Trinity Capital Inc. Acquires Equipment Leasing Services, Adding a New Income Generating Business to Its Platform

PHOENIX, May 26, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Trinity Capital Inc. (Nasdaq: TRIN) (the "Company"), a leading alternative asset manager, today announced that it acquired Equipment Leasing Services ("ELS"), a provider of flexible equipment finance options to businesses across the Southwest in various sectors including manufacturing, transportation, construction and aerospace.

With over 25 years in operation, ELS brings an established originations platform, recurring income stream, and long-standing reputation as a preferred outsourced equipment leasing partner to middle market, regional and community bank partners.

"We are excited to join forces with a firm whose strategy, culture, and vision align with our own," said Kyle Brown, Chief Executive Officer of Trinity Capital. "We expect the addition of ELS' originations pipeline will drive revenue, strengthen our position as a leading provider of equipment financing, and help unlock the next phase of growth for Trinity, providing increased returns for our platform and shareholders."

ELS' leadership team, including CEO Alex Powell, will continue to lead the business as a standalone portfolio company of Trinity Capital. Powell's continued leadership will help to ensure continuity for existing customers, employees, and partners.

"This is an exciting step for ELS as we come together with Trinity Capital," Alex Powell said. "We share a strong commitment to our customers' success and bring strengths that complement each other well. By joining forces, we are well positioned for strategic growth in the equipment finance space and will continue to expand our support to customers in key markets."

Trinity Capital's Equipment Finance vertical specializes in providing non-dilutive capital to capital intensive businesses in industries such as aerospace, manufacturing, robotics, and energy, allowing them to extend cash runway and achieve operational scale.

Ryan Little, Senior Managing Director of Equipment Finance at Trinity Capital added: "This acquisition represents a significant milestone for Trinity. By combining complementary strengths and expanding equipment financing capabilities, Trinity is positioned to deliver greater scale and more flexible financing solutions for our partners."

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About Trinity Capital Inc.

Trinity Capital Inc. (Nasdaq: TRIN) is an international alternative asset manager that seeks to deliver consistent returns for investors through access to private credit markets. Trinity Capital sources and structures investments in well-capitalized growth-oriented companies across five distinct lending verticals: Sponsor Finance, Equipment Finance, Tech Lending, Asset Based Lending, and Healthcare & Life Sciences. As a long-term, trusted partner for innovative companies seeking tailored debt solutions, Trinity Capital has deployed more than $5.7 billion across over 470 investments since inception in 2008 (as of March 31, 2026). Headquartered in Phoenix, Arizona, Trinity Capital's dedicated team is strategically located across the United States and Europe. For more information on Trinity Capital, please visit trinitycapital.com and stay connected to the latest activity via LinkedIn.

SOURCE Trinity Capital Inc.