Trinity Capital Inc., a specialty lender providing debt and equipment financing to growth-stage companies, announced the appointment of Phil Gager as Managing Director, Origination in Boston, MA. Gager, who has been a part of the venture ecosystem for over 20 years, joins the Trinity team to grow the company's origination efforts in the East Coast region.

"I am excited to have Phil join the team. His East Coast tech network and national healthcare network will be invaluable as we continue to grow our portfolio. His expertise across the pharmaceuticals, biotechnology and healthcare sectors will enable us to further our investments in those verticals," said Kyle Brown, President and Chief Investment Officer.

Gager joins Trinity from Stifel Bank where he served as Managing Director and worked with venture-backed growth stage companies in the technology and healthcare verticals on a variety of debt transactions, including term loans and recurring revenue-based lines of credit. Prior to Stifel, Gager oversaw the New England region for Square 1 Bank, later acquired by Pacific Western Bank. With more than 20 years in the New England venture ecosystem, Gager brings Trinity a deep network of investors and entrepreneurs, along with in-depth experience working with companies in the healthcare sector.

"I am thrilled to be joining Trinity Capital," Gager said. "The firm has built a high-quality portfolio and a stellar reputation, particularly over the last few years. Having partnered with the team on several transactions over the years I know them to be highly collaborative with their customers, smart, and forward thinking."