Deerpath was founded in 2007 by a team of experienced principals to pursue senior debt investments in equity sponsor owned lower middle market companies within the U.S. Deerpath makes first lien, senior secured cash flow-based loans to companies between $50mm and $150mm of enterprise value that have an established operating history, experienced management team, diversified customer base and proven profitability. With regional investment offices located throughout the U.S., Deerpath has comprehensive origination and execution capabilities throughout the country.
Deerpath’s safety-first investment style prioritizes preservation of capital over yield in any economic climate. This strategy is based on a carefully coordinated set of key features that work together to provide safety for our investments when unexpected problems arise.
Since inception, Deerpath has completed over 800 investments, deploying over $8.1 billion of invested capital with a superior track record of avoiding credit losses while producing stable and consistent yields.