New Canaan Funding LLC

What is New Canaan Funding LLC?

New Canaan Funding LLC (NCF) is a specialized private equity firm with expertise in providing mezzanine, second lien, and unitranche debt financings. They serve as a reliable partner to leading private equity sponsors in the middle market.

Their investment activities primarily focus on facilitating acquisition, buyout, recapitalization, and growth financing, with a particular specialty in expansion, MBO/LBO, acquisition, and recapitalization deals. The firm manages assets under management amounting to $238 million and offers investment amounts ranging from $5 million to $25 million.

NCF prides itself on a foundation of a proven track record, disciplined underwriting process, excellence in client service, and the continuity of their investment team. Since the mid-90s, NCF has established itself as an expert in mezzanine finance, enabling clients to work directly with partners who control the firm, make decisions quickly, and uphold their commitments. Their investment philosophy centers on being a value-added partner to clients by leveraging the partners' 90+ years of combined experience in business capital and history of leading over $4 billion of leveraged loan transactions since the mid-1980s.

Their philosophy also includes a commitment to creating and growing long-term value in their portfolio companies. NCF has a growth-oriented portfolio management approach, often taking an equity stake in most investments and prioritizing partnership. The firm consistently delivers results through quick decision-making, a rational approach to credit, and strives for consistent returns, boasting over 70 realized investments.

NCF is currently investing out of its most recent fund, New Canaan Funding Mezzanine VII SBIC, L.P., which commands $263 million of investable capital. NCF operates across the United States with offices in Florida, Connecticut, and Illinois, and maintains strong, long-standing relationships with equity sponsors.