Hilco Global Expands Asset-Based Lending Platform with ORIX Capital Backing — Hilco Global

Event summary

Hilco Global launched an expanded asset-based lending platform on April 9, 2026, leveraging ORIX Corporation USA's capital and expertise.
The platform follows ORIX's majority acquisition of Hilco Global in September 2025, combining Hilco's asset expertise with ORIX's global balance sheet.
Senior leadership includes Ian Fredericks, Henry Foster, Nik Singhal, Dan Rubin, and Domenic Natale, with deep experience in private credit and special situations investing.
The platform offers flexible financing solutions across various collateral types, including accounts receivable, inventory, real estate, machinery, equipment, and intangible assets.

The big picture

Hilco Global's expanded asset-based lending platform is a strategic move to capitalize on the growing demand for flexible financing solutions. The combination of Hilco's decades-long asset expertise with ORIX Corporation USA's robust capital base positions the platform to address a broad range of industries and capital needs, particularly in volatile market cycles. With approximately $96.9 billion in assets under management as of December 31, 2025, ORIX's backing provides significant scale to Hilco's operations.

What we're watching

Market Positioning: How Hilco Global's expanded platform will compete with established asset-based lenders in both performing credits and special situations.
Execution Risk: Whether the integration of ORIX's capital base and Hilco's asset expertise will deliver the promised speed, scale, and flexibility in financing solutions.
Global Expansion: The pace at which Hilco Global can deploy its asset-based lending platform across its global footprint, including teams in the US, Canada, Mexico, the UK, Western Europe, Australia, and New Zealand.