MidCap Financial Investment Corporation

BCP Investment Corporation (BCIC) operates as a business development company, primarily focused on providing capital solutions to middle-market businesses. The firm engages in a diverse array of financing strategies, including various forms of debt such as unitranche loans (even those designated "last out"), first and second lien debt, and subordinated or mezzanine financing. Additionally, BCIC undertakes equity co-investments and direct buyouts. Beyond its core investment activities, the company strategically acquires complementary businesses to enhance its operations. BCIC's investment focus spans a broad spectrum of industries. Key sectors include healthcare, logistics and distribution, manufacturing, industrial and environmental services, media and telecommunications, real estate, education, automotive, agriculture, aerospace and defense, packaging, electronics, financial services, consumer goods (both durable and non-durable), business services, utilities, insurance, and the food and beverage industry. Typically, the firm commits between $1 million and $20 million to its portfolio companies. Specific investment ranges and maturities are as follows: Senior Secured Term Loans: $2 million to $20 million, with maturities of five to seven years. Second Lien Term Loans: $5 million to $15 million, maturing in six to eight years. Senior Unsecured Loans: $5 million to $23 million, with terms of six to eight years. Mezzanine Loans: $5 million to $15 million, maturing in seven to ten years. Equity Investments: $1 million to $5 million. The firm generally seeks companies generating EBITDA between $5 million and $25 million. However, for its debt investments, BCIC broadens its scope to include middle-market firms with EBITDA ranging from $10 million to $50 million, or those carrying total debt between $25 million and $150 million (or both criteria). BCIC is flexible in its equity participation, taking minority, majority, or even controlling stakes, frequently partnering alongside private equity sponsors.

New Mountain Finance CorporationNMFC · Asset ManagementNew York City, United States

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New Mountain Finance Corporation (NMFC), a Nasdaq-listed business development company (BDC), operates as both a private equity and lending vehicle. It specializes in providing capital through direct investments and loans to middle-market companies, with a particular emphasis on those operating in stable, "defensive growth" sectors. The firm actively seeks out opportunities in buyouts and established middle-market businesses. NMFC deploys capital across various levels of a company's capital structure. This includes investing in debt instruments such as first and second lien debt, unsecured notes, and mezzanine securities. Occasionally, the firm's investments may also involve acquiring equity interests. Its investment strategy is focused exclusively on the United States. The fund targets a diverse array of industries, including but not limited to: energy, specialty chemicals and materials, trading companies and distributors, commercial printing, various support and professional services (diversified, education, environmental, facilities, office, business, federal), media, distribution and logistics, interactive home entertainment, telecommunication services, and several aspects of healthcare (services, facilities, technology). It also invests in different forms of power generation (hydroelectric, fossil fuels, nuclear) and security and alarm services. New Mountain Finance Corporation typically commits between $10 million and $50 million per transaction. Its investment sourcing involves both directly originating new deals and purchasing existing assets through open-market secondary transactions. The firm looks for companies with EBITDA ranging from $10 million to $200 million and aims for an investment hold size of up to $125 million. A key objective for the fund is to secure a majority ownership stake in its portfolio companies.

CION Investment Corporation operates as a Business Development Company (BDC) with a core focus on providing capital to middle-market businesses. It specializes in various debt instruments, including senior secured loans (such as unitranche, First Lien, and second lien loans), long-term subordinated loans, mezzanine debt, corporate bonds, and other debt securities. Additionally, the firm acquires equity interests, like warrants or options, in these target companies. CION supports diverse corporate initiatives, ranging from funding for growth and acquisitions to leveraged buyouts, market and product expansion, refinancing existing debt, and recapitalization efforts. Up to 30% of its assets may also be allocated to opportunistic investments, which can include securities issued by larger public corporations and foreign holdings. The company actively participates in the secondary loan market but explicitly avoids investing in start-up ventures, companies undergoing turnaround situations, or those with speculative business models. Its investment activities are predominantly focused within the United States. CION demonstrates a broad investment appetite across numerous sectors, including high technology, healthcare, pharmaceuticals, business services, media, chemicals, plastics, rubber, telecommunications, consumer services, advertising, printing and publishing, consumer goods (both durables and non-durables), diversified financials, homebuilding, restaurants, hospitality (beverage and tobacco bars), broadcasting, various distribution channels, food and beverage, energy (oil, gas, and consumables fuels), insurance, aerospace and defense, industrial machinery, paper and forest products, information technology, metals and mining, and real estate. Typically, the firm commits between $5 million and $50 million per investment to companies generating an EBITDA of $25 million to $75 million, with an average target hold size of $25 million. CION also acquires minority stakes, in the form of either common or preferred equity, within target companies. These equity investments are generally made in conjunction with its debt offerings or through co-investments alongside financial sponsors. Successful exits from its investments are usually achieved via an initial public offering (IPO), a merger, a direct sale, or other recapitalization events.

Fidus Investment Corporation functions as a Business Development Company (BDC), offering capital solutions for diverse corporate endeavors. These encompass management buyouts, debt restructuring, ownership transitions, capital reorganizations, strategic acquisitions, and initiatives for growth and business expansion, frequently employing mezzanine financing. The firm's financial instruments span a variety of debt options, including senior secured, unitranche, subordinated, junior secured, and second lien loans, in addition to senior subordinated notes, preferred equity, and warrants. Notably, Fidus explicitly refrains from investing in distressed companies or those undergoing turnarounds. The company prioritizes investments in sectors such as aerospace and defense, a broad spectrum of business services, consumer products and services (including retail, food, and beverage), healthcare products and services, industrial goods and services, information technology services, specialized manufacturing, transportation and logistics, and value-added distribution. Its geographic focus is exclusively on enterprises located within the United States. Fidus typically commits between $5 million and $15 million per transaction, targeting companies with annual revenues ranging from $10 million to $150 million and annual EBITDA between $3 million and $20 million; however, it retains the flexibility to pursue opportunities beyond these standard financial parameters. Furthermore, the firm aims to secure minority equity positions and board observation rights in conjunction with its capital deployments.

OFS Capital CorporationOFS · Asset ManagementChicago, United States

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OFS Capital Corporation functions as a business development company, delivering adaptable capital solutions, predominantly through debt financing and, to a lesser degree, minority equity investments. The firm concentrates on U.S.-based middle-market enterprises across a wide spectrum of sectors, deliberately avoiding investments in operational turnarounds or nascent businesses. Its investment approach encompasses direct funding, participating in funds, and facilitating add-on acquisitions. Within its direct investment strategy, OFS Capital provides expertise in various financial structures, including debt and structured equity, recapitalizations, refinancing operations, management and leveraged buyouts, acquisition funding, events for shareholder liquidity, and growth capital. It also supports independent sponsor transactions, Employee Stock Ownership Plans (ESOPs), and minority investments in lower middle-market companies. Targeted industries include aerospace and defense, business services, consumer products and services, food and beverage, healthcare services, specialty chemicals, transportation and logistics, value-added distribution, franchising, and niche industrial manufacturing. The firm seeks out U.S.-based companies that generate revenues between $10 million and $200 million, have an annual EBITDA exceeding $5 million, and possess an enterprise value from $10 million to $500 million. Individual investments typically range from $5 million to $35 million, with debt-specific investments falling between $5 million and $25 million. OFS Capital utilizes a diverse set of financial tools, including senior secured loans, unitranche facilities, first-lien and second-lien debt, subordinated or mezzanine loans, warrants, preferred equity securities, and common equity. The company is open to acquiring both minority and majority stakes in its investments and frequently collaborates with co-investors to access additional capital.

Gladstone Investment Corporation is business development company, specializes in lower middle market, mature stage, buyouts; refinancing existing debt; senior debt securities such as senior loans, senior term loans, lines of credit, and senior notes; senior subordinated debt securities such as senior subordinated loans and senior subordinated notes; junior subordinated debt securities such as subordinated notes and mezzanine loans; limited liability company interests, and warrants or options. The fund does not invest in start-ups. The fund seeks to invest in manufacturing, consumer products and business/consumer services sector. It seeks to invest in small and mid-sized companies based in the United States. The fund prefers to make debt investments between $5 million and $30 million and equity investments between $10 million and $40 million in companies. The fund invests in companies with EBITDA from $4 million to $15 million. It seeks minority equity ownership and prefers to hold a board seat in its portfolio companies. It also prefers to take majority stake in its portfolio companies. The fund typically holds the investments for seven years and exits via sale or recapitalization, initial public offering, or sale to third party.