Barclays announces the appointments of Isobel van Daesdonk and Scott Willard as Managing Directors within the Financial Sponsors Group. Ms. van Daesdonk and Mr. Willard will be based in New York, and will report to Christian Oberle, Head of the Americas Financial Sponsors Group at Barclays.

Trinity Capital Inc. (NASDAQ: TRIN) ("Trinity Capital"), a leading alternative asset manager, today announced the commitment of $15 million in growth capital to Cagent Vascular Inc., a leading developer of serration technology for vessel dilation in endovascular interventions. This capital augments $45 million of equity financing led by US Venture Partners in 2024.

Ravinia Capital LLC is pleased to announce the successful sale of Rōti® Modern Mediterranean, saving 200+ jobs and keeping the brand alive by preserving the fleet of locations in three markets.

According to the report published by Allied Market Research, the global supply chain finance market generated $6 billion in 2021, and is projected to reach $13.4 billion by 2031, growing at a CAGR of 8.8% from 2022 to 2031.

SSG Capital Advisors, LLC (“SSG”) served as the investment banker to Gibbs Die Casting Corporation (collectively “Gibbs” or the “Company”), a subsidiary of Koch Enterprises, Inc. (“KEI”), in the sale of 100% of its equity ownership interests to Architect Equity. The transaction closed in January 2025. Transaction details shall remain confidential.

nFusion Capital announced that Michael Haas has joined their team as Senior Vice President, bringing more than two decades of senior business development experience. Based in our Phoenix, Arizona office, he will lead efforts to develop and maintain client and referral relationships as well as loan originations. He brings deep expertise in providing financial solutions with a special focus in financial sponsors, government contractors and Alaska Native Corps, Tribal Entities and Native Hawaiian Organizations.

Porter Capital is pleased to announce the successful funding of a $1.25 million credit facility to support a rapidly growing and socially conscious personal care brand. This global brand imports skincare and haircare products while driving positive change in the communities it sources from.

A rapidly growing fragrance manufacturer had an opportunity to expand its sales into big box retailers, like Walmart, Target, and Costco, but needed capital to produce inventory to meet projected new channel demands. The company, having experienced success primarily through television sales, was now looking to expand into the big-box retail space and accelerate its already fast-paced growth.

SLR Digital Finance (“SLRDF”), the leading provider of asset-based lending solutions for the digital media industry, is pleased to announce the closing of a new senior secured credit facility for an over-the-top (OTT) streaming platform. The new facility consists of a revolving line of credit to support the platform’s working capital needs and continued growth.

Iron Horse Credit (“Iron Horse”), a non-bank lender, is pleased to announce the appointment of Neil Wolfe as CEO. A seasoned executive that will leverage more than 20 years of experience and leadership to execute on the transformation from a niche specialty finance lender to a premier commercial finance company.

Nikola Corporation (Nasdaq: NKLA), a global leader in zero-emissions transportation and energy supply and infrastructure solutions, via the HYLA brand, today announced that the Company and certain of its subsidiaries have filed voluntary petitions under Chapter 11 of the Bankruptcy Code in the United States Bankruptcy Court for the District of Delaware.

First National Corporation (the “Company” or “First National”) (NASDAQ: FXNC), the bank holding company of First Bank (the “Bank”) is pleased to announce the addition of Joe Shearin as President, Greater Richmond Market. Joe will lead First Bank’s strategic efforts across Richmond, Southside Virginia, and northern North Carolina.

Ares Management Corporation (NYSE: ARES) (“Ares”), a leading global alternative investment manager, announced today that Ares Credit funds served as the administrative agent on $300 million in incremental debt financing for Tempus AI, Inc. (NASDAQ: TEM) (“Tempus”), a technology company leading the adoption of AI to advance precision medicine and patient care.

eCapital Corp. (“eCapital”), a leading tech-enabled finance provider specializing in tailored solutions for businesses across North America, has closed a $5 million factoring facility for a technology-driven automation company serving energy producers. Headquartered in Indiana, the company sought financing to improve cash flow, enhance operational efficiencies, and scale efficiently amid changing market demands.

Tiger Group sale features used and new audiovisual products and other excess assets of Solotech’s Southern California depot.

Encina Lender Finance, LLC (“ELF”) announced today a $75 million senior credit facility to a fast-growing fintech to support growth of its corporate charge card program. The facility is secured by a highly diversified pool of small balance, short-duration corporate charge card receivables.

The Freakonomics Radio Network (FRN) turned to Tiger Group for insights into “the going-out-of-business business.” Spurred by a spike in retail liquidations, FRN’s “The Economics of Everyday Things” podcast quizzed Tiger Group Executive Managing Director Bradley W. Snyder about what it takes to run an effective going-out-of-business sale.

Mayer Brown is pleased to announce that Chad Richards has joined the firm’s Washington DC office as a partner in the Global Energy group. He joins from Kirkland & Ellis LLP.

Leading global professional services firm Alvarez & Marsal (A&M) announces the appointment of Anthony Italiano as Managing Director and Co-leader of its Broker-Dealer Investigations & Compliance practice within the firm’s Disputes and Investigations (DI) group. Co-leading the Broker-Dealer practice, alongside Managing Director Christopher Chatfield, Mr. Italiano’s hire builds on the practice’s October 2024 launch and bolsters its senior talent bench strength, capabilities and offerings.