Equipment Finance for Private Equity
Unlock Liquidity. Grow Enterprise Value.
Empire Asset Finance (“Empire”) partners with Private Equity sponsors to unlock liquidity from new, used, and existing equipment, supporting acquisitions, growth initiatives, and EBITDA expansion while preserving equity. In time-sensitive markets where certainty matters, Empire delivers direct lender execution with disciplined underwriting and sponsor-aligned structuring.
EMPIRE'S VALUE TO PRIVATE EQUITY
Flexible
Capital Solutions
Aligned with management objectives, including progress payments, soft costs, and creative structures.
Sponsor-Aligned
Partnership
A collaborative, relational approach built to support long-term value creation and operational flexibility.
Fast, Transparent
Execution
Speed and clarity throughout the transaction lifecycle, supported by responsive teams and efficient processes.
Certainty
to Close
A true direct lender delivering clear terms, reliable approvals, and consistent execution.
EMPIRE'S SOLUTIONS
Lessee Profile:
- •US & Canada Location(s)
- •Middle Market BB-/B- Credit equivalents
- •Typically, $50MM+ revenue / $10MM+ EBITDA
About Empire
Empire Asset Finance, LLC is a private credit direct lender providing equipment finance solutions for capital-intensive businesses across North America. As a subsidiary of Arena Investors LP, a $4.6 billion global multi-strategy asset manager, Empire combines institutional scale with the agility of a specialized platform.
Our team averages 25+ years of experience and has delivered billions of dollars of liquidity across hundreds of transactions.