
Examining Risk, Return and Relationships in Lower Middle Market Direct Lending
Cycles change, but the fundamentals of disciplined lending don’t. In a landscape defined by complexity and competition, the lower middle market remains a place where strong relationships and proven experience drive results.
Explore key principles driving results in the lower middle market with the CIFC Direct Lending Team
John Capperella – Senior Managing Director and Head of Direct Lending Originations
John Jadach – Senior Managing Director and Head of Direct Lending Portfolio Management
Michael Hertz – Senior Managing Director and Head of Direct Lending Underwriting
Targeting the Lower Middle Market Opportunity
As a result of its consistent focus on the lower middle market direct lending space, CIFC has built a deep network of trusted partners, driving consistent deal flow and proprietary opportunities.


Portfolio Intelligence
Issue 16 examines risk, return and relationships in Lower Middle Market Direct Lending
An expert perspective on the credit markets.
The credit markets are diverse and complex. Work with a partner who has managed through the cycles and is poised for the future.
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