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Financing and full-service banking tailored to the complex needs of private equity sponsors and their portfolio companies in technology and healthcare.

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Senior Credit Facilities
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October 2025
Senior Credit Facilities
Administrative Agent
June 2025
Senior Credit Facilities
Administrative Agent
February 2025
Senior Credit Facilities - Recapitalization
Administrative Agent and Lead Arranger
December 2024
Senior Credit Facilities - Merger
Administrative Agent
October 2024
Senior Credit Facilities - LBO
Administrative Agent
October 2024
Senior Credit Facilities - Refinance
Administrative Agent & Sole Lender
October 2024
Senior Credit Facilities - Refinance
Administrative Agent
September 2024
Senior Credit Facilities - LBO
Administrative Agent
June 2024
Senior Credit Facilities - M&A
Administrative Agent
June 2024
Senior Credit Facilities - Refinance
Administrative Agent
May 2024
Senior Credit Facilities - Refinance
Lead Arranger
May 2024
Senior Credit Facilities - Recapitalization
Administrative Agent and Lead Arranger
April 2024
Senior Credit Facilities - M&A
Lead Arranger
April 2024
Senior Credit Facilities - Recapitalization
Administrative Agent
April 2024
Senior Credit Facilities - LBO
Administrative Agent
February 2024
Unitranche Term Loan - Acquisition
Administrative Agent & Co-Lender
December 2023
Senior Credit Facilities - Recapitalization
Administrative Agent
December 2023
Senior Credit Facilities - M&A
Administrative Agent
November 2023
Senior Credit Facilities - LBO
Administrative Agent
November 2023
Senior Credit Facilities - LBO
Administrative Agent
October 2023
Senior Credit Facilities - LBO
Administrative
September 2023
Senior Credit Facilities - Refinance
Administrative Agent
August 2023
Senior Credit Facilities - Acquisition
Administrative Agent
June 2023

Sophisticated lending services for private equity investors

From leveraged finance and sponsor coverage to a full range of corporate banking services, we’re your essential financial partner.

Comprehensive financing solutions

We deliver tailored solutions for unique situations, including cash flow and recurring revenue for bilateral or syndicated deals.

Best-in-class service

We pair an advisory approach with agility — efficiently closing deals while delivering value beyond transactions.

Unparalleled sector expertise

Through decades of experience in technology, healthcare and the innovation economy, we’ve built deep connections and access to both late stage and early stage companies.

A leader dedicated to the innovation sector

$5.5B

Total leveraged and sponsor finance commitmentsD

$3.8B

Agented transactionsD

50+

Recapitalization, LBO and M&A transactions for PE sponsors last 12 monthsD

Specialized solutions tuned for seamless deal executions

  • Cash flow and recurring revenue facilities

  • Senior, subordinated and unitranche financings

  • Sole lender commitments of $80M+

  • Syndication capabilities including lead, co-lead and club arrangements

  • Advice, guidance and solutions for your personal financial journey

  • Full debt capital markets capabilities including broadly distributed institutional leveraged finance

Meet your sponsor finance partners

Decades of experience in technology and healthcare at every stage give us unparalleled reach and influence. Our commitment is exceptional service, valuable advice and a full spectrum of financial services for executives, and private equity and venture capital professionals.

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