Libertas Funding, a provider of working capital solutions to small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) in the US, has secured a $100m (£74.4m) credit facility from Victory Park Capital (VPC) to support its “SuperB” financing programme.
The backing comes as Libertas continues to expand its business model.
Libertas was founded in 2016 to provide short-term working capital solutions to SMBs that require capital to accelerate their growth.
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The firm’s proprietary origination process blends deal structuring with advanced underwriting technology to help SMBs secure substantial non-dilutive growth capital, faster and more flexibly than traditional banks.
In 2024, Libertas funded nearly 1,800 deals with an average monthly funding volume of $100m.
“We’re excited to have the backing of Victory Park Capital, which shares our vision of growth capital without compromise,” said Gary Katcher, founder and executive chair of Libertas.
“This partnership strengthens our ability to fuel small and medium-sized businesses, helping these organisations activate their full potential and achieve strategic growth.”
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Global alternative asset manager VPC specialises in private asset-backed credit, and also offers structured financing and capital markets solutions through its affiliate platform, Triumph Capital Markets.
“Libertas’ working capital solutions are proven to help unlock growth and ensure access to capital is no longer a limiting factor for high quality small and medium-sized businesses,” said Jason Brown, senior partner at VPC.
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