A Look at Deals that Defined 2025

BEST OF 2025: TOP DEALS THAT DEFINED THE YEAR

As we look back on 2025, we’re proud to highlight a few standout transactions that showcase what SLIM Capital does best—creative structuring, speed, and smart solutions that help businesses scale with confidence. These deals span manufacturing, food & beverage, cannabis, and hospitality, but they share one thing in common: financing designed around the client’s goals.

Cannabis Company: $417,000 | 60-Month Lease| Extraction Equipment

  • Cannabis Program

Why it stood out:

A startup and fast-growing Colorado cannabis extraction company needed to scale production ahead of harvest season—fast.

SLIM Solution:

  • Financed new Agrify extraction & distillation equipment

  • Structured a flexible 60-month lease with early payoff options

  • Delivered creative collateral solutions (gold coins) under tight timelines

The Impact:

  • Production capacity ramping to 300–350 liters/month

  • Supporting biomass purchases up to 60,000 lbs

  • On track to become a top-five producer in Colorado

Chocolate Company: $90,000 | 60-Month Lease | Specialty Production Equipment

  • APP Only Program with Deferred Payments

Why it stood out:

Internationally sourced equipment + no prefunding = a deal most lenders walked away from.

SLIM Solution:

  • Secured PO release from the vendor

  • Locked in lease terms early

  • Structured three $99 interim payments during delivery

The Impact:

  • Equipment ordered before arrival—no cash strain

  • Supporting a thriving chocolate & coffee café

  • A perfect example of creative problem-solving in action

Pizzeria: START UP - $150,000 | 24-Month Lease | Essential Kitchen Equipment

  • Real Estate Backed Program

Why it stood out:

A high-profile, entertainment-driven dining concept needed final-stage funding to open on schedule.

SLIM Solution:

  • Financed critical kitchen equipment

  • Real Estate secured loan

  • Completed the capital stack for a well known network-backed concept

The Impact:

  • From the team behind a popular café in Las Vegas

  • Based on the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles franchise

  • With Nearly $2M already invested—SLIM kept the project on track

Manufacturing Company: APP ONLY - $499,999 |

72-Month Lease | Grinding Machine

  • Tier 1 APP Only Program

Why it stood out:

A multi-generation, ISO-certified precision manufacturer wanted to grow—without draining cash reserves and wanted low monthly payments.

SLIM Solution:

  • Financed a DMG MORI Vertical Mate 85 grinding machine

  • Preserved liquidity while expanding production capacity

  • Longer lease term to keep payments low

The Impact:

  • Supporting a major aerospace contract doubling production

  • Serving aerospace, industrial housing, shaft work & commercial laundry

  • A clear example of strategic financing over cash-outlay

The SLIM Difference

These deals represent more than funding—they reflect partnership, flexibility, and forward-thinking finance. No matter the industry, SLIM Capital is built to support growth at every stage.

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