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L.O.T.W. #137 - Reed's Inc. quenches thirst for liquidity and extends revolving line of credit
Loan agreement amendment extends maturity and modifies terms of existing non-formula based RLOC provided by funds affiliated with Whitebox Advisors and…
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Derek R Brunelle
L.O.T.W. #136 - Sonder Holdings checks in to new credit facility with Marriott International
Unique credit facility enables Sonder to convert - on a cashless basis - "Roll-Up Payments" owed to Marriott under a licensing agreement to a secured…
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Ryan Edwards: Launching a Private Credit Fund
From SVB to launching Prospeq, Ryan Edwards shares what it takes to embrace risk and build a credit fund for overlooked founders
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L.O.T.W. #135 - Mama's Creations cooks up expanded credit relationship with M&T Bank
$27.5M senior secured facility and $20.0M equity raise fund Mama’s Creations’ acquisition of Crown I Enterprises from Sysco
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L.O.T.W. #134 - Lantronix "reconnects" with SVB - FCB on new ABL-lite deal
$15.0 million ABL revolver refinanced ~ $11.8 million of term debt, enhancing repayment and covenant flexibility and lowering pricing
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Jake Bernstein: Managing Risk in Life Sciences Venture Lending
Lessons on structuring credit, managing risk, and navigating today’s venture lending market
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53:37

August 2025

L.O.T.W. #133 - Amicus Therapeutics refinances term facility extending interest only window and principal obligations
Secured in Oct. '23, the $400 million term loan from funds managed by Blackstone extended maturity and pushed out interest only window from mid '24 to…
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Derek R Brunelle
L.O.T.W. #132 - Starco Brands secures new asset based facility from Gibraltar Business Capital
$12.5 million revolver tied to eligible A/R, inventory, and credit card receipts also includes a $1.5 million permitted overadvance sub-facility
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Derek R Brunelle
Scott Aleali: Inside the Evolution of Private Equity Finance
Breaking down the tools, trends, and underwriting behind private equity fund finance
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55:47
L.O.T.W. #131 - Myriad Genetics exits the bank syndicated loan market in pursuit of a larger private credit solution
$115.0 million syndicated ABL facility retired by a new $200 million term facility; ABL facility advanced 85% on eligible A/R plus up to $20 million of…
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Derek R Brunelle
L.O.T.W. #130 - Upland Software takes the high ground with new direct lending commitment from Sound Point Capital
Commitment refinances existing bank deal and includes a $240.0 million term loan and a $30.0 million revolver
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Derek R Brunelle

July 2025

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