ABF Journal, a leading publication serving middle market specialty financiers, equity sponsors, advisors and technologists, made a series of enhancements aimed at delivering more actionable insights, connecting industry professionals and facilitating business growth. With its recent enhancements, ABF Journal is also reaching a newly expanded audience of nearly 10,000 private equity leaders.
These improvements are designed with audience’s needs at the forefront, providing faster access to deal information, industry connections and curated content aimed at driving success for asset-based lenders.
Putting Deals & Connections at Your Fingertips
ABF Journal now offers an interactive and searchable deal chart that makes tracking middle-market transactions easier than ever. Users can filter deals by date, amount and category, including expansion, turnaround, recapitalization and acquisition financing. This frequently updated chart provides a clear snapshot of market activity, enabling professionals to quickly discover relevant deals and potential opportunities.
In addition to deal tracking, ABF Journal launched an interactive directory that consolidates essential industry contacts in one place. Users can search for companies by type — from asset appraisers and auctioneers to investment banks and turnaround management firms — ensuring that when the market seeks solutions, your company is easily found.
Timely Insights Delivered Straight to Your Inbox
ABF Journal is also enhancing its email offerings with a new weekly deals email. Sent every Monday, this email provides a snapshot of the most popular middle-market deals across four key categories — expansion, turnaround, recapitalization and acquisition — allowing users to stay ahead of market trends without needing to dig through multiple sources.
Revamped Content to Match Market Needs
To ensure readers have access to the most relevant industry content, ABF Journal revamped its print and digital content offerings. In 2025, ABF Journal will produce two flagship print magazines — one focused on the top professionals in asset-based lending, such as NextGen, Women and Icons, and one focused on the top companies in the industry. In addition, ABF Journal will publish four quarterly “Pulse” Editions, each focusing on a critical area of the market:
- Acquisition Financing
- Private Equity & Private Credit
- Expansion & Growth Capital
- Turnaround
Each edition will provide in-depth coverage, expert insights and analysis tailored to the current state of the market.
A Modern, User-Friendly Experience
To house new content and, again, keep the user experience at the forefront, ABF Journal made significant website updates, producing a more modern and user-friendly experience. The new design makes it easier for users to navigate content, from print and digital magazines to the interactive deal chart and directory. Additionally, ABF Journal will deliver a dedicated web experience for each Pulse Edition, ensuring that readers can easily access relevant content on an everlasting basis.
“We are thrilled to introduce these enhancements to better serve our readers and the broader asset-based lending community,” Lisa Rafter, publisher of ABF Journal, said. “Our goal is to be a trusted partner in their success by providing timely, actionable information and facilitating valuable connections. These updates are just the beginning of our ongoing commitment to innovation and delivering value to our audience.”
