Top Junior Capital Providers with Recent Private M&A Activity

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Decathlon Capital Partners

4 Closed Deals via Axial

211 Total Closed Deals Actively Sourcing Deals

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Decathlon Capital Partners provides growth-stage debt solutions to established companies across a wide range of industry segments and U.S. geographies. Over the past decade, the Decathlon team has worked with hundreds of growth-focused businesses by offering companies flexible, patient, capital solutions without the dilution, costs, operational overhead and loss of control that typically comes with equity-based funding. Decathlon's approach allows companies to secure growth capital with custom-created private debt solutions that offer variable amortization plans without any requirement for…

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Sep 2024 Provided debt financing to Cyvatar
Sep 2024 Provided debt financing to Be Fulfilled
Aug 2024 Provided debt financing to CancerIQ
Jul 2024 Provided debt financing to ExecThread, Inc.

Business Trust Fund

1 Closed Deal via Axial

3 Total Closed Deals Actively Sourcing Deals

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We are a private fund, that assists private lower-middle market companies in securing working capital for their business. We will also syndicate our own capital into unsecured working capital products with other private funds.We work mainly with private companies that have annual revenues between 1-100 Million. We are Industry Agnostic and have over 25 years of investment banking experience, corporate advisory, and Investor Relations experience.We originate and average around 75 Million in business per month.

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May 2025 Acquired Confidential Company
Jan 2020 Provided debt financing to Lithium Werks
Jun 2018 Assisted Nas Component Inc in securing debt financing from EIN Capital

National Business Capital

1 Closed Deal via Axial

1 Total Closed Deal Actively Sourcing Deals

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Business Funding and Sub Debt provider lending up to $10MM to US-based CompaniesNational Business Capital is a tech-enabled business funding platform offering fast and flexible financing, without the hurdles of a traditional bank. Term Loans, Business Lines of Credit, Revenue Based Financing, Sub Debt Financing (keeping your senior lender in place). Non-Dilutive, No Equity, Warrants or Covenants. Ready to deploy up to $10MM Debt Financing in the US.

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Oct 2024 Acquired Confidential Company

Saratoga Investment Corp (Ticker: SAR)

68 Total Closed Deals Actively Sourcing Deals

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Saratoga Investment Corp. is a publicly traded (NYSE: SAR) business development company (BDC). We provide customized financing solutions for middle market companies located in the United States. Our investment professionals have a combined 80+ years of experience investing over $4 billion in middle market businesses. Flexible Financing SolutionsWe take a solutions oriented approach to investing and seek to craft capital structures that work for all stakeholders. We understand the importance of providing feedback quickly, being creative in transaction structuring, and closing transactions on…

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Jun 2017 Provided debt financing to FranConnect
May 2017 Provided debt financing to Tile Redi
May 2017 Provided debt financing to C2 Education
Mar 2017 Provided debt financing to Cleo Communications

Charter Growth Capital

7 Total Closed Deals Actively Sourcing Deals

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Charter Growth Capital invests junior capital in lower middle market companies in the Great Lakes region to support growth or succession. We deliver funding to help you achieve your goals and the professional guidance to back it up.GREAT LAKES FOCUSThe Charter Growth Capital Fund focuses on investments in the Great Lakes region. Our investment team is highly experienced in helping companies in the region to achieve their goals.FULFILLING AN UNMET NEEDWe invest $2 million to $8 million to support growth, succession, or to recapitalize your balance sheet, focusing primarily on…

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Mar 2025 Invested in DGD Foods LLC
Mar 2025 Invested in C&N Mechanical
Aug 2024 Invested in Schepers Lawn Sprinkling
May 2024 Invested in Pronto Freight Ways

Libertas Funding

3 Total Closed Deals Actively Sourcing Deals

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Libertas Funding is a best-in-class revenue and cashflow-based lender providing accessible, fast-closing working/growth/acquisition capital products to the lower middle market. Since its inception in 2016, Libertas funded over $2 billion to thousands of companies nationwide. An industry-agnostic lender and market leader, Libertas today does more than $60 million a month in transactional volume.Libertas funds check sizes from $100K up to $5M+, and with our tech-driven platform, conducts diligence and originates transactions in a matter of business days. Libertas' product suite includes…

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Oct 2022 Invested in Full Service Environmental Company
Apr 2022 Invested in Electrical Engineering/Contractor
Apr 2021 Invested in Oil and Gas Services Company

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Capital Impact Partners

2 Total Closed Deals Actively Sourcing Deals

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We believe that every community should be built on a foundation of equity, inclusiveness and cooperation. This requires us to break down the barriers to success by addressing key social and economic justice issues. That is why we have dedicated our mission to delivering both the capital and commitment that help people build strong, vibrant communities of opportunities. We focus on supporting businesses that (1) drive access to healthcare for underserved communities, (2) drive access to healthy food for underserved communities, (3) diverse entrepreneurs, or (4) worker owned businesses.

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Jun 2022 Provided debt financing to SameSky Health
Jun 2022 Invested in Obran Cooperative

Capital Express

1 Total Closed Deal Actively Sourcing Deals

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Capital Express is a direct provider of non-dilutive growth capital to lower middle market companies. $1M–$5M, 12-month term, unsecured, industry agnostic, no equity component. We underwrite cash flow rather than collateral or EBITDA multiples, commit from our own balance sheet, and close in days rather than months.

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Oct 2023 Provided debt financing to Construction

escalate capital

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Escalate Capital Partners is a prominent private credit and growth equity investment firm that specializes in targeting rapidly growing later-stage companies within the technology, software, services, and healthcare sectors. Established in 2005, the firm is known for its strategic investments and portfolio management expertise. Key figures in the firm include Larry Bradshaw, responsible for portfolio management and compliance, and Ross Cockrell, a co-founder who plays a significant role in originations and portfolio management. The firm is committed to fostering growth in its chosen sectors,…

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KNR Invest AG

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KNR Invest AG is an independent Swiss capital partner specializing in the 100% financing of large-scale international projects. We invest from USD 20 million up to several billion and have successfully financed and supported numerous major initiatives in recent years. With direct access to leading investment and sovereign wealth funds, as well as a global partner network, we enable full project financing without requiring equity from the operator. Our financing models are designed for swift, efficient implementation with long-term value creation, while maintaining the highest quality, safety,…

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Bardin Hill Investment Partners LP

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Bardin Hill is an institutional investment firm that specializes in middle-market, special situations, and broadly syndicated credit. Based in New York, Bardin Hill currently manages $5.0 billion and employs ~60 professionals dedicated to rigorous investment analysis, extensive due diligence, and a disciplined approach to capital formation.

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Unlimited Dreams

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Unlimited Dreams Capital builds asset based revolving lines of credit and equipment term loans up to $10 million based on approved asset balances such as commercial accounts receivable, raw and finished goods inventory, and machinery & equipment. Our job is to extend a lifeline to companies that banks may not be comfortable with. The result is a powerful form of business financing that works for small to mid-market companies and their various stakeholders.

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Banyan Investment Partners, L.P.

44 Total Closed Deals

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Banyan Fund, L.P. was founded in 2002 to provides capital to smaller middle-market companies headquartered primarily in the Southeastern United States. Mezzanine capital is used to supplement a company’s debt capacity beyond banks’ credit limitations and is a substantially cheaper and less dilutive alternative to equity financing.With over $250 million of committed capital from Fund I (2004) and Fund II (2007), we can provide financing of approximately $2 million to $8 million to companies which meet our investment criteria, generally structured in the form of subordinated debt with…

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May 2011 Invested in Gowanda Electronics Corp.
Feb 2011 Invested in Vology Data Systems
Oct 2010 Acquired Silverchair Science + Communications, Inc.
Oct 2010 Acquired Solesbee's Equipment & Attachments, Inc.

Harbert Credit Solutions Group

27 Total Closed Deals

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The Harbert Credit Solutions group typically provides $5 million to $15 million in subordinated debt and equity investments to companies in need of capital for organic growth, acquisitions, recapitalizations or management buyouts. We look for investment opportunities characterized by a management team with a demonstrated track record, sufficient cash flow to service debt, growth potential and a viable exit strategy.

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Oct 2010 Acquired Preferred Warranties, Inc.
Oct 2010 Acquired Presidential Financial Corporation
Oct 2010 Acquired SiberCore Technologies Inc.
Oct 2010 Acquired Solar Shop Australia Pty Ltd.

Triangle Capital

17 Total Closed Deals

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Triangle Capital Corporation is a publicly traded, internally managed business development company ("BDC"). We provide customized financing solutions for lower middle market companies located throughout the United States. We typically invest $5 to $25 million for: Leveraged Buyouts Management Buyouts Recapitalizations Growth Financings ESOPs Acquisition Financings Triangle offers a wide range of financing structures to our private equity partners, including subordinated debt with warrants, first and second lien loans, one-stop and uni-tranche structures, and equity co-investments. We also…

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Oct 2010 Acquired Syrgis Performance Products, LLC
Oct 2010 Acquired The Dyson Corporation
Oct 2010 Acquired America's PowerSports, Inc.
Oct 2010 Acquired APO Newco LLC

Peachtree Equity Partners

15 Total Closed Deals

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The Peachtree team founded the private equity business of Wachovia bank in 1997. While there, they were responsible for the bank's mezzanine investing, direct private equity investing plus commitments to third party, independent funds. In 2002 the team formed Peachtree Equity as an independent private equity fund to provide growth equity to profitable, Southeast businesses managed by owner-operators. In 2009, the team established Peachtree II to capitalize on attractive opportunities in the mezzanine debt market.

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Jan 2013 Advised ProStage in its sale to Tech Rentals
Dec 2012 Advised Technical Innovation in its sale to MSouth Equity Partners
Aug 2012 Advised Conger + Elsea in its sale to Peachtree Equity Partners
Aug 2012 Advised Butler America on an investment from Peachtree Equity Partners

Liberty Capital Solutions, Inc.

13 Total Closed Deals

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LCS Capital is a nationally recognized leader in commercial finance. We are leading the way in commercial lending of all types, including Commercial Real Estate Loans, Equipment Leasing, Accounts Receivable Financing, Factoring, Bridge and Hard Money Loans, SBA Financing, Business Acquisition Financing, Hotel Financing, Stock Loans, Portfolio Liquidations, Private Equity, Joint Ventures and more. We work with small, medium, and large size businesses and have a broad portfolio of financial products to provide the capital our clients need. Composed of a group of highly experienced financial…

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Oct 2015 Assisted Pump Manufacturer in securing debt financing from National SBA Lender
Oct 2015 Invested in Medical Billing Company
Oct 2015 Provided debt financing to NY Party Rental
Sep 2015 Assisted Non for Profit School in securing debt financing from US National Bank

Route 2 Capital Partners

10 Total Closed Deals

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Route 2 Capital Partners is a private investment firm providing $3 - $15 million of flexible mezzanine and equity capital solutions to lower middle market companies, primarily in the southern United States. The firm maintains offices in Charleston and Greenville, South Carolina.Our team brings extensive investment, transactional, and operational knowledge. With 100+ collective years of industry experience, the Firm combines financial strength with diverse operational expertise to create strong partnerships with portfolio companies.The partners’ long-term relationships and ability to…

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Aug 2023 Acquired Intrepid
Aug 2023 Acquired Big Dot of Happiness
Aug 2023 Acquired Crew One Productions
Aug 2023 Acquired Barton Watch Bands

SPP Credit Partners

10 Total Closed Deals

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SPP Credit Partners is a privately-held investment management firm formed to provide direct private debt and equity capital to the lower middle market. Founded in 2003 and headquartered in New York City, SPP Credit targets businesses with market leadership in defined niches, sustainable competitive advantages, and first class management teams.

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Aug 2023 Acquired Navajo Transitional Energy Company
Aug 2023 Acquired GracoRoberts
Aug 2023 Acquired Alex C. Fergusson, LLC
Aug 2023 Acquired Trecora Resource

Morgan Stanley Credit Partners

7 Total Closed Deals

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Morgan Stanley Credit Partners invests in corporate mezzanine debt and related instruments issued by middle market companies in North America and Western Europe. Investments are typically made to support leveraged buyouts, debt refinancings, recapitalizations and acquisitions. With approximately $1 billion in capital under management, Morgan Stanley Credit Partners' experienced investment professionals bring significant expertise in investment origination, deal structuring, credit analysis, and principal investing to middle market leveraged finance. The investment team comprises eleven…

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Jan 2013 Invested in Excelitas Technologies
Jan 2011 Invested in Altegra Health
Jan 2011 Invested in HD Vest Financial Services
Jan 2011 Invested in SPG

Firms in the Junior Capital Providers directory are ordered based on recent deal activity on Axial. The default order reflects observed market signals rather than a subjective ranking of firm quality.

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