Comvest Credit Partners (“Comvest”), a leading provider of flexible direct financing solutions to middle-market companies, is pleased to announce that Kevin Blitz has joined the direct lending investment platform as a Managing Director.

Pure Fishing Inc., ("Company" or "Pure Fishing"), a global leader in the fishing tackle industry and portfolio company of Sycamore Partners, today announced the closing of a refinancing transaction of its outstanding debt.

Lawfty, the data-powered personal injury law firm that offers a clear advantage for personal injury clients and firms, today announces $40 million in debt financing led by CoVenture Management LLC ("CoVenture").

Houlihan Lokey, Inc. (NYSE:HLI), the global investment bank, announced today that Clinton Miyazono has joined as a Managing Director in its Capital Markets Group. Mr. Miyazono will supplement the firm’s credit capabilities and augment the Chicago office.

EverBank has significantly expanded and strengthened its equipment finance capabilities by launching its new Corporate Asset Finance division. To lead the new business, the bank has appointed industry veteran Maureen Carr as Managing Director.

Leading global expert services and advisory firm Ankura Consulting Group, LLC (“Ankura”) is pleased to announce the appointment of Regina Lee as the Global Leader of its Risk, Forensics & Compliance business.

KBRA releases research highlighting key legal considerations for feeder fund rated notes. In a typical rated note structure, a feeder fund relies on debt and equity commitments provided by its investors to meet its obligations as a limited partner in a master fund.

Mr. Flanagan advises private credit funds, alternative lenders and other investors in traditional private credit financings and bespoke capital solutions. He counsels such credit-oriented investors on direct originations, secondary market opportunities, complex intercreditor issues and novel structured capital investments.

WhiteHawk Capital Partners, a leading asset based direct lending investment manager, announced the final closing of WhiteHawk Fund IV (“WH IV” or the “Fund”). With total equity commitments of over $1.1 billion, which includes WH IV and related vehicles.

Ankura Consulting Group, LLC (“Ankura”), a leading global expert services and advisory firm, has announced that Steven Richards, who currently leads Ankura’s Global Risk, Forensics & Compliance business group, will assume the newly created position of Global Head of Legal Partnerships and Platforms.

US Capital Global is pleased to announce the appointment of Marta Gelencser as Managing Director at its regional headquarters in London. In this role, Ms. Gelencser will spearhead strategic initiatives to provide customized financial solutions, including equity investments, credit facilities, and M&A advisory services, to mid-market companies across global markets.

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.