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.

Churchill Asset Management LLC, an investment specialist of Nuveen that provides customized financing solutions to U.S middle market-focused private equity sponsors and their portfolio companies, today announced the closing of a $400 million middle market collateralized loan obligation (“CLO”), Churchill MMSLF CLO III, on January 24, 2024.

Commercial Finance Partners announces the funding of a $500,000 accounts receivable (AR) financing facility to a new specialty staffing company. This financial support is designed to enhance the company's ability to manage and expand its operations.

Mayer Brown announced today that Janelene Chen has joined the firm's Banking & Finance practice as a partner in Singapore, where she will focus on trade and other structured finance transactions. She joins from Norton Rose Fulbright where she was a partner.

Gridiron Capital, LLC (“Gridiron Capital” or “Gridiron”), an investment firm focused on partnering with founders, entrepreneurs, and management teams, is pleased to announce that portfolio company, Leaf Home™, a leading technology-enabled and direct-to-consumer provider of home improvement products and solutions, has named Scarlett O’Sullivan as the Company’s Chief Financial Officer. I

PPL Group LLC is conducting a large, 3-day auction sale of Superior Die Set Corp in Oak Creek, WI. Features late model grinding, vertical and horizontal machining, turning, fabrication, and heat treat equipment. Sale starts January 31.

Entrepreneur Growth Capital (“EGC”) is pleased to announce that Joe Triscoli has joined as Senior Vice President. Based in South Florida, Joe will be responsible for both business development and portfolio management.

flyExclusive (NYSEAMERICAN: FLYX) (“flyExclusive” or the “Company”), a publicly-traded provider of premium private jet charter experiences, today announced the execution of a two-year revolving credit facility for up to $25.8 million with ETG FE LLC, an investment vehicle managed by EnTrust Global.

Oak Hill Advisors (“OHA”) served as the Lead Left Arranger of a private unitranche financing for Greenway Health, a provider of electronic health record and practice management solutions to the U.S. ambulatory market. OHA committed to half of the $375 million term loan used to refinance the company’s maturing syndicated first lien debt.

PlayAGS, Inc. (NYSE: AGS) ("AGS" or the "Company") today announced plans to explore a refinancing of its term loan credit facility, which may include decreasing the interest rate required to be paid under such facility.

Optimistic that deal making will increase this year, Union Square Advisors, a technology-focused investment bank, today released their 2024 Outlook Report, "The Logjam Begins to Break."

Kirkland’s has secured additional debt financing to support its strategic repositioning efforts. The specialty retailer of home décor and furnishings said it has entered into a supplemental credit facility on Jan. 25, 2024, which will increase its available credit by up to $12 million. Kirkland's Home secured the financing through a new first-in last-out, asset-based, delayed-draw term loan facility.

Loeb continues to help their clients in this challenging economic environment where traditional lenders refuse to lend. In Q4 of 2023, Loeb funded $13.8 Million in machinery and equipment term loans in diverse industries. Simply by extracting working capital from their existing M&E, these three companies will continue to move forward without a hitch.

Atwell, a leading consulting, engineering, and construction services firm, has announced that it has secured a $200 million senior credit facility with a lending group led by Bank of America. Also included in the lending group are U.S. Bank, TD Bank, and Old National Bank.

The TCW Group, a leading global investment firm with over $200 billion of assets under management, announced today the launch of a dedicated Asset-Backed Finance (“ABF”) business that will be anchored with over $1 billion in capital commitments from TCW, partners, and affiliates.

LBC Credit Partners (“LBC”), one of the leading providers of financing solutions to middle market companies and a division of CIFC Asset Management LLC (“CIFC”), today announced the promotion of Homyar Choksi to Deputy Chief Investment Officer. Based in LBC’s Radnor, Pennsylvania headquarters, Mr. Choksi will continue to serve on the firm’s Investment Committee and lead the originations team while assuming additional investment responsibilities.

JPMorgan Chase (NYSE—JPM) today announced new and increased responsibilities for a number of key executives that will build upon the company’s successes and continue to position the firm for the future.

Hilco Corporate Finance (HCF), Hilco Global's investment banking advisory firm, has named Mark Birkett Senior Managing Director for Capital Advisory. He will be based in HCF's Chicago office.