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Since 2017

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Direct Lending Fund

Hive Financial Assets is a private credit fund manager specializing in direct lending to consumer finance companies.

Since 2017,  we’ve focused on creating consistent, uncorrelated returns through disciplined capital allocation, advanced analytics, and deep lending expertise.

8+
years of outperforming the S&P 500
150MM+
AUM
Portfolio

Our Edge

Where structure, risk control, and opportunity converge.

TRACK RECORD

99 months of returns above the ICE BoA High Yield Index.

EXPERIENCE

Principals have built successful lenders and funds, with extensive experience in operations, underwriting, and risk management.

RISK MANAGEMENT

Hive controls underlying lender risk on a real-time basis using its proprietary patented technology.

RECESSION RESILIENT

Consistency through volatile markets and economic downturns.

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Our approach

We follow a structured, risk-aware approach designed to support consistent outcomes over time.

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Analytical Precision

Harnessing intelligence to drive smarter lending decisions.

Our proprietary AI and machine learning models continuously analyze borrower behavior, repayment patterns, and portfolio dynamics. This allows us to anticipate risk, refine credit strategies in real time, and deliver insights that enhance every stage of the lending process — from origination to collections.

02

Steady Performance

Engineered for reliability across every market cycle.

HFA’s data-backed strategies and conservative loan structures are designed to withstand economic shifts and volatility. By focusing on short-duration consumer credit and disciplined diversification, we’ve built a track record of consistent, uncorrelated returns for investors.

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Prudent Discipline

Balancing innovation with sound financial governance.

Every capital deployment follows a measured, principle-driven approach. We apply rigorous underwriting standards and risk optimization models to protect investor capital while maintaining healthy growth. This philosophy keeps our portfolios resilient even in uncertain conditions.

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Our Team

The Team Behind HFA

HFA’s leadership brings together decades of experience across consumer lending, data science, and institutional finance.

JP James

CHAIRMAN

Michael Schwartz

CAO

Rithika Gaddam

COO
Partners

Trusted Partners

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Investor News & Events

A centralized view of investor updates, firm announcements, and scheduled events.

OUR IMPACT

Impact Beyond Business

Supporting organizations that contribute to long-term community and social outcomes.

$10M
Funding received
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From portfolio tracking to strategic analysis, their team has amplified our operations. It truly feels like they’re investing in our growth every single day
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San Francisco, CA
$4M
Funding received
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We didn’t just gain funding—we gained a partner. Since joining forces, we’ve seen measurable gains in efficiency and performance. It’s clear they believe in our mission

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They’ve helped us gain clarity and focus across our entire portfolio. This isn’t just capital—it’s a commitment to helping us make faster decisions

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Matt Cannon
Los Angeles, CA
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Their investment completely reshaped how we operate. The automation and insights they brought to the table have helped us scale with precision

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Frequently asked questions

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01

What is Hive Financial Assets

Hive Financial Assets (HFA) is a private credit fund manager specializing in direct lending to consumer finance companies. Since 2017, HFA has focused on consistent, uncorrelated returns through disciplined capital allocation, advanced analytics, and lending expertise.

02

How does HFA manage risk?

HFA employs a multi-dimensional approach to risk management, combining proprietary AI and machine learning models with rigorous underwriting standards. This allows the team to anticipate risk, optimize credit strategies, and protect investor capital across all market conditions.

03

What kind of investment strategies does HFA use?

HFA focuses on short-duration consumer credit and disciplined diversification. Its data-backed strategies and conservative loan structures aim for steady performance and resilience during market volatility.

04

Who leads Hive Financial Assets?

HFA’s leadership includes experienced professionals in consumer lending, data science, and institutional finance. Key team members include Michael Schwartz (CAO), JP James (Chairman), and Rithika Gaddam (COO).

05

What sets HFA apart from other credit fund managers?

HFA combines analytical precision, steady performance, and prudent discipline. Its use of AI-driven insights and principle-based capital deployment ensures consistent returns and portfolio resilience, even during uncertain economic conditions.

06

Explain your relationship to the lenders and the end consumer borrowers.

The Fund finances consumer lending portfolios. The Fund manager, HFA, provides direct oversight and control over portfolio risk management, including lender policies, credit parameters, and risk metrics. The Fund has no direct relationship with the end consumer borrowers.

07

How does the Fund make money?

The Fund earns revenue from the interest payments it receives from financing lending portfolios.

08

What oversight do you have over your investments?

Unlike other financing partners, HFA controls the algorithm that implements lender’s policies, credit parameters, and risk metrics daily for the lender portfolios it finances. This oversight is ongoing at the unit level and is not performed by simply reviewing monthly reports generated by the portfolios.

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What kind of investment strategies does HFA use?

HFA focuses on short-duration consumer credit and disciplined diversification. Its data-backed strategies and conservative structures aim for steady performance and resilience during market volatility.

10

Why is there a lock-up period?

A longer-term capital commitment ensures the stability required to maintain continuity in lending portfolios.

11

What type of investor updates are provided?

The Fund is committed to providing performance insight by offering the following updates:
• Quarterly commentary by the manager.
• Quarterly estimates and performance, capital allocation, contribution, and risk metrics.
• Reporting through the investor portal maintained by NAV Consulting, the fund administrator.
• An open-door policy for investors seeking direct conversations regarding any aspect of the portfolio.
• Annual audits conducted by Berkower, LLC.

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Hive Financial Assets works with a limited number of partners aligned with our long-term, disciplined approach to private credit.

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