Venture / Growth Debt - Why?

For anyone in growth debt right now -

Why did you choose going into that field ?

How do you spend your day? Is there any sourcing ? Modelling vs commercial assessment ?

How many deals do you work on / execute per year?

Why go in growth debt vs VC or growth equity?

What are the exit opps?

Pay and WLB?

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