Business development company specializing in providing financing solutions to middle-market companies, primarily in the United States.
Carlyle Secured Lending, Inc. operates as a specialized business development company (BDC) focusing on various forms of secured lending and debt investments. The firm primarily targets opportunities in first lien debt, senior secured loans, second lien senior secured loans, mezzanine debt, and other forms of secured and unsecured debt instruments. Specializing in direct investments, Carlyle Secured Lending primarily serves the middle market segment, aiming to provide financing solutions across a diverse range of industries.
The company's investment strategy is particularly tailored towards sectors such as healthcare and pharmaceuticals, aerospace and defense, high-tech industries, business services, software, food and beverage, hospitality and leisure, banking and financial services, insurance, and the real estate sector. Carlyle Secured Lending seeks to invest in companies with substantial EBITDA (earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization) ranging typically between $25 million and $100 million.
Operating across multiple jurisdictions including the United States, Luxembourg, Cayman Islands, Cyprus, and the United Kingdom, Carlyle Secured Lending leverages its expertise and global reach to identify and capitalize on investment opportunities that offer attractive risk-adjusted returns. By focusing on secured lending and debt instruments, the firm plays a crucial role in providing capital solutions that support growth, expansion, and operational enhancement for its portfolio companies.