Established in 2002, Praesidian provides mezzanine financing for lower, middle-market companies that have revenues of between $5 million and $200 million, Enterprise values of $20 million to $150 million, and EBITDA of $5 million to 20 million. Praesidian commits between $5 and $20 million of capital with a five to seven year time horizon, focusing on successful businesses in manufacturing, distribution and service sectors. Although the firm is not driven by an industry focus, Praesidian Capital refrains from opportunities in certain industries, such as oil & gas exploration, financial services, and real estate.