Meridian Management Group, Inc.

About The Fund

Meridian Management Group, Inc., doing business as Tree Line Capital Partners, is a private equity firm specializing in direct lending and private credit asset management, primarily for the lower middle market across North America. They engage in issuing debt and mezzanine capital for companies to support various financial operations such as expansion, management buyouts/leveraged buyouts (MBO/LBO), acquisitions, and restructuring. With a focus on building direct relationships, Tree Line Capital Partners has provided over $5.4 billion in commitments to 397 companies, helping them navigate acquisitions, recapitalizations, refinancings, and other growth capital needs. Tree Line boasts $4.2 billion in assets under management and has developed a reputable niche for catering to the proliferation of lower middle-market private equity growth. Their team, with extensive experience in direct lending through multiple economic cycles, prioritizes delivering consistent yield and returns throughout all market phases, including preparing for and withstanding unforeseen events. With over a decade of operation, Tree Line has become dependable for its streamlined and reliable service, offering products such as first lien term loans, unitranche term loans, and equity co-investments. The firm also emphasizes data-driven processes and continual research, contributing to the private equity community through insightful market trends, strategies, and informative publications that include white papers and annual reports. Their commitment to sustainable investing strategies and disciplined portfolio construction aims to ensure resilience and continuous investor satisfaction.