Global Capital

What Global Capital does

Global Capital, Ltd. is a privately held, Chicago-based equipment leasing and asset management company founded in 1999 by Terri McNally, a former vice president at Ameritech Capital, Fleet Capital, and GE Capital. The firm operates as an independent, non-balance-sheet equipment finance intermediary, sourcing capital from external lenders and structuring leases that match customer accounting and tax requirements. Its core technology is financial structuring expertise rather than a software platform; the product set spans operating leases, capital leases (including $1.00 buyout structures), TRAC leases for transportation equipment, fixed and floating rate debt, revolving lease lines of credit, vendor finance programs, and newer subscription-economy structures including RaaS (Robotics as a Service) and SaaS financing. The equipment lease portfolio covers forklifts, autonomous mobile robots, data storage, LED lighting, telecommunications hardware, and other capital equipment deployed across aerospace, manufacturing, healthcare, trucking, energy, construction, food processing, printing, plastics, electronics, pharmaceuticals, and other industries.

The company makes money primarily through interest, lease payments, and transaction fees on financed equipment, with pricing fully customized per deal rather than tiered publicly; contract structures are multi-year. Go-to-market is enterprise field sales directed at Fortune 2000 corporations and mid-sized organizations, executed through direct outreach, supplier diversity events, and relationship-based business development. A defining commercial lever is the firm's WBENC-certified 100% women-owned status, which gives it preferred-access standing in corporate supplier diversity procurement programs; this is reinforced by an SBA WOSB designation and a partnership with service-disabled veteran-owned SLM Enterprises. Revenue is not publicly disclosed, but the firm has cumulatively arranged more than $1 billion in equipment financing since founding, operates with 11–50 employees, and was recognized as Dana Incorporated's 2023 'Diverse Supplier of the Year,' alongside leadership recognition for Terri McNally from WBENC, Crain's Chicago Business, and industry leasing publications.

Name

Global Capital

Legal name

Global Capital, Ltd.

Website

https://globalcapitalltd.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1999

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Global Capital, Ltd. is a Chicago-based, WBENC-certified women-owned equipment leasing intermediary that arranges operating, capital, TRAC, and subscription-style leases for Fortune 2000 corporations and mid-sized organizations across more than a dozen industries, sourcing capital from external lenders and earning revenue through interest, lease payments, and structuring fees.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Equipment Leasing & Financing

NAICS

Commercial and Industrial Machinery and Equipment Rental and Leasing (5324)

SIC

Finance Lessors (6172), Services-Equipment Rental & Leasing, Nec (7359)

akta.pro primary industry

Fleet & Commercial Vehicle Finance (FSAKADAE)

Keywords

• Equipment leasing
• Corporate financing
• Asset management
• Vendor finance
• Lease structuring

Headquarters

HQ city

Chicago

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Equipment Leasing and Financing: The company generates revenue through equipment leasing and financing arrangements including operating leases, capital leases, RaaS (Robotics as a Service), SaaS (Software as a Service), fixed or floating rate debt, TRAC leases, lease lines of credit, and vendor finance programs. Revenue is earned through interest, lease payments, and transaction fees on financed equipment.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Global Capital, Ltd. is a women-owned, full-service equipment leasing and asset management company that provides financing solutions for businesses. The company offers operating leases, capital leases, TRAC leases, lease lines of credit, vendor finance programs, and specialized financing for RaaS and SaaS arrangements. It finances a diverse equipment portfolio including forklifts, robotics, data storage, LED lighting, drones, autonomous mobile robots, telecommunications, and healthcare equipment across industries such as aerospace, manufacturing, healthcare, energy, construction, and pharmaceuticals.

Product overview

Global Capital, Ltd. is a women-owned, full-service equipment leasing company offering a comprehensive suite of financing solutions for businesses. The core offering centers on operating leases and capital leases, supplemented by specialized financing products including RaaS (Robotics as a Service), SaaS financing, TRAC Leases, Lease Lines of Credit, and Vendor Finance Programs. The company finances a diverse equipment portfolio including material handling equipment (forklifts, AMRs, AGVs), technology hardware (desktops, laptops, tablets), robotics, data storage, telecommunications, healthcare equipment, LED lighting, and energy-efficient equipment. The portfolio serves multiple industries including trucking, aerospace, energy, construction, healthcare, manufacturing, and pharmaceuticals.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Operating Leases Equipment leasing arrangements where the lessee uses the equipment for a specified term with the option to return, renew, or purchase at fair market value. Targeted at business customers seeking off-balance-sheet equipment use.
• Capital Leases Equipment financing arrangement that transfers ownership to the lessee at end of lease term, including options with $1.00 buyout structure. Designed for businesses that intend to own the equipment at lease end.
• RaaS (Robotics as a Service) Financing Flexible robotics financing solution allowing businesses to access robotics equipment through service-based payment models.
• SaaS (Software as a Service) Financing Financing solutions for software subscriptions and platforms with flexible payment structures, enabling businesses to spread software costs over time.
• Fixed or Floating Rate Debt Equipment financing with either fixed interest rates for predictable payments or floating rates tied to market indices, offered to business borrowers.
• TRAC Leases Terminal Rental Adjustment Clause leases primarily used for transportation equipment, allowing depreciation benefits to flow to the lessee. Targeted at trucking and transportation-sector businesses.
• Lease Lines of Credit Revolving credit facility for ongoing equipment financing needs with flexible drawdown options, allowing businesses to access capital for equipment purchases over time.
• Vendor Finance Programs Customized financing programs designed for equipment vendors to offer their customers leasing options at the point of sale. Targeted at equipment manufacturers and resellers across multiple industries.
• Equipment Lease Portfolio Comprehensive equipment financing covering forklifts, robotics, data storage, LED lighting, drones, autonomous mobile robots, and telecommunications equipment for various industries.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over $1 billion in equipment financing obtained since founding
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• SLM EnterprisescoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 12 June 2023SLM Enterprises is a service-disabled veteran-owned startup headquartered near Nashville, TN. Global Capital announced this services partnership to strengthen service offerings in equipment financing and management, and to respond to market requests for diverse suppliers. The partnership combines Global Capital's equipment financing expertise with SLM's veteran-owned status to serve diverse supplier needs.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Crest Capital: Independent equipment financing company offering leases and loans for commercial equipment to mid-market businesses. Comparable to Global Capital on customer segment (mid-sized organizations) and product set (operating and capital leases).
• Ambassador Financial Group: Independent equipment leasing and financing company serving mid-market and enterprise customers. Similar relationship-driven sales model and customized lease structuring approach to Global Capital.
• Balboa Capital: Independent financing company offering equipment leasing and working capital solutions to small and mid-sized businesses. Comparable to Global Capital on customer profile and equipment leasing products.
• Marlin Business Services: Provider of equipment financing solutions for small and mid-sized businesses across multiple industries. Direct competitor on equipment leasing structure and small-ticket financing model.
• GreatAmerica Financial Services: Independent equipment financing company serving mid-sized and large enterprises across verticals such as manufacturing, healthcare, and technology. Closely comparable business model to Global Capital, including customized lease structures and vendor finance programs.
• DLL Group: Global vendor and equipment finance specialist serving equipment manufacturers, dealers, and end-users across multiple asset classes. Direct comparable on core equipment leasing and asset finance activities, though at much larger global scale.
• Direct Capital: Equipment financing company providing leases and loans to small and mid-sized businesses across the US. Similar mid-market equipment leasing focus and multi-vertical coverage to Global Capital.

Broad incumbents

• Mitsubishi HC Capital America: US arm of global Mitsubishi HC Capital providing commercial equipment leasing, financing, and vendor programs across multiple industries. Overlapping equipment finance capabilities with Global Capital at much larger scale.
• CIT Group / First Citizens Equipment Finance: Large US commercial bank's equipment finance division serving middle-market and large corporate clients with a broad portfolio of lease and loan products. Comparable equipment finance offerings but at significantly larger scale and balance sheet.
• Huntington Equipment Finance: Bank-owned equipment finance division offering leasing and lending to mid-market and large corporate customers. Comparable equipment finance activities within a much broader institutional banking franchise.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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