BlackRock Kelso Capital

About The Fund

BlackRock Kelso Capital is an investment fund that specializes in providing flexible financing solutions to middle-market companies. They cater to a diverse range of industries including software (Web Marketplace SaaS, etc.), IT & TMT, media, education, business solutions, FinTech & financial services, hardware & manufacturing, energy, AI & big data, health tech & fitness, food & beverage, logistics & distribution, material science, deeptech, and consumer sectors. Their comprehensive suite of financing options encompasses senior and junior secured, unsecured, and subordinated debt securities and loans, along with equity securities. Their investment strategy is firmly rooted in creating long-lasting partnerships with growing middle-market companies by addressing their immediate and future capital needs. BlackRock Kelso Capital was established in 2005 through a collaborative endeavor involving its management team, BlackRock, Inc., and principals from Kelso & Company. The firm boasts substantial capital resources that exceed $1 billion and demonstrates flexibility in their investment size, which typically ranges between $10 million to $50 million. Nevertheless, they maintain the capacity to invest in amounts outside this range as needed. Since beginning their operations, BlackRock Kelso Capital's team of seasoned investment professionals has scrutinized over 2,600 investment opportunities and successfully concluded upwards of 135 investments. This solid record of investment translates to more than $2.9 billion in capital provided to middle-market companies as of March 2013.