i80 Group (“i80”), a global investment firm focused on asset-based finance (“ABF”), today announced the opening of its San Francisco office, expanding the firm’s U.S. presence to the West Coast.

Founded in 2016, i80 has grown into a leading dedicated ABF platform, providing capital to non-bank lenders and specialty finance companies across a broad range of asset classes. The firm employs more than 40 professionals globally, and operates from offices in New York, San Francisco and London.

The expansion comes as non-bank lenders and specialty finance platforms continue to play an increasingly important role in the financial system. Many of these businesses are being built and scaled outside of traditional financial centers, creating a growing need for sophisticated, long-term capital partners with deep expertise in ABF.

“Our growth has always followed our partners and the opportunities we see in the market,” said Marc Helwani, Founder of i80 Group. “Over the last several years, we have seen tremendous growth across non-bank lending and specialty finance, including a growing number of exceptional businesses being built on the West Coast. Establishing a presence in San Francisco puts us closer to those companies, their sponsors and the broader ecosystem supporting them.”

i80 provides senior secured credit facilities and other structured capital solutions to non-bank originators across ABF. The firm’s strategy is centered on disciplined underwriting, strong structural protections and long-term partnerships, with the ability to provide programmatic capital as its partners grow.

The San Francisco office represents the latest step in i80’s continued expansion. From its New York headquarters and London office, the firm has developed relationships with institutional investors, originators and sponsors across the U.S. and internationally. The addition of a West Coast presence further extends i80’s ability to source, underwrite and support opportunities across its markets.

“Scale matters in our business, but so does proximity,” Helwani added. “As i80 has grown, we have remained focused on being a highly specialized ABF partner. San Francisco expands our reach while keeping that approach exactly the same.”

The new office will support i80’s investment activity and relationships across the West Coast and complement the firm’s existing teams in New York and London.

About i80 Group

i80 Group is an SEC-registered, global investment firm that was founded in 2016. The firm provides asset-based credit solutions that help companies scale through critical growth milestones. The firm is headquartered in New York with offices in San Francisco and London. For more information, please visit www.i80group.com.

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