Author: Mike Cosentino

Please join Grier Eliasek (President/COO & Co-CIO) and David Moszer (MD, Private Credit) for their continued discussion of middle-market lending trends, financing, and more.

Prospect Capital Corporation’s President and Chief Operating Officer, Grier Eliasek, is featured in the June 2025 Private Debt Investor Middle Market Direct Lending Report.

The lower mid-market presents an attractive opportunity to secure advantageous deal terms in pursuit of higher risk-adjusted returns, says Grier Eliasek, president of Prospect Capital

Prospect Capital Management L.P. (“Prospect”), investment adviser to Prospect Capital Corporation (NASDAQ: PSEC) and other funds, announced today that Prospect has received an Honorable Mention in Mergers & Acquisitions’ 2025 Middle-Market Deals of the Year Awards for Prospect’s role in providing value-added capital to Druid City Infusion (“Druid City”).

Prospect Capital Management L.P. (“Prospect”), investment adviser to Prospect Capital Corporation (NASDAQ: PSEC), through its real estate private credit platform, has closed on an investment to recapitalize The Frederick, a 193-unit, Class A stabilized cash flowing multifamily property in Brooklyn, New York. Constructed in 2018, the property is owned by…

The healthcare sector continues to be a pivotal driver in the direct lending market, accounting for a significant portion of recent deal activity. In 2024, healthcare represented approximately ~20% of all direct lending deals, underscoring the sector’s prominence in private credit markets.

Prospect Capital Management L.P. (“Prospect”), investment adviser to Prospect Capital Corporation (NASDAQ: PSEC) and other funds, announced today that Prospect is honored to be named a Best Place to Work in Private Capital of 2024 by Mergers & Acquisitions. To determine the winners, Mergers & Acquisitions evaluated firms in areas…

Prospect Capital Management L.P. (“Prospect”), investment advisor to Prospect Capital Corporation (NASDAQ: PSEC) and other funds, is pleased to announce the results of a third party study conducted by one of the world’s leading employee experience platform, Culture Amp, showcasing Prospect’s commitment to fostering an exceptional workplace environment. The comprehensive,…

Prospect Capital Management L.P. (“Prospect”), through its real estate platform, has closed on a preferred equity investment to recapitalize the Roadrunner on McDowell, a 356-unit, Class A stabilized cash flowing multifamily property in Scottsdale, Arizona.  Constructed in 2021, the property is owned by KB Development, a privately-owned multifamily operator headquartered…

Join Grier Eliasek (President and COO of Prospect Capital Corporation) and David Moszer (Managing Director) for a discussion of middle-market direct lending trends, financing, and more.

Prospect Capital Management L.P. announced today a strategic partnership with iCapital, the global fintech platform driving access to alternative investments for the asset and wealth management industries.

Private credit (direct lending) has increasingly captured a larger share of the loan market in recent years, partly by refinancing borrowers from the broadly syndicated loan market. While the broadly syndicated loan market regained some ground in Q1 2024, private credit lenders countered by reducing pricing in Q2 to defend…

The Federal Reserve began raising interest rates in March 2022 and continued at the fastest pace in decades. This sharp increase dampened origination activity into the first half of 2023 before picking up in Q3 2023. We expect more robust origination volume from refinancings and M&A in 2024, which benefits…

Prospect Capital Management L.P. (“Prospect”) announced today that GrowthCap has named Prospect a Top Private Debt Firm of 2023.   “Thank you to GrowthCap for recognizing our longstanding approach and dedication” said John Barry, CEO of Prospect. He added, “We are proud of our long history of providing important capital to…

While slower economic growth and higher interest rates have dampened M&A deal activity, private credit investors can stand to benefit in the current higher-for-longer interest rate environment. Prospect believes this current rate environment provides an opportune time for allocators to consider investing in private credit. Higher Interest Rates May Benefit…

Private credit and syndicated leveraged loans are distinct financial arrangements. Understanding the difference between the two is key for prudent investors and borrowers alike. Private Credit Syndicated Leveraged Loans Privately Originated Often Rarely Privately Negotiated Often Rarely Floating Rate Often Often Senior Secured Often Often Financial Maintenance Covenants Often Rarely…

In the wake of an unprecedented economic cycle, we have noticed an uptick in conversation regarding middle-market loans. Specifically, investors have expressed concern that the middle and lower middle-market segments of private credit are riskier than other segments. Historical data reveals a compelling narrative. Contrary to popular belief, core middle-market…

Prospect Capital Management L.P. (“Prospect”) announced today that Capital Finance International (“CFI”) has named Prospect the Best Real Estate Investor USA. The award recognizes organizations that contribute significantly to the convergence of economies and add value for all stakeholders. CFI has awarded Best Real Estate Investor USA to Prospect based…

Prospect Capital Management L.P. (“Prospect”) announced today that Capital Finance International (“CFI”) has named Prospect the Best Middle-Market Lending Investor USA. The award recognizes organizations that contribute significantly to the convergence of economies and add value for all stakeholders. CFI has awarded Best Middle-Market Lending Investor USA to Prospect based…