Byline Sponsor Finance (“BSF”), a division of Byline Bank, announced that it has provided financing to support Artistry In Motion, LLC (“AIM”), a portfolio company of Emko Capital, in partnership with Graham Sports & Entertainment Partners (“GSE”), in its merging with Pangolin Laser Systems, LLC (“Pangolin”). The transaction combines two leading providers of entertainment technology and special effects solutions, creating a differentiated global platform serving the live entertainment industry. BSF was represented by Duane Morris, LLP.

Founded in 1994 and headquartered in Los Angeles, CA, AIM is an industry leader in the custom design, manufacturing, and delivery of special effects products, including confetti and streamer systems, for concerts, tours, and live events. Pangolin, founded in 1986 and headquartered in Sanford, FL, is a market-leading provider of laser entertainment technology, including complete laser projection systems, control hardware, and proprietary design software for live and multimedia applications. The combination enhances the platform’s capabilities across research and development, manufacturing, and global distribution, positioning the business for continued growth and innovation across both laser entertainment and special effects markets.

“Emko and GSE have assembled a compelling platform in AIM and Pangolin, bringing together two highly respected brands with complementary services and strong market positions. We are pleased to support Emko, GSE, and management in this strategic combination and look forward to the continued growth of the platform.”, said Luke Kohler, Vice President at Byline Sponsor Finance.

About Byline Sponsor Finance
Byline Sponsor Finance, with offices in Chicago, IL and Charlotte, NC, provides senior secured cash flow loans to private equity backed lower middle market companies throughout the United States. BSF focuses on companies that generate EBITDA between $2-10 million and supports acquisition, recapitalization, and growth investment transactions for private equity firms. For more information, please visit www.bylinebank.com/sponsor-finance .

About Emko Capital
Emko Capital is a buy-and-build platform investor in industrial and entertainment technology and aerospace and defense companies. Based in Charlotte and Philadelphia, Emko partners with founder-led businesses to build category-defining platforms with long-term capital and operational resources. For more information, please visit https://www.emkocapital.com/ .

About Graham Sports & Entertainment Partners
Graham Sports & Entertainment Partners is an operator-led investment firm focused on control buyouts within the sports, media, and entertainment ecosystem. GSE blends decades of hands-on operating experience with investment discipline across the lower middle market. For more information, please visit https://www.gsepartners.net/

For more information please contact:

Jim Kuncl
Managing Director, Group Head, Byline Sponsor Finance
[email protected]
(312) 660-5751

Sunay Salievski
Director, Byline Sponsor Finance
[email protected]
(312) 460-3723

Daniel Bresnahan
Vice President, Byline Sponsor Finance
[email protected]
(312) 660-5785

Wesley Oakford
Vice President, Byline Sponsor Finance
[email protected]
(980) 353-2291

Luke Kohler
Vice President, Byline Sponsor Finance
[email protected]
(650) 353-2992