Finance industry veterans Daniel O’Rourke and James Cullen have partnered with Blackburn Investment Management to launch Burnley Capital. The lower middle-market asset-based lending platform supports businesses that seek funding for their operations, acquisitions and restructuring activities. 

The firm offers $1 million–$25 million credit facilities in asset-based revolvers, term loans and special situation financing for qualified businesses in the U.S.

Burnley addresses capital needs for companies historically served by banks, but that have been left with limited options in recent years due to tighter regulations at banks and the trend of incumbent non-bank lenders gravitating toward larger transactions.

As an independent asset manager, Burnley serves institutional investors, banks, family offices and high net worth individuals. Burnley sources loan opportunities primarily in the senior secured arena, and is uniquely positioned to provide its investors with asset growth while prioritizing the preservation of capital. For its capital business partners, Burnley delivers information technology, risk management, diligence, originations, corporate development, relationship management and portfolio management capabilities.