Austin Financial Services is pleased to announce the closing of a $5 million asset-based lending facility consisting of an accounts receivable revolver for a growing logistics provider serving e-commerce retailers. Following its recent buyout of a foreign partner, the company sought a strategic partnership with a knowledgeable lender capable of providing continuous working capital to support growth initiatives, meet seasonal demands, and address long-term financial needs.

Whitebridge Capital Partners, LLC, is seeking commercial and industrial manufacturing businesses in which to invest and reinvigorate. The company was recently formed by partners with decades of successful operating experience in a wide range of industries, including metal stamping, metal fabrication, aluminum extrusion, die casting, precision machining, tool & die, injection molding, thermoforming, industrial coatings, transportation, construction, aviation, maritime, furniture, lighting, consumer products.

eCapital Corp. (“eCapital”), a leading technology-enabled provider of financing for small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) across North America and the U.K., is pleased to announce the appointment of Akshay Lazarus as Chief Product Officer, bringing extensive expertise in AI strategy, product innovation, and digital transformation.

J D Factors provided $5,825,000 in new factoring facilities to 25 new clients in the US and Canada during the month of January

nFusion Capital announced that senior construction financing specialist Curtis Powell has joined their team as Senior Vice President of Business Development. Curtis will lead efforts to cultivate and maintain client and referral relationships in the construction industry across the United States to support business development efforts and ensure alignment with nFusion Capital’s business objectives.

Brown Rudnick today announced that Morgan Jones, Sorell Negro, Dean Ramanathan, Robert Ruh and Susan Sieger-Grimm have been promoted to partner, effective Feb. 1, 2025.

Global expert services and consulting firm BRG today announced the expansion of its Financial Institution Advisory practice with the additions of Managing Director Samantha Welch and Directors Gene Bolton and Kristin Wenske in New York. With extensive expertise in anti-money laundering (AML), counterterrorism finance, fraud and corruption, the trio will take a lead role in heading BRG's financial crime capabilities.

Air Industries Group (“Air Industries”) (NYSE American: AIRI), a leading manufacturer of precision components and assemblies for large aerospace and defense prime contractors, today announced that its primary lender, Webster Bank has amended the terms of its Credit Facility. Relaxing the required Covenants, permitting the repayment of Subordinated Debt, and expanding the Company’s Term Loan by approximately $1.6 million.

BlackArch Partners, a leading middle-market investment bank, is pleased to announce that Clay Bryan has joined the firm as Managing Director. Mr. Bryan has more than 23 years of M&A and leveraged finance execution and sponsor coverage experience across a variety of industries.

Kahuna Workforce Solutions, a leading skills and competency management SaaS platform, today announced financing from Stifel Bank, an affiliate of Stifel Financial Corp., a global diversified financial services firm. The credit facility with Stifel Bank will provide financing for working capital and growth capital, enabling Kahuna to expand its product and service offerings further to serve its customers and partners best.

Garrett Motion Inc. (Nasdaq: GTX) ("Garrett" or the "Company"), a leading differentiated automotive technology provider, today announced that it has successfully refinanced its existing $692 million term loan, and refinanced and upsized its existing $600 million revolving credit facility to $630 million.

Celtic Capital Corporation today announced its most recent new client relationship – a Pacific Northwest company that was acquiring the assets of a long-time precision machine shop working in the aerospace, defense and theme park industries.

Bolstering the firm’s finance capabilities in Texas and the energy lending space, Morgan Lewis has welcomed Matthew Lea as a partner resident in the firm’s Houston office. Joining from Blank Rome, Matt will continue to advise lenders, borrowers, and sponsors on complex conventional and mezzanine energy financing transactions.

Billor, committed to empowering truck drivers to achieve the American Dream through entrepreneurship, today announced that Leste Group, a global alternative investment manager, has established a $330 million credit facility. Under this facility, Leste will acquire truck leases from Billor until 2027. As the lead investor, Leste will also make an equity investment in Billor, followed by GHT4.

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 Home Pro Roofing by Aligned Exteriors Group (“AEG”), an existing portfolio company created by River Sea Network and Pearl Street Capital Partners.

U.S. Bancorp (NYSE: USB), parent company of U.S. Bank, announced today that Felicia La Forgia and Sekou Kaalund will become the newest members of its Managing Committee, a group of top executives who oversee the organization’s revenue lines, enabling functions and independent risk teams.

ID.me, the market leading digital identity wallet, today announced it has closed a $275 million credit facility provided by Ares Management funds ("Ares")

Today, Boldyn Networks US announced the successful completion of its approximately $1.2 billion debt financing, consisting of Senior Secured Credit Facilities and Fixed Rate Notes, to accelerate its capital investment to grow and expand its footprint throughout the US market

The Board of Directors of First Financial Bank has announced the promotion of Chris Schjetnan to Executive Vice President, Director of Community Lending and Outreach. In this role, Chris will lead the Bank's affordable banking initiatives which focus on traditionally underserved communities.

Runway Growth Capital LLC and BC Partners Credit, the $8 billion credit arm of BC Partners, an approximately $40 billion AUM alternative investment firm, today announced that they, along with Mount Logan Capital, a Canadian alternative asset management company internally managed by employees of BC Partners Credit, closed a transaction whereby private investment funds advised by BC Partners Credit, and Mount Logan Capital pursuant to its minority investment, have acquired Runway Growth Capital LLC.