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Horizon Technology Finance Management Expands Origination and Investment Team
Includes Key Appointments of Sara Johnson and Bryce Bewley FARMINGTON, Conn., Jan. 11, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Horizon Technology Finance Management LLC
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[{"type":"text","content":"Includes Key Appointments of Sara Johnson and Bryce Bewley\n\n\nFARMINGTON, Conn., Jan. 11, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Horizon Technology Finance Management LLC (\"Horizon\"), a registered investment advisor 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 advisor for Horizon Technology Finance Corporation (NASDAQ: HRZN), announced today that it has added five finance professionals to its origination and investment team.\n\"In the last year, the ecosystem for growth capital investing, especially in our target industries, has grown dramatically,\" said Gerald A. Michaud, President of Horizon. \"Adding these outstanding professionals to our expert team further enhances and strengthens our go-to-market strategy for sourcing compelling venture debt opportunities for technology and life science companies across the country. We're excited to have them aboard and look forward to their contributions.\" \nThe new additions to the Horizon team include:\nSara Johnson – Managing Director, Technology\nMs. Johnson joins Horizon from CIBC and will lead Horizon's efforts in sourcing venture loan opportunities for technology companies in the Southern and Midwest regions. She is based in Austin, Texas. \nAt CIBC, Ms. Johnson established the Innovation Banking platform in Austin, and over the course of her career, has provided growth capital and support to hundreds of technology companies. Prior to CIBC, Ms. Johnson spent more than a decade at Wells Fargo Technology Finance, where she led a team that provided financing solutions to public and sponsor-backed middle-market software companies. She began her career at GE Commercial Finance, and holds a B.S. in Finance from Bentley University.\nBryce Bewley – Vice President\nMr. Bewley joins Horizon from Pacific Western Bank and will focus on developing and maintaining sponsor relationships and business development for Horizon in the Western and Pacific Northwest regions. He is based in the firm's Pleasanton, California office.\nAt Pacific Western, Mr. Bewley was a Vice President for its venture banking team, originating and closing debt facilities for early and growth stage technology companies. Prior to Pacific Western, Mr. Bewley held positions at SquareTrade, Parasail Healt...