SLR Healthcare ABL recently closed a $3MM asset-based revolving credit facility to a Midwest-based hospice provider. The private equity backed company was formed in 2022 to invest in regional hospice businesses where existing managers are seeking capital and advanced technological capabilities to grow their business.

Stellus Capital Management, LLC ("Stellus") announced today that its affiliates provided senior debt financing and an equity co-investment in support of Rallyday Partners' ("Rallyday") investment in Elder Care Homecare ("Elder Care"), a premium senior home care agency serving New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, and Massachusetts.

Drew Healy has joined Pinnacle Financial Partners as a financial advisor specializing in serving the needs of Small Business Investment Companies (SBICs). He is based at the firm’s headquarters at Nashville Yards as part of Pinnacle’s growing practice focused on financial sponsors.

Lambda, the Superintelligence Cloud, today announced it has closed a $275M syndicated senior secured credit facility led and arranged by J.P. Morgan, with Citi, MUFG, and Crédit Agricole, among others, as lenders in the syndicate. The financing will allow Lambda to scale its AI data center footprint and GPU server fleet to meet growing demand from enterprise and superintelligence customers.

Fifth Third (Nasdaq: FITB) today announced its acquisition of DTS Connex, a leader in cash management software solutions for multi-location businesses such as retailers, restaurants and healthcare providers. The acquisition adds expanded capabilities in cash logistics offerings, infrastructure and risk management to Fifth Third’s Commercial Payments business.

Chicago Atlantic announced its role as sole arranger and administrative agent in the funding of a senior secured term loan for Nurture Life Inc. (the Company). Nurture Life is a DTC (direct-to-consumer) meal delivery brand founded in 2015 by Steve Minisini and Jennifer Chow, headquartered in Chicago, IL.

First Bank Texas announced the hiring of Mark Drennan as chief lending officer, bringing more than 25 years of leadership experience in commercial banking across North Texas to the institution’s executive leadership team.

SG Credit Partners, through its Consumer Products division, is pleased to announce a senior debt investment in ZICO Rising, the pioneering coconut water brand known for its commitment to natural hydration and clean-label ingredients.

SouthStar Capital is pleased to announce the funding of a $750,000 accounts receivable (A/R) financing facility for a newly launched directional drilling company specializing in fiber optic projects. Founded by a husband-and-wife team with extensive industry knowledge and hands-on expertise, the company has quickly established itself as a reliable provider in the fiber optic drilling market.

In June, Texas Capital added a five-person healthcare banking team with deep expertise across ABL, Cashflow and Real Estate—professionals who’ve spent the last 15 years building and leading together across top institutions. The team enhances both Texas Capital’s Corporate Banking and ABL capabilities and their move underscores confidence in Texas Capital’s transformation and strategy.

Holland & Knight advised Falfurrias Capital Partners in its strategic investment in Woven Solutions, a leading provider of technology and software solutions for the national security community. The transaction was announced on August 12.

Eagle Point Credit Management LLC (“Eagle Point”), a private credit investment manager, announced today that Ken Yamashita has joined the firm as Managing Director, Head of Client and Partner Solutions for Japan. Mr. Yamashita will report to Kyle McGrady, Senior Principal and Head of Client and Partner Solutions.

Comvest Credit Partners, a leading provider of flexible direct financing solutions to middle-market companies, is pleased to announce that it is acting as Administrative Agent on a senior secured credit facility for Juvare (the “Company”), an Atlanta-based leading global provider of emergency preparedness and response technology. The transaction supported the refinancing of Juvare by Five Arrows, the alternative assets arm of Rothschild & Co, which acquired the Company in 2020.

When a family-owned specialty coffee trader experienced surging orders from corporate roasters, they needed extra working capital. Their broker connected them with Gateway Trade Funding to provide the solution.

First Citizens Bank today announced that its Healthcare Finance business served as joint lead arranger on a $63.2 million facility to support IRA Capital’s acquisition of three high-performing healthcare properties in Texas.

Waystar (Nasdaq: WAY), a provider of leading healthcare payment software, today announced the repricing of its first lien term loan due October 2029, securing more favorable terms as it advances its growth strategy. The transaction, which received substantial demand from new and existing lenders, reduces the interest rate on the term loan to adjusted SOFR +2.00%, a 25-basis-point reduction from prior terms.

Empery Digital Inc. (NASDAQ: EMPD) (the “Company” or “Empery Digital”) today announced that it has entered into a committed borrowing facility to provide the Company with immediate access to $25 million in USD for share repurchases.

For the third consecutive year, Georgia Banking Company (GBC) has been awarded a Top Workplaces 2025 honor by The Atlanta Journal Constitution.

NFIB State Director Leah Long went on “WWL First News with Tommy Tucker” on Aug. 13 to discuss the latest Small Business Economic Trends survey.

Based in Seattle, Alaska Air Group is the fifth largest airline in the United States. Following the acquisition of Hawaiian Holdings Inc. ("Hawaiian") on September 18, 2024, Alaska and Hawaiian are integrating into a combined carrier with a comprehensive network spanning North America, Asia, the south Pacific and soon, Europe.