SURO Capital (NASDAQ:SSSS) (NASDAQ: SSSS) is a New York–based externally managed business development company (BDC) specializing in private credit and equity investments in lower middle-market companies. Operating under the investment advisory of SURO Management LLC, the firm focuses on delivering tailored financing solutions that support growth initiatives, acquisitions, recapitalizations and refinancings. SURO’s flexible capital approach typically includes senior secured debt, unitranche structures and selective equity co-investments, enabling its portfolio companies to fund expansion while preserving ownership alignment.
The company targets privately held businesses across a broad mix of industries, including healthcare, business services, consumer products, technology, specialty manufacturing and distribution. SURO leverages deep sector expertise to structure credit facilities that address the specific operating needs and risk profiles of its borrowers. By focusing on companies with enterprise values generally ranging from $25 million to $200 million, SURO aims to fill a financing gap often underserved by traditional lenders or larger private credit funds.
Founded in 2019 and launching its initial public offering in 2020, SURO Capital has built a diversified portfolio of control and non-control investments primarily throughout North America. Headquartered in New York City, the firm combines the resources of a publicly traded vehicle with the specialized underwriting and operational support typically available in private equity transactions. SURO’s disciplined investment process emphasizes rigorous due diligence, active portfolio monitoring and proactive engagement with management teams to drive value creation.
Leadership at SURO Capital comprises seasoned professionals with decades of private credit and alternative investment experience. The executive team, led by its Chief Executive Officer, is supported by senior managing partners and dedicated investment professionals who oversee origination, structuring and portfolio management. Through this collaborative model, SURO seeks to deliver attractive risk-adjusted returns for its shareholders while fostering long-term growth at the companies it finances.
