North American Direct Lending Strategy

An Investment Approach,
25 Years in the Making

Corinthia’s North American strategy builds on a proven direct lending approach refined over more than two decades. We provide senior secured loans to private equity backed companies in the core middle market focusing on capital preservation and consistent performance.

Our investment committee has worked together for decades, building strong relationships with sponsors and developing an investment philosophy and process that has delivered below market average loss rates through multiple cycles.  Our success has come from combining scale, discipline and a conservative, risk-aware mindset that underpins every transaction.

 

Corinthia is a private credit investor specializing in senior secured debt solutions for private equity-backed middle market companies. Our disciplined approach, flexible capital, and long-term mindset allow us to partner with top-tier sponsors and management teams across cycles.

A Trusted Partner in North American Private Credit

We provide tailored debt financing solutions to help private equity sponsors and their portfolio companies to achieve growth, acquisitions, and operational objectives. With decades of credit experience and a sharp focus on downside protection and capital preservation, our team brings institutional rigor and best practices to every investment we make.

Investment Strategy Senior Debt with
a Sponsor Focus

Our strategy centres on providing first-lien senior debt to high-quality, private-equity-backed businesses. We aim to deliver strong risk-adjusted returns while maintaining capital protection through structural seniority and covenants.

We take a relationship-driven approach, working closely with sponsors to structure scalable financing solutions that support both organic growth and strategic M&A.

Key Features of our North American Direct Lending Strategy

  1. Capital Structure Priority

    Senior secured debt and unitranche positions.

  2. Flexible Capital

    Customized terms aligned with sponsor and company goals.

  3. Risk Management

    Deep due diligence, active portfolio monitoring, and downside protection.