Wendel (MF-FP) today announced that it has completed the definitive partnership agreement including the acquisition, together with AXA IM Prime, of 75% of Monroe Capital LLC (“Monroe Capital” or “the Company”), and a sponsoring program of $800 million to accelerate Monroe Capital’s growth, and will invest in GP commitment for up to $200 million.

The private equity and venture capital industries are optimistic as deal activity and fundraising is improving, despite caution about the macroeconomic environment, according to the S&P Global Market Intelligence 2025 Private Equity and Venture Capital Outlook.

Global business advisory firm EisnerAmper announces that the colleagues of the accounting practice of Prague & Company, P.C., are joining EisnerAmper in a combination expected to close in spring 2025.

AudioEye, Inc. (Nasdaq: AEYE) ("AudioEye" or the "Company"), the industry-leading digital accessibility company, today announced a new $20 million loan facility with Bridge Bank, a division of Western Alliance Bank, Member FDIC (NYSE: WAL), a financial institution with over $80 billion of assets.

Stellus Capital Management, LLC ("Stellus") announced today that its affiliates provided senior debt financing and an equity co-investment to support Kingswood Capital Management's ("Kingswood") investment in Identity Theft Guard Solutions, Inc. ("IDX" or the "Company"), a leading provider of data breach response services and digital privacy protection.

Grasshopper Bancorp, Inc. (“Grasshopper” or the “Company”) today announced the completion of its previously announced merger of its wholly owned subsidiary, Grasshopper Bank, N.A. (“Grasshopper Bank”), with Auto Club Trust, FSB (“Auto Club Trust”) in a cash and stock transaction.

Volkswagen Group has successfully renewed its syndicated multicurrency revolving credit facility, reinforcing its strong relationships with 44 core banking partners. This renewal reflects both Volkswagen’s continued growth and its stepwise transformation, ensuring long-term financial flexibility.

Targeted Lending Co., LLC, a leading force in the equipment finance industry, is pleased to announce the expansion of its senior credit facility with Wells Fargo Capital Finance to $75 million.

Winston & Strawn announced today the addition of Stanislav (“Stan”) Kalminsky as a partner in the firm’s Los Angeles office. He joins the Transactions Department where he will focus his practice on private equity, mergers and acquisitions, and general corporate and securities matters.

Advantage Business Capital, a subsidiary of Central Bank of Texas, today announces that its factoring division has provided and funded a $3.75MM participation revolver as a part of a total $15MM factoring line to a medical staffing agency providing temporary staffing services to the healthcare sector.

Pasadena Private Lending Inc. ("PPL"), an affiliate of Pasadena Private Financial Group, is pleased to announce it has recently closed on a $50 million secured term loan with SLR Capital Partners, LLC ("SLR"), an independent asset manager focused on providing capital solutions to U.S.-based middle market businesses across direct lending and specialty finance asset classes.

SLR Business Credit is proud to announce the promotion of Heidi Ames and Jennifer Borg to managing director.

BHI, the U.S Branch of Bank Hapoalim, B.M. and a full-service commercial bank, together with Northwind Group a Manhattan-based real estate private equity firm and debt fund manager, today announced that they provided a $170 million construction loan to Haim and Rony Nortman’s Nortco Development for the construction of a new 18 story development located at 200 West 88th Street, New York, NY, 10024.

Iron Horse Credit is pleased to announce the appointment of Paul J. Durosko as Senior Vice President. Mr. Durosko brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise in credit, operations, and portfolio management from his 32 years of experience in the commercial finance industry.

Armory Securities, LLC is pleased to announce that Universal Gaming Group and Gaming Entertainment Management have successfully combined to form Universal GEM Gaming. Armory served as the M&A advisor to both parties and placement agent for a new senior secured credit facility on behalf of the newly formed joint venture.

Briar Capital Real Estate Fund (www.BriarCapital.com), a leading provider of asset-based real estate lending solutions, is pleased to announce the promotion of Susan Holliday to Chief Operating Officer. With over 35 years of experience in asset-based lending, Susan has demonstrated exceptional leadership, operational expertise, and a deep understanding of the industry.

NautaDutilh is happy to announce the appointment of eight new partners as of April 1, 2025. These appointments further strengthen the firm's position as a full service law firm, with partners appointed across several teams.

Global law firm Hogan Lovells announced today that James “Jim” Davidson has joined as a capital markets partner in the firm’s preeminent and nationally recognized REIT practice, based in the Washington, D.C. and Houston offices.

nFusion Capital Finance, LLC, a leading commercial finance company for entrepreneurs, today announces that it has closed an increase to its credit facility agented by Synovus Bank, through its Specialty Finance division. This raises the commitment to $125 million, with $20 million structured as an accordion, and with TAB Bank and Zions Bank remaining as co-lenders.

A leading global manufacturer of child, toddler and infant safety products secured its first senior lending facility in the U.S. with an initial $10,000,000 factoring facility funded by Republic Business Credit.