Wintrust Business Credit (WBC) is happy to announce the closing of a new $7 million asset-based line of credit to support the acquisition of a Minnesota-based distributor of fresh and frozen seafood.

Gridiron Capital, LLC (“Gridiron Capital”), an investment firm focused on partnering with founders, entrepreneurs, and management teams, is pleased to welcome Hailey Wynn and Scott Voigt to the firm as Associates. Gridiron continues to prioritize investing in its internal capabilities and adding strong talent across all levels of its team.

Horizon Technology Finance Management LLC ("Horizon"), the manager and investment adviser for Horizon Technology Finance Corporation (NASDAQ: HRZN) and an affiliate of Monroe Capital, today announced that it has hired Paul A. D'Agrosa as Vice President, Business Development. Horizon underwrites and manages secured loans made to companies in the technology, life science, healthcare information and services, and sustainability industries.

SLR Capital Partners, LLC ("SLR"), a private credit platform specializing in direct lending to U.S. middle market companies, announces that Chris York has joined the firm as a Partner. York will focus on product and business development, leveraging his 17 years of experience in the credit and alternatives investment industry.

Traditional, regulated lending environments are often too restrictive for the evolving needs of certain businesses, including those impacted by seasonal fluctuations. Consequently, in preparation for their upcoming peak season, the team at USAopoly sought a more adaptable solution to their financing needs – and quickly.

SLR Business Credit (SLRBC) is pleased to announce that François Bouville has joined the company as Senior Vice President of Business Development. François Bouville started his career with a global bank in Liberia and ran the national sales force at the oldest life insurance company in the United Kingdom.

Gannett Co., Inc. ("Gannett", "we", "us", "our", or the "Company") (NYSE: GCI) announced today it has repurchased approximately $15.0 million of 6.00% first lien notes due November 1, 2026 (the “2026 Senior Notes”) for approximately $13.1 million, representing a discount to par value.

Austin Financial Services, Inc. (AFS) is pleased to announce the closing of a $2.5MM credit facility to a distributor of foam, resin and other products sold to major retailers and used by builders/contractors in the residential & commercial market.

SLR Digital Finance LLC (“SLR Digital Finance”) announces the funding of an asset-based revolving credit facility for a video advertising technology company.

Big Cypress Capital, an SB360 Capital Partners affiliate, along with 4 Rivers Property Group and Declaration Partners (the “Partnership”), recently announced the formation of a joint venture to develop ground-up Class A self-storage facilities in high-growth markets throughout the Southeastern US.

Rosenthal & Rosenthal, Inc., the leading factoring, asset based lending, purchase order financing, d2c and e-commerce inventory financing firm in the United States, today announced the completion of several factoring and asset based lending deals for food & beverage companies.

A rapidly growing Latin American-based Mexican food company was also experiencing rapid growth and required additional working capital. The company was being backed by a highly successful entrepreneur and sales were skyrocketing from relationships with major retailers and grocers.

A popular and fast-growing ready-to-drink beverage company based in Massachusetts was seeking an incremental working capital facility to support its plans to increase distribution nationwide.

Rosenthal & Rosenthal, Inc., the leading factoring, asset-based lending, purchase order financing, d2c and e-commerce inventory financing firm in the United States, today announced the completion of several factoring and asset based lending deals for food & beverage companies.

Peapack-Gladstone Financial Corporation (NASDAQ Global Select Market: PGC) and Peapack Private, a division of Peapack-Gladstone Bank, are proud to announce the appointment of Klaudio Nikolla, Senior Managing Director, Commercial Private Banker.

Angelo, Gordon & Co., L.P. (“Angelo Gordon” or the “Firm”), a $73* billion alternative investment firm focused on credit and real estate investing, today announced that Maja Lindstrom, former Managing Director, EMEA Business Development at Barings, has joined the Firm as a Managing Director in its Client Partnership Group.

Star Mountain Capital, an employee-owned, specialized investment manager with approximately $3.5 billion in assets under management targeting systematic alpha and low market-correlated returns for its institutional and high-net-worth clients, announced that Amon Johnson, former Managing Director at BlackRock joined full-time as a Managing Director.

Eclipse Business Capital, LLC (“EBC”) announced today that Brandon Hodges has joined the organization as a Managing Director.

Piper Sandler Companies (NYSE: PIPR), a leading investment bank, is excited to announce the hiring of Brent Robbins and Alan Brodsky as managing directors in equity sales and trading. Robbins will lead the firm’s London equity office and focus on expanding research sales internationally. Brodsky will be based in New York and focus on trading with U.K. and European clients.

Over half of restaurant operators are planning to increase their equipment and supply budgets in 2023, and 67% plan to make kitchen equipment replacements, according to a new study released by the Equipment Leasing & Finance Foundation (Foundation).