Banyan Mezzanine Fund

Banyan Mezzanine Fund was founded in 2002 to provide mezzanine capital to smaller middle-market companies. With over $250 million of committed capital from Fund I (2004) and Fund II (2007), the firm provides financing of $2 million to $8 million to companies which meet its investment criteria, generally structured in the form of subordinated debt with attached warrants (for the future purchase of common equity). Banyan's focus is on companies with seasoned management teams, revenues greater than $5 million, profitable operations, and in growing industry segments. The firm does not invest in start-ups, turn-arounds, real estate development, oil and gas operations, or direct lending businesses. The fund will primarily pursue investment opportunities in the Southeastern U.S., with particular emphasis placed on Florida.