Private Credit
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Diversified Portfolios of Mid-Market Loans
Northleaf's private credit strategies seek to provide investors with diversified exposure to mid-market private credit investments globally.
We have the ability to provide a range of flexible financing solutions across corporate direct lending and asset-based specialty finance.
Investment Capabilities
Corporate Direct Lending
Direct lending across senior and junior debt to primarily private equity-backed companies
Asset-Based Specialty Finance
Investments collateralized by diversified pools of cash flow-generating financial assets, with a focus on low correlation, niche asset verticals
Investment Philosophy
Relative Value
Origination coverage across North America, UK/Europe and Australia supports portfolio diversification and strong relative value
Active Portfolio Construction & Risk Management
Fundamental asset-level due diligence combined with differentiated portfolio-level risk overlay orients portfolios to lower-risk sectors and reduces risk correlation
Downside Management
Focus on historically resilient businesses and conservatively-structured loans with strong lender protections
Informational & Relationship Advantages
Leverage integrated private markets platform and long-term private equity sponsor relationships to source and diligence investment opportunities
We take pride in our role as a flexible partner, who can invest across the capital structure and act as either the sole underwriter or as a collaborative participant in smaller club deals. Our track record as a relationship-driven, value-added lender enhances our ability to deliver stable risk-adjusted returns that can improve investment outcomes within a diversified private markets portfolio.
Representative Investments
Company: Calibre Scientific
Description: Provider of life science tools to the lab research, diagnostics and biopharmaceutical industries
Date: 2024
Sector: Health Care
Geography: North America
Calibre Scientific
Company: Cutting Edge Group
Description: Music financing platform focused on music tied to film, television and other wellness assets
Date: 2024
Asset Type: Second Lien
Geography: Europe
Sponsor: N/A - Specialty Finance
Cutting Edge Group
Company: Duetti
Description: Music financing platform focused on independent artists across a mix of genres
Date: 2024
Asset Type: First Lien
Geography: North America
Sponsor: N/A - Specialty Finance
Duetti
Company: Any Hour Services
Description: Provider of HVAC, plumbing, electric and excavation services
Date: 2024
Asset Type: Unitranche
Geography: North America
Sponsor: Knox Lane