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Capital Southwest BDC

Capital Southwest BDC

Overview

Capital Southwest Corporation is an internally managed business development company based in Dallas, Texas, focused on providing flexible financing solutions to support middle market businesses' acquisition and growth . The company typically invests $5 million to $50 million across the capital structure, including first lien, second lien and non-control equity co-investments .

Year Founded

1961

AUM

$1.7B

Portfolio Companies

17

Investments

Capital Southwest BDC investments
CompanyDateStageLead
GravitiqJan 2025DebtCo-investor
FS VectorMay 2023Buyout/LBOCo-investor
Inspire AestheticsApr 2023Private EquityCo-investor
Noble Fueling SolutionsMar 2023Buyout/LBOCo-investor
CatbirdDec 2021DebtLead

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SeedSeries ASeries BGrowth

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Firmographic Details

HeadquartersDallas, Texas
Year Founded1961
AUM$1.7B

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