Peakline Partners announced today that is has acquired Kalon Capital, a mid-ticket equipment finance platform that provides financing solutions to businesses across the United States.

Based in Stamford, Connecticut, Kalon provides tailored equipment financing solutions to businesses seeking a responsive, relationship-driven capital partner. Kalon serves a diverse range of industries that form the backbone of the U.S. economy, including manufacturing, industrial services, construction, technology, and critical infrastructure.

“Since founding Kalon, our mission has been to deliver thoughtful, flexible financing solutions that help businesses invest in their growth. Joining Peakline marks an exciting next chapter, providing us with the scale, institutional resources, and strategic relationships to accelerate our growth while continuing to deliver the high-touch service our clients and partners expect. We’re excited to bring our expertise to Peakline and build an even stronger equipment finance platform together,” said Nicole Torraco, Founder and CEO of Kalon Capital.

With the addition of the Kalon team, which includes Chief Financial Officer Joost van Brakel and Chief Credit and Operating Officer Andrea Zana, Peakline will significantly expand its equipment finance platform.

“Kalon has built an outstanding reputation for disciplined underwriting, deep industry expertise, and a client-first approach to equipment finance. Nicole and her team have created a platform that aligns perfectly with our long-term vision. This partnership significantly strengthens our equipment financing capabilities, expands our ability to originate transactions directly, and enhances the value we can deliver to businesses, investors, and strategic partners across the country,” said Kevin O’Donnell, Executive Managing Director for Peakline Partners.

“As we continue to scale our efforts at Peakline in differentiated, tax-advantaged private credit on behalf of our investors, we are excited to expand our capabilities in various segments across equipment finance. We were immediately impressed by Nicole and the team she has built, and we look forward to working together with them to build a durable, long-term equipment finance business,” said Chris Boehm, Co-Founder and Executive Managing Director of Peakline Partners.

About Peakline Partners

Peakline is an SEC-registered investment adviser and private investment firm that provides direct access to opportunities in real estate, private equity, private credit, venture capital, and other alternative investments for individuals, families, family offices, and wealth advisory firms together with their clients. Our deeply experienced team of private markets professionals focuses on building outstanding, lasting partnerships by investing strategic capital and resources where we have a unique edge and perspective to create sustainable value for our investors. Our approach to investing helps ensure alignment and reduce risk, leading to better outcomes for all stakeholders. Founded in 2017 to curate private investment opportunities for Cresset founders alongside Cresset clients and additional investors, Peakline’s fund offerings have committed in excess of $3.7 billion to date.

Learn more at www.peakline.com.

About Kalon Capital

Kalon Capital is a mid-ticket equipment finance platform providing relationship-driven capital solutions to businesses across a range of industries. With a focus on financing essential-use assets, the Company works with businesses that are foundational to the U.S. economy, including manufacturing, industrial services, transportation and infrastructure, to support equipment acquisition, modernization and growth. Kalon combines practical underwriting and thoughtful structuring to deliver financing solutions aligned with the long-term objectives of its clients and partners.

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