Guggenheim Investments

Guggenheim Securities is the investment banking and capital markets division of Guggenheim Partners. It provides a range of financial services, including advisory services for mergers and acquisitions, capital raising, and institutional sales and trading. The firm caters to various clients, such as corporations, financial sponsors, and institutional investors. Guggenheim Securities focuses on delivering tailored solutions to meet the specific needs of its clients, leveraging its expertise across multiple sectors and asset classes. The firm is committed to fostering long-term relationships and aims to provide strategic insights and innovative financial solutions. With a strong presence in key financial markets, Guggenheim Securities operates from multiple locations, including offices in New York and Chicago.

Joe McCurdy

Senior Managing Director and Head of Origination in the Corporate Credit Group

20 past transactions

Freshwave Group

Debt Financing in 2024
Freshwave Group is a network service provider that specializes in simplifying digital infrastructure for various environments, both indoor and outdoor. The company collaborates with mobile operators, government entities, and real estate providers to enhance connectivity through innovative commercial models and expertise in telecommunications and real estate. Freshwave boasts over 6,400 mast site locations, connects more than 2,500 buildings, and supports over 200 outdoor networks. Its managed sites include some of the most complex wireless environments in the United Kingdom, such as railway stations, Canary Wharf, the City of London, and major events like the London Olympics. By leveraging a range of technologies, including distributed antenna systems, small cell networks, and macro cell towers, Freshwave Group ensures reliable connectivity for its customers and their users.

Kalamata Capital

Debt Financing in 2024
Kalamata Capital Group, established in 2013 and based in Bethesda, Maryland, is a financial institution that specializes in providing a variety of financing options for small businesses across the United States. The company offers loans, including SBA loans, equipment leasing, and working capital loans, as well as merchant cash advances and inventory financing. Kalamata Capital aims to support the growth of small businesses in various industries by delivering quick approvals for funding, often within three hours, with amounts reaching up to $750,000. By facilitating access to capital, Kalamata Capital plays a significant role in helping small businesses expand and create jobs.

National Funding

Debt Financing in 2022
Founded in 1999, National Funding is one of the country's leading financial technology companies for small and medium-sized businesses, providing working capital loans, equipment financing, merchant cash advances and credit card processing. National Funding has provided more than $1 billion in capital for over 20,000 businesses nationwide. The company believes in American small business owners, and strives to provide fast turnaround, flexible solutions and great service to all of its customers and clients in a diverse range of industries including: automotive, construction, excavation, manufacturing, retail, packaging, printing, restaurant, telecommunications, trucking, and waste management, among others. The company was recognized on the Inc. 500 | 5000 list for the past three years, as well as one of San Diego Business Journal’s Fastest Growing Companies for the past three years.

CreativeX

Series B in 2022
CreativeX is a developer of a visual communication platform that focuses on enhancing the effectiveness of visual marketing. The company's innovative platform analyzes images and videos by applying tags to the content, allowing for a detailed understanding of how these visuals align with brand guidelines and perform in digital advertisements. By leveraging artificial intelligence, CreativeX helps clients optimize their creative decisions, ultimately maximizing the impact of their marketing efforts. The platform aims to simplify the complexities of visual marketing, providing clarity and actionable insights derived from data analysis.

Acrisure

Private Equity Round in 2022
Acrisure, LLC is an insurance brokerage firm based in Caledonia, Michigan, founded in 2005. The company specializes in providing a wide range of insurance and risk management solutions, including property and casualty insurance, employee benefits, and various specialty lines. Acrisure serves a diverse clientele, including personal, small, and mid-sized businesses, as well as larger commercial accounts. Its services encompass a variety of sectors, such as transportation, healthcare, retail, hospitality, and construction, addressing complex risk challenges and facilitating effective loss-sensitive programs. Through its comprehensive offerings, Acrisure aims to enhance collaboration among agency partners and identify new business opportunities. The company operates as a subsidiary of Acrisure Holdings, Inc.

SandboxAQ

Series D in 2022
SandboxAQ is a company that develops artificial intelligence and quantum technology solutions aimed at addressing complex business and scientific challenges. By integrating expertise from multiple disciplines, including physics, computer science, and mathematics, the company creates Large Quantitative Models and AI sensing applications tailored for various industries. Its offerings are designed to provide practical solutions in sectors such as financial services, healthcare, telecommunications, and cybersecurity. Through its innovative software, SandboxAQ enables clients to tackle significant computational challenges and advance their technological capabilities.

ONE Championship

Venture Round in 2021
ONE Championship is Asia's largest sports media property with a global broadcast to over 1 billion potential viewers across 128 countries. Headquartered in Singapore, the world’s most exciting martial arts organization is home to some of the greatest martial artists in the world, hosting Asia's greatest sports entertainment events in the largest stadiums of the most iconic cities across the region.

Kitman Labs

Series C in 2021
Kitman Labs Limited is a sports analytics company focused on enhancing athlete performance and health through a comprehensive application for athlete management and analytics. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in Dublin, Ireland, with additional offices in Menlo Park, California, and Sydney, Australia, Kitman Labs utilizes artificial intelligence to provide performance and health analytics. Its platform collects and analyzes data from various sources, including wearables, GPS tracking, and video footage, to deliver insights into player performance, injury risk, and training load. By employing accurate, marker-less motion capture technology, the company offers real-time risk alerts that empower coaches and staff to take preventative measures against injuries, ultimately aiming to increase player availability and improve team success. Kitman Labs is dedicated to bridging the gap between scientific research and athletic performance, underscoring the belief that winning is influenced both by desire and data-driven insights.

Rezilion

Series A in 2021
Rezilion, Inc. is a cybersecurity company that specializes in developing a cloud workload protection platform aimed at securing software and cloud networks. Founded in 2018 and based in Be'er Sheva, Israel, Rezilion offers a range of services, including dynamic whitelisting, application control, vulnerability management, and exploit prevention. Its innovative platform employs Dynamic SBOM technology to automate security operations, helping organizations identify, prioritize, and remediate software vulnerabilities more efficiently. By providing insights into software components across various environments—such as on-premises, cloud, and IoT devices—Rezilion enables clients to understand their attack surface and focus on critical vulnerabilities. The platform also streamlines the remediation process by clustering vulnerabilities and executing fixes automatically, ultimately freeing up development teams to concentrate on building rather than securing.

Gopuff

Series H in 2021
Gopuff is an instant commerce platform that specializes in delivering a wide range of everyday products, including over-the-counter medicine, baby food, cleaning supplies, and alcohol. Founded in 2013 by Yakir Gola and Rafael Ilishayev, Gopuff aims to simplify the shopping experience by allowing users to browse and order items through a mobile app, eliminating the need to visit physical stores. The company is particularly popular for satisfying late-night cravings with snacks like Ben and Jerry's ice cream and Doritos, as well as essential items such as diapers and personal care products. Gopuff's network of Driver-Partners ensures that deliveries are made quickly, often within minutes, making it a convenient option for consumers seeking reliable and affordable delivery services across the United States.

Inspire Medical Systems

Post in 2020
Inspire Medical Systems, Inc. is a medical technology company dedicated to developing and commercializing minimally invasive solutions for patients suffering from obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). Founded in 2007 and headquartered in Golden Valley, Minnesota, the company specializes in innovative implantable neurostimulation technologies. Its primary product, the Inspire system, utilizes a proprietary Upper Airway Stimulation (UAS) therapy that provides a safe and effective treatment for moderate to severe OSA. This technology leverages established principles from cardiac pacing and neurostimulation to deliver mild hypoglossal nerve stimulation, which helps maintain an open airway by continuously monitoring the patient's breathing. Inspire Medical Systems operates primarily in the United States and Europe, generating most of its revenue from the U.S. market.

College Ave Student Loans

Debt Financing in 2019
College Ave Student Loans offers private student loans to undergraduate students, graduate students, and the parents of students entering college. By specializing in student loans, it is able to provide its customers the attention they deserve and deliver loans that are personalized for each individual. The company also facilitates competitive rates, the most repayment options, and a customer-friendly experience from application through repayment. College Ave Student Loans also offers its borrowers the choice between deferred, interest only, flat payment, and full principal and interest payments.

LendingPoint

Debt Financing in 2018
LendingPoint LLC is a financial technology company established in 2014, headquartered in Kennesaw, Georgia, with additional offices in New York and Nevada. The company specializes in online consumer lending, offering a cloud-based platform that utilizes predictive risk algorithms to provide personal loans for various purposes, including debt consolidation, home improvement, and medical expenses. Additionally, LendingPoint offers financing solutions through its LendingPoint Merchant Solutions platform, catering to merchants, service providers, and medical institutions. The company's innovative lending operating system enhances credit approval processes for e-commerce and point-of-sale purchases while employing advanced fraud prevention and risk management techniques to create diverse financing opportunities across the credit spectrum.

Lytx

Private Equity Round in 2018
Lytx, Inc. is a provider of video-based driver safety and fleet management solutions aimed at improving operational efficiency and safety for commercial and public sector fleets. Founded in 1998 and headquartered in San Diego, California, the company offers a range of services including the DriveCam system, which focuses on identifying and correcting poor driving behaviors, and the RAIR suite of compliance services that assist carriers with regulatory requirements. Lytx utilizes advanced machine vision and artificial intelligence technology to enhance its offerings, allowing clients to access historical data, optimize current operations, and foster better driver behavior for the future. The company serves a diverse clientele across various industries, including trucking, construction, distribution, and government, both in the United States and internationally.

Four Springs Capital Markets

Convertible Note in 2018
Four Springs Capital is a provider of access to innovative alternative investment solutions. The alternative investment solutions include programs from Four Springs Capital Trust, an internally-managed net lease real estate investment trust. The company raises capital from high net worth investors through broker-dealers and Registered Investment Advisors, as well as from family offices and institutional investors.

Mosaic

Private Equity Round in 2016
Mosaic is a residential solar lending platform based in Oakland, California, founded in 2011. The company specializes in providing financing solutions for residential solar systems, enabling homeowners to invest in clean energy and benefit from its advantages. Mosaic's platform facilitates crowdfunded loans for solar projects, allowing solar and home improvement professionals to offer financing through a user-friendly point-of-sale application. This approach enhances the experience for both contractors and homeowners, promoting the ownership of solar panels. The company embodies a vision of 100% clean energy for all, aiming to create shared prosperity and help millions improve their homes and contribute positively to the environment.

Advaxis

Post in 2016
Advaxis, Inc. is a clinical-stage biotechnology company based in Princeton, New Jersey, specializing in the development of immunotherapies for cancer and infectious diseases. The company utilizes a unique platform technology involving live, attenuated bacteria engineered to deliver antigen/adjuvant fusion proteins, effectively redirecting immune responses to target cancer cells. Advaxis is advancing several product candidates, including axalimogene filolisbac for HPV-related cancers, currently undergoing Phase II clinical trials for head and neck cancer. Additionally, it is developing ADXS-PSA for prostate cancer and ADXS-NEO, which personalizes treatment by using whole-exome sequencing to identify tumor neoantigens. Other projects include ADXS-HOT, aimed at generating robust anti-cancer immunity, and ADXS-HER2, designed to target HER2-expressing solid tumors. The company has established collaborations and licensing agreements with various organizations, enhancing its research and development efforts.

Kabbage

Debt Financing in 2014
Kabbage, Inc. is a financial technology company that provides small businesses with automated access to funding through its online lending platform. Founded in 2008 and headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, Kabbage simplifies the loan application process, allowing businesses to apply online and receive approval in minutes. The platform leverages various data sources, including revenue, accounting, and business transactions, to assess a company's financial health and determine appropriate credit lines, which can reach up to $250,000. Kabbage also offers a mobile application that enables users to manage their accounts and withdraw funds conveniently. In addition, the Kabbage Card allows businesses to make purchases directly from their credit lines at point-of-sale locations. Over the years, Kabbage has expanded its services to support both online and brick-and-mortar businesses and has gained recognition for its innovation in the lending industry.

Milagro Exploration

Private Equity Round in 2007
Milagro Exploration is an independent oil and gas company that focuses on the exploitation, development, and production of oil and gas resources. Operating primarily in the Gulf Coast region of the United States, the company holds interests in approximately 1,200 wells. Through its activities, Milagro Exploration aims to enhance resource extraction and contribute to the energy sector.

Atari

Post in 2006
Atari is a prominent producer, publisher, and distributor of interactive entertainment software, catering to various market segments across multiple platforms including consoles, smartphones, personal computers, and online services. The company operates in the electronic gaming and multimedia sector, focusing on the design, production, and distribution of diverse multimedia products. Atari manages a rich portfolio of over four hundred games and franchises, featuring iconic titles such as Pong, Asteroids, and RollerCoaster Tycoon. Its operations are divided into four main business lines: Games, Hardware, Licensing, and Blockchain. Atari's games are available in more than 60 countries, sold through an extensive international distribution network and directly to consumers via its website.
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