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Horizon Technology Finance Management Expands Operations and Investment Teams
FARMINGTON, Conn., May 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Horizon Technology Finance Management LLC ("Horizon"), a registered investment adviser that underwrites and
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[{"type":"text","content":"FARMINGTON, Conn., May 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Horizon Technology Finance Management LLC (\"Horizon\"), a registered investment adviser that underwrites and manages secured loans made to companies in the technology, life science, healthcare information and services, and sustainability industries, and the manager and adviser for Horizon Technology Finance Corporation (NASDAQ: HRZN), today announced that it has added six professionals across its operations, legal and investment teams.\n\"Over the last year, Horizon's expanded investment platform and origination activity has driven substantial growth, leading to over $650 million in AUM. To keep pace and continue to deliver a superior experience for our portfolio companies, we have also recently expanded our team across all functions,\" said Gerald A. Michaud, President of Horizon. \"We're excited to have these talented professionals aboard and look forward to their contributions to building Horizon's managed portfolios and creating attractive returns for investors.\"\nThe new additions to the Horizon team include:\nEric Tkacz – Vice President of Operations\nEric joins Horizon from Otis Worldwide Corporation. He is responsible for the development and implementation of strategic corporate initiatives to facilitate growth and ensure continued success. He is based in the firm's Farmington, Connecticut headquarters.\nAt Otis, Eric led the company's SEC reporting department, and directed the department's accounting and external financial reporting functions. He was also responsible for the stand-alone reporting related to the company's separation from United Technologies. Prior to Otis, Eric spent 15 years at KPMG, rising to the role of Managing Director and leading engagement teams auditing clients in the financial services industry. He holds a B.S. in Business Administration from Babson College, and is a Certified Public Accountant.\nKailee W. Sullivan – Staff Attorney\nKailee joins Horizon from Prospera Law, LLP, and is responsible for all legal aspects of managing Horizon's portfolio of investments, as well as advising on general corporate legal matters. She based in the firm's Farmington, Connecticut headquarters.\nAt Prospera, Kailee was an associate attorney, advising clients on general corporate governance, mergers and acquisitions, and venture capital and private equity invest...