CIBC Innovation Banking announced today that it has provided credit facilities to support Vertu’s strategic investment in Toronto-based LumiQ, a leading technology-enabled education platform offering accredited professional development courses and content to accounting and finance professionals.

Mountain Ridge Capital ("MRC") is pleased to announce the closing of a $25 million senior secured credit facility to a U.S.-based contract manufacturer of industrial parts and tools designed to serve the aerospace and defense and industrial sectors.

Alliance Funding Group (AFG), a leading privately-held equipment finance company, announced the successful upsizing of its corporate notes to $50.0 million. This upsize will be used to facilitate growth and for working capital needs.

Entrepreneur Growth Capital LLC (“EGC”) is pleased to announce the closing of a $5 million asset-based facility for a European owned skinwear (undergarments, lingerie, swimwear etc.) manufacturer (the “Company”). The well-known brand was founded in 1950 and has had a retail presence in the US for decades.

SG Credit Partners, through its SG Software + Technology division, is thrilled to announce its continued partnership with Sincere, a family of consumer internet brands. Sincere is home to Punchbowl®, Timehop®, and Memento®, and builds technology for celebrations, memories, and life milestones. This is the second time SG has invested in Sincere.

LBC Credit Partners (“LBC”), one of the leading providers of financing solutions to middle market companies, provided a senior secured credit facility to support O2 Investment Partners, LP’s (“O2”) partnership with Centex Construction (“Centex” or the “Company”) and its founders Mark Whitehead, Mark Herbert, and David Borne. The financing will support the Company’s rapid growth.

Blue Owl Capital Corporation (NYSE: OBDC) announced the five-year anniversary of its investment in Wingspire Capital ("Wingspire"), a premier asset-backed direct lender that operates two business units, Wingspire Equipment Finance and Wingspire Corporate Finance.

United Capital Funding Group LLC, a Florida-based factoring firm completed 12 transactions totaling $6.3 million in accounts receivable financing.

Global law firm Clifford Chance has hired partners David Schultz and Matthew Hinker, further strengthening its Private Equity and Restructuring & Insolvency practices. They join from O'Melveny.

YouLend, a global embedded financing platform today announces that it has secured a new financing facility with funds managed by Castlelake, a global alternative investment firm that specializes in asset-based private credit. The new facility broadens YouLend's investor base in the US and increases YouLend's available capital which has the potential to now extend over $1 billion in revenue-based financings to US SMBs over a three year period.

Alexander & Baldwin, Inc. (NYSE: ALEX), a Hawai'i-based owner, operator, and developer of high-quality commercial real estate in Hawai'i, announced today that it has amended its revolving credit facility, which extends the term of the facility to October 2028, with two six-month extension options and provides for $450 million of borrowing capacity.

Monroe Capital LLC (“Monroe”) today announced that it has entered into a definitive partnership agreement with Wendel Group (Euronext: MF:FP) (“Wendel”) relating to Wendel’s strategic investment in Monroe. At closing, Wendel will commit $1 billion for seed capital and GP commitments for current and future Monroe investment strategies and take a 75% equity stake in Monroe.

Dare Capital is proud to announce the onboarding of Brandy McCurdy-Lozano as the new SVP, Portfolio Manager. Brandy joins the company with over two decades of experience in the commercial finance industry, specializing in General Factoring and Transportation.

Prospect Capital Corporation (NASDAQ: PSEC) (“Prospect”) has provided first lien senior secured term and convertible loans to support the acquisition of Druid City Infusion, LLC (“Druid City”) by investment funds managed by Inlet Road Capital Management, LLC (“Inlet Road”) in partnership with Druid City’s founders and leadership team.

Turning Rock Partners ("TRP" or "Turning Rock"), a private investment firm based in New York, announced the realization of its $45 million investment in MedShift (the "Company"). The Company is a founder owned and led medical technology software provider based in Charlotte, NC.

JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., Truist Securities, Inc., BMO Capital Markets Corp., and MUFG Bank, LTD. are Joint Bookrunners and Joint Lead Arrangers on the Facility. JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A is the Administrative Agent on the Facility.

Following a period of rapid growth, a Texas-based solar panel installation company sought a long-term funding partnership with Republic Business Credit. The company’s founder said, “We needed a team with expertise in the energy industry combined with the long-term ability to scale with our business. Republic has that industry knowledge and vital flexibility.”

Altriarch Asset Management (“Altriarch”), a private credit firm, today announced a $70 million commitment from the State of Wisconsin Investment Board (“SWIB”). The investment allocates $20 million for Altriarch’s Specialty Finance Strategy (the “Strategy”), launched in August 2023, that seeks to deploy capital through a network of secured finance operators across the United States.

Inc., the leading media brand and playbook for the entrepreneurs and business leaders shaping our future, today announced its third annual Power Partner Awards. The prestigious list honors B2B organizations across the country that have proven track records supporting entrepreneurs and helping startups grow. This year’s list recognizes eCapital among 359 companies in marketing and advertising, health and wellness, financial services, legal, logistics, public relations, and productivity, as well as other critical areas of business.

Commercial Credit Group Inc. (CCG), an independent equipment finance company serving the construction, manufacturing, transportation, and waste industries held employee events on Friday, October 18, to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the company’s founding.