Mike Shum

CEO

Mike Shum is a revolutionary force in the private debt market. He is a highly innovative and inspiring 3x founder with extensive experience in both investments and data science. Mike is the visionary CEO of Cascade Debt.

Mike's current focus on Cascade Debt builds upon his impressive accomplishments as co-founder and CIO of Accial Capital, CIO at LenddoEFL Capital, and portfolio manager in EM fixed income at HSBC. His dedication to excellence is further evidenced by his Masters degree in Data Science from UC Berkeley.

Mike Shum

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Mike Shum

Best ABL Platforms: How to Choose the Right Lender in 2026

Finding the right asset-based lending platform is tricky because the term means different things to different people.
June 16, 2026
Best ABL Platforms: How to Choose the Right Lender in 2026
Mike Shum

Private Debt and Alternative Credit Investors in Europe

The European private credit market has matured into one of the most dynamic corners of global alternative credit.
May 21, 2026
Private Debt and Alternative Credit Investors in Europe
Mike Shum

Revenue-Based Funding: Definition, Benefits, and Drawbacks

This guide covers how revenue-based funding works, who it's best suited for, and the tradeoffs you'll want to weigh before pursuing it.
April 21, 2026
Revenue-Based Funding: Definition, Benefits, and Drawbacks