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Shape the Future of ABL with Dwight Funding

Our team is comprised of a diverse set of players with complementary backgrounds. This enables our innovative way of thinking and partnering. Want to join us?

Ben Brachot

Co-Founder & Managing Director
Ben co-founded Dwight with the vision of creating a finance company made for today’s generation of businesses and entrepreneurs. Prior to Dwight, Ben was a Director at FGI Finance where he led hundreds of ABL transactions and grew his team’s presence throughout the US, UK and beyond. Ben graduated with a B.S. in Finance and Marketing from NYU Stern School of Business. When he’s not working, Ben is a man of many hobbies and passions including snowboarding, photography, and most notably, coffee.

Daniel Basloe

Co-Founder & Managing Director

Dan co-founded Dwight with the mission of re-thinking the lending experience for growing businesses. Dan continuously draws from his experience in traditional ABL at JP Morgan to make this mission a reality. Previously, he graduated with a B.S. in Finance with honors from Yeshiva University where he was captain of the varsity tennis team. In Dan’s spare time, you’ll find him on the tennis court and at home, spending quality time with his family.

Jessica Bates

Business Development Head & Managing Director

Jessica leads Dwight’s Business Development team, which is focused on building and nurturing relationships with the best brands in the space, as well as the network that supports them. Prior to her work at Dwight, Jessica was a Director of Strategy and Partnerships at a fintech lender, while previously she raised private debt and equity capital for companies globally in the Investment Banking Division of Barclays Capital. Jessica graduated with a B.S. in Finance and Accounting from the University of Virginia’s McIntire School of Commerce. When she’s not on back-to-back calls or traveling to industry conferences, Jessica can be found running on the West Side Highway in NYC or dining at up-and-coming restaurants with great friends.

Michael Abadie

Tech Lead & Director
As a Dwight Developer, Mike handles all things tech and process automation from BD to Portfolio, making life more efficient for us and our partners. Mike graduated from NYU Stern with a major in business, concentrating in Finance and Computer Science. When he’s not coding, Mike loves to travel, exercise and spend time with his family and friends.

Lauren Adelson

Director of Marketing

Lauren leads Dwight’s Marketing efforts, overseeing brand strategy, content, and communications to support our position as the go-to working capital partner for scaling consumer brands. Prior to joining Dwight, she worked in experiential marketing and brand partnerships at The Sharpe Alliance, a boutique marketing agency in her hometown of Los Angeles. Lauren graduated from Tulane University’s Freeman School of Business with a B.S. in Marketing and Business Management. In her free time, she enjoys pop culture deep dives, laughing with friends, and hanging out with her cat.

Rachel David

Director of People

As Director of People, Rachel takes a collaborative approach across the organization, working closely on strategy and execution to drive meaningful impact and ensure that all teams are aligned and working toward Dwight’s shared vision and goals. In her prior role as Head of Strategy at a publicly traded creator company, Rachel was a force multiplier for the executive team, overseeing various initiatives across investor relations, corporate communications, M&A, and business development. Rachel graduated with a B.A. in Psychology and Media Historiography from New York University. Outside of work, you might find Rachel outdoors biking or scuba diving, touring a new city, or walking the Upper East Side with her husband and their dog, Jimmer.

Madeline Graves

Relationship Manager

As Relationship Manager for Dwight’s portfolio, Madeline taps into her passion for CPG to advise, assist and optimize the experience of our clients. Before joining the Dwight team in 2022, Madeline spent over three years at S&P Global Market Intelligence, where she worked through the commercial organization to become a Relationship Manager for capital markets clients. She graduated with a B.S. in Business Administration and Politics from Washington & Lee University. In her spare time, Madeline enjoys exploring NYC’s vibrant restaurant scene, taking long walks with friends, and trying out new workout classes.

Matthew Ho

Portfolio Associate

As Dwight Funding’s Portfolio Associate, Matt leverages his experience in consumer retail, corporate finance, and data analysis to support credit and portfolio management. Matt’s previously worked at SEI and Tapestry; he also holds a B.S in Finance from Elon University. In his free time, Matt enjoys exercising, enjoying the city’s green space, and spending time with family and friends.

Jesse Holstein

Business Development Director

Jesse is a Director of Business Development, focusing on the Asset Based Lending and Growth Stage Consumer markets. Prior to Dwight, he was a Credit Analyst in the Financial Institutions Group at JPMorgan, where he covered Hedge Funds. Jesse holds a B.S. in Finance from Penn State University. A passionate Philadelphia sports fan, he enjoys playing soccer and taking aimless through New York City.

Jon Leung

Underwriting Director
Jon spearheads Dwight’s underwriting efforts, guiding prospective clients through the due diligence process and structuring deals so that they make sense for everyone involved. Before joining Dwight, Jon spent nearly a decade in investment banking and asset-based lending. When he’s not analyzing financial statements, Jon spends most of his time watching hockey, going to the gym and eating Chipotle.

Kenneth Li

Credit Analyst
Ken is a Credit Analyst on Dwight’s underwriting team, supporting client and deal due diligence through structured analysis. Prior to Dwight, Ken worked in ABL and statement analysis at TD Bank and PNC Bank respectively. He graduated as Varsity Golf Captain with a B.Sc. in Applied-Mathematics and Economics from Brown University. Out of the office, Ken still loves to play and compete on the course while also enjoying New York’s diverse food scene.

Kaushal Mehta

Product Manager

As a Product Manager at Dwight, Kaushal designs tools and systems that simplify the lending experience for both clients and internal teams. His work focuses on building scalable, insight-driven solutions that enhance credit decisioning, risk visibility, and operational efficiency across the lending lifecycle. Before joining Dwight, he held product and strategy roles at Meta, O.C. Tanner, and Progressive Leasing, where he worked at the intersection of technology, credit analytics, pricing strategy, and risk management. Outside of work, he enjoys scuba diving, exploring national parks, and discovering new restaurants wherever he goes.

Navya Nadig

Credit Analyst

As a Credit Analyst, Navya supports the underwriting team through due diligence and structured analysis. Prior to joining Dwight, Navya worked at PNC Bank as a FIG underwriting analyst. She graduated from Rutgers University with a B.S. in Finance and Supply Chain Management. Outside of work, you will find Navya at the gym, recreating healthy versions of her favorite recipes or traveling the world with her friends and family.

Todd Scobell

Portfolio Director
Todd is a trusted advisor to Dwight’s portfolio companies, focused on building long-term relationships, understanding client business needs, and helping to develop solutions to achieve their goals. Before joining Dwight, Todd spent five years at Prudential Financial, where he gained a broad range of experience from investment management to Corporate Development and M&A. Todd is also a CFAⓇ charterholder. Outside of work, Todd loves scouting out the best new restaurants in NYC and being active – between golf, basketball, biking and hiking, he does it all.

Anna Taranova

Business Development Director
As Director of Business Development, Anna is passionate about building, strengthening and maintaining relationships with brand leaders, investors, and service providers. Prior to joining Dwight, Anna worked with institutional equity-backed consumer brands at JPMorgan’s Disruptive Commerce team, helping them with commercial banking and debt financing needs. She also spent time leading Business Development at Cartograph, an Amazon-focused e-commerce consulting agency for CPG brands. Anna started her career at Goldman Sachs where she spent over 4 years between Credit Risk and Institutional Asset Management. She graduated with a B.S. in Finance and Accounting from SUNY Binghamton. In her spare time, Anna is exploring New York, playing tennis and checking out any and all farmers markets and book stores.

Nicole Schafer

Executive Assistant

Nicole provides high-level administrative support to our Co-Founders in order to better optimize their workflows and outputs. Her previous experience in administrative positions in NYC’s Hospitality scene allows her to take an interpersonal approach to her work. A graduate of Brooklyn College, Nicole holds a B.B.A. in Finance and B.S. Business Management. When she is not in the office Nicole can be found training for her next marathon or exploring the newest restaurant openings in NYC.

Avi Dayani

Markeiting Intern

Avi supports Dwight’s marketing and growth initiatives, diving into content planning, data analysis, and strategic projects that amplify our brand and deal pipeline. Prior to Dwight, he interned across growth equity at Strandview Capital, business development with video-commerce startup Emovid, and qualitative market research at Kantar. Avi is currently completing a B.A. in Economics with a Financial Economics Sequence at Claremont McKenna College. Outside the office, you’ll find him pushing weight at the gym, e-biking across New York, or schooling friends in FIFA and NBA 2K.

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