CIT

CIT Group Inc., established in 1908, is a financial holding company headquartered in New York, providing a wide range of banking and related services. It operates through three segments: Commercial Banking, Transportation Finance, and Consumer and Community Banking. The Commercial Banking segment offers commercial lending, leasing, and deposit products, along with ancillary services like cash management and advisory services, primarily to small and middle-market companies across various industries. It also specializes in factoring, receivable management, and supply chain financing. The Transportation Finance segment focuses on equipment financing and leasing solutions for the transportation sector, including railroads and shippers. The Consumer and Community Banking segment provides retail banking services such as checking, savings, mortgage loans, and payment solutions, with a network of approximately 60 branches in southern California. CIT Group is now a division of First Citizens Bank, offering services through its online bank, BankOnCIT.com.

Roger Fong

Managing Director - Originations

Steve Reedy Reedy

Managing Director

Steven Solk

President, Consumer Banking

Neil Wessan

Managing Director and Group Head of Capital Markets

77 past transactions

Crown Crafts

Post in 2024
Crown Crafts, Inc., established in 1957, operates within the infant and toddler products sector of the consumer goods industry through its wholly owned subsidiaries: Crown Crafts Infant Products, Inc. and Hamco, Inc. Crown Crafts Infant Products designs, markets, and distributes a variety of items including bedding, blankets, and nursery accessories, while Hamco focuses on bibs, bath items, and related accessories. The company caters to a wide range of customers, selling its products directly to retailers such as mass merchants, juvenile specialty stores, grocery and drug stores, and internet retailers. Crown Crafts' offerings encompass a diverse array of items, including bedding, soft bath products, and disposable goods, marketed under various brands like NoJo, Neat Solutions, Sassy, and Carousel, along with a selection of company-owned trademarks.

Onicx

Debt Financing in 2023
Onicx offers end to end solutions to customers, connecting the dot between development, energy and construction. The company aims to create superior structures with client satisfaction being its sole motivation and focus. It is committed to building long term relationships by providing a unique and personable experience. Its keen attention to detail and passion for what we do creates a platform for its clients to be extremely profitable and successful.

National CineMedia

Post in 2023
National CineMedia, Inc. operates as a leading cinema advertising company in North America. Through its subsidiary, National CineMedia, LLC, the company specializes in selling in-theater advertising and promotional products, prominently featuring its Noovie program, which serves as an entertainment pre-show displayed on movie screens. Additionally, National CineMedia manages the Lobby Entertainment Network, a series of strategically positioned screens in theater lobbies, where it offers various advertising and promotional opportunities. The company also provides online and mobile advertising through its Cinema Accelerator digital product and various Noovie digital platforms, which aim to engage audiences beyond the theater environment. Founded in 2005 and headquartered in Centennial, Colorado, National CineMedia partners with third-party theater circuits under long-term affiliate agreements to expand its advertising reach.

MSea Capital

Debt Financing in 2023
MSea Group is a provider of shipping services intended to offer vessel management operations. The company offers its shipping assets chartered and leased to leading commodity traders, energy companies and ship operators. It was founded in 2012 and is headquartered in Saint Helier, United Kingdom.

Nordic Hamburg

Debt Financing in 2023
Nordic Hamburg is a partner in the maritime industry that provides expertise in the field of ship management. Nordic Hamburg was founded in Hamburg, Germany.

Signature Brands

Debt Financing in 2023
Signature Brands LLC is a manufacturer and distributor of dessert decoration products, founded in Ocala, Florida in 1951. The company offers a wide range of products including candy cake decorations, decorating gels and icings, sugars, sprinkles, sequins, nonpareils, easy flow icing products, edible images, gel food colors, ice cream toppings, and cake sprays. These are supplied to multinational food companies across Germany, Poland, the UK, Canada, Australia, the US, and internationally, with packaging options ranging from bulk sizes to pouches, tubes, and tubs. Signature Brands also provides seasonal products such as pumpkin carving kits and Easter egg decorating kits. The company operates under the brand name Signature Brands since 1996, previously known as The Pioneer Decorating Company.

Tubular Synergy

Debt Financing in 2023
Tubular Synergy Group is an independent stocking distributor specializing in Oil Country Tubular Goods (OCTG), including casing, tubing, and line pipe. The company provides a comprehensive range of products, such as API, semi-premium, and premium connections, as well as various threads and couplings. In addition to OCTG, Tubular Synergy offers electric resistance welded (ERW) line pipe, available in both bare and coated finishes. Through its diverse product offerings, the company serves a variety of clients in the oil and gas industry, meeting their specific needs for high-quality tubular products.

Tronair

Debt Financing in 2023
Tronair, located in Holland, Ohio, specializes in the design, manufacture, and sale of ground support equipment (GSE) for business, commercial, and military aircraft. With a diverse product line exceeding 1,000 SKUs, Tronair serves over 300 aircraft platforms, establishing itself as a leader in its industry. The company supplies essential equipment, including aircraft jacks, tail stands, axle jacks, and towing systems, while also offering technical services and training to ensure safe and efficient ground operations. Its clientele includes prominent aircraft manufacturers and operators, as well as maintenance and repair providers, corporate hangars, and military airbases worldwide.

NineDot Energy

Debt Financing in 2022
NineDot Energy is a developer of community-scale energy projects that focuses on creating cleaner, more resilient, and cost-effective urban energy solutions. The company specializes in battery energy storage systems and collaborates with clean technology equipment vendors and financial investors to design and implement these initiatives. By integrating solar panels and vehicle-to-grid capabilities, NineDot Energy enables clients to achieve economic savings while significantly reducing carbon emissions. The company's efforts contribute to enhancing grid resilience and promoting environmental equity within urban settings.

Utopia Deals

Debt Financing in 2022
Utopia Deals is a retail company based in New York that specializes in e-commerce, offering a diverse range of lifestyle merchandise to targeted customer niches. The company provides an assortment of home and personal care products, including bedding items like mattress protectors, bed sheets, comforters, and pillows, as well as kitchenware and beauty care products. Utopia Deals also serves various industries such as healthcare, hospitality, restaurants, salons, spas, and fitness centers, ensuring that its product offerings are both unique and appealing. With additional operations in China and Canada, Utopia Deals aims to create a compelling shopping experience that fosters a strong connection between customers and its brands.

Superior Biologics

Debt Financing in 2022
Superior Biologics is a prominent provider of intravenous and injectable medications tailored for patients with chronic disorders. Headquartered in Hawthorne, New York, the company primarily serves the tri-state area of New York, New Jersey, and Connecticut, while also being licensed to provide services in various other states. Superior Biologics is committed to delivering cost-effective, patient-specific services that empower individuals to maintain normal lives and achieve optimal therapeutic outcomes. The company prioritizes understanding the evolving needs of patients and their families, offering personalized support backed by a team of highly qualified professionals.

Biery Cheese

Debt Financing in 2022
Biery Cheese is a producer of dairy and cheese products, specializing in a diverse range of offerings that include organic cheese, plant-based cheese, cheddar cheese, cottage cheese, and milk. The company is committed to quality and authenticity, continuously developing new products that cater to various lifestyles and consumer trends. Biery Cheese also operates cheese manufacturing facilities that provide custom and private label packaging services tailored to meet customer needs, ensuring a versatile approach to its product line.

Quipt Home Medical

Post in 2022
Quipt Home Medical is a company operating in the home medical equipment sector, specializing in comprehensive respiratory care solutions. It offers a range of services and products designed to support patients in their homes, including in-home monitoring equipment, respiratory equipment rental, oxygen therapy, and treatments for sleep apnea. Additionally, Quipt provides mobility aids, INR self-testing supplies, and home ventilation services. By working closely with healthcare providers, Quipt aims to enhance the operational efficiency of respiratory equipment programs, ensuring patients receive the necessary care in a comfortable and effective manner.

Blue Sky Specialty Pharmacy

Corporate Round in 2022
Blue Sky Specialty Pharmacy is a healthcare service provider that aims to enhance the prescription process for patients, physicians, payers, and pharmaceutical manufacturers. By leveraging technology, the company facilitates transparent access to necessary medications, ensuring that all parties involved can efficiently address their specific needs. Blue Sky Specialty Pharmacy focuses on centralizing and personalizing communication throughout the healthcare journey, which helps to streamline operations and improve overall patient care.

Northwest Specialty Hospital

Debt Financing in 2022
Northwest Specialty Hospital is a healthcare organization located in Post Falls, Idaho, specializing in surgical care and a variety of health services. The facility includes a multi-specialty surgical hospital with 32 beds, eight operating rooms, and two procedure rooms, alongside two anesthesia recovery units and an endoscopy center. Complementing the hospital is a 36,000-square-foot medical office building that houses a growing array of primary care services. The organization is committed to delivering high-quality healthcare while ensuring an outstanding patient experience and prioritizing patient safety in a compassionate and professional environment. Its dedicated team of local physicians and surgeons is focused on addressing a wide range of health concerns, contributing to the hospital's reputation for excellence in patient care.

Origis Energy

Debt Financing in 2022
Origis Energy Ltd. is a solar development and construction firm focused on large-scale solar photovoltaic (PV) projects across Belgium, Greece, Italy, Slovakia, and the United States. Established in 2008 and headquartered in Limassol, Cyprus, the company specializes in designing, building, and operating solar farms that provide clean electricity to utilities, corporations, and communities. Origis Energy manages the entire project lifecycle, offering services that encompass site assessment, project development, engineering, procurement, construction, and long-term operations and maintenance. Additionally, the company provides asset management services, which include regulatory monitoring, cash management, and financial reporting. It also offers performance management services, emphasizing plant performance analysis and operational efficiency. Origis Energy is committed to delivering clean energy solutions while facilitating equity and debt financing for its projects.

Hello Bello

Debt Financing in 2022
Hello Bello is an online retailer based in Pacific Palisades, California, specializing in eco-friendly children's products. Founded in 2018, the company offers a diverse range of items made with plant-based ingredients and organic botanicals, including premium diapers, shampoo, body wash, baby wipes, bubble baths, diaper rash cream, sanitizer, and lotion. The brand aims to provide parents with high-quality, affordable alternatives for their children's necessities, positioning itself as a reliable choice in the market for those seeking natural and environmentally conscious baby care solutions.

D.P. Nicoli

Debt Financing in 2022
D.P. Nicoli is a company specializing in shoring rental and steel piling services. It operates primarily as a distributor of piling and plate rental products, catering to the heavy construction industry. The company's offerings include a range of products such as steel plates, hydraulic and aluminum shoring systems, slide rails, and pipe plug solutions. By providing essential equipment for construction projects, D.P. Nicoli supports the infrastructure development sector with reliable materials and services.

Diamond Communications

Venture Round in 2021
Diamond Communications LLC is a wireless communications infrastructure firm based in Short Hills, New Jersey, that specializes in the acquisition and management of communication towers and colocation structures throughout the United States. Founded in 2005, the company provides a range of services including tower development and construction, site development, and build-to-suit opportunities. It also offers colocation options on various utility and communication structures, particularly in states like New Jersey, Ohio, and Pennsylvania, as well as expansive tower coverage in Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, and Virginia. By managing properties and structures along with extensive rights-of-way, Diamond Communications aims to deliver efficient and adaptable arrangements for clients, which include individual property owners, commercial entities, real estate investment trusts, and municipalities.

PRO Unlimited

Debt Financing in 2021
PRO Unlimited Inc. specializes in developing contingent workforce management solutions tailored for Global and Fortune 500 companies. Founded in 1991 and headquartered in Boca Raton, Florida, the company offers a vendor-neutral Managed Services Program that assists clients in effectively managing the procurement, selection, engagement, and tracking of various contingent workers, including independent contractors, consultants, and freelancers. PRO Unlimited also provides a software-as-a-service platform known as Vendor Management System (VMS), which centralizes the management of contingent workforce activities, statement of work engagements, and independent contractor utilization, thereby enhancing quality control, cost management, and compliance. Additionally, its RatePoint application delivers on-demand rate and hiring intelligence for professional contingent positions. The company's solutions address critical challenges such as supplier management, worker classification, lifecycle tracking, and 1099 management. With locations in the United Kingdom, Japan, California, New York, and Hong Kong, PRO Unlimited is well-positioned to meet the evolving needs of the contingent workforce marketplace.

Cornerstone Healthcare Group

Debt Financing in 2021
Cornerstone Healthcare Group is a diversified healthcare company based in Dallas, Texas, specializing in a range of services including specialty hospitals, senior living, and behavioral health. Founded in 1990, the company operates a network that provides various healthcare programs such as pulmonary medicine, wound care, medically complex care, medical physical rehabilitation, infectious disease, neurology, and post-ICU syndrome. In addition to these programs, Cornerstone offers services in physician coverage, mental health, and physical rehabilitation, aiming to deliver exceptional care and a positive experience for all individuals they serve.

Jefferson Health System

Debt Financing in 2021
Jefferson Health System is a healthcare organization that focuses on delivering high-quality medical services to its patients. The system operates a network of hospitals, outpatient centers, and physician practices in the Philadelphia area. With a commitment to providing patient-centered care, Jefferson Health System offers a wide range of medical specialties and services to meet the diverse needs of its community. Through collaboration with healthcare professionals and cutting-edge research, the organization strives to improve the health and well-being of individuals in the region. Jefferson Health System aims to be a leader in the healthcare industry by maintaining a strong reputation for excellence in patient care and innovation.

KMS

Debt Financing in 2020
KMS was founded in 1976 and based out of Wichita Kansas. KMS has evolved into one of the nation’s largest wholesalers of closeouts, special buys, and KMS exclusive brands. KMS operates four distribution centers throughout the US offering customers first-class merchandise with top-scale service. KMS offers a wide array of general merchandise from clothing, hardware, kitchen appliances, electronics, heaters, air conditioners, and much more. There is no deal too large or too small for KMS to distribute. KMS allows its vendors protection on goods purchased, and will not disrupt current channels or customers.

Arizona Nutritional Supplements

Debt Financing in 2020
Arizona Nutritional Supplements (ANS) is a cGMP certified contract manufacturer specializing in nutritional and dietary supplements. The company offers a range of services including contract and private label manufacturing and packaging for various products such as vitamins, minerals, tablets, and blister packs. ANS serves a diverse clientele that includes multi-level marketers, specialty retailers, physician groups, and brand marketers, providing them with quality and safe packaged nutritional products aimed at promoting health and wellness.

SkillSoft

Debt Financing in 2020
SkillSoft Corporation is a prominent provider of e-learning and performance support solutions, catering to a diverse clientele that includes enterprises, government entities, and educational institutions. Founded in 1997 and headquartered in Nashua, New Hampshire, the company offers a wide range of resources to enhance formal training and informal learning. Its product offerings include SkillChoice Multi-Modal Learning Solutions, the SkillPort learning management platform, and virtual classroom services through SkillSoft Dialogue. Additionally, SkillSoft provides a comprehensive array of courseware collections covering topics such as leadership, project management, IT skills, and compliance, alongside online mentoring and executive content services. The company's operations are structured around two main segments: Content & Platform and Instructor-Led Training, with the majority of revenue derived from its digital content solutions. As a subsidiary of Skillsoft Limited, SkillSoft continues to lead in the corporate digital learning space, delivering innovative educational resources to support workforce development.

R.P. Home & Harvest

Debt Financing in 2020
R.P. Home & Harvest, formerly known as Big R Stores and Stock + Field, is an American retailer that specializes in farming and agriculture supplies. It provides hardworking Midwestern families with the necessities they require for home, work, and outdoor recreation. Farm supply, livestock feed, sporting goods, footwear, apparel, hardware, lawn & garden, automotive, pet, housewares, grocery, and many other product categories are available. It was founded in Watseka, Illinois, in 1964.

Avantus

Debt Financing in 2020
Avantus is a developer of large-scale solar and solar-plus-storage projects, focusing on promoting the adoption of zero-emission energy solutions. The company is committed to creating sustainable and efficient energy systems that minimize carbon footprints while enhancing environmental stewardship. Leveraging advanced technologies and engineering expertise, Avantus develops innovative infrastructure solutions that include smart grids, intelligent transportation systems, and resilient urban infrastructure. These initiatives are aimed at improving the performance and reliability of energy projects, enabling clients to achieve above-market profitability and strong financial returns on utility-scale solar and storage ventures. Through its dedication to advancing clean energy, Avantus is positioned to make significant contributions to the growth of renewable energy sources.

esVolta

Debt Financing in 2020
EsVolta is a developer, owner, and operator of utility-scale renewable energy projects, focusing specifically on energy storage systems designed to support renewable energy initiatives. The company specializes in managing the entire process of utility-scale energy storage assets, including origination, development, construction, and operation. EsVolta's projects provide critical services such as on-demand capacity, energy arbitrage, and support for grid stability, catering to the needs of electric utilities and large energy consumers. Its current portfolio includes 500 MWh of operational and utility-contracted projects, with an active development pipeline of over 2,000 MWh of additional project opportunities.

MVP Staffing

Debt Financing in 2020
MVP Staffing is a human resources agency that offers recruiting and workforce solutions. The agency provides back-office solutions for payroll and workers’ compensation benefits for small and mid-sized staffing companies. They devise a strategy to ensure productivity and operational stability, allowing them to focus their time and energy on what they do best. MVP assists businesses in keeping full-time, in-house staffing lean and flexible enough to adapt to new ideas or changes in demand.

AerFin

Debt Financing in 2019
AerFin Limited is a provider of aftermarket support solutions for the aviation industry, established in 2010 and headquartered in Caerphilly, United Kingdom. The company specializes in leasing, technical consulting, and the trading and supply of aviation equipment, which includes entire aircraft, engines, and individual components. AerFin offers tailored flight-hour component support solutions and has developed innovative programs for end-of-life management of aircraft and engines. The firm also provides commercial, legal, and technical consultancy services for original equipment manufacturers, lessors, investors, and airlines, covering areas such as new engine selection, residual value analysis, and asset remarketing. With additional locations in Cardiff, Gatwick, Atlanta, Singapore, and Latin America, AerFin aims to help its clients reduce costs while maintaining the quality and technical integrity of their fleets.

Partners Pharmacy

Debt Financing in 2019
Partners Pharmacy is one of the largest long-term care pharmacy companies in the United States, specializing in providing comprehensive medication services to skilled nursing facilities, assisted living communities, and other senior living environments across 16 states. The company employs around 800 staff members and utilizes innovative technologies and advanced clinical systems to meet the diverse pharmacy needs of its clients. By offering a full range of pharmacy and infusion services, Partners Pharmacy ensures high-quality care for residents in long-term care settings.

Mutual of Omaha Bank

Acquisition in 2019
Mutual of Omaha Bank, established in 2007 and headquartered in Omaha, Nebraska, is a full-service bank offering a wide array of financial solutions to individuals and businesses nationwide. With a commitment to strength, stability, and service, the bank provides competitive products and easy-to-manage accounts, including commercial loans, mortgages, wealth management, trust deposits, small business administration, personal banking, online banking, and commercial real estate services. It operates as a subsidiary of CIT Group, having been acquired in 2019. The bank is driven by the same core values as its parent company, Mutual of Omaha, a renowned insurance provider since 1909.

Lease Corporation International

Debt Financing in 2019
Lease Corporation International (LCI) is a privately owned aircraft lessor established in 2004. The company specializes in providing leasing services for a diverse range of commercial aircraft and helicopters, catering to airlines, freight carriers, and helicopter operators. LCI has built a substantial portfolio, acquiring aircraft valued at nearly $6 billion. Its clientele includes prominent airlines such as British Airways, Singapore Airlines, and Air France, as well as major helicopter operators like Babcock. LCI offers various advantages to its customers, including no down payment, reduced residual value risk, and flexible asset usage, enabling national flag carriers and other operators to access advanced technology and maintain a competitive edge in the aviation market.

AdaptHealth

Debt Financing in 2019
AdaptHealth is a provider of patient-centered healthcare-at-home solutions, specializing in home medical equipment (HME), medical supplies, and associated services. The company distributes a wide range of clinically driven products designed to support patients in living independently, including sleep and respiratory therapy equipment, mobility aids, wound care supplies, and nutrition services. AdaptHealth also offers vital services such as continuous glucose monitoring and insulin pumps for diabetes management, as well as oxygen and chronic therapy services. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in Phoenixville, Pennsylvania, the company serves patients and healthcare institutions across several states, including Pennsylvania, New Jersey, New York, Maryland, and Delaware. Additionally, AdaptHealth provides online bill payment services to assist patients in managing their medical equipment expenses.

MPC Container Ships

Debt Financing in 2019
MPC Container Ships ASA is a Norwegian company focused on the ownership and operation of feeder container vessels, specifically those with capacities between 1,000 and 3,000 TEU. Established in 2017 and headquartered in Oslo, the company plays a vital role in supporting intra-regional trade. By acquiring second-hand feeder vessels at favorable prices, MPC Container Ships has developed a substantial fleet with operating costs regarded as among the lowest in the industry. The company primarily charters its vessels to liner shipping companies and regional carriers, capitalizing on current market conditions to enhance its competitive position within the container shipping sector.

Virtus Real Estate Capital I

Debt Financing in 2018
Virtus Real Estate Capital is a real estate investment firm founded in 2003 and headquartered in Austin, Texas. The company specializes in property types that exhibit resilience to economic fluctuations and capital market cycles, focusing on sectors driven by robust demographic trends and enduring social needs. Virtus identifies demand for specific real estate categories that remain relevant regardless of broader economic conditions. Its investment strategy encompasses areas such as senior housing, medical buildings, self-storage, and student housing, all of which are characterized by stable demand and long-term growth potential. By concentrating on these sectors, Virtus aims to capitalize on the unique opportunities presented by demographic shifts and societal needs.

Bristol Hospice

Debt Financing in 2018
Bristol Hospice, established in 2006, specializes in delivering hospice and palliative care services to patients, families, and communities. The organization focuses on promoting quality and comprehensive care tailored to the needs of those it serves. Its offerings include nursing, physician services, home health aides, counseling, spiritual support, therapy, dietary assistance, and bereavement services. Additionally, Bristol Hospice provides durable medical equipment and supplies, ensuring that customers receive support for their physical, psychosocial, and spiritual needs. Through its strategic planning, the company aims to enhance the quality of life for individuals facing serious illnesses.

Onyx Renewable Partners

Venture Round in 2018
Onyx Renewable Partners L.P. is a national provider of clean energy and decarbonization solutions, catering to commercial and industrial businesses, real estate operators, educational institutions, and government entities across the United States. Established in 2014, Onyx specializes in designing, developing, financing, constructing, operating, and maintaining clean energy projects, including solar energy systems, energy storage, and electric vehicle charging infrastructure. The company focuses on building long-term relationships with its clients by guiding them through the complexities of energy regulation and technology to deliver tailored solutions that reduce carbon emissions. Headquartered in New York City, Onyx leverages expertise from its institutional investors to offer flexible financing options, enabling clients to access advanced clean energy solutions without upfront costs. With its commitment to clean energy innovation, Onyx plays a vital role in transitioning organizations toward sustainable energy practices.

AdaptHealth

Debt Financing in 2018
AdaptHealth is a provider of patient-centered healthcare-at-home solutions, specializing in home medical equipment (HME), medical supplies, and associated services. The company distributes a wide range of clinically driven products designed to support patients in living independently, including sleep and respiratory therapy equipment, mobility aids, wound care supplies, and nutrition services. AdaptHealth also offers vital services such as continuous glucose monitoring and insulin pumps for diabetes management, as well as oxygen and chronic therapy services. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in Phoenixville, Pennsylvania, the company serves patients and healthcare institutions across several states, including Pennsylvania, New Jersey, New York, Maryland, and Delaware. Additionally, AdaptHealth provides online bill payment services to assist patients in managing their medical equipment expenses.

HCT Group

Debt Financing in 2018
HCT Group is a social enterprise operating in the transport industry, founded in 1982 as Hackney Community Transport to provide low-cost minibuses for local community groups. Recognizing the need for sustainability, HCT Group began competing for commercial contracts in 1993, transforming into an effective enterprise while continuing its community services. Today, it has grown significantly with 800 employees, ten depots across London, Yorkshire, Humberside, the Southwest and the Channel Islands, and a fleet of 500 vehicles. The company delivers over 20 million passenger trips annually through various services including red bus routes, school transport, Park and Ride services, and community transport. Additionally, HCT Group offers training services such as minibus driver training and independent travel training.

Edward J. Minskoff Equities

Debt Financing in 2017
It has assembled an in-house construction,management and leasing staff that monitors all phases of work each development project. Through the supervision of its in-a house personnel and able to establish a national presence as a full-service real estate company. It extensive experience in all aspects of commercial property and facilities management and provided services for a diversified roster of landlords and tenants.

CTI Towers

Debt Financing in 2017
CTI Towers Inc., based in Franklin, Massachusetts, specializes in operating wireless telecommunications towers for a variety of clients, including wireless carriers, broadcasters, municipalities, and utility companies. The company began with a portfolio of around 800 towers previously owned by subsidiaries of Comcast Cable. CTI Towers focuses on managing the structural analysis of its towers in-house, ensuring consistent evaluation processes that support broadcasting and two-way communication needs for its clients. With backing from Comcast Ventures, CTI Towers aims to provide reliable infrastructure solutions within the telecommunications sector.

Sunnova Energy

Debt Financing in 2017
Sunnova Energy International Inc., established in 2012 and headquartered in Houston, Texas, specializes in providing residential solar and energy storage services across the United States. The company offers comprehensive services including operations and maintenance, monitoring, repairs, replacements, equipment upgrades, and on-site power optimization. With a customer base of approximately 80,000 and a generation capacity of around 572 megawatts, Sunnova serves customers through a network of local installation partners, ensuring affordable and reliable energy solutions.

Four Foods Group

Venture Round in 2017
Four Foods Group is a restaurant development and management company based in American Fork, Utah, specializing in a comprehensive range of services that support the growth of restaurant brands. With 40 operational locations and an additional five under development, the company employs over 1,800 people across a four-state area and aims to exceed 2,000 employees in the near future. Four Foods Group has been recognized as one of the fastest-growing companies in America and has secured a development agreement with Kneaders Bakery & Café, granting exclusive rights to expand in 15 states. The company’s portfolio includes restaurants ranked among the Technomic Top 150 Fast Casual Restaurants, reflecting its commitment to operational excellence and strategic growth.

Mesa Air Group

Debt Financing in 2016
Mesa Air Group, Inc. is a regional airline holding company headquartered in Phoenix, Arizona, operating under the brands American Eagle and United Express. Founded in 1982, it provides scheduled passenger services to 86 cities across 36 states, the District of Columbia, Canada, Cuba, and Mexico, as well as cargo services in partnership with DHL. As of September 2020, Mesa operated a fleet of 146 aircraft, facilitating approximately 373 daily departures. The company has established a significant presence in major hubs, including Dallas, Houston, Phoenix, and Washington Dulles, and employs around 2,200 personnel, with plans to expand its workforce. Mesa Air Group has received recognition for its service quality, including multiple awards from Air Transport World and high rankings in the DOT Air Travel Consumer Report.

Lighthouse

Debt Financing in 2016
Lighthouse is a prominent full-service eDiscovery provider that caters to Fortune 100 companies and Am Law 100 law firms across the United States. With over 19 years of experience, the company specializes in managing the complexities of enterprise data for compliance and legal teams. Lighthouse offers a range of services, including consulting and data analysis, aimed at enhancing eDiscovery workflows while significantly reducing clients’ overall discovery costs. Their focus on collaboration and innovation enables clients to effectively identify and mitigate risks associated with current and future litigation.

The Sun Valley Group

Debt Financing in 2016
The Sun Valley Group is one of the largest producers and distributors of specialty cut flowers in the United States. Operating farms in Northern and Southern California, as well as St. Catharines, Ontario, the company specializes in premium fresh-cut flowers such as lilies, irises, tulips, and gerbera, among others. Sun Valley's commitment to quality control is complemented by state-of-the-art technologies and a focus on superior bulb and flower stock, which allows them to deliver the freshest products to customers nationwide. The company prides itself on its excellent growing conditions and a dedicated workforce, ensuring a diverse array of seasonal crops is available throughout the year.

BKM Capital Partners

Debt Financing in 2016
bkm Capital Partners is a fund manager specializing in the acquisition and improvement of value-add multi-tenant industrial properties in metro areas across the Western U.S.

Sunlight Financial Holdings

Debt Financing in 2015
Sunlight Financial Holdings is a technology-enabled company based in New York that specializes in providing point-of-sale financing solutions for residential solar systems and various home improvement projects. Founded in 2014, the company partners with contractors across the United States to offer financing options for homeowners, facilitating the purchase, sale, and installation of solar systems, roofing, HVAC, decks/patios, energy efficiency upgrades, windows, interior remodels, home automation, and fencing. Sunlight Financial's advanced technology and credit expertise streamline the consumer finance process, ensuring a quick and efficient experience for both contractors and homeowners. The company generates revenue through platform fees on facilitated loans and fees for loan portfolio management services.

Compass Datacenters

Debt Financing in 2015
Compass Datacenters specializes in designing and constructing data centers tailored to meet the specific needs of enterprise clients, SaaS providers, cloud computing companies, and service providers. The company offers build-to-order services, featuring a patented architecture that ensures scalability, low cost of ownership, and rapid deployment times. By providing extensive customization options, Compass enables its customers to efficiently address their unique data center requirements.

Direct Capital

Acquisition in 2014
Direct Capital is a financial services provider specializing in small balance loan products and equipment leasing for small and mid-sized businesses across the United States. With over 20 years of experience, the company focuses on delivering fast and accessible capital to help businesses grow and thrive. Their online lending platform offers financing options ranging from 30 days to seven years, catering to a diverse range of industries. In addition to business equipment and technology financing, Direct Capital also provides small-balance loan products tailored for multifamily, commercial, and mixed-use properties. The company has successfully lent $2.25 billion to more than 80,000 businesses, positioning itself as a vital partner in the success of its clients.

Virgo Investment Group

Debt Financing in 2014
Virgo Investment Group, established in 2009, is a California-based private investment firm that provides equity and debt investments to mid-market companies in the United States. It employs a value-oriented strategy, focusing on special situations and credit opportunities across various sectors, including healthcare, financial services, software, media, aviation, and energy. The firm leverages macroeconomic insights to identify mispriced investments with less correlation to market credit spreads and valuation multiples, aiming to preserve capital and generate current yields.

OneWest Bank

Acquisition in 2014
OneWest Bank, established in 2009 and based in Pasadena, California, focuses on providing personalized, relationship-based banking services to individuals and businesses across Southern California. With 73 retail branches, the bank offers a diverse range of deposit and lending solutions, including loans for purchasing or refinancing owner-occupied commercial real estate, equipment refinancing, business acquisitions, expansions, and debt consolidations. Boasting total assets exceeding $21 billion and over $3 billion in equity capital, OneWest Bank combines significant size and strength to deliver a wide array of financial products while ensuring the stability necessary to protect its depositors.

Exeter Property Group

Debt Financing in 2013
Exeter Property Group, established in 2006, is a real estate investment manager that specializes in U.S. investments in value-added and core properties. The company is led by a team with over 25 years of experience across various real estate market cycles. Exeter's investment strategy centers on assembling diversified property portfolios that cater to tenant needs for value and functionality. This approach aims to generate superior returns through high levels of cash flow, value-add growth, and capital appreciation potential. With regional offices throughout the U.S., Exeter employs a tenant-focused strategy that enables direct engagement in property selection and management.

PST Tankers

Debt Financing in 2013
PST Tankers LLC is a joint venture formed between affiliates of Product Shipping & Trading S.A. and funds managed by Oaktree Capital Management, L.P. The joint venture is an open‐ended vessel acquisition partnership formed in April 2013 to acquire primarily modern product and chemical tankers in the secondary market.

AWCC Holdings

Debt Financing in 2013
Provides loan and equity investment in American Wind Capital Company. In addition to owning interests in several wind farms in the U.S., with its business of acquiring wind lease royalty streams AWCC is one of the most significant financing sources for landlords of U.S. wind farms.

Broadview Networks

Debt Financing in 2012
Broadview Networks, founded in 1991, specializes in providing network-based business communications services and IT solutions to small and medium-sized businesses, as well as enterprises, primarily in the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic regions of the United States. Its offerings include cloud-based unified communications, data backup and recovery, network security services, and a range of voice services such as local, long-distance, and VoIP. Additionally, Broadview provides professional IT services like network design, implementation, and managed services. The company operates as a subsidiary of Windstream Holdings, Inc.

Ernest Health

Debt Financing in 2011
Ernest Health is a U.S.-based operator of community-focused acute rehabilitation and long-term acute care facilities. Established in 2003 and headquartered in Albuquerque, New Mexico, the company specializes in treating a wide array of conditions, including amputations, neurological disorders, orthopedic injuries, pulmonary diseases, spinal cord injuries, strokes, and wounds, among others. Ernest Health offers comprehensive treatment programs tailored to each patient's needs, encompassing physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, respiratory therapy, case management, and specialized medical services. With facilities across 12 states, the company aims to provide high-quality, individualized care to help patients recover from injuries, illnesses, or chronic conditions.

Datapipe

Debt Financing in 2011
Datapipe is a provider of managed hosting, cloud services, and data center solutions designed to manage and secure mission-critical IT services. The company offers a comprehensive range of services, including cloud computing, infrastructure as a service, platform as a service, colocation, business analytics, database management, e-commerce hosting, email hosting, and data protection. Datapipe serves a diverse array of industries, such as financial services, healthcare, manufacturing, government, and media, enabling clients to optimize both critical and everyday IT operations. With a presence in major global markets, including New York, Silicon Valley, London, Hong Kong, and Shanghai, Datapipe has established itself as a significant player in the technology landscape. The company was recognized in Gartner's Magic Quadrant for Cloud Infrastructure as a Service and Web Hosting in 2010, highlighting its commitment to delivering high-quality services.

Piggly Wiggly Midwest

Debt Financing in 2011
Piggly Wiggly Midwest is a supermarket chain that operates throughout the Midwest, South, and Northeast regions of the United States. The company provides a diverse selection of products, including its own store brands under the Food Club, Valu Time, and Top Care labels. Piggly Wiggly Midwest serves both customers and independent franchisees through a chain-style program, combining the extensive variety and assortment typical of national supermarket chains with the personalized service and local customization characteristic of community-based retailers. This approach allows Piggly Wiggly to cater effectively to the unique preferences and needs of its diverse customer base.

Telx Group

Venture Round in 2009
Telx Group is a prominent provider of interconnection, colocation, and business exchange services, operating in key North American markets. Headquartered in New York City, the company has 15 facilities strategically located across the United States, including four in the New York Metro area, two in Chicago, two in Dallas, and three in California, as well as sites in Atlanta, Miami, Phoenix, and Charlotte, North Carolina. Telx enhances connectivity by offering direct access to over 800 telecommunications carriers, internet service providers, content providers, and enterprises, thereby reducing connectivity costs and accelerating time to market for its clients. In addition to its core services, Telx provides installation and technical support, including system reboots, hardware and software troubleshooting, and infrastructure installations.

Transave

Venture Round in 2008
Transave, Inc., a biotechnology company, develops inhaled pharmaceuticals for the treatment of lung diseases. The company’s liposomal technology allows the release of drug in the lung's microenvironment. Its products also include Arikace for the treatment of gram-negative lung infections and pseudomonas infections in cystic fibrosis patients; and cisplatin lipid complex for the treatment of cancers affecting the lungs. Transave, Inc. was founded in 1997 and is headquartered in Monmouth Junction, New Jersey. As of December 1, 2010, Transave, Inc. operates as a subsidiary of Insmed Incorporated.

Zayo Group

Debt Financing in 2007
Zayo Group is a provider of bandwidth infrastructure services, catering to a diverse clientele that includes wireless and wireline carriers, media and content companies, government agencies, and large enterprises in various sectors such as healthcare. The company specializes in delivering both lit services and dark fiber products, ensuring robust connectivity through its extensive network infrastructure. Additionally, Zayo Group offers carrier-neutral colocation facilities and cloud infrastructure solutions, enhancing connectivity options for its customers and enabling them to improve their operational capabilities. Through its comprehensive offerings, Zayo Group supports the advancement of its clients' capabilities in an increasingly data-driven environment.

Sylantro

Series D in 2003
Sylantro Systems specializes in providing software solutions for telecommunications service providers, enabling them to deliver hosted Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) applications and services to a variety of customers, including businesses and consumers. Its flagship platform, Synergy, is designed for carriers, allowing them to quickly launch a range of high-value telephony services, such as IP Trunking and hosted PBX solutions. In addition to its core software offerings, Sylantro also provides maintenance services, training, installation, and consulting to support telecom carriers and application service providers in delivering outsourced business communication services.

Ardais Corporation

Series B in 2001
Ardais Corporation is a clinical genomics company, is dedicated to enhancing and accelerating biomedical research by introducing actual human disease into the pharmaceutical discovery research process. To achieve its goals, Ardais has incorporated multi-disciplinary scientific expertise into its operations, including pathology, molecular biology and genomics, statistical genomics, bioinformatics and medical informatics, as well as process management skills such as logistics, industrial engineering, and robotics. The result of this unique integration is a state-of-the-art, proprietary discovery platform that is dramatically transforming genomic research and leading the way to novel diagnostic and therapeutic solutions.

Pixel Magic Imaging

Series B in 2001
Pixel Magic has pioneered many of the retail imaging technologies that are accepted as standards today. The company has shipped over 6,000 systems to date to such clients as Eckerd Drug, Meijer Corp, Japan Camera Centre, and Carnival Cruise Lines. Pixel Magic Imaging was founded on and continues to promote open architecture, modular digital imaging solutions designed to help consumers easily take advantage of the many benefits digital photography offers.

Enable Systems

Venture Round in 2001
Enable Systems provides intelligent solutions that increase your bottom line. They have always recognized that successful procurement is the direct result of hard-earned, real-world relationships. They strive to streamline workflow and promote seamless exchange of direct and indirect goods as they bring these relationships online.

Sylantro

Series C in 2000
Sylantro Systems specializes in providing software solutions for telecommunications service providers, enabling them to deliver hosted Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) applications and services to a variety of customers, including businesses and consumers. Its flagship platform, Synergy, is designed for carriers, allowing them to quickly launch a range of high-value telephony services, such as IP Trunking and hosted PBX solutions. In addition to its core software offerings, Sylantro also provides maintenance services, training, installation, and consulting to support telecom carriers and application service providers in delivering outsourced business communication services.

Broadview Networks

Series E in 2000
Broadview Networks, founded in 1991, specializes in providing network-based business communications services and IT solutions to small and medium-sized businesses, as well as enterprises, primarily in the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic regions of the United States. Its offerings include cloud-based unified communications, data backup and recovery, network security services, and a range of voice services such as local, long-distance, and VoIP. Additionally, Broadview provides professional IT services like network design, implementation, and managed services. The company operates as a subsidiary of Windstream Holdings, Inc.

NeoPlanet

Series B in 2000
NeoPlanet, Inc. is a software development company specializing in intelligent customer-interaction solutions that facilitate meaningful connections between businesses and their customers through various digital platforms. The company offers a suite of products known as Viassary, which empowers businesses to engage customers effectively across multiple digital touchpoints, both online and offline. Key offerings include Viassary Conductor, which recognizes customer interactions and delivers tailored communications; Viassary Imager, which creates and deploys custom applications and interfaces; Viassary Transporter, which enables seamless background updates of applications and content; and Viassary Interpreter, an analytical tool that utilizes CRM-based analytics to enhance customer relationships. Founded in 1999 and headquartered in Tempe, Arizona, NeoPlanet also collaborates with major companies in entertainment, computer manufacturing, and sports arenas to distribute its innovative solutions.

Burly Bear Network

Venture Round in 2000
Burly Bear Network specializes in media and marketing services tailored to the college audience. It operates a leading cable television network, reaching over 5 million students across 570 universities nationwide, along with an online platform at burlybear.com. The company offers tours, live events, and on-campus presence for students and sponsors. Burly Bear produces original entertainment content and is managed by industry veterans including Lorne Michaels' Broadway Video and former NFL/MTV marketing chief Howard Handler.

Powerway

Venture Round in 2000
Powerway is a U.S.-based company founded in 1987 that specializes in developing manufacturing software solutions aimed at enhancing supply chain performance. The company offers a range of applications, including desktop solutions for ensuring compliance with industry standards, network applications for managing critical quality processes, and SaaS offerings designed to facilitate collaboration among trading partners. Powerway's innovative approach enables companies to improve product and process quality, thereby optimizing their operational efficiency. In 2009, Powerway was acquired by LMI Aerospace.

Bigfoot Interactive

Series A in 2000
Bigfoot Interactive is a company specializing in email communications and marketing analytics. Since the industry's inception, it has been a major innovator, establishing many original philosophies and best practices still widely used today. Bigfoot Interactive offers a range of technology platforms for email communication, from full-service broadcast to enterprise-level integrated solutions. The company also provides professional services including list acquisition, strategic consulting, creative design and production, data solutions, and analytics/modeling to help clients achieve maximum results.

TriVergent Communications

Private Equity Round in 2000
TriVergent, headquartered in Greenville, SC, is a rapidly growing Integrated Communications Provider. They're uniquely positioned in the marketplace through their bundled offering of integrated DSL high-speed Internet access, Web site design and hosting services, as well as local and long distance telephone services. As a fully integrated service provider of end-to-end technologies, TriVergent delivers an extensive set of data networking solutions and comprehensive voice CPE to complement their core DSL offering. Founded as State Communications in 1997 and named "One of the 50 Companies to Watch in 2000" by digitalsouth magazine for two consecutive years, TriVergent is led by former top executives from Corporate Telemanagement Group and LCI International (now Qwest Communications) and Tel Man/Southern Net (now MCI WorldCom). TriVergent's management team possesses the necessary experience and leadership to successfully guide TriVergent into the 21st century. TriVergent's primary focus is the deployment of an eighteen-switch, ATM-backbone, high-speed data network that will cover 26 Southeastern metropolitan markets.

SS8 Networks

Venture Round in 2000
SS8 Networks, Inc. specializes in network compliance solutions for communications providers globally. Founded in 1999 and headquartered in Milpitas, California, the company offers a suite of advanced products designed for lawful intelligence gathering. Its flagship product, Xcipio, facilitates lawful intercept by connecting telecommunications networks with national governments and law enforcement monitoring centers. Additionally, SS8 provides BreachDetect, a tool for real-time data breach detection, and Intellego, which allows for the monitoring and analysis of internet communications as they occur. The company’s Xcipio Probe enhances communication access from complex network architectures, supporting high-performance keyword searches and security features. SS8 serves a range of sectors, including enterprise security, law enforcement agencies, telecommunications providers, and national governments, aiming to help these entities track and combat criminal activities effectively.

Gofish.com

Series B in 2000
A business-to-business exchange site operating in the seafood industry.

Greenwich Technology Partners

Venture Round in 1999
Greenwich Technology Partners, Inc. provides information security, cost optimization, multiservice networks, information lifecycle management, and information technology service management solutions. Its storage optimization solutions offers a suite of services, including lifecycle project management, independent ROI/TCO evaluation, technology audits, review of business application requirements and creation of storage requirements matrix, creation of business-based data classification schema, Gap analysis of client storage management process, impact analysis of the optimization on business continuity, disaster recovery and security, and design and documentation of new storage infrastructures. The company also offers application security solution to address the lifecycle of an application, including requirements and operation. Its IT infrastructure consolidation solution consolidates server, data center, and storage resources. The company was founded in 1997 and is based in White Plains, New York. As of October 18, 2005, Greenwich Technology Partners, Inc. operates as a subsidiary of Acumen Solutions, Inc.
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