LOWER MIDDLE MARKET FOCUS

17 years of expertise

We have spent over a decade focused exclusively on one market segment - the LMM - learning its nuances, building relationships, and developing the expertise to help our partners win.

$3M - $30M
TARGET COMPANY EBITDA
$10M - $85M
TARGET CHECK SIZE
Flexible
DEBT STRUCTURE
OUR APPROACH

How we partner

01

Deep LMM Expertise

Over 17 years focused exclusively on the lower middle market. We understand the unique dynamics, challenges, and opportunities that define this space.

02

Flexible Solutions

Every deal is different. We structure creative financing solutions tailored to the specific needs of each sponsor and company.

03

Speed & Certainty

Our streamlined decision-making process enables us to move quickly and provide certainty of close when it matters most.

INVESTMENT CRITERIA

What we look for

We partner with sponsor-backed and independent companies across a range of industries in the lower middle market.

COMPANY EBITDA
$3M - $30M
CHECK SIZE
$10M - $85M
STRUCTURE
Senior, Unitranche, Second Lien, Equity Co-Invest
GEOGRAPHY
United States & Canada
REPRESENTATIVE INDUSTRIES
Healthcare, Business Services, Manufacturing, Consumer, Tech-Enabled Services
FEATURED ARTICLE

Anyone Will Fund You on a Good Day

The real test of a lending partner shows up after the deal closes, not before. When I moved into private credit, the reaction from friends outside finance was almost always...

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Anyone Will Fund You on a Good Day
LMM PLAYBOOK

Insights & Resources

Independent Sponsors Article

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…

The End of the 90-Day Lag

The 90-day reporting cushion is gone. As lower middle market lenders scale, real-time data, integrated systems, and AI are becoming…

WHAT WE BRING TO THE TABLE

Avante is about more than capital

We believe the best partnerships go beyond financing. We actively support our sponsors and portfolio companies with resources, relationships, and insights that help them succeed.

01

Strategic Resources

→ Market intelligence and analysis

→ Industry benchmarking data

→ Operational best practices

→ Portfolio company insights

02

Network Access

→ C-suite executive network

→ Industry expert connections

→ Service provider introductions

→ Co-investor relationships

03

Shared Best Practices

→ Educational content library

→ Deal structuring guides

→ Case study database

→ Webinars and events

Ready to partner with us?

Let's work together.

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