NewStar Financial is a commercial finance company headquartered in New York. The firm's direct lending activities are focused on meeting the complex financing needs of companies and private investors in the middle markets through specialized lending groups that offer a range of debt financing options. Through its asset management platforms, NewStar Financial offers a range of investment products employing credit-oriented strategies focused on middle market loans and liquid, tradable credit. In December 2017, First Eagle Investment Management acquired NewStar Financial, bringing together NewStar's direct lending platform and credit investment capabilities with First Eagle's asset management business.