<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0" xmlns:itunes="http://www.itunes.com/dtds/podcast-1.0.dtd" xmlns:googleplay="http://www.google.com/schemas/play-podcasts/1.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[The Credit Bubble with Derek Brunelle]]></title><description><![CDATA[Deal insights and conversations with leading experts providing credit to industries around the globe ]]></description><link>https://www.thecreditbubble.com</link><image><url>https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!tYqm!,w_256,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fad8260ca-64b5-4eeb-a32f-b51b8a913e38_256x256.png</url><title>The Credit Bubble with Derek Brunelle</title><link>https://www.thecreditbubble.com</link></image><generator>Substack</generator><lastBuildDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2026 21:17:37 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://www.thecreditbubble.com/feed" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><copyright><![CDATA[Derek R Brunelle]]></copyright><language><![CDATA[en]]></language><webMaster><![CDATA[derekrbrunelle@substack.com]]></webMaster><itunes:owner><itunes:email><![CDATA[derekrbrunelle@substack.com]]></itunes:email><itunes:name><![CDATA[Derek R Brunelle]]></itunes:name></itunes:owner><itunes:author><![CDATA[Derek R Brunelle]]></itunes:author><googleplay:owner><![CDATA[derekrbrunelle@substack.com]]></googleplay:owner><googleplay:email><![CDATA[derekrbrunelle@substack.com]]></googleplay:email><googleplay:author><![CDATA[Derek R Brunelle]]></googleplay:author><itunes:block><![CDATA[Yes]]></itunes:block><item><title><![CDATA[L.O.T.W. #152 - Hyperfine Scans for Growth Capital and Secures $40 Million Multi-Tranche Term Loan ]]></title><description><![CDATA[Horizon Technology Finance backs Hyperfine's commercial expansion with $40 million in multi-tranche growth capital and a performance-linked interest-only extension]]></description><link>https://www.thecreditbubble.com/p/lotw-152-hyperfine-scans-for-growth</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.thecreditbubble.com/p/lotw-152-hyperfine-scans-for-growth</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Derek R Brunelle]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 15 Apr 2026 13:02:48 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://substack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com/public/images/0eba5ab1-39b1-446e-a4a6-bbc9dae90f6a_1456x1048.png" length="0" type="image/jpeg"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<blockquote><p>In March 2026, Hyperfine, Inc. entered into a loan and security agreement with Horizon Technology Finance Corporation, providing a senior secured multi-tranche term loan facility of up to $40 million. Hyperfine drew $15 million at closing across three tranches, with the remaining $25 million available in five additional tranches of $5 million each through December 31, 2027, subject to conditions including a debt-to-annualized-revenue covenant. The facility carries a 48-month interest-only period that is extendable through maturity if Hyperfine hits a defined FY2027 revenue milestone.</p></blockquote><h2>&#128083;At a Glance</h2><p><em><strong>Origination Date: </strong></em>March 18, 2026</p><p><em><strong>Borrower</strong></em><strong>:</strong> Hyperfine, Inc.</p><p><em><strong>Lender: </strong></em>Horizon Technology Finance Corporation</p><p><em><strong>Deal Size:  </strong></em>Up to $40 million</p><p><em><strong>Structure: </strong></em>Senior secured multi-tranche growth capital term loan</p><p><em><strong>Rate: </strong></em>Prime + 4.25%; prime floor of 6.50%; minimum rate of 10.75%</p><p><em><strong>Term: </strong></em>~60 months</p><p><em><strong>Use of Proceeds: </strong></em>Working capital and general corporate purposes</p><p><em><strong>Source:</strong></em> <a href="https://investors.hyperfine.io/static-files/e95b1280-74c9-4709-b700-3f9e704f54ba">SEC 8-K</a></p><h2>&#128247;Borrower Snapshot</h2><p><em><strong>Sector: </strong></em>Health Care</p><p><em><strong>Subsector: </strong></em>Health Care Equipment &amp; Supplies</p><p><em><strong>Ownership: </strong></em>Public (Nasdaq: HYPR)</p><p><em><strong>Commercial Stage: </strong></em>Revenue Generating; LTM EBITDA (-)</p><p><em><strong>Business Overview: </strong></em> Hyperfine, Inc. is a medical device company and the maker of the Swoop&#174; Portable MR Imaging System,  the first FDA-cleared, AI-powered portable brain MRI system. Unlike conventional MRI, which requires shielded suites, high-cost infrastructure, and specialized personnel, the Swoop system operates at ultra-low field strength (0.064T) and is designed to be deployed at the point of care - bedside in ICUs, emergency departments, neurology offices, and community settings globally. The company&#8217;s proprietary Optive AI software, with 12 cumulative FDA AI-enabled clearances, enhances image quality through deep learning&#8211;based reconstruction, enabling clinical-grade imaging at significantly lower field strengths. Hyperfine has built an installed base of over 200 systems globally, generated approximately 250,000 images, and is actively expanding across three commercial verticals: hospital, office-based neurology, and international markets. The company holds approximately 200 issued patents and has reimbursement in place in the United States under existing CPT codes in both hospital and office settings.</p><h2>&#9881;&#65039;Structure &amp; Terms</h2><p><em><strong>Source:</strong> <a href="https://investors.hyperfine.io/static-files/e95b1280-74c9-4709-b700-3f9e704f54ba">SEC 8-K</a></em></p><p><em><strong>Commitment:  </strong></em>Up to $40 million across 8 tranches of $5 million each</p><ul><li><p>Funded at Close: $15 million (loans A-C)</p></li><li><p>Remaining Availability: $25 million (loans D-H), available through December 31, 2027</p><p></p><p><em>As a condition to drawing any tranche after the closing date, total indebtedness to annualized revenue (on a consolidated basis) may not exceed 1.00:1.00 immediately after giving effect to the draw</em></p></li></ul><p><em><strong>Maturity: </strong></em>March 18, 2031</p><p><em><strong>Collateral: </strong></em>Substantially all assets of Borrower and Guarantors; Intellectual Property excluded from collateral at closing but automatically included upon funding of first additional tranche after closing</p><p><em><strong>Rate: </strong></em>Prime + 4.25%; prime floor of 6.50%; minimum rate of 10.75%</p><p><em><strong>I/O Period: </strong></em>48 months - extendable through Maturity if 2027 consolidated revenue equals or exceeds undisclosed threshold </p><p><em><strong>Fees:</strong></em></p><ul><li><p><strong>Commitment Fee:</strong> 1% of total facility or $400k</p></li><li><p><strong>Final Payment:</strong> 5.0% of the aggregate original principal amount of Term Loans disbursed, due at payoff or maturity</p></li><li><p><strong>Prepayment:</strong> 3.0% if prepaid on or before 2nd anniversary of closing; 2.0% if prepaid after 2nd and on or before 4th anniversary; 1.0% if prepaid after the 4th anniversary</p></li></ul><p><em><strong>Warrants:  </strong></em></p><ul><li><p>4.5% warrant coverage on initial funding </p></li><li><p>Up to an additional 2.5% warrant coverage on additional tranches (if funded) </p></li></ul><p><em><strong>Financial Covenant: </strong></em></p><ul><li><p>Min. Revenue Growth</p></li><li><p>Min. Cash</p></li></ul><p><em>Actual negotiated covenant thresholds are redacted in the loan agreement </em></p><p></p><div><hr></div><div class="subscription-widget-wrap-editor" data-attrs="{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;https://www.thecreditbubble.com/subscribe?&quot;,&quot;text&quot;:&quot;Subscribe&quot;,&quot;language&quot;:&quot;en&quot;}" data-component-name="SubscribeWidgetToDOM"><div class="subscription-widget show-subscribe"><div class="preamble"><p class="cta-caption">Subscribe to <em>L.O.T.W.</em> to get a deal summary delivered to you each week.</p></div><form class="subscription-widget-subscribe"><input type="email" class="email-input" name="email" placeholder="Type your email&#8230;" tabindex="-1"><input type="submit" class="button primary" value="Subscribe"><div class="fake-input-wrapper"><div class="fake-input"></div><div class="fake-button"></div></div></form></div></div><div><hr></div><h6><strong>Disclaimer:</strong> The content in this newsletter is for informational purposes only and doesn&#8217;t constitute investment advice. All opinions are my own and not a recommendation to buy or sell any security. Please do your own research.</h6>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[L.O.T.W. #151 - Turn Therapeutics: Growth Capital Timed to Phase 2 Readout]]></title><description><![CDATA[Avenue Venture layers in a $1.2 million stock grant, a discounted conversion option, and a participation right alongside a $25.0 million term loan]]></description><link>https://www.thecreditbubble.com/p/lotw-151-turn-therapeutics-growth</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.thecreditbubble.com/p/lotw-151-turn-therapeutics-growth</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Derek R Brunelle]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 08 Apr 2026 13:03:37 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://substack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com/public/images/e9e12734-cff2-4e23-91c4-b4578088870a_1456x1048.png" length="0" type="image/jpeg"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<blockquote><p>On March, Turn Therapeutics Inc. (Nasdaq: TTRX) closed a growth capital term loan of up to $25.0 million with Avenue Venture Opportunities Fund II, L.P., a venture lending fund affiliated with Avenue Capital Group. The facility is structured in three tranches- an initial $7.0 million funded at closing, an $8.0 million second tranche conditioned on specified clinical and fundraising milestones, and a discretionary $10.0 million third tranche requiring advanced clinical progress and lender investment committee approval. The company indicated that the initial tranche is expected to extend its runway through a mid-year Phase 2 readout in moderate-to-severe atopic dermatitis, with proceeds from the full facility expected to extend the runway through the end of 2027. The agreement contains no minimum cash requirement or other traditional financial covenant; lender protection is built entirely into the milestone-gated tranche structure. Avenue received a $1.2 million equity grant at closing, a principal conversion option at a 20% discount to market, and a participation right in future equity rounds.</p></blockquote><h2>&#128083;At a Glance</h2><p><em><strong>Origination Date: </strong></em>March 23, 2026</p><p><em><strong>Borrower</strong></em><strong>:</strong> Turn Therapeutics, Inc.</p><p><em><strong>Lender: </strong></em>Avenue Capital Opportunities Fund II</p><p><em><strong>Deal Size:  </strong></em>$25 million</p><p><em><strong>Structure: </strong></em>Multi-tranche growth capital term loan</p><p><em><strong>Rate: </strong></em>Greater of (i) Prime Rate + 5.50% or (ii) 12.25% per annum (variable with floor)</p><p><em><strong>Term: </strong></em>~42 months</p><p><em><strong>Use of Proceeds: </strong></em>Extend runway through mid-year Phase 2 atopic dermatitis readout and support preparation for registrational trials; full facility expected to extend runway through end of 2027</p><p><em><strong>Source: </strong></em><a href="https://ir.turntherapeutics.com/static-files/9d6e978d-059a-47ed-aa02-dfa60e27aee3">SEC 8-K</a></p><h2>&#128247;Borrower Snapshot</h2><p><em><strong>Sector: </strong></em>Healthcare</p><p><em><strong>Subsector: </strong></em>Pharmaceuticals</p><p><em><strong>Ownership: Public </strong></em>(Nasdaq: TTRX)</p><p><em><strong>Commercial Stage: </strong></em>Pre-revenue</p><p><em><strong>Business Overview: </strong></em> Turn Therapeutics Inc. (corporate entity: Global Health Solutions Inc. dba Turn Therapeutics) is a clinical-stage dermatology company developing novel therapies for inflammatory skin diseases. Its lead compound, GX-03, is in active development for two indications: moderate-to-severe atopic dermatitis, where a Phase 2 trial is ongoing with a mid-year 2026 readout anticipated, and onychomycosis, where encouraging data from independent investigator-sponsored studies has supported advancement into Phase 3. </p><h2>&#9881;&#65039;Structure &amp; Terms</h2><p><em><strong>Source:</strong> <a href="https://ir.turntherapeutics.com/static-files/9d6e978d-059a-47ed-aa02-dfa60e27aee3">SEC 8-K</a></em></p><p><em><strong>Commitment:  </strong></em>Up to $25.0 million </p><ul><li><p>Tranche 1: $7.0 million funded at close </p></li><li><p>Tranche 2: up to $8.0 million</p></li><li><p>Discretionary Tranche 3: up to $10.0 million</p></li></ul><p><em><strong>Maturity: </strong></em>October 1, 2029</p><p><em><strong>Collateral: </strong></em>First priority lien on all assets, including intellectual property</p><p><em><strong>Rate: </strong></em>Greater of (i) Prime Rate + 5.50% or (ii) 12.25% per annum; variable rate calculated on a 360-day year basis<em><strong> </strong></em></p><p><em><strong>Fees: </strong></em> </p><ul><li><p><strong>Commitment fee:</strong> 1.00% of total commitment ($150,000; $50,000 of which was previously paid as an advance deposit)</p></li><li><p><strong>Final payment:</strong> 3.75% of aggregate funded loan amount, due at maturity or upon full prepayment</p></li><li><p><strong>Prepayment fee:</strong> 3.0% of outstanding principal if prepaid in year 1; 2.0% in year 2; 1.0% after year 2</p></li></ul><p><em><strong>Equity Features:</strong></em></p><ul><li><p><strong>Equity Grant:</strong> $1.2 million of common stock issued to lender at closing, calculated at the 5-day VWAP of TTRX common stock preceding the closing date</p></li><li><p><strong>Conversion Option:</strong> Lender may convert up to $2.0 million of outstanding principal into TTRX common stock at a 20% discount to the closing price of the common stock on the date of exercise; the maximum principal amount eligible for conversion increases to $3.0 million if and when Tranche 2 is funded</p></li><li><p><strong>Participation Right:</strong> Lender may invest up to $1.0 million in future equity financings on the same terms offered to other investors (excluding existing shelf registration statements and ATM transactions)</p></li></ul><p><em><strong>Financial Covenants:</strong></em></p><ul><li><p>None</p></li></ul><p></p><div><hr></div><div class="subscription-widget-wrap-editor" data-attrs="{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;https://www.thecreditbubble.com/subscribe?&quot;,&quot;text&quot;:&quot;Subscribe&quot;,&quot;language&quot;:&quot;en&quot;}" data-component-name="SubscribeWidgetToDOM"><div class="subscription-widget show-subscribe"><div class="preamble"><p class="cta-caption">Subscribe to <em>L.O.T.W.</em> to get a deal summary delivered to you each week.</p></div><form class="subscription-widget-subscribe"><input type="email" class="email-input" name="email" placeholder="Type your email&#8230;" tabindex="-1"><input type="submit" class="button primary" value="Subscribe"><div class="fake-input-wrapper"><div class="fake-input"></div><div class="fake-button"></div></div></form></div></div><div><hr></div><h6><strong>Disclaimer:</strong> The content in this newsletter is for informational purposes only and doesn&#8217;t constitute investment advice. All opinions are my own and not a recommendation to buy or sell any security. Please do your own research.</h6>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[L.O.T.W. #150 - Solaris Lights Up New Credit Facility and Adds 900 MW of Additional Capacity]]></title><description><![CDATA[Solaris secured $300 million of short term growth capital from Goldman Sachs and Banco Santander to support Genco Power Solutions acquisition and the purchase of 30 turbine delivery slots]]></description><link>https://www.thecreditbubble.com/p/lotw-150-solaris-lights-up-new-credit</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.thecreditbubble.com/p/lotw-150-solaris-lights-up-new-credit</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Derek R Brunelle]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 01 Apr 2026 13:03:26 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://substack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com/public/images/e0417545-0019-40e6-ac2a-dc359e0f2995_1456x1048.png" length="0" type="image/jpeg"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<blockquote><p>In March 2026, Solaris Energy Infrastructure, LLC &#8212; the operating subsidiary of publicly traded Solaris Energy Infrastructure, Inc. (NYSE: SEI) &#8212; closed a $300 million senior secured 364-day term loan arranged by Goldman Sachs Bank USA and Banco Santander, S.A., New York Branch. Proceeds were used to retire the company's existing Bank of America ABL facility, fund the concurrent acquisition of Genco Power Solutions, and provide working capital as the company executes an aggressive capacity expansion targeting approximately 3,100 MW of total power generation by end of 2029. </p></blockquote><h2>&#128083;At a Glance</h2><p><em><strong>Origination Date: </strong></em>March 16, 2026</p><p><em><strong>Borrower</strong></em><strong>:</strong> Solaris Energy Infrastructure, LLC (OpCo); Solaris Energy Infrastructure, Inc. (Parent / Guarantor)</p><p><em><strong>Lender: </strong></em>Goldman Sachs Bank USA (Administrative Agent &amp; Collateral Agent); Banco Santander, S.A., New York Branch (Joint Lead Arranger &amp; Joint Bookrunner)</p><p><em><strong>Deal Size: </strong></em> $300 million </p><p><em><strong>Structure: </strong></em>Senior Secured Term Loan (364-day, bullet)</p><p><em><strong>Rate: </strong></em>Term SOFR + 3.00% or Base Rate + 2.00% (0.00% floor)</p><p><em><strong>Term: </strong></em>364 days</p><p><em><strong>Use of Proceeds: </strong></em>Refinance Bank of America ABL facility; fund Genco Power Solutions acquisition; fees and general corporate / working capital purposes</p><p><em><strong>Source: </strong></em><a href="https://ir.solaris-energy.com/news/2026/03-16-2026-213117009">Press Release</a></p><h2>&#128247;Borrower Snapshot</h2><p><em><strong>Sector: </strong></em>Energy</p><p><em><strong>Subsector: </strong></em>Energy Equipment and Services</p><p><em><strong>Ownership: Public - </strong></em>NYSE: SEI</p><p><em><strong>Commercial Stage: </strong></em>Revenue Generating; LTM EBITDA +</p><p><em><strong>Business Overview: </strong></em> Solaris Energy Infrastructure, Inc. is a Houston-based power generation and distribution company that delivers mobile, natural gas-fueled turbine capacity, power distribution equipment, and logistics services to data center operators, energy companies, and commercial and industrial customers. The company's core value proposition is the ability to deploy large-scale power generation capacity rapidly &#8212; addressing supply-demand imbalances that traditional utility infrastructure cannot solve on short timelines. On March 16, 2026, Solaris closed two concurrent transactions adding approximately 900 MW of incremental capacity: the acquisition of Genco Power Solutions (approximately 400 MW of distributed capacity) and the assumption of 30 turbine delivery slots from Colusa Power Infrastructure Partners / Baker Hughes (approximately 500 MW). Upon full delivery, the company expects to operate approximately 3,100 MW of total power generation capacity by the end of 2029, up from its current approximately 2,200 MW base.</p><h2>&#9881;&#65039;Structure &amp; Terms</h2><p><em><strong>Source:</strong> </em><a href="https://otp.tools.investis.com/clients/us/solaris/SEC/sec-show.aspx?FilingId=19273239&amp;Cik=0001697500&amp;Type=PDF&amp;hasPdf=1">SEC 8-K</a></p><p><em><strong>Commitment:  </strong></em>$300 million (single tranche, fully funded at close)</p><p><em><strong>Maturity: </strong></em>March 15, 2027</p><p><em><strong>Collateral: </strong></em>First priority lien on substantially all assets of Borrower and subsidiaries; Parent (SEI, Inc.) and all material subsidiaries are co-obligors</p><p><em><strong>Rate: </strong></em>Term SOFR + 3.00% or Base Rate + 2.00%; floor of 0.00%</p><p><em><strong>Repayment: </strong></em>Bullet at Maturity</p><p><em><strong>Fees: </strong></em> </p><ul><li><p>Duration fee: 0.50% of outstanding principal at day 90 post-close</p></li><li><p>Duration fee: 0.75% of outstanding principal at day 180 post-close</p></li><li><p>Duration fee: 1.00% of outstanding principal at day 270 post-close</p></li><li><p>Additional fees per fee letter (not disclosed)</p></li></ul><p><em><strong>Financial Covenant: </strong></em></p><ul><li><p><strong>Interest Coverage Ratio:</strong> Minimum 3.00x (EBITDA / interest expense), tested quarterly beginning Q2 2026 (fiscal quarter ending June 30, 2026)</p></li><li><p><strong>Total Leverage Ratio:</strong> Maximum 5.25x (net debt / EBITDA), tested quarterly beginning Q2 2026; upon consummation of the Genco Acquisition, ratio is increased by 0.25x (to 5.50x) for the four fiscal quarters immediately following closing </p></li><li><p><strong>Secured Leverage Ratio:</strong> Maximum 3.50x (net secured debt / EBITDA), tested quarterly beginning Q2 2026</p></li><li><p><strong>Minimum Unrestricted Cash:</strong> Not less than $50 million at all times</p></li></ul><p></p><div><hr></div><div class="subscription-widget-wrap-editor" data-attrs="{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;https://www.thecreditbubble.com/subscribe?&quot;,&quot;text&quot;:&quot;Subscribe&quot;,&quot;language&quot;:&quot;en&quot;}" data-component-name="SubscribeWidgetToDOM"><div class="subscription-widget show-subscribe"><div class="preamble"><p class="cta-caption">Subscribe to <em>L.O.T.W.</em> to get a deal summary delivered to you each week.</p></div><form class="subscription-widget-subscribe"><input type="email" class="email-input" name="email" placeholder="Type your email&#8230;" tabindex="-1"><input type="submit" class="button primary" value="Subscribe"><div class="fake-input-wrapper"><div class="fake-input"></div><div class="fake-button"></div></div></form></div></div><div><hr></div><h6><strong>Disclaimer:</strong> The content in this newsletter is for informational purposes only and doesn&#8217;t constitute investment advice. All opinions are my own and not a recommendation to buy or sell any security. Please do your own research.</h6>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[L.O.T.W. #149 - Quest Resources Embarks on New Credit Journey with Texas Capital Bank ]]></title><description><![CDATA[New $40 million ABL facility from Texas Capital Bank refinances existing ABL deal from PNC Bank.]]></description><link>https://www.thecreditbubble.com/p/lotw-149-quest-resources-embarks</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.thecreditbubble.com/p/lotw-149-quest-resources-embarks</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Derek R Brunelle]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 23 Mar 2026 13:03:04 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://substack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com/public/images/7f1a0faa-d1ec-4b13-aa89-38df661aa077_1456x1048.png" length="0" type="image/jpeg"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<blockquote><p>In March 2026, Quest Resource Holding Corporation and its operating subsidiaries closed a new $40 million asset-based revolving credit facility with Texas Capital Bank, replacing an existing ABL with PNC Bank (successor to BBVA USA) that had been in place since August 2020. The new facility is formula-driven against eligible accounts receivable, priced at Term SOFR plus a margin ranging from 1.75% to 2.75% depending on leverage, and matures December 30, 2029. Simultaneously, Quest&#8217;s existing Monroe Capital term loan was amended for the eighth time to modify financial covenants.</p></blockquote><h2>&#128083;At a Glance</h2><p><em><strong>Origination Date: </strong></em>March 12, 2026</p><p><em><strong>Borrower</strong></em><strong>:</strong> Quest Resource Management Group, LLC and Quest Equipment, LLC</p><p><em><strong>Lender: </strong></em>Texas Capital Bank</p><p><em><strong>Deal Size:  </strong></em>$40 million<em><strong>; </strong></em>$3.5 million L/C sublimit; $10 million uncommitted accordion</p><p><em><strong>Structure: </strong></em>Asset-based revolving credit facility (formula-based, accounts receivable)</p><p><em><strong>Rate: </strong></em>Term SOFR + Applicable Margin (initially 2.50%; thereafter 1.75%&#8211;2.75% based on Senior Net Leverage Ratio)</p><p><em><strong>Term: </strong></em>~44 months</p><p><em><strong>Use of Proceeds: </strong></em>Working capital and general corporate purposes; refinancing of PNC Bank ABL facility</p><p><em><strong>Source: <a href="https://investors.qrhc.com/news/press-release-details/2026/Quest-Resource-Holding-Corporation-Reports-Fourth-Quarter-and-Fiscal-Year-2025-Financial-Results/default.aspx">Press Release</a></strong></em></p><h2>&#128247;Borrower Snapshot</h2><p><em><strong>Sector: </strong></em>Industrials</p><p><em><strong>Subsector: </strong></em>Commercial Services &amp; Supplies</p><p><em><strong>Ownership: </strong></em>Public (NASDAQ - QRHC) </p><p><em><strong>Commercial Stage: </strong></em>Revenue generating; LTM EBITDA (+)</p><p><em><strong>Business Overview: </strong></em> Quest Resource Holding Corporation is a provider of environmental and sustainability managed services to mid-size and large enterprises across North America. The company acts as an outsourced sustainability partner, managing vendor relationships and program execution across waste diversion, recycling, regulated material handling, and other environmental compliance services. Quest earns revenue through service contracts and vendor management fees, and its accounts receivable base spans a diverse mix of corporate customers including investment-grade counterparties. </p><h2>&#9881;&#65039;Structure &amp; Terms</h2><p><em><strong>Source:</strong> </em><a href="https://d18rn0p25nwr6d.cloudfront.net/CIK-0001442236/0405b66e-c521-499f-b406-f1e026b05805.xls">SEC 8-K</a></p><p><em><strong>Commitment:  </strong></em>$40 million ABL Revolver (w/ $3.5 million sublimit for L/Cs)</p><p><em><strong>Maturity: </strong></em>December 30, 2029</p><p><em><strong>Collateral: </strong></em>First priority lien on substantially all tangible and intangible personal property of the Borrowers (ABL Priority Collateral), plus first priority pledge of capital stock and membership interests of direct and indirect subsidiaries by Guarantors; subject to Intercreditor Agreement with Monroe Capital as Term Loan Agent</p><p><em><strong>Borrowing Formula:</strong></em> </p><ul><li><p>90% of Eligible Accounts owing by Investment Grade Account Debtors</p></li><li><p>85% of Eligible Accounts owing by Non-Investment Grade Account Debtors</p></li></ul><p><em><strong>Rate: </strong></em>Term SOFR + Applicable Margin; initial Applicable Margin of 2.50% through delivery of Q2 2026 compliance certificate, then adjusted per leverage grid (see below)</p><p>| Pricing Level | Senior Net Leverage Ratio | Term SOFR Margin |</p><p>| 1 | &lt; 2.25x | 1.75% |</p><p>| 2 | &#8805; 2.25x but &lt; 3.00x | 2.00% |</p><p>| 3 | &#8805; 3.00x but &lt; 3.75x | 2.25% |</p><p>| 4 | &#8805; 3.75x but &lt; 4.50x | 2.50% |</p><p>| 5 | &#8805; 4.50x | 2.75% |</p><p><em><strong>Fees: </strong></em> </p><p>- Unused facility fee: 0.375% per annum on the daily average unused Commitment, payable monthly in arrears</p><p>- Letter of Credit fees: equal to the Applicable Margin for Term SOFR Loans on the daily amount available to be drawn, payable monthly in arrears</p><p>- Fee letter: additional fees as set forth in the fee letter between Borrowers and Lender (**Not disclosed**)</p><p>- Default interest: Applicable Margin plus 2.00% per annum on overdue amounts</p><p><em><strong>Financial Covenants: </strong></em></p><ol><li><p><strong>Minimum Fixed Charge Coverage</strong></p><p></p><p> March 31, 2026 through June 30, 2027 | 1.00x |</p><p> September 30, 2027 and December 31, 2027 | 1.05x |</p><p> March 31, 2028 and thereafter | 1.10x |</p></li><li><p><strong>Maximum Senior Net Leverage</strong></p><p></p><p>March 31, 2026 | 7.00x |</p><p>June 30, 2026 and September 30, 2026 | 7.25x |</p><p>December 31, 2026 | 7.00x |</p><p>March 31, 2027 and June 30, 2027 | 6.50x |</p><p>September 30, 2027 and December 31, 2027 | 6.00x |</p><p>March 31, 2028 and June 30, 2028 | 5.00x |</p><p>September 30, 2028 and December 31, 2028 | 4.50x |</p><p>March 31, 2029 and June 30, 2029 | 4.00x |</p><p>September 30, 2029 and thereafter | 3.50x |</p></li></ol><p></p><div><hr></div><div class="subscription-widget-wrap-editor" data-attrs="{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;https://www.thecreditbubble.com/subscribe?&quot;,&quot;text&quot;:&quot;Subscribe&quot;,&quot;language&quot;:&quot;en&quot;}" data-component-name="SubscribeWidgetToDOM"><div class="subscription-widget show-subscribe"><div class="preamble"><p class="cta-caption">Subscribe to <em>L.O.T.W.</em> to get a deal summary delivered to you each week.</p></div><form class="subscription-widget-subscribe"><input type="email" class="email-input" name="email" placeholder="Type your email&#8230;" tabindex="-1"><input type="submit" class="button primary" value="Subscribe"><div class="fake-input-wrapper"><div class="fake-input"></div><div class="fake-button"></div></div></form></div></div><div><hr></div><h6><strong>Disclaimer:</strong> The content in this newsletter is for informational purposes only and doesn&#8217;t constitute investment advice. All opinions are my own and not a recommendation to buy or sell any security. Please do your own research.</h6>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[L.O.T.W. #148 - Tokens All the Way Down - ALT5 Digital Holdings Alternative Funding from World Liberty Financial]]></title><description><![CDATA[$15 million non-recourse crypto-collateralized term loan from token issuer, World Liberty Financial, supports share buy-backs, working capital, as well as purchases of WLFI tokens]]></description><link>https://www.thecreditbubble.com/p/lotw-148-tokens-all-the-way-down</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.thecreditbubble.com/p/lotw-148-tokens-all-the-way-down</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Derek R Brunelle]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 04 Mar 2026 13:03:55 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://substack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com/public/images/d2adc2a2-6611-49f3-9211-e55165547aa1_1456x1048.png" length="0" type="image/jpeg"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<blockquote><p>In January 2026, ALT5 Digital Holdings, Inc., a wholly-owned subsidiary of Nasdaq-listed ALT5 Sigma Corporation (ALTS), entered into a $15 million secured non-recourse term loan with World Liberty Financial LLC (&#8221;WLFI&#8221;) &#8212; the same entity that issued the tokens being pledged as collateral. The facility is secured by approximately $23 million in WLFI tokens owned by the borrower at a 65% loan-to-value ratio, creating a structure in which the lender simultaneously controls the collateral asset&#8217;s issuance and supply. Net proceeds of approximately $14.2 million will be used to fund a board-approved stock buyback, purchase additional WLFI tokens, and support general corporate purposes &#8212; with the token purchase element effectively recycling capital back into the lender&#8217;s own ecosystem.</p></blockquote><h2>&#128083;At a Glance</h2><p><em><strong>Origination Date: </strong></em>January 29, 2026</p><p><em><strong>Borrower</strong></em><strong>:</strong> ALT5 Digital Holdings (wholly owned subsidiary of ALT5 Sigma Corporation</p><p><em><strong>Lender: </strong></em>World Liberty Financial, LLC </p><p><em><strong>Deal Size:  </strong></em>$15 million<em><strong> </strong></em></p><p><em><strong>Structure: </strong></em>Secured non-recourse term loan </p><p><em><strong>Rate: </strong>4.50% per annum, fixed, paid annually in advance</em></p><p><em><strong>Term: </strong></em>24 months</p><p><em><strong>Use of Proceeds: </strong></em>Stock Buyback Program; Purchase of additional WLFI tokens; General Corporate Purposes </p><p><em><strong>Source: </strong></em><a href="https://app.quotemedia.com/data/downloadFiling?webmasterId=102691&amp;ref=319739036&amp;type=PDF&amp;symbol=ALTS&amp;cdn=bbdf570c26098f52aa83ab4c736298a3&amp;companyName=ALT5+Sigma+Corporation&amp;formType=8-K&amp;formDescription=Current+report+pursuant+to+Section+13+or+15%28d%29&amp;dateFiled=2026-02-02">SEC 8-K</a></p><h2>&#128247;Borrower Snapshot</h2><p><em><strong>Sector: </strong></em>Financials</p><p><em><strong>Subsector: </strong></em>Capital Markets</p><p><em><strong>Ownership: </strong></em>Public (NASDAQ - ALTS) </p><p><em><strong>Commercial Stage: </strong></em>Revenue generating; LTM EBITDA (-)</p><p><em><strong>Business Overview: </strong></em> ALT5 Sigma Corporation is a Nasdaq-listed digital asset technology company focused on cryptocurrency infrastructure and digital asset financial services. The company holds a significant position in WLFI (World Liberty Financial) tokens &#8212; approximately 7.3 billion tokens as of the filing date &#8212; representing a core strategic asset on its balance sheet. ALT5 Sigma operates through subsidiaries including ALT5 Digital Holdings, Inc., the direct borrower under this facility. The company&#8217;s strategic focus appears oriented toward digital asset accumulation, treasury management, and leveraging its WLFI holdings.</p><h2>&#9881;&#65039;Structure &amp; Terms</h2><p><em><strong>Source:</strong> </em><a href="https://app.quotemedia.com/data/downloadFiling?webmasterId=102691&amp;ref=319739036&amp;type=PDF&amp;symbol=ALTS&amp;cdn=bbdf570c26098f52aa83ab4c736298a3&amp;companyName=ALT5+Sigma+Corporation&amp;formType=8-K&amp;formDescription=Current+report+pursuant+to+Section+13+or+15%28d%29&amp;dateFiled=2026-02-02">SEC 8-K</a></p><p><em><strong>Commitment:  </strong></em>$15 million (single tranche, fully drawn at close)</p><p><em><strong>Maturity: </strong></em>January 29, 2028</p><p><em><strong>Collateral: </strong></em>WLFI tokens (digital assets); legal title and custody transfer to lender&#8217;s custodial account; approximately $23 million in free-trading, unrestricted WLFI tokens pledged for a $15 million loan</p><ul><li><p>LTV - 65% of pledged collateral value</p></li></ul><p><em><strong>Rate: </strong></em>4.50% per annum, simple interest (365-day basis), paid annually in advance</p><p><em><strong>Interest Only Period: </strong></em>24 months (bullet structure - no amortization)</p><p><em><strong>Fees: </strong></em> None other then lender out of pocket expenses</p><p><em><strong>Prepayment: </strong></em>Permitted at any time; no penalty; pre-paid interest pro-rated and credited to borrower at payoff</p><p><em><strong>Other Conditions: </strong></em></p><ul><li><p><strong>LTV-based Margin Call - </strong>Triggered when the collateral value for a given loan tranche falls to 65% of the value established at closing. Upon a margin call, the borrower must top up the collateral within 4 calendar days, in WLFI tokens, cash (USD), USD1, USDC, or USDT</p></li><li><p><strong>Top-up Requirement</strong> - Borrower must restore collateral to 100% of the original closing value </p></li></ul><div><hr></div><div class="subscription-widget-wrap-editor" data-attrs="{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;https://www.thecreditbubble.com/subscribe?&quot;,&quot;text&quot;:&quot;Subscribe&quot;,&quot;language&quot;:&quot;en&quot;}" data-component-name="SubscribeWidgetToDOM"><div class="subscription-widget show-subscribe"><div class="preamble"><p class="cta-caption">Subscribe to <em>L.O.T.W.</em> to get a deal summary delivered to you each week.</p></div><form class="subscription-widget-subscribe"><input type="email" class="email-input" name="email" placeholder="Type your email&#8230;" tabindex="-1"><input type="submit" class="button primary" value="Subscribe"><div class="fake-input-wrapper"><div class="fake-input"></div><div class="fake-button"></div></div></form></div></div><div><hr></div><h6><strong>Disclaimer:</strong> The content in this newsletter is for informational purposes only and doesn&#8217;t constitute investment advice. All opinions are my own and not a recommendation to buy or sell any security. Please do your own research.</h6>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[L.O.T.W. #147 - AVITA Medical Rebuilds Balance Sheet Strength with New Structured Term Loan]]></title><description><![CDATA[$60 million commitment from Perceptive Credit Holdings refinanced existing structured term loan from Orbimed Advisors and realigned revenue covenants to the company's current operating trajectory.]]></description><link>https://www.thecreditbubble.com/p/lotw-147-avita-medical-rebuilds-balance</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.thecreditbubble.com/p/lotw-147-avita-medical-rebuilds-balance</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Derek R Brunelle]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 16 Feb 2026 12:03:41 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://substack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com/public/images/92064227-29bc-44df-8c10-ac238c724e7e_1456x1048.png" length="0" type="image/jpeg"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<blockquote><p>In January 2026, AVITA Medical entered into a new multi-year credit relationship with Perceptive Credit Holdings, transitioning from its prior lender, Orbimed Advisors. Orbimed and AVITA had as recently as September 30, 2025 entered into a Fifth Amendment and Waiver related to principal payments triggered by underperformance to previously established revenue targets.  It is highly likely that AVITA was in the market to establish a new relationship to defer forthcoming principal payments and to reset the relationship with a new partner. </p></blockquote><h2>&#128083;At a Glance</h2><p><em><strong>Origination Date: </strong></em>January 13, 2026</p><p><em><strong>Borrower</strong></em><strong>:</strong> AVITA Medical, Inc. </p><p><em><strong>Lender: </strong></em>Perceptive Credit Holdings V, L.P.</p><p><em><strong>Deal Size:  </strong></em>$60 million<em><strong> </strong></em></p><p><em><strong>Structure: </strong></em>Multi-tranche, multi-year interest only period, multi-covenant structured term loan</p><p><em><strong>Rate: </strong>Variable, greater of SOFR rate or 4.00%, plus 7.50% </em></p><p><em><strong>Term: </strong></em>60 months</p><p><em><strong>Use of Proceeds: </strong></em>Refinance existing lender</p><p><em><strong>Source: </strong></em><a href="https://ir.avitamedical.com/news-releases/news-release-details/avita-medical-pre-jp-morgan-update-highlights-2025-revenue">Press Release</a></p><h2>&#128247;Borrower Snapshot</h2><p><em><strong>Sector: </strong></em>Healthcare<em><strong> </strong></em></p><p><em><strong>Subsector: </strong></em>Biotechnology</p><p><em><strong>Ownership: </strong></em>Public (NASDAQ - RCEL) ~$150 million market cap at time of refinance</p><p><em><strong>Commercial Stage: </strong></em>Revenue generating; LTM EBITDA (-)</p><p><em><strong>Business Overview: </strong></em> AVITA Medical is a commercial-stage regenerative medicine company focused on skin restoration technologies. Its flagship product, the RECELL&#174; System, is an FDA-approved, point-of-care device that enables clinicians to create a spray-on suspension of a patient&#8217;s own skin cells for the treatment of acute burns and full-thickness skin defects. The technology reduces the amount of donor skin required and can accelerate healing, positioning the company within specialized burn centers and reconstructive surgery settings. AVITA generates revenue primarily through the sale of single-use procedural kits, with growth driven by expanding clinical adoption, additional indications, and reimbursement coverage.</p><h2>&#9881;&#65039;Structure &amp; Terms</h2><p><em><strong>Source:</strong> </em><a href="https://ir.avitamedical.com/static-files/c071dd01-275b-4436-af4c-9e06a9490432">SEC 8-K</a></p><p><em><strong>Commitment:  </strong></em>$60 million</p><ul><li><p>$50 million Tranche A fully funded at close</p></li><li><p>$10 million Tranche B </p><ul><li><p>Contingent on achieving at least $85 million in LTM revenue</p></li><li><p>Draw period terminates March 31, 2027</p></li></ul></li></ul><p><em><strong>Maturity: </strong></em>January 13, 2031</p><p><em><strong>Collateral: </strong></em>First priority security interest in all assets of borrower and guarantor subsidiaries</p><p><em><strong>Rate: </strong>Variable, greater of SOFR rate or 4.00%, plus 7.50% </em></p><p><em><strong>Fees: </strong></em> </p><ul><li><p>Closing Fee - included in undisclosed Fee Letter</p></li><li><p>Prepayment Premium - 1% to 10% depending on time of prepayment</p></li><li><p>Exit Fee - 5% of aggregate principal amount borrowed</p></li></ul><p><em><strong>Warrants:</strong></em></p><ul><li><p>500,000 shares at close</p></li><li><p>150,000 additional shares if Tranche B is funded</p></li><li><p>Exercise price is lower of 10 - day VWAP prior to close, or 10-day VWAP prior to issuance  </p></li></ul><p><em><strong>Financial Covenants: </strong></em></p><ul><li><p>Minimum Liquidity - $5 million</p></li><li><p>Minimum Net Revenue - See Credit Agreement for LTM Revenue Thresholds</p><ul><li><p>Initial threshold - $68.5 million </p></li><li><p>December 31, 2030 threshold - $140.0 million </p></li></ul></li></ul><p></p><div><hr></div><div class="subscription-widget-wrap-editor" data-attrs="{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;https://www.thecreditbubble.com/subscribe?&quot;,&quot;text&quot;:&quot;Subscribe&quot;,&quot;language&quot;:&quot;en&quot;}" data-component-name="SubscribeWidgetToDOM"><div class="subscription-widget show-subscribe"><div class="preamble"><p class="cta-caption">Subscribe to <em>L.O.T.W.</em> to get a deal summary delivered to you each week.</p></div><form class="subscription-widget-subscribe"><input type="email" class="email-input" name="email" placeholder="Type your email&#8230;" tabindex="-1"><input type="submit" class="button primary" value="Subscribe"><div class="fake-input-wrapper"><div class="fake-input"></div><div class="fake-button"></div></div></form></div></div><div><hr></div><h6><strong>Disclaimer:</strong> The content in this newsletter is for informational purposes only and doesn&#8217;t constitute investment advice. All opinions are my own and not a recommendation to buy or sell any security. Please do your own research.</h6>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[Aznaur Midov:  Credit, Content, and Company Building]]></title><link>https://www.thecreditbubble.com/p/aznaur-midov-credit-content-and-company</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.thecreditbubble.com/p/aznaur-midov-credit-content-and-company</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Derek R Brunelle]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 03 Feb 2026 14:00:29 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/186674676/a790858b56f1fbbbb054c0c4aa187620.mp3" length="0" type="audio/mpeg"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>In this episode of The Credit Bubble, I sit down with Aznaur Midov to explore his career progression from institutional banking to independent entrepreneurship. Aznaur shares how his experience across venture banking, leveraged lending, and private credit shaped his views on underwriting, risk, and market cycles&#8212;and how that experience ultimately led him to build Debt Serious and launch Kior Lior, a business providing outsourced underwriting and portfolio management for private credit investors. We also discuss the role of content as distribution, the growing complexity of co-investing, and what it really takes to turn domain expertise into a durable business.</p>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[L.O.T.W. #146 - Inside Intuitive Machines' $40 Million Secured Revolver with Stifel Bank ]]></title><description><![CDATA[Non-formula, cash-backed revolving facility provides additional dry powder and working capital flexibility to support the company's growth objectives.]]></description><link>https://www.thecreditbubble.com/p/lotw-146-inside-intuitive-machines</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.thecreditbubble.com/p/lotw-146-inside-intuitive-machines</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Derek R Brunelle]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 21 Jan 2026 14:01:18 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://substack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com/public/images/8d10e963-c89e-4d3f-a292-f12df2f8b450_1456x1048.png" length="0" type="image/jpeg"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<blockquote><p>In March 2025, Intuitive Machines closed a new $40 million revolving credit facility with Stifel Bank, providing the company with a more flexible and lower cost source of funding.   </p><p>UPDATE -  In January 2026, in conjunction with the borrower&#8217;s acquisition of Lanteris Space Holdings, Intuitive Machines and Stifel agreed to suspend covenant testing and freeze the line (no outstanding balances at time of announcement) until Stifel decides in its sole discretion to terminate the line freeze.  </p></blockquote><h2>&#128083;At a Glance</h2><p><em><strong>Borrower</strong></em><strong>:</strong> Intuitive Machines, Inc. and subsidiary borrower, Intuitive Machines, LLC </p><p><em><strong>Lender: </strong></em>Stifel Bank</p><p><em><strong>Deal Size:  </strong></em>$40 million </p><p><em><strong>Structure: </strong></em>Non-formula revolving loan </p><p><em><strong>Rate: </strong></em>Variable, Greater of a) Term SOFR + 2.75%, and b) 6.00% </p><p><em><strong>Term: </strong></em>26 months</p><p><em><strong>Use of Proceeds: </strong></em>Growth initiatives, working capital, general corporate purposes</p><p><em><strong>Source: <a href="https://investors.intuitivemachines.com/static-files/f61af107-dae3-4965-a477-e69102961b56">SEC 8-K</a></strong></em></p><h2>&#128247;Borrower Snapshot</h2><p><em><strong>Sector: </strong></em>Industrials</p><p><em><strong>Subsector: </strong></em>Aerospace &amp; Defense</p><p><em><strong>Ownership: Public </strong></em>NASDAQ - LUNR</p><p><em><strong>Commercial Stage: </strong></em>Revenue generating, LTM EBITDA (-)</p><p><em><strong>Business Overview: </strong></em> Intuitive Machines, Inc. is an aerospace company focused on delivering space access and infrastructure solutions, with particular emphasis on lunar missions and beyond. Its offerings include lunar lander services, spacecraft systems, and data communications solutions that support scientific, commercial, and government customers. The company operates under contracts such as NASA&#8217;s Commercial Lunar Payload Services program and is expanding its capabilities through strategic partnerships and acquisitions to serve broader orbital and space systems markets. Intuitive Machines aims to lower the cost of access to lunar and cislunar environments while building recurring revenue streams from mission services and space data infrastructure.</p><h2>&#9881;&#65039;Structure &amp; Terms</h2><p><em><strong>Source:</strong> </em><a href="https://investors.intuitivemachines.com/static-files/f61af107-dae3-4965-a477-e69102961b56">SEC 8-K</a></p><p><em><strong>Commitment:  </strong></em></p><ul><li><p>$40 million </p></li></ul><p><em><strong>Borrowing Formula: </strong></em> </p><ul><li><p>N/A</p></li></ul><p><em><strong>Maturity: </strong></em>April 30, 2027</p><p><em><strong>Collateral:  </strong></em>First priority all asset lien</p><p><em><strong>Rate: </strong></em>Variable, Greater of a) Term SOFR + 2.75%, and b) 6.00%</p><p><em><strong>Fees: </strong></em> </p><ul><li><p>Final Payment - $240k due at maturity or line termination </p></li></ul><p><em><strong>Financial Covenants: </strong></em></p><ul><li><p>Maintain majority (70%) of depository accounts, operating accounts, cash equivalents, and excess cash with Stifel Bank</p></li><li><p>Min. Revenue - 80% Performance to Plan </p><p></p></li></ul><p></p><div><hr></div><div class="subscription-widget-wrap-editor" data-attrs="{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;https://www.thecreditbubble.com/subscribe?&quot;,&quot;text&quot;:&quot;Subscribe&quot;,&quot;language&quot;:&quot;en&quot;}" data-component-name="SubscribeWidgetToDOM"><div class="subscription-widget show-subscribe"><div class="preamble"><p class="cta-caption">Subscribe to <em>L.O.T.W.</em> to get a deal summary delivered to you each week.</p></div><form class="subscription-widget-subscribe"><input type="email" class="email-input" name="email" placeholder="Type your email&#8230;" tabindex="-1"><input type="submit" class="button primary" value="Subscribe"><div class="fake-input-wrapper"><div class="fake-input"></div><div class="fake-button"></div></div></form></div></div><div><hr></div><h6><strong>Disclaimer:</strong> The content in this newsletter is for informational purposes only and doesn&#8217;t constitute investment advice. All opinions are my own and not a recommendation to buy or sell any security. Please do your own research.</h6>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[Marshall Hawks: Venture Debt Deals - Funding Growth with Less Dilution]]></title><description><![CDATA[Listen now |]]></description><link>https://www.thecreditbubble.com/p/marshall-hawks-venture-debt-deals</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.thecreditbubble.com/p/marshall-hawks-venture-debt-deals</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Derek R Brunelle]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 13 Jan 2026 17:53:18 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/184458210/0fdd33108ad4f6f635fce046433b18e9.mp3" length="0" type="audio/mpeg"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>In this episode, I sit down with Marshall Hawks, author of Venture Debt Deals: How to Fund Growth with Less Dilution and former senior leader at Silicon Valley Bank, for a wide-ranging conversation on how venture debt actually works in practice.</p><p>Drawing on more than 16 years inside the venture banking ecosystem, Marshall unpacks why venture debt is ultimately a relationship business&#8212;and why the choice of lending partner often matters more than headline pricing or structure. The discussion weaves through real-world case studies from Marshall&#8217;s career, including Twitch/Justin.tv, Airbnb, and Clearco, highlighting both successful outcomes and hard-earned lessons when incentives, timing, or expectations fall out of alignment.</p><p>The conversation also explores how lenders evaluate risk, the often-misunderstood role of warrants and so-called &#8220;non-dilutive&#8221; capital, and what founders and CFOs should realistically expect from the debt process&#8212;from preparation and documentation to credit committee dynamics. Marshall and Derek reflect on the culture and institutional knowledge that shaped venture lending during the SVB era, as well as how today&#8217;s more fragmented lending landscape has changed borrower decision-making.</p><p>This episode is particularly relevant for founders, CFOs, board members, and lenders seeking a candid, experience-driven view of venture debt&#8212;not as a theoretical product, but as a long-term relationship that can either support growth or amplify risk depending on how it is used.</p>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[L.O.T.W. #145 - CPI Aerostructures Increases Firepower with New Revolver and Term Loan Credit Facilities]]></title><description><![CDATA[New $10 million revolver and $10 million term loan provided by Western Alliance Bank refinanced the company's existing BankUnited revolver which had ~$15.8 million outstanding as of Sept 30, 2025.]]></description><link>https://www.thecreditbubble.com/p/lotw-145-cpi-aerostructures-increases</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.thecreditbubble.com/p/lotw-145-cpi-aerostructures-increases</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Derek R Brunelle]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 09 Jan 2026 21:55:35 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://substack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com/public/images/8f38e427-59cb-4c98-8746-1a956c71ecdb_1456x1048.png" length="0" type="image/jpeg"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<blockquote><p>In December 2025, CPI Aerostructures entered into a new multi-year credit relationship with Western Alliance Bank, transitioning from its prior lender, BankUnited, where the relationship had come under pressure due to defaults and repeated covenant waivers. Lender fatigue and a tightening credit posture ultimately created an opening for Western Alliance to evaluate the business with fresh eyes and structure a new facility offering increased capacity and enhanced flexibility.</p></blockquote><h2>&#128083;At a Glance</h2><p><em><strong>Borrower</strong></em><strong>:</strong> CPI Aerostructures</p><p><em><strong>Lender: </strong></em>Western Alliance Bank</p><p><em><strong>Aggregate Commitment:  </strong></em>$20 million </p><p><em><strong>Rate: </strong></em>Variable grid pricing tied to funded leverage</p><p><em><strong>Term: </strong></em>~60 months</p><p><em><strong>Use of Proceeds: </strong></em>Refinance existing revolving facility which was stepping down and set to mature in November 2026.<em><strong>  </strong></em></p><p><em><strong>Source: </strong></em><a href="https://d18rn0p25nwr6d.cloudfront.net/CIK-0000889348/61e90fd0-8120-4776-82d6-916ff3de3a81.pdf">SEC 8-K</a></p><h2>&#128247;Borrower Snapshot</h2><p><em><strong>Sector: </strong></em>Industrials</p><p><em><strong>Subsector: </strong></em>Aerospace &amp; Defense</p><p><em><strong>Ownership: </strong></em>Public (NYSE - CVU); $57.7 million market cap as of Jan. 9, 2026</p><p><em><strong>Commercial Stage: </strong></em>Revenue generating; LTM EBITDA +</p><p><em><strong>Business Overview: </strong></em> CPI Aerostructures<strong> </strong>specializes in the integration of aerosystems and the structural assembly of aerostructures for fixed wing aircraft, helicopters and airborne Intelligence Surveillance and Reconnaissance (ISR) and Electronic Warfare (EW) pod systems primarily in the U.S. defense market and also the commercial aerospace market.</p><p>In addition to its assembly operations, CPI Aero provides engineering, program management, supply chain management, and MRO services. Among the key national security programs that CPI Aero supplies are the E-2D Advanced Hawkeye surveillance aircraft, the F-35 Lightening II fighter jet, F-16V Falcon jet, B-52 Bomber aircraft, T-38 Trainer aircraft, A-10 Thunderbolt attack jet, the UH-60 BLACK HAWK&#174; helicopter, the MH-53/CH-53 variant helicopters, the MH-60S mine countermeasure helicopter, the AH-1Z ZULU attack helicopter, the Next Generation Jammer-Mid Band Electronic Warfare pod, and the MS-110 and Tactical Synthetic Aperture Radar (TacSAR) reconnaissance pods, and the ALMDS mine detection pod. In the commercial aviation market CPI Aero manufactures products for the Gulfstream G650/G700 ultra-large cabin business jet, the Embraer Phenom 300 business jet, and the S-92&#174; helicopter.</p><h2>&#9881;&#65039;Structure &amp; Terms</h2><p><em><strong>Source:</strong> <a href="https://d18rn0p25nwr6d.cloudfront.net/CIK-0000889348/61e90fd0-8120-4776-82d6-916ff3de3a81.pdf">SEC 8-K</a></em></p><p><em><strong>Structure:  </strong></em></p><ul><li><p>$10 million non-formula revolver</p></li><li><p>$10 million term loan</p><ul><li><p>term loan amortizes each quarter </p><ul><li><p>$187.5k in 2026</p></li><li><p>$250.0k in 2027</p></li><li><p>$437.5k in 2028</p></li><li><p>$687.5k in 2029</p></li><li><p>$750.0k in 2030 plus remaining amount at Maturity</p></li></ul></li></ul></li><li><p><em><strong>Maturity: </strong></em>December 12, 2030</p></li></ul><p><em><strong>Collateral: </strong></em>First priority security interest in all assets of borrower and guarantor subsidiaries (Welding Metallurgy Inc. and Compac Development Corporation)</p><p><em><strong>Rate: </strong></em>Variable tied to funded leverage</p><ul><li><p>when funded leverage is equal to or below 3.00:1.00 - 1 Month SOFR + 2.50%</p></li><li><p>when funded leverage is greater than 3.00:1.00 - 1 Month SOFR + 3.00%</p></li></ul><p><em><strong>Fees: </strong></em> </p><ul><li><p>$100k closing fee</p></li><li><p>0.40% unused commitment fee</p></li></ul><p><em><strong>Financial Covenant: </strong></em></p><ul><li><p>Consolidated Fixed Charge Coverage &gt;1.25x measured quarterly</p></li><li><p>Funded Leverage Ratio </p><ul><li><p>Close to December 31, 2026 - less than or equal to 3.75:1.00</p></li><li><p>January 1, 2027 to Maturity - less than or equal to 3.50: 1.00</p></li></ul><p></p></li></ul><p></p><div><hr></div><div class="subscription-widget-wrap-editor" data-attrs="{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;https://www.thecreditbubble.com/subscribe?&quot;,&quot;text&quot;:&quot;Subscribe&quot;,&quot;language&quot;:&quot;en&quot;}" data-component-name="SubscribeWidgetToDOM"><div class="subscription-widget show-subscribe"><div class="preamble"><p class="cta-caption">Subscribe to <em>L.O.T.W.</em> to get a deal summary delivered to you each week.</p></div><form class="subscription-widget-subscribe"><input type="email" class="email-input" name="email" placeholder="Type your email&#8230;" tabindex="-1"><input type="submit" class="button primary" value="Subscribe"><div class="fake-input-wrapper"><div class="fake-input"></div><div class="fake-button"></div></div></form></div></div><div><hr></div><h6><strong>Disclaimer:</strong> The content in this newsletter is for informational purposes only and doesn&#8217;t constitute investment advice. All opinions are my own and not a recommendation to buy or sell any security. Please do your own research.</h6>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ben Johnson: Adapting, Developing, and Leading in Banking]]></title><link>https://www.thecreditbubble.com/p/ben-johnson-adapting-developing-and</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.thecreditbubble.com/p/ben-johnson-adapting-developing-and</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Derek R Brunelle]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 06 Jan 2026 15:02:43 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/183574512/c41df2acf0bb2c6ef457e30727e5df9a.mp3" length="0" type="audio/mpeg"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Today&#8217;s episode features Ben Johnson, a longtime colleague and friend from the Silicon Valley Bank ecosystem whose career spans nearly three decades across private banking, commercial lending, venture debt, seed-stage ecosystem building, and now specialty finance at Celtic Bank. Ben walks us through his early life in Minnesota, the path that led him into banking, and how he ultimately found his way to SVB &#8212; just months before the global financial crisis. We explore his evolution into life science and med-tech lending, his seven-year effort building SVB&#8217;s national seed-stage life science strategy, and his firsthand experience navigating the events of SVB&#8217;s 2023 collapse. Ben then shares what drew him to Celtic Bank, how industrial loan companies operate, and what makes them structurally unique in today&#8217;s financial system. It&#8217;s an insightful conversation about career pivots, leadership, and the future of specialty finance.</p>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[L.O.T.W. #144 - Neumora Therapeutics Set to Scale New Peaks with New Structured Growth Debt Facility]]></title><description><![CDATA[New multi-tranche term loan from K2 HealthVentures, LLC provides immediate capital to bolster balance sheet and future access to additional liquidity contingent on clinical and financial milestones]]></description><link>https://www.thecreditbubble.com/p/lotw-144-neumora-therapeutics-set</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.thecreditbubble.com/p/lotw-144-neumora-therapeutics-set</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Derek R Brunelle]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 17 Dec 2025 16:01:57 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://substack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com/public/images/139df902-d738-4044-9337-efad8f6887db_1456x1048.png" length="0" type="image/jpeg"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<blockquote><p>In May &#8216;25,  Neumora Therapeutics entered into a four-year, $125 million structured debt facility with K2 HealthVentures, providing flexible, non-dilutive capital to support its advancing CNS pipeline. Terms include long (and extendable) 36-month interest only period, a principal to equity conversation option, and a $5 million right to invest. </p></blockquote><h2>&#128083;At a Glance</h2><p><em><strong>Origination Date: </strong></em>May 9, 2025</p><p><em><strong>Borrower</strong></em><strong>:</strong> Neumora Therapeutics, Inc.</p><p><em><strong>Lender: </strong></em>K2 HealthVentures, LLC</p><p><em><strong>Deal Size:  </strong></em>$125 million </p><p><em><strong>Structure:  </strong></em>Multi-tranche term loan </p><p><em><strong>Rate: </strong></em>Variable, greater of 10.45% and Prime + 2.95% </p><p><em><strong>Term: </strong></em>~48 months, extendable to ~60 upon occurrence of extension event</p><p><em><strong>Use of Proceeds: </strong></em>Bolster balance sheet liquidity; General corporate purposes</p><p><em><strong>Source: </strong></em><a href="https://ir.neumoratx.com/news-releases/news-release-details/neumora-therapeutics-reports-first-quarter-2025-financial">Press Release</a></p><h2>&#128247;Borrower Snapshot</h2><p><em><strong>Sector: </strong></em>Health Care</p><p><em><strong>Subsector: </strong></em>Pharmaceuticals</p><p><em><strong>Ownership: </strong></em>Public (NASDAQ:NMRA)</p><p><em><strong>Commercial Stage: </strong></em>Pre-revenue; EBITDA (-)</p><p><em><strong>Business Overview: </strong></em> Neumora Therapeutics, Inc. is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on developing precision medicines for central nervous system (CNS) and brain diseases, addressing high unmet needs in both neuropsychiatric and neurodegenerative disorders. Founded in 2019 and headquartered in Watertown, Massachusetts, Neumora employs a data-driven precision neuroscience platform to identify novel mechanisms of action and target specific patient populations, integrating translational, clinical, and computational tools to inform development strategy.</p><p>The company&#8217;s pipeline comprises seven programs spanning clinical and preclinical stages, with lead candidates including navacaprant, a selective kappa opioid receptor antagonist in Phase 3 development for major depressive disorder, and NMRA-511, advancing in early clinical studies for agitation associated with Alzheimer&#8217;s disease. Other programs target indications such as schizophrenia, Parkinson&#8217;s disease, and amyotrophic lateral sclerosis through differentiated mechanisms.</p><h2>&#9881;&#65039;Structure &amp; Terms</h2><p><em><strong>Source:</strong> <a href="https://ir.neumoratx.com/static-files/6e9d5b08-5415-4f2f-8e58-db1d41585f06">SEC 10-Q</a></em></p><p><em><strong>Commitment:  </strong></em>$125 million</p><ul><li><p>Tranche 1 - $40 million <em>($20 million funded at close)</em></p></li><li><p>Tranche 2 - $20 million </p><ul><li><p>subject to undisclosed clinical milestone and a financial milestone, as described below </p><ul><li><p>raise at least $175 million from i) equity security sales, and/or ii) from upfront or milestone related payment from business development efforts so long as at least $150 million is received from the sale of equity securities </p></li></ul></li></ul></li><li><p>Tranche 3 - $15 million </p><ul><li><p>subject to undisclosed clinical milestone</p></li></ul></li><li><p>Tranche 4 - $50 million <em>(subject to lender approval) </em></p></li></ul><p><em><strong>Repayment:  </strong></em>36 months I/O unless 2nd tranche is funded, then extendable to 48 months I/O; 12 month amortization</p><p><em><strong>Principal Conversion Option:  </strong></em>Structure includes provision that allows Lender to convert up to $10 million of principal amount into shares of the Borrower&#8217;s stock</p><p><em><strong>Maturity: </strong></em>May 1, 2028 extendable to May 1, 2029</p><p><em><strong>Collateral: </strong></em> Senior secured all asset lien, excluding IP</p><p><em><strong>Rate: </strong></em>Variable, greater of 10.45% and Prime + 2.95% </p><p><em><strong>Fees: </strong></em> </p><ul><li><p>$1.7 million of debt issuance costs including a facility fee of $800k</p></li><li><p>Others fees were contained in an undisclosed fee letter</p></li></ul><p><em><strong>Financial Covenant: </strong></em></p><ul><li><p>Min Remaining Months Liquidity</p><ul><li><p>4 months RML (commencing from Jan 1 &#8216;26 through earlier of achievement of Second Tranche Milestone or Sept 30 &#8216;26) </p><ul><li><p>If Second Tranche Milestone is unlikely to be achieved, then Borrower required to maintain a liquidity amount (x % of total senior debt) tied to its current market capitalization</p></li></ul></li></ul></li><li><p>Min Cash </p><ul><li><p>If Second Tranche Milestone is achieved by Sept 30 &#8216;26 - liquidity must be greater than / equal to 50% of senior debt; waived if market capitalization is over a certain threshold</p><ul><li><p>If Second Tranche Milestone isn&#8217;t achieved by Sept 30 &#8216;26, then Borrower required to maintain a liquidity amount (x % of total senior debt) tied to its current market capitalization</p></li></ul></li></ul></li></ul><p></p><div><hr></div><div class="subscription-widget-wrap-editor" data-attrs="{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;https://www.thecreditbubble.com/subscribe?&quot;,&quot;text&quot;:&quot;Subscribe&quot;,&quot;language&quot;:&quot;en&quot;}" data-component-name="SubscribeWidgetToDOM"><div class="subscription-widget show-subscribe"><div class="preamble"><p class="cta-caption">Subscribe to <em>L.O.T.W.</em> to get a deal summary delivered to you each week.</p></div><form class="subscription-widget-subscribe"><input type="email" class="email-input" name="email" placeholder="Type your email&#8230;" tabindex="-1"><input type="submit" class="button primary" value="Subscribe"><div class="fake-input-wrapper"><div class="fake-input"></div><div class="fake-button"></div></div></form></div></div><div><hr></div><h6><strong>Disclaimer:</strong> The content in this newsletter is for informational purposes only and doesn&#8217;t constitute investment advice. All opinions are my own and not a recommendation to buy or sell any security. Please do your own research.</h6>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[L.O.T.W. #143 - Lulu's Fashion Lounge Hits the Runway with New ABL Revolver ]]></title><description><![CDATA[The new revolving facility from White Oak Commercial Finance replaces Lulus&#8217; legacy Bank of America line, reflecting a shift toward a more flexible, non-bank lending partner]]></description><link>https://www.thecreditbubble.com/p/lotw-143-lulus-fashion-lounge-hits</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.thecreditbubble.com/p/lotw-143-lulus-fashion-lounge-hits</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Derek R Brunelle]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 10 Dec 2025 14:03:09 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://substack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com/public/images/02c39074-8b81-44b5-8bbd-56431dcd8d27_1456x1048.png" length="0" type="image/jpeg"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<blockquote><p>In August 2025, Lulu&#8217;s Fashion Lounge Holdings closed a new $20 million asset-based revolving credit facility with White Oak Commercial Finance, providing the company with a more flexible and liquidity-friendly capital structure as it executes on its strategic growth priorities. The 2025 Credit Agreement also includes a $5 million uncommitted accordion and a $1 million LC sublimit, giving Lulu&#8217;s incremental borrowing capacity as working-capital needs evolve. The facility carries a three-year term, maturing August 14, 2028.</p><p>At closing, Lulu&#8217;s used proceeds to retire roughly $6 million outstanding under its prior Bank of America credit agreement and now carries $10 million drawn on the new revolver. The move toward a non-bank ABL provider underscores the company&#8217;s emphasis on enhanced liquidity, operational headroom, and covenant flexibility. </p></blockquote><h2>&#128083;At a Glance</h2><p><em><strong>Borrower</strong></em><strong>:</strong> Lulu&#8217;s Fashion Lounge </p><p><em><strong>Lender: </strong></em>White Oak Commercial Finance </p><p><em><strong>Deal Size:  </strong></em>$20 million with $5 million uncommitted accordion </p><p><em><strong>Structure: </strong></em>Asset based revolving loan </p><p><em><strong>Rate: </strong></em>Variable, 30-day SOFR + 3.95% </p><p><em><strong>Term: </strong></em>36 months</p><p><em><strong>Use of Proceeds: </strong></em>Repay outstanding revolver and support general corporate purposes</p><p><em><strong>Source: </strong></em><a href="https://investors.lulus.com/news-releases/news-release-details/lulus-announces-new-credit-agreement-white-oak-commercial">Press Release</a></p><h2>&#128247;Borrower Snapshot</h2><p><em><strong>Sector: </strong></em>Consumer Discretionary</p><p><em><strong>Subsector: </strong></em>Specialty Retail</p><p><em><strong>Ownership: Public </strong></em>NASDAQ - LVLU</p><p><em><strong>Commercial Stage: </strong></em>Revenue generating, LTM EBITDA (-)</p><p><em><strong>Business Overview: </strong></em> Lulu&#8217;s Fashion Lounge is a digitally native, women&#8217;s apparel brand offering &#8220;attainable luxury&#8221; across dresses, occasion wear, and everyday fashion. The company operates a data-driven, test-and-scale merchandising model that enables rapid product iteration, efficient inventory turns, and strong gross margins relative to traditional retail peers. While Lulu&#8217;s sells predominantly through its e-commerce platform, it has expanded into select wholesale and marketplace channels to broaden reach and diversify revenue. The business targets fashion-forward consumers seeking premium aesthetics at accessible price points, supported by a loyal customer base and a significant social media presence.</p><h2>&#9881;&#65039;Structure &amp; Terms</h2><p><em><strong>Source:</strong> </em><a href="https://investors.lulus.com/static-files/80afcbe2-af47-484c-94a3-93ba202ad93f">SEC 8-K</a></p><p><em><strong>Commitment:  </strong></em></p><ul><li><p>$20 million </p></li><li><p>$5 million uncommitted accordion </p></li></ul><p><em><strong>Borrowing Formula: </strong></em> </p><ul><li><p>90% of Eligible Card Receivables</p></li><li><p>90% of Eligible Wholesale Accounts</p></li><li><p>85% of Eligible Inventory (based on most recent appraisal) </p></li></ul><p>*Structure includes a Increased Inventory Availability Period which permits additional inventory based borrowings up to lesser of $1.750 million and 5% of NOLV of eligible inventory</p><p><em><strong>Maturity: </strong></em>August 14, 2028</p><p><em><strong>Collateral:  </strong></em>First priority all asset lien</p><p><em><strong>Rate: </strong></em>Variable,  30-day SOFR +3.95%</p><p><em><strong>Fees: </strong></em> </p><ul><li><p>Commitment Fee - disclosed in fee letter</p></li><li><p>Make-whole Fee (prepayment fee) 3% of revolver commitments if terminated 1st anniversary, 2% if terminated in months 13-24, 1% if terminated thereafter</p></li><li><p>Unused Line Fee - 0.50% </p></li><li><p>Monthly Collateral Monitoring Fee - $5k</p></li><li><p>Increased Inventory Availability Fee - $25k </p></li></ul><p><em><strong>Financial Covenant: </strong></em></p><ul><li><p>Min. Excess Revolver Availability - greater of (i) $4 million, and (ii) 20% of the revolver commitment </p><p></p></li></ul><p></p><div><hr></div><div class="subscription-widget-wrap-editor" data-attrs="{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;https://www.thecreditbubble.com/subscribe?&quot;,&quot;text&quot;:&quot;Subscribe&quot;,&quot;language&quot;:&quot;en&quot;}" data-component-name="SubscribeWidgetToDOM"><div class="subscription-widget show-subscribe"><div class="preamble"><p class="cta-caption">Subscribe to <em>L.O.T.W.</em> to get a deal summary delivered to you each week.</p></div><form class="subscription-widget-subscribe"><input type="email" class="email-input" name="email" placeholder="Type your email&#8230;" tabindex="-1"><input type="submit" class="button primary" value="Subscribe"><div class="fake-input-wrapper"><div class="fake-input"></div><div class="fake-button"></div></div></form></div></div><div><hr></div><h6><strong>Disclaimer:</strong> The content in this newsletter is for informational purposes only and doesn&#8217;t constitute investment advice. All opinions are my own and not a recommendation to buy or sell any security. Please do your own research.</h6>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[L.O.T.W. #142 - Myomo mobilizes with New Growth Capital Term Loan ]]></title><description><![CDATA[Structured term loan from Avenue Capital refinances existing credit facility and provides additional runway]]></description><link>https://www.thecreditbubble.com/p/lotw-142-myomo-mobilizes-with-new</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.thecreditbubble.com/p/lotw-142-myomo-mobilizes-with-new</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Derek R Brunelle]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 26 Nov 2025 01:08:23 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://substack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com/public/images/56d8d573-2e06-439d-b3cb-27d8b77e97bb_1456x1048.png" length="0" type="image/jpeg"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<blockquote><p>In November 2025, Myomo, Inc. entered into a term-loan agreement with Avenue Capital, Inc. for up to $17.5 million, of which $12.5 million was funded at close. The nearly four-year facility matures in 2029 and features a 18-month interest-only period (extendable by 6 months), followed by principal + interest amortization. The loan is secured by substantially all of Myomo&#8217;s assets and carries customary affirmative and negative covenants and <em><strong>three</strong></em> financial covenants.   </p></blockquote><h2>&#128083;At a Glance</h2><p><em><strong>Origination Date: </strong></em>November 4, 2025</p><p><em><strong>Borrower</strong></em><strong>:</strong> Myomo, Inc. and subsidiaries</p><p><em><strong>Lender: </strong></em>Avenue Capital, Inc. </p><p><em><strong>Deal Size:  </strong></em>$17.5 million plus non-committed $10 million &#8220;discretionary tranche 3&#8221; </p><p><em><strong>Structure: </strong></em>Multi-tranche term loan; first tranche of $12.5 million funded at close; second tranche available from November 4, 2026 and May 4, 2027; third non-committed tranche available between January 1, 2027 and December 31, 2027 </p><ul><li><p>18 month interest only, extendable to 24 months upon funding of tranche 2</p></li></ul><p><em><strong>Rate: </strong></em>Variable, greater of Prime + 4.75%, and 11.75%</p><p><em><strong>Term: ~</strong></em>43 months </p><p><em><strong>Use of Proceeds: </strong></em>Refinance existing SVB credit facility; general corporate purposes</p><p><em><strong>Source: </strong></em><a href="https://otp.tools.investis.com/clients/us/myomo_inc/SEC/sec-show.aspx?FilingId=18907634&amp;Cik=0001369290&amp;Type=PDF&amp;hasPdf=1">Press Release</a></p><h2>&#128247;Borrower Snapshot</h2><p><em><strong>Sector: </strong></em>Health Care</p><p><em><strong>Subsector: </strong></em>Health Care Equipment and Supplies</p><p><em><strong>Commercial Stage: </strong></em>Revenue generating; LTM EBITDA (-)</p><p><em><strong>Business Overview: </strong></em> Myomo, Inc. is a medical robotics company that develops and commercializes wearable neuro-muscular orthotics for individuals with upper-limb paralysis or weakness resulting from stroke, nerve injury, or neuromuscular disease. Its flagship product, the MyoPro&#174; powered brace, uses EMG signals from a patient&#8217;s own muscles to restore arm and hand function, enabling greater independence in daily activities. The company operates a direct-to-consumer model supported by a network of clinicians and rehabilitation centers, and continues to expand coverage with both commercial and government payers. With rising utilization trends and growing reimbursement traction, Myomo is working to scale its assistive technology platform and broaden access to the large population of patients living with impaired upper-limb mobility.</p><h2>&#9881;&#65039;Structure &amp; Terms</h2><p><em><strong>Source:</strong> </em><a href="https://otp.tools.investis.com/clients/us/myomo_inc/SEC/sec-show.aspx?FilingId=18907634&amp;Cik=0001369290&amp;Type=PDF&amp;hasPdf=1">SEC 8-K</a></p><p><em><strong>Commitment:  </strong></em>$17.5 million multi-tranche term loan</p><ul><li><p>$12.5 million available at close </p></li><li><p>$5.0 million  </p></li><li><p><em>$10.0 million non-committed discretionary tranche 3</em></p></li></ul><p><em><strong>Maturity: </strong></em>June 1, 2029</p><p><em><strong>Collateral:  </strong></em>First priority all asset lien</p><p><em><strong>Rate: </strong></em>Variable, greater of Prime + 4.75%,  and 11.75%</p><p><em><strong>Conversion Option: </strong></em>Lender has right to convert up to $3 million of tranche 1 and up to $1.0 million of tranche 2 into common stock at a price per share equal to 120% of exercise price of the warrant (see below)</p><p><em><strong>Right to Invest: </strong></em>Lender may participate in certain equity financing transactions in aggregate up to $1 million </p><p><em><strong>Fees &amp; Warrant: </strong></em> </p><ul><li><p>Commitment Fee - 1% of $17.5 million or $175k </p></li><li><p>Prepayment Fee - 3.0% prior to 1st Anniversary, 2.0% prior to 2nd Anniversary; 1.0% thereafter</p></li><li><p>Final Payment - 3.25% </p></li><li><p>Warrant - Lender granted warrant to purchase up to $1.3 million worth of shares of common stock at price per share equal to lesser of $0.96 and price of bona fide round of equity financing before June 30, 2026</p></li></ul><p><em><strong>Financial Covenant: </strong></em></p><ul><li><p>Min. Cash -  $2.5 million </p></li><li><p>Min. L3M Revenue - 75% of projected L3M Revenue, tested monthly</p></li><li><p>Cash Burn -  Close &#8594; December 31, 2026, T6M burn no more negative than 150% of T6M projected cash burn; January 1, 2027 &#8594; maturity, T6M burn no more negative than 150% of projected burn, or negative $2 million</p></li></ul><p></p><div><hr></div><div class="subscription-widget-wrap-editor" data-attrs="{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;https://www.thecreditbubble.com/subscribe?&quot;,&quot;text&quot;:&quot;Subscribe&quot;,&quot;language&quot;:&quot;en&quot;}" data-component-name="SubscribeWidgetToDOM"><div class="subscription-widget show-subscribe"><div class="preamble"><p class="cta-caption">Subscribe to <em>L.O.T.W.</em> to get a deal summary delivered to you each week.</p></div><form class="subscription-widget-subscribe"><input type="email" class="email-input" name="email" placeholder="Type your email&#8230;" tabindex="-1"><input type="submit" class="button primary" value="Subscribe"><div class="fake-input-wrapper"><div class="fake-input"></div><div class="fake-button"></div></div></form></div></div><div><hr></div><h6><strong>Disclaimer:</strong> The content in this newsletter is for informational purposes only and doesn&#8217;t constitute investment advice. All opinions are my own and not a recommendation to buy or sell any security. Please do your own research.</h6>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[L.O.T.W. #141 - Nerdy Gets Smart with New Growth Capital Term Loan ]]></title><description><![CDATA[Structured term loan from Hercules Capital bolsters Nerdy's balance sheet as the company drives towards non-GAAP profitability.]]></description><link>https://www.thecreditbubble.com/p/lotw-141-nerdy-gets-smart-with-new</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.thecreditbubble.com/p/lotw-141-nerdy-gets-smart-with-new</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Derek R Brunelle]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 12 Nov 2025 19:00:43 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://substack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com/public/images/87e6b22d-6e7e-4055-bc47-099607748000_1456x1048.png" length="0" type="image/jpeg"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<blockquote><p>In November 2025, Nerdy Inc. entered into a term-loan agreement with Hercules Capital, Inc. for up to $50 million, of which $20 million was funded at closing. The four-year facility matures in 2029 and features a 36-month interest-only period (extendable by 12 months), followed by principal + interest amortization. The loan is secured by substantially all of Nerdy&#8217;s assets and carries customary affirmative and negative covenants and a delayed-draw feature to help manage carrying costs and draw when needed.</p></blockquote><h2>&#128083;At a Glance</h2><p><em><strong>Origination Date: </strong></em>November 3, 2025</p><p><em><strong>Borrower</strong></em><strong>:</strong> Nerdy, Inc. and subsidiaries</p><p><em><strong>Lender: </strong></em>Hercules Capital, Inc. </p><p><em><strong>Deal Size:  </strong></em>$50.0 million </p><p><em><strong>Structure: </strong></em>Two tranche term loan with a TTM contribution margin borrowing formula governing total debt outstanding</p><ul><li><p>36 month interest only, extendable to 48 months upon achievement of certain performance milestones </p></li><li><p>Borrowing base = TTM contribution margin multiplied by an applicable ratio as follows</p><ul><li><p>Closing -&gt; September 30, 2026: 1.0</p></li><li><p>October 1, 2026 -&gt; September 30, 2027: 0.80</p></li><li><p>October 1, 2027 -&gt; September 30, 2028: 0.70; and</p></li><li><p>at all times on and after October 1, 2028: 0.60</p></li></ul></li></ul><p><em><strong>Rate: </strong></em>Variable, greater of Prime + 3.50%, or 10.75%</p><p><em><strong>Term: ~</strong></em>48 months </p><p><em><strong>Use of Proceeds: </strong></em>General corporate purposes</p><p><em><strong>Source: </strong></em><a href="https://investors.nerdy.com/news/news-details/2025/Nerdy-Announces-Third-Quarter-2025-Financial-Results/default.aspx">Press Release</a></p><h2>&#128247;Borrower Snapshot</h2><p><em><strong>Sector: </strong></em>Consumer Discretionary</p><p><em><strong>Subsector: </strong></em>Diversified Consumer Services</p><p><em><strong>Commercial Stage: </strong></em>Revenue generating; LTM EBITDA (-)</p><p><em><strong>Business Overview: </strong></em> Nerdy, Inc. is a leading education-technology company that transforms how learners of all ages engage with knowledge through its flagship platform, Varsity Tutors. The company&#8217;s proprietary, AI-enabled live-learning platform connects students to expert instructors across 3,000+ subjects and supports multiple formats&#8212;one-on-one tutoring, small group classes, large live sessions, on-demand study tools and adaptive self-study. Leveraging advanced data-driven matching, the platform uses AI to pair learners with the optimal expert and continually refine instructional delivery, aiming to improve outcomes and satisfaction. Nerdy serves both direct-to-consumer learners and institutional clients (schools, organizations) and is positioned to scale by combining technology, human instruction, and network effects in a growing online-learning market.</p><h2>&#9881;&#65039;Structure &amp; Terms</h2><p><em><strong>Source:</strong> </em><a href="https://d18rn0p25nwr6d.cloudfront.net/CIK-0001819404/ebb7526d-fa46-48bf-978c-7f4f72b71938.pdf">SEC 8-K</a></p><p><em><strong>Commitment:  </strong></em>$50.0 million multi-tranche term loan</p><ul><li><p>$30.0 million available at close ($20.0 million drawn at close)</p></li><li><p>$20.0 million available subject to the approval of lenders </p></li></ul><p><em><strong>Maturity: </strong></em>November 1, 2029</p><p><em><strong>Collateral:  </strong></em>First priority all asset lien</p><p><em><strong>Rate: </strong></em>Variable, greater of Prime + 3.50% or 10.75%</p><p><em><strong>Fees: </strong></em> </p><ul><li><p>Due Diligence Fee - $75k</p></li><li><p>Initial Facility Charge - $300k; Tranche 2 Facility Charge - $200k</p></li><li><p>Prepayment Fee - 2.0% prior to 1st Anniversary, 1.0% prior to 2nd Anniversary; 0.0% thereafter</p></li><li><p>End of Term Charge - 7.5% </p></li></ul><p><em><strong>Financial Covenant: </strong></em></p><ul><li><p>Min. Qualified Cash - greater of a) $15.0 million, or b) qualified cash balance that results in remaining months liquidity of no less than 6 months </p></li></ul><p></p><div><hr></div><div class="subscription-widget-wrap-editor" data-attrs="{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;https://www.thecreditbubble.com/subscribe?&quot;,&quot;text&quot;:&quot;Subscribe&quot;,&quot;language&quot;:&quot;en&quot;}" data-component-name="SubscribeWidgetToDOM"><div class="subscription-widget show-subscribe"><div class="preamble"><p class="cta-caption">Subscribe to <em>L.O.T.W.</em> to get a deal summary delivered to you each week.</p></div><form class="subscription-widget-subscribe"><input type="email" class="email-input" name="email" placeholder="Type your email&#8230;" tabindex="-1"><input type="submit" class="button primary" value="Subscribe"><div class="fake-input-wrapper"><div class="fake-input"></div><div class="fake-button"></div></div></form></div></div><div><hr></div><h6><strong>Disclaimer:</strong> The content in this newsletter is for informational purposes only and doesn&#8217;t constitute investment advice. All opinions are my own and not a recommendation to buy or sell any security. Please do your own research.</h6>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[L.O.T.W. #140 - TG-17 (Bond) Recently Filed S-1 Sheds Light on Existing Venture Term Loan ]]></title><description><![CDATA[Term loan facility from private credit fund, Eastward Capital Partners, provided $10.0 million of growth capital to augment a $41.7 million Series A equity round which closed eight months prior.]]></description><link>https://www.thecreditbubble.com/p/lotw-140-tg-17-bond-recently-filed</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.thecreditbubble.com/p/lotw-140-tg-17-bond-recently-filed</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Derek R Brunelle]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 31 Oct 2025 21:24:23 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://substack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com/public/images/1df73d1e-3527-4a19-a0e6-cb2c3095e6d7_1456x1048.png" length="0" type="image/jpeg"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<blockquote><p>In June &#8216;19, TG-17, now operating as Bond, a preventative personal security platform entered into a venture term loan with Eastward Capital Partners.  The multi-draw structure provided an 18-month draw window followed by 30-month amortization.  <strong>Update:</strong> In August &#8216;25, TG-17 and Eastward entered into a waiver and TWENTY-SEVENTH amendment to original credit agreement and Eastward converted ~$6.8 million of the original outstanding amount into Series E convertible preferred stock.  </p></blockquote><h2>&#128083;At a Glance</h2><p><em><strong>Origination Date:</strong></em> June 15, 2019</p><p><em><strong>Borrower</strong></em><strong>:</strong>  TG-17 Inc., d/b/a Bond</p><p><em><strong>Lender: </strong></em>Eastward Fund Management</p><p><em><strong>Deal Size:  </strong></em>$10.0 million </p><p><em><strong>Structure:  </strong></em>Multi-draw (min. $1.0 million per advance) w/ 18 month int. only followed by 30 month amort.</p><p><em><strong>Rate: </strong></em>Variable,<em><strong> </strong></em>greater of Prime + 6.50% or 12.0%</p><p><em><strong>Term: </strong></em>~48 months</p><p><em><strong>Use of Proceeds: </strong></em>General corporate purposes</p><p><em><strong>Source: </strong></em><a href="https://www.sec.gov/ix?doc=/Archives/edgar/data/1756064/000149315225017274/forms-1.htm">S-1 Filing</a></p><h2>&#128247;Borrower Snapshot</h2><p><em><strong>Sector: </strong></em>Communication Services</p><p><em><strong>Ownership: </strong></em>Private when deal originated</p><p><em><strong>Commercial Stage: </strong></em>Revenue generating; EBITDA (-)</p><p><em><strong>Business Overview: </strong></em> TG-17 is a New York-based technology company (founded in 2017) that delivers an AI-enabled, cloud-based personal security platform through its &#8220;Bond&#8221; mobile app and command-center infrastructure. The company offers a suite of 14 distinct monitoring, emergency response, drone-based and executive-protection services across 28 countries for individuals, corporate clients and government agencies. </p><h2>&#9881;&#65039;Structure &amp; Terms</h2><p><em><strong>Source:</strong> </em><a href="https://www.sec.gov/ix?doc=/Archives/edgar/data/1756064/000149315225017274/forms-1.htm">S-1 Filing</a></p><p><em><strong>Commitment: </strong></em> $10.0 million </p><p><em><strong>Maturity: </strong></em>Staggard maturity tied to each advance; 18 month I/O followed by 30 month amortization on each drawn advance</p><p><em><strong>Collateral: </strong></em>First priority all asset lien</p><p><em><strong>Rate: </strong></em>Variable, greater of Prime + 6.50%, or 12.0%</p><p><em><strong>Fees / Warrants: </strong></em>  </p><ul><li><p>1% commitment fee</p></li><li><p>Prepayment premium (3% prior to 25th month, 2% thereafter)</p></li><li><p>Warrants - ~5.2% warrant coverage</p></li></ul><p><em><strong>Financial Covenant: </strong></em></p><ul><li><p>None reported</p></li></ul><p></p><div><hr></div><div class="subscription-widget-wrap-editor" data-attrs="{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;https://www.thecreditbubble.com/subscribe?&quot;,&quot;text&quot;:&quot;Subscribe&quot;,&quot;language&quot;:&quot;en&quot;}" data-component-name="SubscribeWidgetToDOM"><div class="subscription-widget show-subscribe"><div class="preamble"><p class="cta-caption">Subscribe to <em>L.O.T.W.</em> to get a deal summary delivered to you each week.</p></div><form class="subscription-widget-subscribe"><input type="email" class="email-input" name="email" placeholder="Type your email&#8230;" tabindex="-1"><input type="submit" class="button primary" value="Subscribe"><div class="fake-input-wrapper"><div class="fake-input"></div><div class="fake-button"></div></div></form></div></div><div><hr></div><h6><strong>Disclaimer:</strong> The content in this newsletter is for informational purposes only and doesn&#8217;t constitute investment advice. All opinions are my own and not a recommendation to buy or sell any security. Please do your own research.</h6>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[L.O.T.W. #139 - Beyond Meat Bulks Up with Delayed Draw Term Loan]]></title><description><![CDATA[Facility from alternative lender, Unprocessed Foods, LLC, an affiliate of the Ahimsa Foundation provides critical liquidity amidst broad corporate reorganization]]></description><link>https://www.thecreditbubble.com/p/lotw-139-beyond-meat-bulks-up-with</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.thecreditbubble.com/p/lotw-139-beyond-meat-bulks-up-with</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Derek R Brunelle]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 23 Oct 2025 14:02:48 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://substack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com/public/images/0abd126f-2809-4389-ac94-e5bfc726fe79_1456x1048.png" length="0" type="image/jpeg"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<blockquote><p>In May &#8216;25 Beyond Meat entered into a $100.0 million senior secured delayed-draw term loan with Unprocessed Foods, LLC, an affiliate of the Ahimsa Foundation, a nonprofit advocating for plant-based diets. The facility accrues 12.0% PIK interest through February 7, 2030, stepping up to 17.5% thereafter, with the potential to extend maturity to May 7, 2035 upon mutual consent. Proceeds will support general corporate purposes as the company advances its strategic turnaround and liquidity initiatives.</p></blockquote><h2>&#128083;At a Glance</h2><p><em><strong>Borrower</strong></em><strong>:</strong> Beyond Meat, Inc.</p><p><em><strong>Lender: </strong></em>Unprocessed Foods, LLC</p><p><em><strong>Deal Size:  </strong></em>$100.0 million</p><p><em><strong>Structure: </strong></em>Delayed draw (through February &#8216;26); principal due in Feb &#8216;30</p><ul><li><p>maturity is extendable beyond initial maturity date but not to exceed May &#8216;2035</p></li></ul><p><em><strong>Rate: </strong></em>12.0% PIK during initial term; increasing to 17.5% PIK during extended maturity period (if applicable) </p><p><em><strong>Initial Term: </strong></em>57 months</p><p><em><strong>Use of Proceeds: </strong></em>General corporate purposes; fund strategic initiatives associated w/ turnaround &amp; restructure</p><p><em><strong>Source: </strong></em><a href="https://investors.beyondmeat.com/news-releases/news-release-details/beyond-meatr-announces-100-million-new-senior-secured-financing">Press Release</a></p><h2>&#128247;Borrower Snapshot</h2><p><em><strong>Sector: </strong></em>Consumer Staples</p><p><em><strong>Subsector: </strong></em>Food Products</p><p><em><strong>Ownership: </strong></em>Public (Nasdaq: BYND)</p><p><em><strong>Commercial Stage: </strong></em>Generating Revenue; LTM EBITDA (-)</p><p><em><strong>Business Overview: </strong></em> Beyond Meat, Inc. is a leading producer of plant-based meat alternatives designed to replicate the taste, texture, and nutritional profile of animal protein. The company&#8217;s product portfolio includes burgers, sausages, grounds, and other meat substitutes sold through retail, foodservice, and international channels. Headquartered in El Segundo, California, Beyond Meat partners with major restaurant chains and retailers to expand global adoption of plant-based proteins. The company&#8217;s mission is to positively impact human health, climate change, natural resource conservation, and animal welfare by shifting consumers toward sustainable protein sources.</p><h2>&#9881;&#65039;Structure &amp; Terms</h2><p><em><strong>Source:</strong> </em><a href="https://investors.beyondmeat.com/static-files/88b7dcd8-b077-49fc-9e39-d4bb5a4cc22c">SEC 8-K</a></p><p><em><strong>Commitment:  </strong></em>$100.0 million </p><p><em><strong>Maturity: </strong></em>February 7, 2030</p><p><em><strong>Collateral: </strong></em>First priority all asset lien<em><strong> </strong></em></p><p><em><strong>Rate: </strong></em>12.0% PIK<em><strong> </strong></em></p><p><em><strong>Warrants: </strong>~</em>9.5 million shares or ~12.5% ownership </p><p><em><strong>Fees: </strong></em> </p><ul><li><p>Commitment fee - $625k</p></li><li><p>Prepayment fee - 2.0x MOIC on prepaid principal (plus accrued int.) </p></li><li><p>Termination fee - (in liquidation event) 1% * original principal amount * # of months remaining until initial maturity date </p></li></ul><p><em><strong>Financial Covenants: </strong></em></p><ul><li><p>Min. liquidity of $15.0 million </p></li><li><p>Junior debt service cap. of $20.0 million in any fiscal year</p><p></p></li></ul><p></p><div><hr></div><div class="subscription-widget-wrap-editor" data-attrs="{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;https://www.thecreditbubble.com/subscribe?&quot;,&quot;text&quot;:&quot;Subscribe&quot;,&quot;language&quot;:&quot;en&quot;}" data-component-name="SubscribeWidgetToDOM"><div class="subscription-widget show-subscribe"><div class="preamble"><p class="cta-caption">Subscribe to <em>L.O.T.W.</em> to get a deal summary delivered to you each week.</p></div><form class="subscription-widget-subscribe"><input type="email" class="email-input" name="email" placeholder="Type your email&#8230;" tabindex="-1"><input type="submit" class="button primary" value="Subscribe"><div class="fake-input-wrapper"><div class="fake-input"></div><div class="fake-button"></div></div></form></div></div><div><hr></div><h6><strong>Disclaimer:</strong> The content in this newsletter is for informational purposes only and doesn&#8217;t constitute investment advice. All opinions are my own and not a recommendation to buy or sell any security. Please do your own research.</h6>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[L.O.T.W. #138 - Rapid Micro Cultures a Stronger Balance Sheet with New Growth Capital Loan]]></title><description><![CDATA[Structured term loan from Trinity Capital enhances financial flexibility and funds continued commercial expansion]]></description><link>https://www.thecreditbubble.com/p/lotw-138-rapid-micro-cultures-a-stronger</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.thecreditbubble.com/p/lotw-138-rapid-micro-cultures-a-stronger</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Derek R Brunelle]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 10 Oct 2025 19:01:40 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://substack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com/public/images/3f1368d9-5ab8-4aad-9dd4-5730c1f5404a_1456x1048.png" length="0" type="image/jpeg"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<blockquote><p>Rapid Micro Biosystems entered into a five-year, $45 million term loan facility with Trinity Capital Inc., drawing $20 million at closing with access to up to an additional $25 million through milestone-based and discretionary tranches. The financing strengthens the company&#8217;s balance sheet and supports its path toward positive cash flow. Proceeds will be used for general corporate purposes, including commercial expansion of the Growth Direct&#174; system and ongoing investments in manufacturing efficiency and product cost reduction. The facility carries a floating interest rate initially set at 11.5% and includes a 36-month interest-only period, extendable upon future tranche draws.</p></blockquote><h2>&#128083;At a Glance</h2><p><em><strong>Borrower</strong></em><strong>:</strong> Rapid Micro Biosystems, Inc.</p><p><em><strong>Lender: </strong></em>Trinity Capital Inc.<em><strong> </strong></em></p><p><em><strong>Deal Size:  </strong></em>$45 million </p><p><em><strong>Structure: </strong></em>Multi-tranche term loan </p><p><em><strong>Rate: </strong></em>Variable, greater of Prime + 4.0% or 11.0%</p><p><em><strong>Term: </strong></em>~60 months</p><p><em><strong>Use of Proceeds: </strong></em> General corporate purposes, commercial expansion, and ongoing investments </p><p><em><strong>Source: </strong></em><a href="https://investors.rapidmicrobio.com/news-releases/news-release-details/rapid-micro-biosystems-enters-five-year-45-million-term-loan">Press Release</a></p><h2>&#128247;Borrower Snapshot</h2><p><em><strong>Sector: </strong></em>Health Care</p><p><em><strong>Subsector: </strong></em>Life Sciences Tools and Services</p><p><em><strong>Ownership: Public </strong></em>(Nasdaq: RPID)</p><p><em><strong>Commercial Stage: </strong></em>Revenue generating; LTM EBITDA (-)<em><strong> </strong></em></p><p><em><strong>Business Overview: </strong></em> Rapid Micro Biosystems, Inc. develops and manufactures automated microbial detection systems used by biopharmaceutical and contract manufacturing organizations to ensure the sterility and safety of products. The company&#8217;s flagship Growth Direct&#174; platform automates and accelerates traditional microbial quality control testing, reducing time-to-result and improving data integrity across the manufacturing process. Headquartered in Lowell, Massachusetts, Rapid Micro Biosystems serves a global customer base in sterile drug production, cell and gene therapy, and vaccine manufacturing.</p><h2>&#9881;&#65039;Structure &amp; Terms</h2><p><em><strong>Source:</strong> </em><a href="https://investors.rapidmicrobio.com/static-files/7e58e647-6c83-46c1-87ae-88bd7bad1af9">SEC 10-Q</a></p><p><em><strong>Commitment:  </strong></em>$45.0 million multi-tranche term loan</p><ul><li><p>Tranche A - $20.0 million funded at close</p></li><li><p>Tranche B - $10.0 million available through January 31, 2027 and subject to undisclosed commercial and operational milestones </p></li><li><p>Tranche C - $10.0 million available through July 31, 2027 and subject to undisclosed commercial and operational milestones</p></li><li><p>Tranche D - $5.0 million subject to Lender&#8217;s approval</p></li></ul><p><em><strong>Repayment:</strong></em></p><ul><li><p>36 month interest only, extendable if future loan tranches are drawn</p></li></ul><p><em><strong>Maturity: </strong></em>September 1, 2030</p><p><em><strong>Collateral: </strong></em>First priority security interest all asset lien</p><p><em><strong>Rate: </strong></em>Variable, greater of Prime + 4.0% or 11.0%</p><p><em><strong>Fees: </strong></em> </p><ul><li><p>$100k upfront deposit</p></li><li><p>1.0% commitment fee on amounts drawn</p></li><li><p>4.0% end of term payment</p></li><li><p>Prepayment fee (3%  - Year 1, 2% - Year 2, 1% - Years 3-5) </p></li></ul><p><em><strong>Warrants:</strong></em></p><ul><li><p>3.0% warrant coverage on drawn down amount of applicable tranche</p></li></ul><p><em><strong>Financial Covenants: </strong></em>No financial performance or liquidity covenants disclosed </p><p></p><div><hr></div><div class="subscription-widget-wrap-editor" data-attrs="{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;https://www.thecreditbubble.com/subscribe?&quot;,&quot;text&quot;:&quot;Subscribe&quot;,&quot;language&quot;:&quot;en&quot;}" data-component-name="SubscribeWidgetToDOM"><div class="subscription-widget show-subscribe"><div class="preamble"><p class="cta-caption">Subscribe to <em>L.O.T.W.</em> to get a deal summary delivered to you each week.</p></div><form class="subscription-widget-subscribe"><input type="email" class="email-input" name="email" placeholder="Type your email&#8230;" tabindex="-1"><input type="submit" class="button primary" value="Subscribe"><div class="fake-input-wrapper"><div class="fake-input"></div><div class="fake-button"></div></div></form></div></div><div><hr></div><h6><strong>Disclaimer:</strong> The content in this newsletter is for informational purposes only and doesn&#8217;t constitute investment advice. All opinions are my own and not a recommendation to buy or sell any security. Please do your own research.</h6>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[Matt Schwartz: A Lawyer's Perspective on the Evolution of Venture and Growth Lending]]></title><link>https://www.thecreditbubble.com/p/matt-schwartz-a-lawyers-perspective</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.thecreditbubble.com/p/matt-schwartz-a-lawyers-perspective</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Derek R Brunelle]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 07 Oct 2025 14:02:33 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/175072762/4cf6c4225689f35b8b6fa656071324fd.mp3" length="0" type="audio/mpeg"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>In this episode of The Credit Bubble Podcast, I sit down with Matt Schwartz, Partner at DLA Piper, to talk about his path into law and how he became a go-to counsel for banks and private credit funds. We dig into the evolution of venture and growth-stage lending, the impact of SVB&#8217;s collapse, and the role of AI in credit. Matt also shares the story behind his &#8220;Law Dad&#8221; posts on LinkedIn and how opening up personally has resonated with thousands across the industry.</p>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[L.O.T.W. #137 - Reed's Inc. quenches thirst for liquidity and extends revolving line of credit]]></title><description><![CDATA[Loan agreement amendment extends maturity and modifies terms of existing non-formula based RLOC provided by funds affiliated with Whitebox Advisors and Cantor Fitzgerald]]></description><link>https://www.thecreditbubble.com/p/lotw-137-reeds-inc-quenches-thirst</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.thecreditbubble.com/p/lotw-137-reeds-inc-quenches-thirst</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Derek R Brunelle]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 30 Sep 2025 14:02:53 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://substack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com/public/images/f99869e6-3b86-4fa4-aa61-6702a7190e75_1456x1048.png" length="0" type="image/jpeg"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<blockquote><p>Shortly following the close of a $5.0 million PIPE on September 15, &#8216;25, Reed&#8217;s Inc. amended its existing RLOC.  Substantive changes included extending the maturity to September &#8216;26 and reducing the commitment from $10.0 million to $9.25 million. </p></blockquote><div class="captioned-image-container"><figure><a class="image-link image2 is-viewable-img" target="_blank" href="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!gi_p!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F8bd5bf8e-062a-479a-854d-d142d58b0179_1070x602.png" data-component-name="Image2ToDOM"><div class="image2-inset"><picture><source type="image/webp" srcset="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!gi_p!,w_424,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F8bd5bf8e-062a-479a-854d-d142d58b0179_1070x602.png 424w, 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</strong></em><a href="https://investor.reedsinc.com/static-files/8fa7f26e-b827-46bd-a6e5-70b18afebc9e">SEC 8-K</a></p><h2>&#128247;Borrower Snapshot</h2><p><em><strong>Sector: </strong></em>Consumer Staples</p><p><em><strong>Subsector: </strong></em>Beverages</p><p><em><strong>Ownership: </strong></em>Public (NASDAQ: REED)</p><p><em><strong>Commercial Stage: </strong></em>Revenue generating; LTM EBITDA (-)</p><p><em><strong>Business Overview: </strong></em> Reed&#8217;s Inc<strong>.</strong> is a publicly traded natural beverage company specializing in craft sodas and ginger beer under the Reed&#8217;s and Virgil&#8217;s brands. The company sells through national grocery, club, mass, and foodservice channels, with a distribution footprint that supports both on-shelf retail and direct-to-consumer sales. Reed&#8217;s has been focused on driving operational efficiency, strengthening gross margins, and improving cash flow to support growth in the better-for-you beverage category.</p><h2>&#9881;&#65039;Structure &amp; Terms</h2><p><em><strong>Source:</strong> </em><a href="https://investor.reedsinc.com/static-files/8fa7f26e-b827-46bd-a6e5-70b18afebc9e">SEC 8-K</a></p><p><em><strong>Commitment: </strong></em> $9.25 million </p><p><em><strong>Maturity: </strong></em>September 30, 2026</p><p><em><strong>Collateral: </strong></em>All asset lien</p><p><em><strong>Rate: </strong></em>8.0% fixed</p><p><em><strong>Fees: </strong></em> </p><ul><li><p>3% unused revolver fee </p></li><li><p>Other fees disclosed in agent fee letter</p></li></ul><p><em><strong>Financial Covenant: </strong></em></p><ul><li><p>Not permit min. qualified cash to fall below $400k</p></li><li><p>Not permit fair market value of inventory and account receivable to fall below $10.0 million </p></li></ul><p></p><div><hr></div><div class="subscription-widget-wrap-editor" data-attrs="{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;https://www.thecreditbubble.com/subscribe?&quot;,&quot;text&quot;:&quot;Subscribe&quot;,&quot;language&quot;:&quot;en&quot;}" data-component-name="SubscribeWidgetToDOM"><div class="subscription-widget show-subscribe"><div class="preamble"><p class="cta-caption">Subscribe to <em>L.O.T.W.</em> to get a deal summary delivered to you each week.</p></div><form class="subscription-widget-subscribe"><input type="email" class="email-input" name="email" placeholder="Type your email&#8230;" tabindex="-1"><input type="submit" class="button primary" value="Subscribe"><div class="fake-input-wrapper"><div class="fake-input"></div><div class="fake-button"></div></div></form></div></div><div><hr></div><h6><strong>Disclaimer:</strong> The content in this newsletter is for informational purposes only and doesn&#8217;t constitute investment advice. 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