Brean Capital’s quarterly Specialty Finance Securitization Update is designed to provide business leaders and investors with current market trends and developments in commercial specialty finance.

Sallyport Commercial Finance is excited to announce that we’ve provided $1,750,000 in accounts receivable financing to an oilfield equipment and repair company, giving them the working capital they need to continue expanding.

As 2025 opened, hope for a resurgent deal market had US middle-market private equity (PE) investors forecasting a brighter outlook for transactions. Yet while prospects may have improved compared to the recent multiyear slump — offering hope for increased exit opportunities — rising volatility is clouding the outlook, with dealmakers expecting challenges to persist as regulatory and fiscal uncertainty potentially offset anticipated gains.

Hidden River Strategic Capital ("Hidden River") is pleased to announce its latest investment in Miles Ahead Brands ("MAB"), a family of industry-leading aggregate distribution companies across the Southeast and Southwest, driving innovative change in their industry.

For the fourth consecutive year, RelPro, the business development and relationship management intelligence solution for Financial & Professional Services, has been recognized as one of the fastest-growing private companies in the Northeast by Inc. Magazine. RelPro is ranked #84 on Inc.’s 2025 Northeast Regional list, up from #115 in 2024.

Trinity Capital Inc. (NASDAQ: TRIN) (the "Company"), a leading alternative asset manager, today announced the commitment of up to $68.75 million in growth capital to CMR Surgical, a global medical devices company dedicated to transforming surgery with the Versius Surgical Robotic System (Versius), a versatile and adaptable soft-tissue surgical robot.

Raistone is proud to announce a $10 million Accounts Receivable Finance (ARF) transaction with Dope Shows, a concert promoter that partners with a premier national events promoter. Dope Shows specializes in marketing and producing live music events for Millennial and Gen Z audiences, resulting in an ongoing production of high-demand events.

US Capital Global proudly announces a landmark achievement, surpassing an average of $3.7 billion in debt and equity financings and advisory transactions per year over the past three years. Headquartered in San Francisco, with key offices strategically located across five continents, US Capital Global stands as a premier full-service global private financial group, renowned for its expertise in corporate finance, M&A, asset management, and capital formation services.

Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLP announced today that Steve Y. Yoo will join the firm as a partner in the Investment Funds Group in the Corporate Department, resident in Los Angeles. Yoo’s practice focuses on the structuring, formation and operation of private equity funds.

Rigid terms or restrictive covenants are common challenges businesses face with traditional bank lending. This was the case for Hayes Performance Systems, a sponsor-backed business seeking more liquidity.

CIBC Innovation Banking announced today that it has provided venture debt financing to SlicedHealth, Inc. The company will use the financing to further its investment in the platform and grow its workforce. SlicedHealth raised a Series A lead by Arthur Ventures in July 2024.

Webster Financial Corporation (NYSE: WBS) (“Webster” or “the Company”), the holding company for Webster Bank, N.A., today announced that after 14 years with the Company, Dan Bley intends to retire from his role as Executive Vice President and Chief Risk Officer (CRO). Mr. Bley will continue to serve as the Company’s CRO until a successor is appointed and will then serve in an advisory role to ensure a smooth transition.

FGI Worldwide LLC (“FGI”), a global leader in commercial finance, today announced that independently operated, national leader in specialty finance, Sallyport Commercial Finance LLC (“Sallyport”) has chosen T.R.U.S.T.™ as its software platform for client credit insurance policy management.

Entrepreneur Growth Capital (“EGC”) is pleased to announce the closing of a $10 million asset-based facility to one of Amazon’s leading brand developers (“the Company”). The credit facility provides availability against both accounts receivable and inventory and provides for a $5MM seasonal overadvance.

NXT Capital announced today that it closed a senior credit facility in support of Incline Equity Partners’ acquisition of Command Investigations. NXT Capital acted as Sole Lead Arranger, Sole Bookrunner, and Administrative Agent on this transaction.

Alpine Ridge Funding is proud to announce the successful closing of a $3 million factoring facility for an infrastructure management company. The company needed working capital to support existing purchase orders and fuel the growth for future business.

Eclipse Business Capital, LLC ("EBC") has financed a $160 million senior secured revolving credit facility to a service provider in the oil & gas industry. The credit facility is secured by accounts receivable and inventory. The transaction refinances the company's existing credit facilities to support ongoing working capital needs.

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.