Stellus Capital Management, LLC ("Stellus") announced today that its affiliates led the successful syndication of senior debt financing to support the growth of Eskola, LLC ("Eskola"), a commercial roofing contractor backed by Eagle Merchant Partners.

Climate First Bank (www.climatefirstbank.com), the world’s first FDIC-insured digital community bank founded to combat the climate crisis, is pleased to announce the appointment of Scott Frederick as Vice President, Business Development Officer for the bank’s Structured Finance division. In his new role, Scott will focus on Factoring and Asset Based Lending, bringing his extensive experience and expertise to the bank.

Mitsubishi HC Capital America, the largest non-bank, non-captive finance provider in North America, is pleased to announce that Wayne Pass, Senior Vice President and Chief Credit Officer for the Vendor Solutions division, has been named to Equifax’s Commercial Finance Network (CFN) Advisory Board of Directors.

Encina Lender Finance, LLC (“ELF”) and Cardo AI have created a partnership to revolutionize the asset-based finance (ABF) market, delivering faster, more efficient funding solutions for originators and greater capital deployment opportunities for institutional investors (LPs).

LSQ, a leading provider of working capital and payments management solutions, recently originated a $2.5 million accounts receivable credit facility for a Minnesota-based producer of snack foods.

Tradewind Finance, a global trade finance provider whose solutions enable businesses to optimize their cash flow and accelerate growth, has today announced $15 million in funding for one of the leading fuel distributing companies in the Caribbean.

Monroe Capital LLC announced it acted as joint lead arranger on the funding of a senior credit facility to support the investment in Global, the Source (“Global”) by Platinum Equity.

Solifi, a global fintech software partner for secured finance, announced the successful implementation of its equipment finance solutions by Rosenthal & Rosenthal, the leading private commercial finance firm in the United States.

Amerisource Business Capital is pleased to announce the successful closing and funding of a $2,000,000 ABL revolving line of credit, leveraging A/R and inventory, for a mechanical repair service provider catering to construction companies and contractors in the Midwest. This facility will support the company’s rapid growth and working capital requirements.

First Citizens Bank today announced that its Maritime Finance business provided $26 million in financing to Euroseas Ltd., enabling the container shipping company to add a newly built 2,800 TEU Eco containership to its fleet.

On behalf of a secured creditor, Tiger Group and Liquidity Services are accepting offers on a large amount of advanced EV battery manufacturing equipment—brand-new and still in its original crates.

Natixis Corporate & Investment Banking (Natixis CIB) is pleased to announce the appointment of Janet Kim as Managing Director and Head of Strategic Equity Capital Markets (SECM) Americas. An accomplished strategic equity solutions leader, Janet brings more than 25 years of structured capital markets, product innovation, and strategic client advisory experience to the firm.

Legacy Corporate Lending, LLC (“Legacy”), an independent asset-based lending (ABL) company focused on serving the needs of middle market companies across North America, today announced that it provided a $25 million asset-based credit facility to Agribusiness Holdings, Limited Partnership and subsidiaries (doing business as “Bridgewell Agribusiness”) (or “the Company”), a leading food and agriculture products business.

Global law firm Clifford Chance has appointed Peter Isajiw as a partner in its Litigation & Dispute Resolution team as the firm expands its commercial and securities litigation offering in the US and globally.

Comvest Credit Partners, a leading provider of flexible direct financing solutions to middle-market companies, is pleased to announce that it is acting as Administrative Agent on a senior secured credit facility (the “Financing”) to support the merger of Opexus and Casepoint (together, the “Company”), providers of software technology services to the federal government.

Global private equity and venture capital transaction value totaled $35.28 billion in January, down slightly compared with January 2024, according to S&P Global Market Intelligence data.

The Equify Business Funding division provides small- to mid-market working capital funding solutions across a nationwide footprint, including multiple sale offices throughout the United States. Its focus is on companies with $1 million to $200 million in annual revenues with product offerings including factoring and asset-based lending.

eCapital, a leading technology-enabled finance provider specializing in tailored funding solutions for businesses across North America and the United Kingdom, has provided a $15 million factoring facility to a rapidly growing manufacturer of premium vitamins and supplements. The facility streamlines the company’s cash flow, enabling it to offer extended terms to customers and strengthen key partnerships.

BMO is the first Canadian bank to access the IBM Quantum Network as it bids to harness the technology to develop and deploy new approaches to help clients optimise investment portfolio strategies, and uncover deep insights into risk management solutions.

Gordon Brothers, the global asset experts, has begun closing sales at all 122 Volcom, Billabong, Quiksilver, ROXY, Honolua Surf, RVCA, Beachworks, Becker Surfboards, ZJ Boarding House, Spyder and Boardriders store locations under Liberated Brands’ retail fleet in the U.S.