IDB Bank, a New York-based private and commercial bank, announced the appointment of Jeremy Cramer as its new Senior Vice President and Head of California Commercial Real Estate (CRE). In this role, he will lead balance sheet CRE lending across the Bank's west coast operations, overseeing loan originations, asset management, operations and deposit gathering.

Alyssa was most recently at a leading investment bank in both London and New York where she was an executive director in leveraged finance, originating, structuring and executing large-cap, high-profile transactions for corporate and private capital clients. Her practice focuses on high-yield bond transactions used by private equity-backed issuers in complex domestic and cross-border acquisition financing.

Accession Risk Management Group, the parent company of Risk Strategies and One80 Intermediaries comprising North America’s ninth largest privately held insurance broker, has closed a $1 billion incremental debt raise and refinancing. The funding will further accelerate a remarkable growth trajectory driven by the continued acquisition of leading specialty brokerages and targeted organic expansion.

AVANA Companies, in collaboration with funds managed by Oaktree Capital Management, L.P., has announced the establishment of a $250 million joint venture named the AVANA-Oaktree Private Credit Partnership. This partnership is designed to support AVANA’s direct private commercial real estate lending strategy within the United States over the next three years.

A&G Real Estate Partners and Onyx Asset Advisors (ONYX) are accepting offers for a nearly 10,000-square-foot development parcel just steps away from the Hollywood Walk of Fame.

Monroe Capital LLC announced it acted as sole lead arranger and administrative agent on the funding of a senior credit facility and equity co-investment to support the acquisition of Independent Roofing Systems (“Independent”) by Rampart Exterior Services (“Rampart”), a portfolio company of Huron Capital.

Wynnchurch Capital, L.P. (“Wynnchurch”), a leading middle-market private equity firm, announced today two promotions: Carl Howe: Promoted to Managing Director, Investment Team and Brian Riordan: Promoted to Managing Director, Investment Team

Ameris Bank recently welcomed two commercial banking industry veterans to its well-established team. Bill Kilburg joins Ameris as senior vice president, relationship manager and Patrick Murphy will serve as senior vice president, government relationship manager.

Wolters Kluwer has achieved a global top five ranking from Chartis Research for excellence in artificial intelligence (AI) innovation in the Chartis RiskTech AI 50 2024 report. The report explores the broad landscape of AI development and adoption in the financial services industry, showcasing the leading work of technology providers in this dynamic and rapidly evolving environment.

Global business advisory firm EisnerAmper announces that the partners and colleagues of Los Angeles-area CPA firm KROST CPAs are joining EisnerAmper in a combination expected to close in September 2024.

Based in San Francisco, Mr. Rhizor will join the Technology Group where he will focus on the social impact/nonprofit and office of the CFO software sectors and will collaborate with members of the FinTech Group in the latter.

A Northeastern virtual reality technology company needed capital to advance beyond its beta testing stage. After reaching out to their large institutional bank for support, the company was referred to Prestige Capital due to being too early-stage for traditional bank financing.

Gordon Brothers, the global asset experts, has welcomed Kasey Fagan to drive business development in the Midwest. In this role, Fagan will accelerate Gordon Brothers’ continued growth in the region by providing integrated solutions across the firm’s expanded asset services, lending, financing and trading platform.

Aspen Aerogels, Inc. (NYSE: ASPN) ("Aspen" or the "Company"), a technology leader in sustainability and electrification solutions, today announced that it has closed on a $125 million term loan facility and $100 million capacity asset-based revolving credit facility with MidCap Financial, a leading commercial finance company managed by Apollo Capital Management, L.P., focused on middle market transactions.

Comvest Credit Partners (“Comvest”), a leading provider of flexible direct financing solutions to middle-market companies, is pleased to announce that it is acting as Joint Lead Arranger and is the co-Administrative Agent alongside Sagard on a $415 million senior secured credit facility (the “Financing”) for WildBrain Ltd. (“WildBrain” or the “Company”) (TSX: WILD), a global media leader in kids' and family entertainment.

AlixPartners, the global consulting firm, today announced that Michael Peer has joined the firm as Partner & Managing Director in Singapore, further strengthening its Risk Advisory practice in Asia.

CapitalPlus Financial Services, a leading provider of construction invoice factoring, is proud to announce the successful onboarding of a California-based technology installation company. The company, previously partnered with another factoring firm, faced potential disruptions when their former provider ceased funding businesses in California.

Gridiron Capital, LLC (“Gridiron Capital”), an investment firm focused on partnering with founders, entrepreneurs, and management teams, is pleased to welcome Marcus Meyer to the firm as Managing Director, Capital Markets

Airborne Capital Limited (“Airborne Capital”), a leading global aircraft asset manager, announced the closing of a US$20.0 million investment-grade rated corporate note financing offered through its U.S. subsidiary Airborne Capital USA LLC.

A Winston team led by Tim Kincaid represented The Vistria Group (Vistria) in its acquisition of Soliant Health (Soliant), a premier provider of workforce solutions in K-12 school districts and healthcare facilities throughout all 50 states.