Final Close Marks Continued Momentum for Firm’s Lower Middle Market Private Credit Platform
LOS ANGELES – May 20, 2026 – Avante Capital Partners (“Avante”), an award-winning private credit and equity firm focused on the lower middle market, today announced the final close of Avante Capital Partners SBIC Fund IV (the “Fund”) at $400 million. The close marks a significant milestone for the firm and reflects continued strong support from both new and existing institutional investors across the country.
Fund IV was oversubscribed with commitments from a diverse group of new and existing investors, including pension funds, banks, endowments, foundations, family offices, and high-net-worth individuals. The Fund’s investment strategy is focused on providing capital to high-quality, lower middle market businesses.
“Closing Fund IV at $400 million, oversubscribed, is a meaningful vote of confidence from our LPs,” said Ivelisse Rodriguez Simon, Managing Partner of Avante Capital Partners. “Since 2009 we’ve stayed focused on one thing: being a reliable capital partner to lower middle market businesses. We’re grateful to every investor who continues to back that work.”
The close follows a multi-year build-out of Avante’s origination, underwriting, and portfolio management capabilities, supporting broader capital deployment across the lower middle market.
“What stays with me from this close is the conviction our LPs brought to it, including institutional investors who have now backed us across multiple funds and new partners joining us for the first time,” said Chaz Cocuzza, Managing Director at Avante Capital Partners. “That kind of trust is what makes this firm work, and we don’t take it for granted.”
Avante invests $10–75 million of unitranche, junior debt, and minority equity capital per investment to support the growth of strong businesses and the jobs they create. The firm has a 17-year operating history, has invested in 60+ platforms, and has raised approximately $1.5 billion in assets under management across its funds.
About Avante Capital Partners
Avante Capital Partners is an award-winning private credit and equity firm in the lower middle market. Since 2009, Avante has been successfully providing flexible capital solutions to growing businesses generating at least $3 million in cash flows across numerous industries. Avante is a value-add partner to private equity firms, independent sponsors, and business owners throughout the United States. For more information, please visit avantecap.com.