Southfield Capital, a premier lower middle market private equity firm, announced today that Chris Grambling has been promoted to Partner.

Software maker Databricks Inc. has clinched more than $5 billion of financing from lenders including Blackstone Inc., Apollo Global Management Inc. and Blue Owl Capital Inc. in its largest debt raise to date, according to people with knowledge of the matter.

Stellus Capital Management, LLC ("Stellus") announced today that its affiliates provided senior debt financing and an equity co-investment in support of CCMP Growth Advisors' ("CCMP") acquisition of Combined Caterers (the "Company"), a premium event management and catering services provider.

MONTICELLOAM, LLC (“MonticelloAM”), a specialized multifamily and seniors housing bridge lending platform, announced the closing of $73,200,000 in total bridge and working capital financing for a portfolio of seniors housing and healthcare properties across Ohio.

Diamond Comic Distributors (“Diamond” or “the Company”), today announced that it has filed a voluntary petition for relief under Chapter 11 of the United States Bankruptcy Code in the United States Bankruptcy Court for the District of Maryland to facilitate the restructuring of its business.

Trump 47 is expected to have a mixed impact on the private credit industry. The prospects for lower taxes and reduced regulations are likely to add fuel to the pent-up desire for exits, driving private credit loan growth and acting as a tailwind to portfolio company credit quality.

KeyCorp (NYSE:KEY) announced that Mohit (Mo) Ramani will join Key as Chief Risk Officer (CRO), effective January 23, 2025.

Altriarch Asset Management (“Altriarch”) is pleased to announce the successful closing of a $12.5 million senior secured revolving facility for RLTYco, Inc. (“RLTY”). The two year loan, which has an option to extend an additional year, will give RLTY the ability to expand its portfolio and enhance its innovative financial offerings for real estate professionals, brokerages and developers.

Nexia, the leading middle-market global network of independent accounting and consulting firms, is delighted to announce the appointment of Matthew Howell as its new Chief Executive Officer. With a distinguished career spanning over two decades in senior leadership roles within membership organisations and professional services, Matt brings a wealth of experience to the Nexia network.

J.F. Lehman & Company ("JFLCO"), a leading middle-market private investment firm focused exclusively on the aerospace, defense, maritime, government and environmental sectors, is pleased to announce several promotions and team additions.

Womble Bond Dickinson announced today that Matthew S. Morgan has joined the firm’s Finance, Bankruptcy, and Restructuring practice in Charleston. A seasoned financial services attorney, he has over two decades of experience working in both Am Law 100 firms and leading buy-side and sell-side financial institutions in London.

MidCap Financial, a leading commercial finance company focused on middle market transactions, today announced it has provided a $17.5mm senior secured credit facility to Kellenberger (“Kellenberger” or the “Company”), a portfolio company of Centre Lane Partners, LLC. Proceeds from the MidCap Financial credit facility will support Kellenberger’s ongoing working capital needs.

nFusion Capital announced it has provided a $5 million factoring facility for welding, fabrication, and steel erection services company. Headquartered in Alaska, this Company provides its services to the mining, oil field, and construction industries. With long-term experience in the state, they are familiar with the inherent challenges of operating in arctic environments and the specialized equipment required to work on permafrost and wetlands.

QuickFi is delighted to announce its recognition as a winner of the prestigious 2025 BIG Innovation Awards, presented by the Business Intelligence Group. This honor highlights the company’s embedded lending platform, driving transformation in financial services.

Armory Group, LLC, a leading financial advisory firm serving the middle market, is excited to welcome Robert von Furth as our newest Managing Director. Based out of Armory’s Boston office, Rob brings over 20 years of experience advising family-owned and sponsor-backed middle-market companies on a wide range of transactions, including mergers and acquisitions, special situations, private and public equity and debt offerings, board advisory, strategic alternatives, and valuations, with a focus on the Consumer and Retail industries.

Jason draws upon his 30 years of experience as an investment banker, advisor, operator, entrepreneur, and investor. He is known for deal-making knowledge, deep industry insight, high-quality service, and senior-level attention when addressing the demands of complex financial and strategic matters for his clients.

Monroe Capital LLC announced it acted as sole lead arranger and administrative agent on the funding of a senior credit facility to support the acquisition of Rita’s Italian Ice & Frozen Custard (“Rita’s”) by Maple Park Capital Partners.

Second Avenue Capital Partners (“SACP”), a Schottenstein affiliate, along with Alpha Wave Global and Sagard Credit, announced the closing of a new term loan and revolving credit facility for True Religion Apparel, Inc. (“True Religion” or the “Company”).

BizCap®, a national commercial finance and advisory firm, is excited to announce that Michael Hengl has joined the team as Managing Director, based in San Francisco

Moritt Hock & Hamroff announced today that Ira S. Zaroff and Richard M. Zaroff have joined the firm’s growing Litigation practice, working out of its New York City office. Ira joins the firm as a Partner while Richard joins as Senior Counsel. They previously served as founding partners of Zaroff & Zaroff, a boutique New York complex commercial litigation firm.