TWO GREAT 
FORCES.

ONE POWERFUL 
FUTURE.

Onset and Channel join to ignite a new era in equipment finance.

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Onset Financial has officially acquired Channel and its subsidiaries.

Onset Financial has officially acquired Channel and its subsidiaries. This strategic partnership unites two of the industry’s most innovative and well-capitalized independent finance companies, fueling a powerful platform with the scale, expertise, and resources to push businesses to new heights. Together, Onset and Channel are launching into an era of accelerated growth, ready to meet the evolving needs of businesses across all segments.

COLLABORATE, ELEVATE,
ACCELERATE

Collaborate, Elevate, ACCELERATE

Our Mindset

FIERCELY INDEPENDENT

In an industry where private equity takeovers are the norm, Onset Financial is charting a different course—one of independence, strength, and innovation. The acquisition of Channel unites two industry leaders, creating a dynamic force in equipment finance with over $2 billion in combined assets. Together, they’re expanding opportunities, empowering businesses, and redefining independent financing.

Enhanced Product Offerings

With Onset’s mid-market expertise and Channel’s small-ticket financing and working capital solutions, this partnership is built for liftoff. Onset gains new capabilities in small-ticket financing and exclusive 
partner-based funding models, while Channel gains more diverse capital sources for accelerated growth. 
This high-powered lending platform is designed for speed, flexibility, and industry dominance—driving businesses further, faster.

Industry-Defining Capital Delivery

Onset Financial defies industry norms with diverse capital sources—including internal funding, private equity, and institutional capital. Combining this multifaceted approach with Channel’s already robust funding capabilities unlocks even greater financial flexibility and growth potential.

Cultural Synergies

When two of the most vibrant and forward-thinking organizations in equipment finance join forces, the result is a shared culture committed to valuing its people, partners, and mutual success. Forget old-school finance—this collaboration is bold, dynamic, and designed for success at full throttle.

unmatched talent

In an industry where bureaucracy reigns, Onset breaks formation. Unmatched funding capabilities, relentless innovation, and a culture built for speed and precision put this partnership at the forefront, setting a new standard for the entire equipment finance space., partners, and mutual success. Forget old-school finance—this collaboration is bold, dynamic, and designed for success at full throttle.