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A federal funds target of 3.75% to 4.00% is below the half-century average of 4.8%; the stress test is the…
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Lower middle market experts
We partner with exceptional sponsors and management teams to finance growth—delivering deep market expertise and comprehensive resources built for the lower middle market.
$1.6B
ASSETS MANAGED
17
YEARS LMM FOCUS
150+
TRANSACTIONS
200+
SPONSOR RELATIONSHIPS
WHY AVANTE
A different kind of partner
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Flexible Capital
15+ years focused exclusively on the lower middle market, we've built strategies that tailor senior and junior debt solutions for a range of investors.
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Value-Added Partnership
We're not just capital providers. We're strategic partners committed to helping you succeed through deep relationships and hands-on support.
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The LMM Playbook
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Avante Capital Partners Announces Successful Exit from Radon Medical Imaging
Avante Capital Partners Announces Successful Exit from Radon Medical Imaging
Avante Capital Partners announces the successful exit of its Fund III investment in Radon Medical Imaging, made alongside 5th Century Partners and Radon's management team.
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November 10, 2026
TEAM
Meet Avante's Leadership
Jeri Harman
Founder & Chairman
Ivelisse Rodriguez Simon
Managing Partner
Paul Hayama
Chief Investment Officer
Richard Strait
Investment Committee Partner
Chaz Cocuzza
Managing Director
Omar Abou-Sayed
Managing Director, Head of Origination
Gladys Cordova
Chief Financial Officer
THE LMM PLAYBOOK
Your guide to the
lower middle market
Strategies, insights, and tools to win in this underserved segment
Avante Capital Provides Acquisition Financing to Support Fifth Century Partners’ Investment in Southern Paving & Milling
Avante Capital Partners provided acquisition financing, including a term loan, delayed draw facility, and equity co-investment, to support Fifth Century…
Nobody Sees the Chaos Behind the Magic
Chau Nguyen, who plans Avante's in-person events, explains why food, decor, and venue choices matter, and how staying calm when…
Avante Capital’s Ivelisse Rodriguez Simon Receives NAIC Beacon Award
Avante Capital Partners' Managing Partner Ivelisse Rodriguez Simon will receive NAIC's 2026 Women in Alternatives Beacon Award, recognizing her role…
The Time I Talked an Investor Out of More Money
Fundraising isn't about convincing every investor to say yes. It's about understanding fit well enough to know when to say…
Avante Capital Partners Provides Senior Subordinated Debt to Pediatric Dental-Services Organization
Avante Capital provided subordinated debt to a pediatric-focused dental services platform, refinancing existing unitranche debt and supporting the Company's continued…
PORTFOLIO
Partnering with exceptional companies
We provide flexible financing solutions to support growth, acquisitions, and recapitalizations for sponsor-backed and independent companies.
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BUSINESS SERVICES
Hippo Vet Group
HEALTHCARE
Reservoir Communications
BUSINESS SERVICES
Electronic Source Company
SPECIALTY MANUFACTURING
Partner with us as we transform
the lower middle market.
Whether you're an LP, PE sponsor, or independent sponsor—we're here to help you succeed.
Get in Touch- As of March 1, 2026. “Zero Cash Loan Losses” represents that for all fully realized and exited transactions undertaken by Avante, the Fund has received aggregate cash proceeds equal to or exceeding one hundred percent (100%) of invested principal (i.e., a minimum 1.0x multiple of invested capital). This representation is made solely with respect to fully exited investments and does not include, reflect, or take into account the performance, valuation, or ultimate outcome of any current, partially realized, or otherwise unrealized positions.