Stellus Capital Investment (NYSE:SCM) (NYSE: SCM) is a closed-end, externally managed business development company that provides debt and equity financing to middle market companies in the United States. As an investment vehicle specializing in private credit, Stellus focuses on originating and structuring senior secured loans, unitranche facilities, mezzanine debt, and equity co-investments tailored to the unique needs of growing businesses. Its flexible capital solutions are designed to support acquisitions, recapitalizations, growth initiatives, and balance sheet refinancings.
Operating under an evergreen structure, Stellus Capital Investment partners with a diverse group of portfolio companies across industries such as manufacturing, healthcare, business services, and specialty finance. The company’s investment strategy emphasizes structuring customized financing packages that blend the speed and certainty of senior debt with the yield enhancement of subordinated debt and equity participation. By leveraging its affiliate, Stellus Capital Management, the firm seeks to create value through active portfolio monitoring, covenants‐based underwriting, and disciplined risk management.
Headquartered in Boca Raton, Florida, Stellus Capital Investment Corporation benefits from the experience of its management team, which is led by President and Chief Executive Officer Jeffrey Lyon. The company’s board and senior leadership draw on decades of industry expertise to navigate market cycles and drive consistent income generation for shareholders. Serving companies across the United States, Stellus aims to build a resilient portfolio that can deliver attractive risk-adjusted returns while preserving capital over the long term.
