In addressing the working capital requirements of doing business, Tradewind today announced funding for two new clients within the apparel and textile market, further extending its reach in the segment. Through the new client relationships, Tradewind continues to improve liquidity and enable trade for companies by converting their unpaid receivables into ready cash.

They approached us looking for financing to acquire the stock of this successful enterprise. Celtic Capital provided a $2,200,000 Accounts Receivable Line of Credit, a $500,000 Inventory Line of Credit and a $414,000 Equipment Loan to assist with the purchase.

Schottenstein affiliate Second Avenue Capital Partners (SACP), a leading provider of asset-based loans and credit facilities, announced today it has closed on a new $15 million senior secured credit facility for Brixton, an omnichannel global lifestyle brand headquartered in Oceanside, California. The credit facility will be instrumental in optimizing Brixton’s working capital and fueling its continued growth in the competitive fashion industry.

WELL Health Technologies Corp. (TSX: WELL) (OTCQX: WHTCF) ("WELL" or the "Company"), a digital healthcare company focused on positively impacting health outcomes by leveraging technology to empower healthcare practitioners and their patients globally, is pleased to announce it has closed the refinancing of a new credit facility for its subsidiary, WELL Health USA led by JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A.

Triumph, a member of the Triumph Financial, Inc. (Nasdaq: TFIN) portfolio of brands and a leading provider of working capital financing solutions to the transportation industry, announced today the appointment of Kim Fisk as EVP, Chief Operating Officer (“COO”) of its factoring division.

Blue Bridge Financial, Inc. ("Blue Bridge" or the "Company"), a leading independent commercial equipment finance company, announced the closing of a one-year extension of its $135 million revolving credit facility with DZ BANK.

Akebia Therapeutics®, Inc. (Nasdaq: AKBA), a biopharmaceutical company with the purpose to better the lives of people impacted by kidney disease, today announced it has closed a loan facility with funds and accounts managed by BlackRock. The loan provides Akebia with up to $55.0 million of borrowing capacity available in three tranches.

Dun & Bradstreet (NYSE:DNB), a leading global provider of business decisioning data and analytics, today announced that its wholly-owned subsidiary, The Dun & Bradstreet Corporation, has successfully refinanced its Term Loan and Revolving Credit facilities.

The national Citizens Business Conditions Index™ (CBCI) rose to 51.8 in the fourth quarter, supported by continued resilience in the labor market and consumer trends. The second consecutive quarterly reading above 50 indicates that the economy exited 2023 with momentum as signs of moderating inflation support optimism for a soft landing.

Otterbourg P.C. is pleased to announce the arrival of Ron Brody as the head of the firm’s Leveraged Finance Practice Group. Mr. Brody is a nationally recognized high-yield securities lawyer with a broad range of corporate, transactional and finance experience. His clients include leading investment banks, private equity funds and public and private companies.

Iron Horse Credit (“IHC”), a leading inventory lender, is pleased to announce the closing of a $2,00,000 RLOC to a truck, trailer, and hitch distributor. The company came to Iron Horse looking for first-time financing when the son was looking to buy out his father for retirement and bring suppliers current after the post pandemic slowdown.

Lighthouse Financial Corp. is pleased to announce the completion of a $6,500,000 Credit Facility to an Ohio based manufacturer of precision machined components. The company's global expertise and capabilities in micro and high precision manufacturing has allowed it to uniquely serve a variety of high-technology markets including aerospace, diesel/off-road vehicles, fluid power, medical/dental devices, and more.

Gordon Brothers, the global asset experts, has been engaged to sell by private treaty over $85 million of inventory and the assets of two 775,000-square-foot fulfillment centers on behalf of Zulily ABC LLC.

United Capital Funding Group LLC, a Florida-based factoring firm completed 12 transactions totaling $21.25 million in accounts receivable financing in Q4 of 2023.

Phoenix Merchant Partners, LP ("Phoenix" or the "Firm"), an independent investment firm focused on providing broad financing solutions to the middle-market universe of companies, today announced the closing of its first transaction, an innovative financing to Gryphon Holdings (the "Company"), a company involved in quota share non-catastrophic property and casualty reinsurance services.

Southern California Bancorp (NASDAQ: BCAL), the holding company for Bank of Southern California, N.A., and California BanCorp (NASDAQ: CALB), the holding company for California Bank of Commerce, jointly announce the execution of a definitive merger agreement, pursuant to which the companies will combine in an all-stock merger valued at approximately $233.6 million, or $26.54 per share of California BanCorp, based on the closing price of Southern California Bancorp on January 29, 2024.

B. Riley Securities, Inc. ("B. Riley"), a leading middle market investment bank and subsidiary of B. Riley Financial, Inc. (Nasdaq: RILY), is pleased to have served as the exclusive financial advisor to AdCellerant LLC ("AdCellerant" or the "Company") in connection with its strategic investment from Clearview Capital, L.P. ("Clearview Capital").

National Funding, one of the largest U.S. specialty financing companies serving small- and medium-sized businesses celebrates its 25th anniversary on January 27. It has provided over $4.5 billion in working capital and equipment leasing for SMBs nationwide.

Arlington Capital Partners (“Arlington”), a Washington, D.C.-area private investment firm, today announced the formation of Keel Holdings, LLC (“Keel” or the “Company”), a leading manufacturer of complex structures for the highest priority programs within the Navy, Army, and Air Force.

SoFi (NASDAQ: SOFI), the all-in-one digital personal finance company, announced today that SoFi Invest members will now be able to invest in select alternative investment funds, mutual funds, and money market funds. With the launch of alternative investments, SoFi is granting everyday investors access to the power to build and protect their wealth through investment opportunities traditionally reserved for the ultra wealthy.