Monroe Capital has been recognized by Global M&A Network as the Small Mid-Markets Lender of the Year. Award winners were honored at the virtual Americas M&A Atlas Awards Gala held on January 29th.

This award recognizes the firm’s notable value-creating transactions, track record, sector expertise, team leadership and, more importantly, client service. Americas M&A Atlas Awards is part of the prestigious M&A Atlas Awards global brand, exclusively honoring best value-generating deals, star dealmakers and outstanding firms from North and South America.

“Monroe Capital exemplifies vision, tenacity and excellence for executing transactions from the vibrant small middle market industries,” said Shanta Kumari, CEO and Global Group Editor, Global M&A Network. “Monroe’s quality deals illustrate their expertise, team approach and commitment to their clients.”

“We are honored to be named the 'Small Mid-Markets Lender of the Year' in 2022 for our accomplishments in middle market finance,” said Zia Uddin, President and Co-Portfolio Manager, Institutional Vehicles of Monroe. “This year’s award is a testament to the team’s exemplary execution strategy, which has driven our continued growth as a leader in the middle market.”

The firm has AUM of approximately $14 billion and a diversified private credit platform of 30+ vehicles comprised of direct lending and opportunistic credit funds, a publicly traded and private BDCs, separately managed accounts, and CLOs. Monroe’s core investment efforts focus on the US Lower Middle Market, targeting companies with $35 million or less of EBITDA. Since inception in 2004, the firm has invested over 1,500 investments involving over $25 billion of investment loans.