Global private equity and venture capital transaction value totaled $35.28 billion in January, down slightly compared with January 2024, according to S&P Global Market Intelligence data.

The Equify Business Funding division provides small- to mid-market working capital funding solutions across a nationwide footprint, including multiple sale offices throughout the United States. Its focus is on companies with $1 million to $200 million in annual revenues with product offerings including factoring and asset-based lending.

eCapital, a leading technology-enabled finance provider specializing in tailored funding solutions for businesses across North America and the United Kingdom, has provided a $15 million factoring facility to a rapidly growing manufacturer of premium vitamins and supplements. The facility streamlines the company’s cash flow, enabling it to offer extended terms to customers and strengthen key partnerships.

BMO is the first Canadian bank to access the IBM Quantum Network as it bids to harness the technology to develop and deploy new approaches to help clients optimise investment portfolio strategies, and uncover deep insights into risk management solutions.

Gordon Brothers, the global asset experts, has begun closing sales at all 122 Volcom, Billabong, Quiksilver, ROXY, Honolua Surf, RVCA, Beachworks, Becker Surfboards, ZJ Boarding House, Spyder and Boardriders store locations under Liberated Brands’ retail fleet in the U.S.

Daniel Rudder and Nathan Romano join New York office as SPB grows consulting services aimed at helping asset managers navigate investment risk and enhance value.

Webster Bank’s Healthcare CRE and Middle Market team served as joint lead arranger on a $255,492,000 five-year financing to joint venture partners Kayne Anderson Real Estate and Remedy Medical Properties.

JPMorgan Chase appointed Matt Sable and Melissa Smith as co-heads of commercial banking, the largest U.S. lender said on Friday, as it continues to reorganize the unit. The move follows a broader leadership reshuffle last month in which Jennifer Piepszak was named as chief operating officer to succeed Daniel Pinto.

Kapwork, the company increasing access to working capital, announced Kapwork Verify to help Factors deploy capital faster, minimize risk, and reduce operational costs. Verify's Portal Agents automate invoice verification across thousands of vendor portals, saving valuable time and cutting operational costs by as much as 20%.

Encina Private Credit, LLC (“EPC”) is pleased to announce that it provided a senior secured credit facility to support the continued growth of Eagle Merchant Partner’s portfolio company Eskola Roofing and Waterproofing (“Eskola”).

The newly appointed acting director of the U.S. Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB), Russell Vought, ordered staff to stay home and not perform any work on Monday. This directive followed a decision to shut down the CFPB’s Washington headquarters, effectively idling nearly 2,000 employees responsible for enforcing consumer financial laws.

Garda World Security Corporation ("GardaWorld" or the "Company"), an entrepreneurial-driven corporation focused on building global champions in security services, AI-enabled security technology, integrated risk management and cash automation solutions, announced today the closing of a repricing amendment to its existing US$2.3 billion Term B credit facilities (the "Term Loan").

CohnReznick LLP, one of the leading advisory, assurance, and tax firms in the United States, today announced several key national leadership changes effective as of Feb. 1, 2025.

nFusion announced it provided a $46 million factoring and inventory line of credit to a multichannel marketing entity. Headquartered in Texas, this multichannel marketing entity offers digital marketing, commercial print, direct mail, envelopes, distribution automation, signage, apparel, promo and gifting, and creative marketing solutions.

Online auctions are featuring more assets from financially distressed startups in areas like solar energy, “green” packaging, experimental foods and electric vehicles and batteries, observed a Tiger Group executive.

- Peapack-Gladstone Financial Corporation (NASDAQ Global Select Market: PGC) and Peapack Private Bank & Trust are proud to announce that John Soffronoff has joined the Bank as Enterprise Risk and Compliance Officer responsible for developing and maintaining effective, efficient, and scalable risk management and compliance programs commensurate with Peapack Private's growth and strategy objectives.

WebBank is pleased to announce the appointment of Ken Laudano as Senior Vice President – Head of Lender Finance. In this capacity, Mr. Laudano will be responsible for growing the Bank’s asset-backed lending business.

Q4 2024 funding includes factoring, asset-based and equipment loans, small business lines of credit and more for companies in transportation, manufacturing and distribution, e-commerce, maintenance, logistics and other industries

Oak Hill Advisors (“OHA”) served as Administrative Agent and Joint Lead Arranger for the private unitranche facility used to support the acquisition of Triumvirate Environmental, Inc. (“Triumvirate”) by Berkshire Partners.

Encina Lender Finance, LLC (“ELF”) announced today that the company has provided a $46 million “first-out” commitment in partnership with a structured credit fund. The facility is secured by a pool of unsecured consumer installment loans.