Selling A Unicorn: Inside FSW Funding’s Acquisition By Oxford Commercial Finance

After more than two decades building FSW Funding, Robyn Barrett sold the prominent factoring firm to Oxford Commercial Finance this past spring. Even with the sale, Barrett is still committed to growing the company and maintaining her people, all while taking on new opportunities.

July 21, 2022 David Lamb | FSW Funding | Oxford Commercial Finance | Robyn Barrett Markiesha Thompson

The Rise, Fall and Lasting Legacy of FINOVA Capital

It has been 20 years since former commercial finance behemoth FINOVA Capital crumbled into bankruptcy. While it was an exceptionally influential participant in alternative finance during its time, in the two decades since its downfall, the company’s impact can still be felt across the industry.

April 5, 2022 Bruce Sim | Donna Calderaro | Jeff Appleton | Robyn Barrett Ian Koplin

Oxford Commercial Finance Acquires Assets of FSW Funding

Oxford Commercial Finance, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Oxford Bank, acquired the assets of FSW Funding and hired its entire team. Robyn Barrett, owner and managing member of FSW Funding, will join Oxford Commercial Finance as senior vice president and managing director of its working capital division. 

April 5, 2022 David Lamb | Oxford Bank | Oxford Commercial Finance | Robyn Barrett Ian Koplin

FSW Funding Promotes Bennett to Director of Operations

FSW Funding promoted Ashton Bennett to director of operations. Bennett will oversee the management of the factoring and asset-based lending portfolio for FSW.

April 1, 2021 Ashton Bennett | FSW Funding | Robyn Barrett Ian Koplin

FSW Funding Provides $5MM to West Coast Staffing Company

FSW Funding provided a $5 million credit line (along with an accordion feature) to a California-based staffing company that was having issues with its current lender.

October 27, 2020 FSW Funding | Robyn Barrett Ellie Delany

FSW Funding Adds Bittinger as Portfolio Analyst

FSW Funding hired Shauna Bittinger as a portfolio analyst. Prior to joining FSW Funding, Bittinger worked as an accounting clerk for an Arizona-based electrical and communications contractor.

August 26, 2020 FSW Funding | Robyn Barrett | Shauna Bittinger Phil Neuffer

FSW Funding Promotes Bennett to Operations Manager

FSW Funding, a Phoenix-based company that specializes in financing solutions for small and mid-size businesses, promoted Ashton Bennett to the position of operations manager. Bennett will oversee the management of the factoring and asset-based lending portfolio.

August 18, 2020 Ashton Bennett | FSW Funding | Robyn Barrett Phil Neuffer

FSW Funding Promotes Fortunato to SVP, Underwriting & Credit

Factoring firm FSW Funding promoted Anthony Fortunato to the position of senior vice president, Underwriting & Credit. Fortunato will oversee the credit and underwriting process, as well as assist in managing the ABL portfolio.

March 1, 2019 Anthony Fortunato | FSW Funding | Robyn Barrett Amanda Koprowski

Fortunato Joins FSW as Underwriting Manager

FSW Funding hired Anthony Fortunato as an underwriting manager. Fortunato will oversee the underwriting process as well as manage the asset based lending portfolio.

July 19, 2018 Anthony Fortunato | FSW Funding | Robyn Barrett Amanda Koprowski

Miller Joins FSW Funding as Portfolio Analyst

FSW Funding hired Lucas Miller as a portfolio analyst. Miller will manage client accounts, analyze funding transactions to minimize risk and expand the company’s client base.

July 16, 2018 FSW Funding | Lucas Miller | Robyn Barrett ABF Journal