Victory Park Capital

Victory Park Capital Advisors, LLC is a private equity firm founded in 2007 and based in Chicago, Illinois, with additional offices in New York, Los Angeles, and San Francisco. The firm specializes in providing private debt and equity solutions to both emerging and established businesses that often face challenges accessing traditional capital sources. Its investment focus spans various sectors, including restaurants, gaming, lodging, leisure, oil and gas, fintech, airlines, and specialty finance. Victory Park Capital typically invests between $5 million and $100 million, targeting lower middle-market companies with revenues up to $250 million and up to $30 million in EBITDA. The firm often takes a majority stake in its portfolio companies and plays a leadership role in financial restructuring processes. Through its extensive network and expertise in special situations and credit structuring, the firm aims to accelerate value creation and generate attractive returns for its investors.

Carly Altieri

Principal, Operations

Jason Brown

Partner

Brendan Carroll

Senior Partner and Co-Founder

Abhi Chandrasekhara

Investment Professional

Abhi Chandrasekhara

Senior Vice President

Chad Clamage

Managing Director

Alex Cordover

Principal and Head of Technology

Annalee Dannegger

Associate

Luke Darkow

Principal, Investments

Tom Gazdziak

Principal, Operations

Joy Gu

Associate

Joel Hart

Managing Director and Chief Risk Officer

Connell Hasten

Partner and Investment Committee Member

Kinan Hayani

Vice President

Spencer Jacque

Associate

Jake Jeffrey

Principal

Ford Johnstone

Associate

Todd Kushman

Principal

Richard Levy

CEO and Founder

Joyce Lu

Associate

Matt Luckoff

Vice President

Zack Malkin

Vice President

John Martin

Senior Partner and Investment Committee Member

Sora Monachino

Managing Director

Andrew Murray

Managing Director, Operations and Valuation Committee Member

James Naumovski

Associate

Adam Nelson

Senior Associate

Natalie Pasicznyk

Senior Associate

Hugh Peggram

Associate, Investments

Joshua Platek

Principal, Investments

Don Richman

Managing Director, Investments

Sergio Ruffolo

Vice President

Mike Salko

Vice President

Jeffrey Schneider

Partner and COO

Drew Schwartz

Vice President

Joey Trubnick

Associate

Karrie Truglia

Principal

Raul Vergara

Senior Associate

Gordon Watson

Partner

Thomas Welch

Partner

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Azibo

Series A in 2022
Azibo is a financial services platform based in Reno, Nevada, that caters to the needs of small real estate owners. Founded in 2018, Azibo offers a comprehensive digital banking solution designed to streamline property management tasks. The platform enables users to collect applications, screen tenants, generate and e-sign leases, manage rent collection, and handle accounting and financial reporting. Additionally, it simplifies maintenance management and facilitates banking and bill payments. By automating these processes, Azibo enhances operational efficiency and reduces the administrative burden associated with managing rental properties.

Kueski

Debt Financing in 2021
Kueski, S.A.P.I. De C.V. Sofom E.N.R. is an online lending platform based in Guadalajara, Mexico, founded in 2012. Catering primarily to the middle class in Mexico and Latin America, Kueski offers a range of financial services, including personal credit, student loans, and savings options. The platform leverages big data and advanced analytics to facilitate quick loan approvals, often within minutes, making it a convenient choice for borrowers who require immediate financial assistance. With a paperless application process available 24/7, Kueski has rapidly established itself as a leading provider of online lending services in the region, having granted thousands of loans to date.

Tala

Debt Financing in 2021
Tala is a mobile technology and data science company focused on providing financial services in emerging markets. Founded in 2011 and headquartered in Santa Monica, with additional offices in Nairobi, Manila, Dar Es Salaam, Mexico City, Mumbai, and Bangalore, Tala has helped over 2 million users access personal loans through its smartphone app. The platform utilizes data to create instant credit scores for individuals lacking formal credit or banking history, enabling them to receive personalized loans and build digital credit profiles. The app streamlines the entire lending process, allowing users to apply for loans, receive funds, and track their status seamlessly. Tala aims to empower clients by offering accessible financial services that facilitate borrowing, saving, and overall financial growth.

Kredivo Group

Debt Financing in 2021
FinAccel is a financial technology company creating disruptive and meaningful products in retail credit for Southeast Asia, the 7th largest economy in the world and home to nearly 10% of the world's population. With an all star team of investors, founders and employees, FinAccel is currently focused on disruption in the unsecured lending space.

Kredivo Group

Debt Financing in 2020
FinAccel is a financial technology company creating disruptive and meaningful products in retail credit for Southeast Asia, the 7th largest economy in the world and home to nearly 10% of the world's population. With an all star team of investors, founders and employees, FinAccel is currently focused on disruption in the unsecured lending space.

Zip

Post in 2020
Zip Co Limited provides point-of-sale credit and digital payment services to consumers and merchants across multiple countries, including Australia, the United Kingdom, the United States, New Zealand, and South Africa. The company operates through various segments, offering integrated retail finance solutions tailored for industries such as retail, education, health, and travel. Zip's services include digital wallets like Zip Pay and Zip Money, as well as Pocketbook, a personal finance application that aids users in managing their finances. Additionally, Zip offers unsecured loans to small and medium-sized businesses and enables consumers to utilize Buy Now Pay Later services, which allow them to split repayments into manageable instalments. Founded in 2009 and headquartered in Sydney, Australia, the company was previously known as ZipMoney Limited until it rebranded in December 2017.

Konfio

Debt Financing in 2019
Konfio is a financial technology company based in Mexico City that focuses on providing online financial solutions for micro entrepreneurs and small to mid-size enterprises. Founded in 2013, Konfio offers a range of products including fixed-rate loans, working capital loans, corporate credit cards, and online payment solutions. The company utilizes a proprietary algorithm that combines data and technology to assess creditworthiness, enabling it to extend credit to clients who have been historically underserved by traditional banks. Additionally, Konfio provides business productivity software tools and a loyalty program, all designed to enhance the growth and productivity of its clients. Through its innovative approach, Konfio aims to facilitate economic growth by making financial services more accessible and affordable.

Branch International

Series C in 2019
Branch International Inc. is a digital lending company founded in 2015 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, with additional offices in Mumbai, Nairobi, Mexico City, and Lagos. The company leverages smartphone data to assess creditworthiness, allowing consumers in emerging markets to access personal loans through its Android application. By utilizing data science, Branch aims to reduce the cost of financial services and provide fair access to banking options, particularly for the growing middle class. The platform offers a quick approval process for loans, enabling users to build credit irrespective of their banking history and navigate the barriers posed by traditional financial institutions. Branch is committed to driving meaningful growth in rapidly evolving markets and has raised over $100 million in funding from notable investors in Silicon Valley.

Applied Data Finance

Venture Round in 2018
Applied Data Finance, LLC, doing business as Personify Financial, provides loans to less-than-prime borrowers in the United States. It develops an Institutional Whole Loan Platform that enables institutional investors to purchase loans originated using its proprietary predictive analytics. The company was formerly known as GZF, LLC. Applied Data Finance, LLC was incorporated in 2014 and is based in San Diego, California.

Konfio

Debt Financing in 2018
Konfio is a financial technology company based in Mexico City that focuses on providing online financial solutions for micro entrepreneurs and small to mid-size enterprises. Founded in 2013, Konfio offers a range of products including fixed-rate loans, working capital loans, corporate credit cards, and online payment solutions. The company utilizes a proprietary algorithm that combines data and technology to assess creditworthiness, enabling it to extend credit to clients who have been historically underserved by traditional banks. Additionally, Konfio provides business productivity software tools and a loyalty program, all designed to enhance the growth and productivity of its clients. Through its innovative approach, Konfio aims to facilitate economic growth by making financial services more accessible and affordable.

Branch International

Series B in 2018
Branch International Inc. is a digital lending company founded in 2015 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, with additional offices in Mumbai, Nairobi, Mexico City, and Lagos. The company leverages smartphone data to assess creditworthiness, allowing consumers in emerging markets to access personal loans through its Android application. By utilizing data science, Branch aims to reduce the cost of financial services and provide fair access to banking options, particularly for the growing middle class. The platform offers a quick approval process for loans, enabling users to build credit irrespective of their banking history and navigate the barriers posed by traditional financial institutions. Branch is committed to driving meaningful growth in rapidly evolving markets and has raised over $100 million in funding from notable investors in Silicon Valley.

Oakam

Debt Financing in 2017
Oakam Ltd. is a fintech lender based in London, United Kingdom, that specializes in providing personal financial loans to underbanked consumers. Founded in 2006, the company offers a range of loan products, including short-term installment loans for emergencies and small debts, as well as long-term loans for significant purchases and home improvements. Oakam's services are accessible both online and through physical stores located in London and the Midlands. The company aims to address the challenges faced by consumers in accessing credit by employing a digital, data-driven approach to micro-lending. This innovative model seeks to improve credit scoring processes and reduce barriers to affordable credit for individuals who may have been overlooked by traditional financial institutions.

LendUp

Debt Financing in 2017
LendUp Loans, LLC is an online lending service based in Oakland, California, founded in 2011. The company focuses on providing financial solutions for individuals who struggle with access to mainstream banking due to poor credit or unstable incomes. LendUp offers a variety of credit products, including single-payment loans, installment loans, and credit cards, while also integrating educational resources into their offerings. This approach aims to empower borrowers by equipping them with the knowledge and tools needed to improve their financial health and break free from cycles of debt. The company's technology and products are developed in-house, reflecting its commitment to creating accessible financial solutions for underserved populations.

Covalto

Seed Round in 2016
Credijusto provides an online lending platform designed to offer easy, reliable, and transparent credit for SMEs. Its platform offers credit models that are focused on the health of each business, focusing on overall performance, rather than considering only the owner's personal credit history, enabling small businesses to obtain accessible credits in a fraction of the time and effort and grow their business. The company's credit models are focused on the health of each business, focusing on overall performance, rather than considering only the owner's personal credit history. The company was founded in 2015 and is based in Mexico City.

Koalafi

Debt Financing in 2016
Koalafi, operating under West Creek Financial Holdings, Inc., specializes in point of sale financing solutions for retailers across the United States. Founded in 2016 and based in Glen Allen, Virginia, the company leverages big data to enhance approval rates for consumers seeking financing to purchase goods and services. Koalafi's technology simplifies the application process, making it easier for both consumers and merchants to engage in transactions. In an economic environment where traditional banks have tightened credit requirements, Koalafi aims to support credit-worthy consumers who may struggle to secure financing. With a team experienced in lending, the company is dedicated to enabling customers to access the merchandise they desire while simultaneously assisting merchants in boosting their sales through accessible financing options.

Koalafi

Venture Round in 2016
Koalafi, operating under West Creek Financial Holdings, Inc., specializes in point of sale financing solutions for retailers across the United States. Founded in 2016 and based in Glen Allen, Virginia, the company leverages big data to enhance approval rates for consumers seeking financing to purchase goods and services. Koalafi's technology simplifies the application process, making it easier for both consumers and merchants to engage in transactions. In an economic environment where traditional banks have tightened credit requirements, Koalafi aims to support credit-worthy consumers who may struggle to secure financing. With a team experienced in lending, the company is dedicated to enabling customers to access the merchandise they desire while simultaneously assisting merchants in boosting their sales through accessible financing options.

Kueski

Series A in 2016
Kueski, S.A.P.I. De C.V. Sofom E.N.R. is an online lending platform based in Guadalajara, Mexico, founded in 2012. Catering primarily to the middle class in Mexico and Latin America, Kueski offers a range of financial services, including personal credit, student loans, and savings options. The platform leverages big data and advanced analytics to facilitate quick loan approvals, often within minutes, making it a convenient choice for borrowers who require immediate financial assistance. With a paperless application process available 24/7, Kueski has rapidly established itself as a leading provider of online lending services in the region, having granted thousands of loans to date.

LendUp

Series B in 2016
LendUp Loans, LLC is an online lending service based in Oakland, California, founded in 2011. The company focuses on providing financial solutions for individuals who struggle with access to mainstream banking due to poor credit or unstable incomes. LendUp offers a variety of credit products, including single-payment loans, installment loans, and credit cards, while also integrating educational resources into their offerings. This approach aims to empower borrowers by equipping them with the knowledge and tools needed to improve their financial health and break free from cycles of debt. The company's technology and products are developed in-house, reflecting its commitment to creating accessible financial solutions for underserved populations.

CommonBond

Series B in 2015
CommonBond, Inc. provides online lending services to students to pay for higher education in the United States. It refinances and finances undergraduate and graduate student loans, parent PLUS loans, and MBA student loans. The company enables students to gain access to fixed and variable rate student loan products for refinancing existing student loans after graduation or to finance an MBA while in school; and offers SmartSave, a product that enables customers to move the monthly savings from their student loan refinancing into a compound wealth generating cash account. In addition, it enables businesses to manage their student loan debt of its employees. CommonBond, Inc. was founded in 2011 and is based in New York, New York.

The Credit Junction

Debt Financing in 2015
The Credit Junction, LLC is an asset-based lending platform that specializes in providing working capital, growth, and supply chain financing solutions to small and mid-size enterprises in the United States and Canada. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in New York, the company leverages technology and data intelligence alongside traditional asset-based credit metrics to streamline the lending process. It offers asset-based loans of up to $7.5 million, targeting growth-oriented suppliers, distributors, and manufacturers with revenues ranging from $5 million to $50 million. The Credit Junction also operates user-friendly online portals for borrowers and affiliates, allowing for efficient document submission and facilitating a smooth application, vetting, and approval process. The company has formed strategic partnerships with various organizations to enhance its offerings and reach.

Monedo

Debt Financing in 2015
Monedo Holding GmbH specializes in providing credit lending solutions through advanced technology, particularly focusing on the underbanked population. The company employs machine-learning algorithms and big data scoring to enhance credit decision-making and accessibility. Its product lineup includes customized installment loans, microloans through Kredito24, a digital wallet, and a personal finance manager aimed at helping customers manage their finances effectively. Additionally, Monedo offers a "Lending as a Service" model, enabling partners to integrate its credit products via API into their platforms. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in Hamburg, Germany, Monedo operates across multiple markets, including Poland, Romania, Russia, Spain, and Thailand, processing over four million loan applications to date. The company is led by CEO and Co-Founder Alexander Graubner-Müller and is supported by prominent investors.
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