Kalakane Capital LLC Commences Operations of New Leasing Company

Kalakane Capital LLC, announces its formation in Denver, CO. Kalakane specializes in leasing a wide variety of essential-use equipment such as manufacturing, transportation, shipping, rail, and mining to primarily investment grade corporations. The primary focus is on transactions over $2MM that qualify as true, tax advantaged operating leases. Through relationships with bankers, brokers, leasing companies, third party intermediaries and packaging, Kalakane will act as a funding partner by acquiring new or seasoned leases and portfolios.

Kalakane is affiliated with ATEL Capital Group ("ATEL"), an equipment leasing holding company, founded in 1977. ATEL is the ultimate parent of the general manager of a number of public and private equity funds, which currently manage approximately $1 billion in equipment leasing assets.

ATEL, based in San Francisco, California, is one of the largest privately owned equipment leasing and financial services companies in the United States. For further information, visit www.kalakane.com.