Justin Anderson joined Crown Partners, a capital markets advisor focused exclusively on asset-based financing in the middle market, as a managing director. He will be based in Crown’s Chicago office and will focus on further cultivating relationships with clients, sponsors, bank and non-bank lending platforms, as well as strategic capital planning and transaction execution.

Anderson brings to Crown more than 10 years of investment banking and direct asset-based lending experience. He has structured complex working capital and secured term debt solutions as both an advisor and principal across a diverse range of industry verticals.

Anderson joined Crown from Great Rock Capital, an asset-focused lender. At Great Rock, he was responsible for originating asset-based financing opportunities in the Midwest market. Anderson began his career at Metropolitan Capital where he eventually grew to co-lead its investment banking and debt advisory practices. He is an active member of the Turnaround Management Association, Secured Finance Network and the Association for Corporate Growth.

“Since our launch in 2021, we have developed into one of the premiere advisory firms focused on asset-based capital solutions to middle market companies,” Mark Seigel and Evan Nadler, co-founders of Crown Partners, said. “We continue to focus on adding the most exceptional talent in our industry to our team in support of our clients’ objectives. Justin’s extensive experience and proven ability to deliver solutions will be incredibly beneficial as we seek to further enhance our capabilities.”

“Crown has a proven track record as a trusted advisor with an unrivaled ability to navigate complex, critical asset-based financing situations on behalf of its clients,” Anderson said. “I am excited to join Crown’s talented team as they continue to advise middle market clients on unlocking greater liquidity in this challenging environment.”