April 16, 2026
Chicago Atlantic Closes Net Asset Value-Backed Financing
CHICAGO–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Chicago Atlantic, a leading private market lender, announced the closing of a net asset value backed credit facility for a family office, secured by a diversified portfolio of public and private equity assets.
The NAV based financing is designed to bridge near-term cash flow needs ahead of anticipated liquidity events, providing flexible capital against a portfolio of high-quality equity holdings. The transaction includes an initial term loan at close, along with an accordion feature at the lender’s discretion to support future capital requirements.
The facility is supported by an equity pledge over the borrower’s shares in a publicly traded company, as well as an additional equity pledge over holdings in a separate private company, creating a comprehensive collateral package aligned with the underlying asset base.
The transaction reflects Chicago Atlantic’s ability to originate customized, asset-backed financing solutions for sophisticated market participants with complex capital structures, particularly in situations where rigor, flexibility, and certainty of execution are paramount.
“This financing is representative of our disciplined approach to structuring capital solutions around underlying asset quality,” said David Enright, Partner & Head of Direct Lending at Chicago Atlantic. “We focus on transactions where careful underwriting, conservative leverage, and thoughtful documentation can support durable outcomes across market cycles.”
The facility aligns with Chicago Atlantic’s broader investment philosophy of tailored structuring across asset-backed and specialty finance opportunities.
“In the current market environment, we continue to identify opportunities where experienced lenders can provide thoughtful capital solutions amid volatility and reduced liquidity from traditional sources,” Enright added.
About Chicago Atlantic
Chicago Atlantic is a private market lender focused on industries and companies where demand for capital exceeds traditional supply. The firm focuses on loans to esoteric industries, specialty asset-based loans, liquidity solutions and growth & technology finance. Chicago Atlantic has closed over $3.3 billion in credit facilities since inception. Chicago Atlantic’s team of over 100 professionals has offices in Chicago, Miami, New York and London. For more information visit chicagoatlantic.com.