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What Is Considered Middle Market Private Equity?

Middle market private equity usually means buyouts of established companies worth about $50M to $500M. Here is how the size bands differ and what they mean for financing.

Chris Irving

Chris Irving

Nov 03, 2026

What Is Considered Middle Market Private Equity?

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Examples of Middle Market Banks and How to Tell Them Apart

Middle Market LendingNov 02, 2026

Examples of Middle Market Banks and How to Tell Them Apart

Middle market banks are firms that work on mid-sized deals. Learn the two main types, how the size ranges are defined, and where to find named examples.

Chris Irving

What Does Middle Market Mean in Banking? Definition and Loans

Middle Market LendingNov 01, 2026

What Does Middle Market Mean in Banking? Definition and Loans

Middle market in banking means mid-sized companies between small business and large corporate clients. Learn the usual size ranges, how the term is used, and how financing works.

Chris Irving

What Is Middle Market Lending? Definition and Deal Sizes

Middle Market LendingOct 31, 2026

What Is Middle Market Lending? Definition and Deal Sizes

Middle market lending is debt for mid-sized companies, often with $10M to $100M EBITDA. Learn who lends, typical loan types, deal sizes, and how to apply.

Chris Irving

Asset-Based Lending: How It Works and Who Qualifies

Asset-Based LendingOct 30, 2026

Asset-Based Lending: How It Works and Who Qualifies

Asset-based lending explained: how lenders secure loans with receivables, inventory and equipment, who qualifies, and how to apply for middle-market ABL.

Chris Irving

Middle Market Lending: What It Is and How to Get Funded

Middle Market LendingOct 29, 2026

Middle Market Lending: What It Is and How to Get Funded

Middle market lending is private credit for mid-sized companies, usually with $10M to $100M+ in EBITDA or revenue. Here is how it works and how to apply.

Chris Irving

Is Wells Fargo an IB Middle Market Firm? (2026)

Middle Market LendingOct 28, 2026

Is Wells Fargo an IB Middle Market Firm? (2026)

Wells Fargo is generally not a middle-market investment bank. See how middle-market IB differs from private credit and where borrowers can apply.

Chris Irving

What Is a Middle Market Loan? Definition and How It Works

Middle Market LendingOct 27, 2026

What Is a Middle Market Loan? Definition and How It Works

A middle market loan is private credit for mid-sized companies, often from $1M to $100M+. Here is how these loans work, who qualifies, and how to apply.

Chris Irving

Mezzanine Financing: How It Works and Who Uses It

Mezzanine FinanceOct 25, 2026

Mezzanine Financing: How It Works and Who Uses It

Mezzanine financing is subordinated debt, often with an equity kicker, between senior loans and equity. See how it works, its cost and when to use it.

Chris Irving

Mezzanine Debt Financing: How It Works and When to Use It

Mezzanine FinanceOct 24, 2026

Mezzanine Debt Financing: How It Works and When to Use It

Mezzanine debt financing is a hybrid of debt and equity that sits between senior debt and equity. Learn how it works, what it costs, and when to use it.

Chris Irving

Cash Flow Lending: How It Works and How to Apply

Private CreditOct 23, 2026

Cash Flow Lending: How It Works and How to Apply

Cash flow lending sizes a loan on a company's earnings and cash generation. Learn how it works, how it differs from asset-based lending, and how to apply.

Chris Irving

Private Credit Lender: How Middle-Market Borrowing Works

Private CreditOct 22, 2026

Private Credit Lender: How Middle-Market Borrowing Works

A private credit lender is a non-bank firm that lends directly to companies. Learn how middle-market private credit works and find a lender that fits.

Chris Irving

Recapitalization Financing: Options and How to Apply

RecapitalizationOct 21, 2026

Recapitalization Financing: Options and How to Apply

Recapitalization financing explained: what it is, how a recap loan works, an example, and how middle-market borrowers can request private credit for one.

Chris Irving

Unitranche Financing: How It Works and Who Qualifies

Private CreditOct 20, 2026

Unitranche Financing: How It Works and Who Qualifies

Unitranche financing combines senior and junior debt into one loan with one rate. Learn how it works, who it suits, and how to compare offers from private lenders.

Chris Irving

ABL Financing: How Asset-Based Lending Works in 2026

Asset-Based LendingOct 19, 2026

ABL Financing: How Asset-Based Lending Works in 2026

ABL financing is a loan or credit line secured by business assets such as receivables and inventory. Learn how borrowing bases work, who qualifies, and what lenders check.

Chris Irving

Middle Market Private Lending: A Borrower's Guide

Private CreditOct 18, 2026

Middle Market Private Lending: A Borrower's Guide

Middle market private lending is credit from non-bank funds to mid-sized companies. Learn loan types, how lenders are matched, and what to prepare before you apply.

Chris Irving

Lower Middle Market Lending: How It Works in 2026

Middle Market LendingOct 17, 2026

Lower Middle Market Lending: How It Works in 2026

Lower middle market lending is private credit for smaller mid-sized companies. Learn who lends, typical deal sizes, how matching works, and how to apply.

Chris Irving

Middle Market Debt Advisory: How It Works in 2026

Debt AdvisoryOct 16, 2026

Middle Market Debt Advisory: How It Works in 2026

Middle market debt advisory matches a borrower with private lenders that fit its deal. Learn how the process works, what it costs the borrower, and what to expect.

Chris Irving

Senior Debt Lender for Middle Market Companies | Thrive Funding

Private CreditOct 15, 2026

Senior Debt Lender for Middle Market Companies | Thrive Funding

Looking for a senior debt lender for a middle market company? Learn how senior loans work, who lends them, and how to compare lenders before you apply.

Chris Irving

Growth Capital for Companies: How It Works (2026)

Growth CapitalOct 14, 2026

Growth Capital for Companies: How It Works (2026)

Growth capital for companies explained: common uses, how to size a request, and how Thrive Funding matches $1M+ requests with private credit lenders.

Chris Irving

Private Credit for Sponsors: How the Deals Work

Private CreditOct 13, 2026

Private Credit for Sponsors: How the Deals Work

Private credit for sponsors is non-bank lending to companies backed by a private equity firm. Learn how sponsor deals are structured, who lends, and how to apply.

Chris Irving

Acquisition Financing for the Middle Market: A Guide

Acquisition FinanceOct 12, 2026

Acquisition Financing for the Middle Market: A Guide

How middle market acquisition financing works: common debt structures, equity cushions, bank vs private lender rates, and how to apply for private credit.

Chris Irving

Cross-Border Lending for Middle Market Companies: Navigating International Expansion

International FinanceApr 24, 2025

Cross-Border Lending for Middle Market Companies: Navigating International Expansion

How middle market companies can secure financing for international operations and acquisitions while managing currency, regulatory, and operational risks.

Chris Irving

Construction Loan Monitoring: Best Practices for Lenders and Borrowers

Construction FinanceApr 11, 2025

Construction Loan Monitoring: Best Practices for Lenders and Borrowers

A detailed examination of effective construction loan monitoring processes that protect lender interests while facilitating project success.

Chris Irving

Cannabis Market Evolution: Navigating Challenges and Identifying Opportunities

Industry AnalysisMar 20, 2025

Cannabis Market Evolution: Navigating Challenges and Identifying Opportunities

An expert analysis of the cannabis industry's current challenges, underlying strengths, and strategic opportunities for operators and investors in this evolving market.

Chris Irving

Private Credit in 2025: Resilience Amid Market Complexity

Credit MarketsMar 14, 2025

Private Credit in 2025: Resilience Amid Market Complexity

A nuanced examination of private credit's evolution in 2025, analyzing investor positioning, market segmentation, and emerging structural innovations in this increasingly institutionalized asset class.

Chris Irving

Supply Chain Finance Optimization: Strategies for Working Capital Efficiency

Working CapitalMar 14, 2025

Supply Chain Finance Optimization: Strategies for Working Capital Efficiency

How modern supply chain finance solutions can help companies optimize working capital, strengthen supplier relationships, and improve financial performance.

Chris Irving

Commercial Real Estate in 2025: Capital Markets Recalibration and Emerging Opportunities

Real EstateMar 05, 2025

Commercial Real Estate in 2025: Capital Markets Recalibration and Emerging Opportunities

A comprehensive analysis of commercial real estate trends for 2025, examining sector divergence, capital markets evolution, and strategic positioning opportunities for investors and operators.

Chris Irving

Technology Hardware Financing: Capital Strategies for the AI Infrastructure Era

TechnologyFeb 20, 2025

Technology Hardware Financing: Capital Strategies for the AI Infrastructure Era

An in-depth analysis of the shifting financing landscape for technology hardware and infrastructure, examining how the AI revolution is transforming capital requirements, financing structures, and investment strategies.

Christian Irving

Christian Irving

Strategic Equipment Financing for Manufacturing: Maximizing Capital Efficiency in 2025

Equipment FinanceJan 24, 2025

Strategic Equipment Financing for Manufacturing: Maximizing Capital Efficiency in 2025

Discover how manufacturing companies can leverage strategic equipment financing approaches to preserve capital while funding critical technology investments.

Chris Irving

Syndicated Loan Market Trends for 2025: What Middle Market Companies Should Know

Corporate FinanceJan 12, 2025

Syndicated Loan Market Trends for 2025: What Middle Market Companies Should Know

An in-depth analysis of the evolving syndicated loan landscape and how middle market companies can navigate changing market conditions to secure optimal financing.

Chris Irving