Brian Armstrong

Franklin BSP Lending Adviser invests in middle market companies located in the United States and Canada with an EBITDA of USD 10 - 100 million. The firm focuses on a broad range of sectors and industries. It provides financing in the form of senior secured debt, mezzanine/unsecured debt, preferred equity and common equity with an investment size of USD 25 - 250 million.

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Canaras seeks to generate higher absolute returns with low volatility by identifying inefficiencies, capitalizing on unconventional investments and creating well-structured portfolio solutions. They search out new and innovative opportunities to remain a leader in alternative investments. The firm uses quantitative and fundamental analysis in selecting portfolio holdings. These include extensive credit analysis.

BSP is a credit-focused alternative asset manager that utilizes a flexible and disciplined approach to investing, seeking to achieve the best risk-adjusted returns. The firm employs multiple valuation methodologies to generate proprietary valuations and typically receives information directly from the entity (or its agents and/or representatives) it is investigating as a potential investment opportunity for a Fund.

Benefit Street Partners LLC /Private Debt/ invests in middle-market private debt and direct lending companies located in the US. The firm focuses on broad range of sectors. It provides financing for debt transactions with an investment size ranging from $10-$100 million.