Climate First Bank (www.climatefirstbank.com), the world's first FDIC-insured digital community bank founded to combat the climate crisis, today announced a new partnership with Lake County Pride, a leading organization dedicated to supporting and advocating for the LGBTQIA+ community in Lake County, Florida. This collaboration marks a significant milestone in Climate First Bank's ongoing commitment to fostering inclusivity and supporting diverse communities.

Nassau Financial Group (“Nassau”), a leading provider of fixed annuities and asset management, and Golub Capital, a market-leading direct lender and experienced credit asset manager, have closed on their previously announced strategic partnership after satisfaction of closing conditions.

Morrison Foerster, a leading global law firm, is pleased to announce the election of 21 lawyers to the firm’s partnership, effective January 1, 2025. The class of 2025 includes lawyers from 16 practice groups.

Crestline Investors, Inc., a global alternative investment manager, today announced that it has closed Crestline Direct Lending CLO I, LLC, a $1 billion collateralized loan obligation (“Crestline CLO”). This CLO represents one of the largest new issue middle-market CLOs of 2024, which reaffirms Crestline’s position and expertise within middle-market direct lending.

Michael Barr will step down as Federal Reserve Vice Chair for Supervision on February 28, while remaining a Fed governor. This preemptive move seems aimed at avoiding conflict with the incoming Trump administration.

Abacus Finance Group, LLC – a leading provider of cash flow-based, classic senior debt for sponsor-led buyouts of lower middle-market companies – today announced that it served as Administrative Agent and Sole Lender to support the leveraged buyout of Motion Sensors by Sentech, Inc., a portfolio company of Astor Place Holdings.

36th Street Capital, a prominent provider of equipment financing solutions, proudly announces the immediate appointment of Greg Stitt as Senior Vice President of Capital Markets.

Flatbay Capital announced it has provided $4.4 million to an international catalytic handler. Founded in 1973, the client is an international catalyst-handling company for the refining, chemical, petrochemical, and processing industries. They started as a relatively small business in the United States but, after a series of acquisitions, they expanded into five other countries, eventually becoming a world leader in their field.

Briar Capital Real Estate Fund (www.BriarCapital.com) is pleased to announce the closing of a new $2.2MM commercial real estate loan in Atlanta, Georgia to a steel framing manufacturing company.

BizCap®, a national commercial finance and advisory firm, today announced it has successfully delivered a customized financing solution for its client, Flavor Insights. A flavor development business founded in 2016, the company partners with top food and beverage brands to provide ingredients for existing brands and collaborates with R&D teams to develop and deliver new products.

Great Rock Capital, an asset-focused commercial finance company specializing in middle market lending, today announced the closing of a $25 million senior secured revolving credit facility with Lion Energy, LLC (“Lion”), a provider of power products such as large industrial power storage systems, portable solar generators and panels, lithium batteries, and whole-home energy backup systems.

Blank Rome LLP is pleased to announce that Clara Feldman has joined the firm as a partner in its New York office. Clara will serve as chair of the firm’s new Luxury Brands practice, comprised of Blank Rome attorneys from across the country who partner with high-end brands to provide sophisticated legal and business counsel on corporate, regulatory, and litigation matters.

Monroe Capital LLC announced it acted as sole lead arranger and administrative agent on the funding of a senior credit facility to support NationsBenefits’ acquisition of General Vision Services, an existing portfolio company of General Atlantic, The Pritzker Organization, and Denali Growth Partners.

SLR Business Credit is pleased to announce the funding of a $3.5 million credit facility for Segula Technologies USA, a leading engineer staffing company serving top-tier aerospace, defense, automotive, and energy companies.

Marshall brings more than 25 years of finance, mergers and acquisitions, private equity and corporate law experience to Vedder Price, where he will join the firm’s Finance & Transactions group.

Amerisource Business Capital is pleased to announce the successful closing and funding of a $6,000,000 working capital facility for a Texas-based manufacturer of custom bulk bags, serving key industries such as chemicals, medical, and food, with a strong international presence.

NXT Capital announced today that it closed a senior credit facility in support of LKCM Headwater Investments’ add-on acquisition and refinancing of Relevant Industrial. NXT Capital acted as Joint Lead Arranger, Joint Bookrunner, and Administrative Agent on this transaction.

J D Factors provided $7,075,000 in new factoring facilities to 28 new clients in the US and Canada during the month of December. Some of these facilities include: a $150,000 factoring facility for an exhaust fan cleaning service company in Florida and a $3,000,000 factoring facility for a transportation company in Indiana.

J D Factors provided $7,075,000 in new factoring facilities to 28 new clients in the US and Canada during the month of December. Some of these facilities include: a $150,000 factoring facility for an exhaust fan cleaning service company in Florida and a $3,000,000 factoring facility for a transportation company in Indiana.

J D Factors provided $7,075,000 in new factoring facilities to 28 new clients in the US and Canada during the month of December. Some of these facilities include: a $150,000 factoring facility for an exhaust fan cleaning service company in Florida and a $3,000,000 factoring facility for a transportation company in Indiana.