North American Direct Lending Strategy

An Investment Approach,
25 Years in the Making

Corinthia’s North American strategy leverages a proven direct lending approach refined over two decades, providing senior secured loans to private equity-backed core middle-market companies with a focus on capital preservation and consistent performance.

Our investment committee has collaborated for decades, forging strong sponsor relationships and refining an investment philosophy that has consistently delivered below-market loss rates across multiple cycles. This success stems from our scale, discipline and a conservative, risk-aware approach to every transaction.

 

Corinthia is a private credit investor focused on senior secured debt for private equity-backed middle-market companies. Our disciplined approach, flexible capital and long-term perspective enable strong partnerships with leading sponsors and management teams across cycles.

A Trusted Partner in North American Private Credit

We deliver tailored debt financing solutions that enable private equity sponsors and their portfolio companies to achieve growth, acquisitions and operational goals. Backed by decades of credit experience, we apply institutional rigor and best practices with a strong focus on downside protection and capital preservation.

Investment Strategy Senior Debt with
a Sponsor Focus

Our strategy focuses on first-lien senior debt for high-quality, private-equity-backed businesses. We target strong risk-adjusted returns while safeguarding capital through structural seniority and covenants.
We adopt a relationship-driven approach, partnering with sponsors to design scalable financing solutions that enable 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.