About Us
Empire delivers customized bespoke equipment lending and lease solutions for middle-market companies with transaction sizes typically ranging from $3 million to $50 million. We specialize in supporting mission-critical assets that drive core operations, across industries, business models, and credit profiles.
HOW WE LEND
As a non-bank lender, Empire provides flexibility that traditional lenders can't. We tailor our approach to meet each borrower's unique needs, whether they require speed, structural creativity, or alignment with sponsor strategies.
WHO WE SERVE
We work with a wide range of clients, including:
- Private equity-backed companies
- Non-sponsored private businesses
- Publicly traded companies
- Firms across virtually every asset-intensive sector in the U.S. and Canada
WHY EMPIRE
Backed by decades of specialized experience from our leadership team, a relationship-first philosophy, and the institutional strength of Arena Investors, Empire delivers certainty to complex equipment financing needs.
FINANCING STRUCTURES WE OFFER
Our platform is designed to underwrite complex, customized transactions. We support capital deployment through:
- Equipment secured loans
- Fair market value (FMV) leases
- Equipment finance agreements (EFAs)
- Equipment lines of credit