Great Rock Capital, an asset-focused commercial finance company specializing in middle market lending, today announced the closing of a $30 million revolving credit facility for a specialty rental platform, which is a portfolio company of Crossplane Capital.

Blank Rome LLP is pleased to announce that Fraser Collin has joined the firm’s Boston office as a partner in the Corporate, M&A, and Securities group. Fraser will focus his practice on advising clients on mergers and acquisitions (“M&A”), and private equity and venture capital financings, as well as serving as outside general counsel.

Flow Capital Corp. (TSXV: FW) ("Flow Capital" or the "Company"), a leading provider of growth venture debt in the form of senior secured loans to high-growth companies, is pleased to announce that it has entered into a loan agreement (the "Loan Agreement") with TBK Bank, SSB (“Triumph”), for a revolving committed credit facility in the principal amount of up to US$15 million.

Seylan Bank has expanded their comprehensive suite of financial services with Seylan Factoring, a means for clients to raise funds by trading outstanding trade receivables. Unlike traditional lending, which may consider a broader range of factors and sources for repayment, factoring is primarily dependent on the receivables' quality and collection for setting up the facility.

The global factoring market size is estimated to grow by USD 2.19 trillion from 2024-2028, according to Technavio. The market is estimated to grow at a CAGR of 8.8% during the forecast period. Growing need for alternative sources of financing for msmes is driving market growth, with a trend towards advent of blockchain in factoring services.

BriteCap Financial LLC ("BriteCap"), a data-driven financial services company dedicated to improving the financial health of America's small businesses, today announced the establishment of a new receivable financing facility from funds managed by One William Street Capital Management affiliates ("OWS Funds").

Pearlmark is pleased to announce the first closing of its sixth high-yield credit investment fund, Pearlmark Mezzanine Realty Partners VI, L.P. (“Pearlmark Mezz VI” or the “Fund”). Pearlmark Mezz VI will serve as the firm’s exclusive subordinated debt investment vehicle, fulfilling borrower demand for gap financing solutions on recapitalizations, acquisitions, and development projects.

Piper Sandler Companies (NYSE: PIPR), a leading investment bank, today announced that it has completed the acquisition of Aviditi Advisors. Aviditi Advisors is a premier alternative investment bank providing full lifecycle services to financial sponsors, global alternative investment managers and limited partner investors.

IDB Bank, a New York-based private and commercial bank, announced the appointment of Jeremy Cramer as its new Senior Vice President and Head of California Commercial Real Estate (CRE). In this role, he will lead balance sheet CRE lending across the Bank's west coast operations, overseeing loan originations, asset management, operations and deposit gathering.

Gannett Co., Inc. (“Gannett”, “we”, “our”, or the “Company”) (NYSE: GCI) announced today it has entered into a commitment letter for a comprehensive debt refinancing that is expected to extend our debt maturities and significantly reduce future dilution from the Company’s 6.0% Senior Secured Convertible Notes due 2027 (the “2027 Notes”).

Alyssa was most recently at a leading investment bank in both London and New York where she was an executive director in leveraged finance, originating, structuring and executing large-cap, high-profile transactions for corporate and private capital clients. Her practice focuses on high-yield bond transactions used by private equity-backed issuers in complex domestic and cross-border acquisition financing.

Accession Risk Management Group, the parent company of Risk Strategies and One80 Intermediaries comprising North America’s ninth largest privately held insurance broker, has closed a $1 billion incremental debt raise and refinancing. The funding will further accelerate a remarkable growth trajectory driven by the continued acquisition of leading specialty brokerages and targeted organic expansion.

AVANA Companies, in collaboration with funds managed by Oaktree Capital Management, L.P., has announced the establishment of a $250 million joint venture named the AVANA-Oaktree Private Credit Partnership. This partnership is designed to support AVANA’s direct private commercial real estate lending strategy within the United States over the next three years.

Hilco Global is a privately held diversified financial services company and the world’s preeminent authority on maximizing the value of assets for both healthy and distressed companies.

Obra Capital, Inc. (“Obra”), an asset management firm with a specialized approach to alternative investing, today announced that it has secured new funded and unfunded credit facilities. Proceeds from the new facilities were used to retire Obra’s existing publicly-syndicated debt and provide growth capital to the Obra platform.

Liberty Defense Holdings Ltd., a leading technology provider of Artificial Intelligence (AI) based next generation detection solutions for protecting secure locations against prohibited weapons and other threats, is pleased to announce that it has secured a term loan and revolving credit facility with US Government funding specialist Parabilis.

A&G Real Estate Partners and Onyx Asset Advisors (ONYX) are accepting offers for a nearly 10,000-square-foot development parcel just steps away from the Hollywood Walk of Fame.

Monroe Capital LLC announced it acted as sole lead arranger and administrative agent on the funding of a senior credit facility and equity co-investment to support the acquisition of Independent Roofing Systems (“Independent”) by Rampart Exterior Services (“Rampart”), a portfolio company of Huron Capital.

Regional lenders at the heart of last year's banking crisis are cutting more deals to shore up their balance sheets and compete with rivals, extending a wave of consolidation in the sector that may attract anti-trust scrutiny.

Wynnchurch Capital, L.P. (“Wynnchurch”), a leading middle-market private equity firm, announced today two promotions: Carl Howe: Promoted to Managing Director, Investment Team and Brian Riordan: Promoted to Managing Director, Investment Team