing. With a population of over 340 million and accounting for around a quarter of global GDP in 2024, the United States represents an incredibly attractive growth opportunity — one defined by scale, innovation, and potential reach.
Since joining OakNorth in 2019 as an Associate Director, Max Saidman has rapidly progressed in his career, becoming a Director of Debt Finance and, most recently, relocating to New York to help drive our real estate lending efforts in the U.S. We caught up with him to discuss his OakNorth journey, the opportunities he’s had, and how the culture here has supported his growth.
Since joining OakNorth in 2019 as an Associate Director, Max Saidman has rapidly progressed in his career, becoming a Director of Debt Finance and, most recently, relocating to New York to help drive our real estate lending efforts in the U.S. We caught up with him to discuss his OakNorth journey, the opportunities he’s had, and how the culture here has supported his growth.
Once seen as a stopgap solution when distributions were constrained, NAV financing has evolved into a strategic tool that funds are integrating more permanently into their capital structures. Over the past year, we’ve seen more lenders enter the space, increasing liquidity and leading to tighter pricing.
