BOSTON, May 24, 2011 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- NewStar Financial, Inc. (Nasdaq:NEWS) announced today that Timothy J. Conway, its Chief Executive Officer, is scheduled to make a presentation at the Keefe, Bruyette & Woods Investment Management & Specialty Finance Conference in New York on Wednesday, June 8, 2011. The presentation is scheduled to begin at 1:55pm ET and will run approximately 40 minutes.

Interested parties can access a live audio webcast of the presentation on the Investor Relations homepage of NewStar's website at: www.newstarfin.com.

About NewStar Financial, Inc.:

NewStar Financial (Nasdaq:NEWS) is a specialized commercial finance company focused on meeting the complex financing needs of companies and private investors in the middle markets. The Company specializes in providing a range of senior secured debt financing options to mid-sized companies to fund working capital, growth strategies, acquisitions and recapitalizations, as well as, equipment purchases. NewStar originates loans and leases directly through teams of experienced, senior bankers and marketing officers organized around key industry and market segments. The Company targets hold positions of up to $30 million and will selectively underwrite or arrange larger transactions for syndication to other lenders.  NewStar is headquartered in Boston MA and has regional offices in Darien CT, Chicago IL, Dallas TX, Los Angeles CA, Philadelphia PA, and Houston TX. For more detailed information about our product capabilities, as well as, recent transaction and contact information, please visit our website at www.newstarfin.com.

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CONTACT: Corporate Inquiries:
         NewStar Financial
         Colleen M. Banse
         617.848.2502
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         NewStar Financial
         Brian J. Fischesser
         617.848.2512
         bfischesser@newstarfin.com