Direct Lending
CIFC Direct Lending has a 20+ year track record of providing customized financing solutions to the lower middle market, supporting both sponsored and non-sponsored transactions.
As a cycle-tested partner since 2005, we have deep expertise to meet evolving financing needs.
Our Direct Lending strategy partners with private equity funds and their portfolio companies to provide flexible, customized financing solutions that support growth, acquisitions, and refinancing needs.
- Growth Stories
- Protective Covenants
- Cash Flow and Liquidity
- Risk-based Pricing
- Viable Exit
Funds1
Deals
Invested
Target Borrower Revenue
Leverage Through Direct Lending2
Sponsored Deals
Information provided are estimates as of June 30, 2025, have not been audited and are subject to change without notice. Past performance is not indicative of future results. There should be no assumptions that similar investment opportunities or results to those shown will be achieved.
1 Reflective of the LBC Funds.
2 Leverage point through Direct Lending Team on 85% of all LBC Fund deals is under 4.50x since inception and at time of closing.
Deep expertise built on consistency.
We have been committed to the same strategy since 2005, gaining deep expertise and developing a proven track record.
Dedicated partner.
We partner with sponsors to provide flexible financing solutions that support their investment goals and foster lasting relationships.
Broad focus.
We work across a variety of industries, demonstrating both the breadth and depth of our expertise.
When we invest
Acquisitions / Buyouts
Growth Capital
Recapitalizations
Refinancings
Restructurings
What we offer
Senior / Senior Stretch
Unitranche
Split Lien & Last Out
Second Lien
Junior Secured Loans
Equity Co-Investments
We provide financings solutions across a wide range of industries.
Industrials
Business Services
Healthcare
Food & Beverage
Technology
Consumer Services & Products
Representative Transactions
Our team brings decades of experience investing in the lower middle market.
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Miami
1 SE 3rd Avenue, Suite 1660, Miami, FL 33131
+1 786 652 3250
New York
875 3rd Avenue, 24th Floor, New York, NY 10022
+1 212 624 1200
London
27 Knightsbridge, 6th Floor, London, SW1X 7LY
+44 203 841 6200
Philadelphia
555 East Lancaster Avenue, Suite 450, Radnor, PA 19087
+1 215 972 8900