Tiger Finance appoints Jason Rae as National Sales Director
Tiger Finance has made a significant move in response to its impressive growth trajectory by appointing Jason Rae as the National Sales Director. With over two decades of experience in asset-based lending and a proven track record in asset valuation, Rae is set to enhance Tiger Finance’s position within the competitive financial landscape. The company has seen remarkable performance, committing over $150 million in new capital during the first half of 2025 alone, showcasing its commitment to supporting a diverse range of clients. This article explores Rae’s background, his new role at Tiger Finance, and the company’s recent achievements.
Jason Rae: A Veteran in Asset-Based Lending
Jason Rae brings 23 years of valuable experience to Tiger Finance. His extensive background includes asset valuation, advisory services, and disposition activities, which will be pivotal as he steps into this leadership role. Since joining Tiger Capital Group in 2012, Rae has played a crucial role in driving the company’s growth through several large-scale disposition projects. His deep understanding of asset appraisal methodologies for both consumer and industrial goods positions him well to lead national sales initiatives effectively.
Enhancing Outreach Across North America
In his newly appointed position, Rae will focus on expanding Tiger Finance’s reach throughout North America. His responsibilities include sourcing secured debt opportunities and building strategic relationships with lenders, private equity sponsors, advisors, and investment banks. This expansion is vital for meeting the increasing demand for flexible financing solutions amid a fluctuating economic environment.
Acknowledgment from Leadership
Bob DeAngelis, Executive Managing Director/Group Head at Tiger Finance, expressed confidence in Rae’s capabilities: \”Having worked with Jason for many years allows me to vouch for his skill in identifying customer needs across various sectors while sourcing effective capital solutions.\” DeAngelis emphasized that Rae’s leadership will be instrumental as they continue their growth strategy.
Tiger Finance’s Growth Status
The first half of 2025 marked an exceptional period for Tiger Finance as it committed over $150 million across various financing deals. These commitments included:
- A $25 million term loan to support a leading digital fitness and nutrition subscription company.
- A $26 million revolving line of credit/term loan aimed at enhancing a kitchenware and lifestyle brand’s growth.
- A $22.5 million term loan provided to a specialty financing firm.
- A $30 million real estate term loan for an established department store chain.
- A $27.5 million revolving line of credit geared towards a wholesale/eCommerce furniture manufacturer.
- A $20 million revolving line of credit extended to a direct-to-consumer eCommerce tool supplier.
Navigating Market Challenges
As businesses face uncertain market conditions, accessing intelligent capital becomes imperative for maintaining profitable operations. DeAngelis noted that understanding assets coupled with their solution-oriented philosophy has led Tiger Finance toward consistent success in deploying capital effectively while addressing client needs.
The Role of Jason Rae Moving Forward
Rae expressed enthusiasm about his new role: \”I am looking forward to working with both new partners and existing clients across North America to help them unlock additional liquidity.\” He highlighted how leveraging Tiger’s extensive institutional knowledge and proprietary analytics enables them to provide swift financing solutions tailored to client requirements.
Recent Team Enhancements
This appointment follows another strategic move by Tiger Finance—Mitch Rubin joined as Senior Director focused on business development within key markets including New York and Boston. Additionally, Eric Schloemer now oversees Canadian operations under Tiger Valuation Services further enhancing their operational capabilities across regions.
The Future Outlook for Tiger Finance
Tiger Finance stands poised for continued expansion with its robust lending platform undergirded by experienced personnel like Jason Rae at the helm of national sales initiatives. As they navigate this dynamic marketplace while meeting diverse client needs through innovative capital solutions, they are set on achieving even greater milestones moving forward.
About Tiger Finance
Tiger Finance is an asset-based lender that takes an analytical approach toward investment decisions based on Asset Intelligence principles. They offer structured financial solutions including first-lien, second-lien loans as well as split-lien facilities aimed at advancing funds against working assets such as machinery, equipment, fixtures, real estate among others across numerous sectors. As part of the broader Tiger Capital Group, they also specialize in secured debt financing along with comprehensive appraisals catering specifically to the ABL industry alongside consumer and industrial asset disposition services.
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