The Direct Investments Group actively supports financial sponsors, business owners and management teams by providing flexible, long-term financing via our mezzanine finance program. With available capital in excess of US $500 million and an experienced, knowledgeable team of investment professionals, the Direct Investments Group is well suited to provide a financing solution structured to the particular needs of our portfolio companies.

Mezzanine Investment Criteria

We actively seek to invest in:

• Middle market buyouts and growth stage companies based in North America and Western Europe
• Companies possessing a strong business model, solid market positioning and/or a distinct competitive advantage
• Stable cash flow generation; at least $10 million in EBITDA
• Senior or junior securities; secured or unsecured; cash and/or payment-in-kind; ability to include warrants; maturities up to 10 years
• Opportunities that allow us to invest US $10 to $100 million per transaction