Kalon Capital LLC, a mid-ticket equipment finance platform serving end-users, vendors and OEMs across the United States, announced its official launch. Sponsored by Bender Equity, a private investment firm specializing in asset intensive and ‑recurring revenue business models, Kalon Capital has been actively originating transactions and building its platform under the leadership of Chief Executive Officer Nicole Torraco.
Kalon Capital provides flexible equipment financing solutions to companies across manufacturing, industrial services, and essential infrastructure sectors; partnering with businesses that need a responsive, relationship-driven capital partner to support growth and asset modernization.
“Our mission is to bring clarity, speed, and partnership to an underserved segment of the equipment finance market,” said Nicole Torraco, CEO of Kalon Capital. “Mid-‑ticket transactions are the backbone of the U.S. economy, yet they often face rigid structures and slow decision cycles from traditional lenders. Kalon Capital is built to change that. We see a tremendous opportunity to support vendors and end users with financing that aligns to how they actually deploy and rely on their equipment every day.”
Bender Equity brings deep experience in asset heavy industries and long-term capital formation.
“The equipment finance market is evolving, and end users increasingly expect partners who understand the full life cycle of the assets they depend on,” said Andrew Bender, Managing Partner of Bender Equity LLC. “Kalon Capital is designed around that philosophy. By combining disciplined underwriting with a modern approach to asset life cycle management, we can help customers optimize utilization, reduce downtime, and ultimately strengthen their operations.”
Kalon Capital pursues organic originations and strategic partnerships with manufacturers, dealers, and sponsors. The platform structure enables rapid response while maintaining rigorous credit standards and a long-term view of asset performance.
“Nicole’s leadership, industry expertise, and operator first mindset make her the ideal executive to build this platform,” Bender added. “We’re excited to support Kalon Capital as it scales.”
