Our Culture

We push ourselves to create custom financing solutions tailored for every company – deals are started from the ground up, and we work side-by-side with private equity sponsors during each stage of the transaction life cycle.
Abacus Finance originated over $2.6 billion in loan commitments
Abacus Finance has over $2 billion in commitments across 21 different industry sectors and 29 states
Abacus Finance surpasses $1.7 billion in total financing
Abacus Finance eclipses $1 billion in direct lending originations
Abacus Finance exceeds $500 million in new loan commitments
Abacus Finance is founded in 2011 by Tim Clifford and Sean McKeever
The best way we know how to create reliable, long-term relationships is by aligning goals. This approach has permeated through all of our client interactions, whether with private equity clients, portfolio companies, or our employees. We know that having a reliable partner gives considerable peace of mind and we want to provide that sense of relief to everyone we work with. This is why nearly everybody in our investment team has continued to work alongside each other since 2011.
Long-Term Partnership: Emphasis on enduring relationships means reliable results. Shortcuts are not an option
Goal Alignment: Aligning goals means problems are avoided before they occur and lets us anticipate your needs before you even voice them
Operational Efficiency: Operational excellence means faster turnaround times and greater flexibility for financing solutions
Open Communications: Complete transparency and 24/7 access make working with us a breeze
Kaizen-Minded: 125 years of combined experience within the team, with a drive to continuously improve
David Finley, Managing Director
Sverica International
Doug Schillinger, Managing Director
DW Healthcare Partners
Forest Wester, General Partner
Trivest Partners