FDIC-Insured - Backed by the full faith and credit of the U.S. Government
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
Residential Restoration
Senior Credit Facilities: $14MM
Acquisition and Recapitalization by Private Equity Fund
January 2026
Specialty Manufacturer
Senior Credit Facilities: $10MM
Acquisition by Independent Sponsor
December 2025
Supplemental Manufacturer
Senior Credit Facilities: $2MM
Acquisition by Private Equity Fund
December 2025
Industrial Coating Business
Senior Credit Facilities : $1MM
Acquisition by Private Equity Fund
May 2025
Promotional Products
Senior Credit Facilities: $11MM
Acquisition by Independent Sponsor
April 2025
Home Furnishings Distributor
Senior Credit Facilities: $10MM
Recapitalization by Family Office
March 2025
Cabinet & Appliance Distributor
Senior Credit Facilities: $11MM
Acquisition by Independent Sponsor
January 2025
Furniture Manufacturer & Distributor
Senior Credit Facilities: $27MM
Acquisition by Private Equity Fund
March 2024
In-Home Senior Services
Senior Credit Facilities: $33MM
Refinance of Private Credit
December 2023
Commodity Reclamation Services
Senior Credit Facilities: $13MM
Acquisition by Private Equity Fund
December 2023
Custom Manufacturer
Senior Credit Facilities: $28MM
Acquisition by Private Equity Fund
July 2023
Artisan Pastry Dough Producer
Senior Credit Facilities: $13MM
Acquisition by Private Equity Fund
May 2023
Rental Equipment Manufacturer
Senior Credit Facilities: $22MM
Acquisition by Independent Sponsor
February 2023
Value-Add Distributor
Senior Credit Facilities: $22MM
Acquisition by Independent Sponsor
June 2022
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Investment Products are: NOT FDIC INSURED • NOT A DEPOSIT OR OTHER OBLIGATION OF THE BANK • NOT INSURED BY ANY FEDERAL GOVERNMENT AGENCY • NOT GUARANTEED BY THE BANK • MAY LOSE VALUE
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