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Main Street Capital Corporation
Provides debt and equity capital to lower middle market companies across diverse industries.
Key facts
- Website
- mainstcapital.com
- Founded
- 1997
- Pricing
- Targets companies with annual revenue of $10M-$150M; combines debt and equity in a single financing solution
- Country
- United States
- Rating
- No reviews yet
About Main Street Capital Corporation
Lower middle-market capital provider offering debt and equity to businesses with revenues between $10-150M (equity) or $25-500M (debt). Positions itself as 'Main Street not Wall Street' through relationship-driven, customized capital solutions for management buyouts, recapitalizations, and acquisitions.
Key features
- Lower middle market debt + equity
- $10M-$150M revenue companies
- Publicly traded BDC structure
- 200+ portfolio investments
- Focus on management retention
Pros & cons
Pros
- Very long track record and public transparency
- Flexible one-stop debt/equity structure
- Strong emphasis on keeping existing management
Cons
- Broad generalist focus, not deeply sector-specialized
- Public BDC reporting requirements add complexity
- Deal terms can be less flexible than private funds
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Frequently Asked Questions About Main Street Capital Corporation
What middle-market does Main Street serve?
Main Street targets lower middle-market companies with annual revenues between $10-150M for equity and $25-500M for debt financing.
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