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Serving Financial Sponsors in the Lower Middle Market

Unlock business opportunities with FNBO's Sponsor Finance Team. As a leading regional bank, we customize our services to take your ventures to new heights.

Financial Sponsors We Support

  • Closed-end Funds
  • Fundless Sponsors
  • Family Office with a Direct Investment Strategy

Transactions We Support

  • US Based Lower Middle Market Operating Companies
  • EBITDA Greater than $2 million
  • $10 -100 Million Enterprise Value

What FNBO Delivers

  • Cash flow based senior financing
  • Consistent and timely credit decisioning
  • Dedicated point of contact throughout transaction lifecycle

Representative Transactions

Value-Add Distributor

Senior Credit Facilities: $22MM
Acquisition by Independent Sponsor
June 2022

Custom Manufacturer

Senior Credit Facilities: $28MM
Acquisition by Private Equity Fund
July 2023

Rental Equipment Manufacturer

Senior Credit Facilities: $22MM
Acquisition by Independent Sponsor
February 2023

Artisan Pastry Dough Producer

Senior Credit Facilities: $13MM
Acquisition by Private Equity Fund
May 2023

Commodity Reclamation Services

Senior Credit Facilities: $13MM
Acquisition by Private Equity Fund
December 2023

In-Home Senior Services

Senior Credit Facilities: $33MM
Refinance of Private Credit
December 2023

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