Neuberger Specialty Finance Launches New Aerospace Financing Platform
Neuberger Specialty Finance (NBSF) announced the launch of New Bridge AeroFinance, an aerospace financing platform designed to provide flexible and scalable capital solutions across the sector. The new venture will focus on originating and acquiring loans and debt instruments aligned with NBSF's asset-based investment strategy that emphasizes downside protection and durable cash flows. Initially aiming for a portfolio exceeding $2 billion, New Bridge Aero is led by Richard Moody, alongside co-founders Debbie Frew and William Glaister—each bringing extensive experience in aviation finance from institutions like Deutsche Bank AG and Hamburg Commercial Bank AG. Neuberger Specialty Finance operates under Neuberger, an independent investment manager with over $613 billion in assets. NBSF itself manages more than $5 billion across 50+ portfolio companies since its inception in 2018. Sean Hinze of NBSF emphasized the strategic value of New Bridge AeroFinance as a differentiated credit platform in aviation and transportation, leveraging Neuberger's capital base and global network to create scalable financing solutions. The launch is expected to strengthen aerospace sector access to specialized finance by combining deep underwriting expertise with structured debt capabilities. Moody highlighted that the partnership aims to deliver creative financial solutions across all parts of the aviation and aerospace ecosystem.
Topics: Aerospace Asset-Based Finance Financing Platform Private Equity