Corporate Banking Solutions

Corporate Banking, also known as Financial Sponsor Lending, is a niche, high-expertise area of banking—and one that Academy Bank has excelled at for more than 25 years. Based in Kansas City but lending nationally, Academy Bank works with private equity firms, family offices, and established businesses to finance acquisitions and ownership transitions through strategic senior debt solutions.
 
Our knowledge of cashflow and asset-based lending positions us as a market leader for lower middle market private equity funds, mezzanine funds and independent sponsors, underwriting loans for manufacturing, distribution, health care and business services industries.

Corporate Banking for Your Company's Next Move

Acquisition Financing

Academy Bank works with companies, private equity sponsors, and independent sponsors to evaluate financing for eligible acquisition opportunities.
  • Strategic business acquisitions
  • Add-on acquisitions
  • Ownership transitions
  • Market expansion
  • New products or capabilities
  • Eligible transaction-related capital needs

Expansion & Growth Capital

Our corporate bankers work with your leadership team to understand both the immediate investment and its role in your broader growth strategy.
  • Facility expansion
  • New equipment
  • Technology and automation
  • Additional production capacity
  • Market expansion
  • Strategic growth initiatives
  • Other eligible capital expenditures

Recapitalizations & Restructurings

Academy Bank works with eligible companies on recapitalization and restructuring opportunities designed to better align financing with the company's current financial position and long-term strategy.
  • Refinancing existing debt
  • Restructuring repayment obligations
  • Supporting ownership changes
  • Adjusting a company's capital structure
  • Providing liquidity for eligible transactions
  • Positioning the company for its next phase of growth

Working Capital Financing

Academy Bank offers cash-flow and asset-based lending solutions designed around the operating cycle and financial position of the borrower.
  • Manage cash-flow fluctuations
  • Finance receivables
  • Purchase inventory and materials
  • Support increasing sales volume
  • Address seasonal operating requirements
  • Preserve liquidity for other business priorities









Corporate Banking for Established & Growing Companies

This type of lending is more sophisticated than traditional commercial loans, as it typically involves underwriting based on the borrower’s earnings and cash flow rather than assets like equipment or real estate. It requires a deep understanding of complex financial structures and the ability to manage high-leverage scenarios.
 
Academy Bank works with corporate clients to understand where the business is today, what management is working toward, and what financial obstacles may stand between the two.
 
Academy Bank is a family-owned, privately held bank. Members of our founding family sit on our executive team and participate in lending decisions daily, giving our corporate banking team direct access to key decisionmakers.
 
With existing client relationships across every region of the country, Academy Bank underwrites loans up to $25 million, with a Capital Markets team that can help develop strategic banking partnerships for larger transactions.
“Smaller, community-focused banks often don’t have the staff or expertise to support this vertical. As a result, we find ourselves competing with national and regional banks, and we’ve earned our place in the mix by consistently delivering results and building trusted relationships with private equity groups.” 
 
Brian Bower, Senior Vice President, Managing Director of Corporate
Banking

Let's Talk About What's Next for Your Company

Whether you're evaluating an acquisition, managing working capital, restructuring debt, investing in expansion, or looking for a new commercial banking partner, Academy Bank is ready to discuss your company's goals. Work with a family-owned, privately held bank that combines customized corporate lending with direct access to experienced decisionmakers.
 
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Commercial Banking Solutions Beyond Corporate Lending

Academy Bank offers additional commercial and corporate banking solutions, so you can work with a team that understands the broader financial picture of your organization. Explore our other business and corporate banking services:

  • Commercial and Industrial Loans: Customized commercial loans that support both immediate operational needs and long-term growth opportunities
  • Commercial Real Estate Loans: Commercial property financing for a variety of eligible real estate investments
  • Treasury Management: Competitive, Midwest-based treasury pricing to help with online banking, remote deposit capture, ACH, payment service, and commercial cards.

Why Choose Academy Bank for Corporate Banking?

 
Family-Owned • Privately Held • Direct Access to Decisionmakers • Customized Financing Structures• Nationwide Lending Capabilities & Expertise • Long-Term Corporate Banking Relationships 

Strategic Financing for Private Equity Groups

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