Capital Southwest Corporation

CSWC (NasdaqGS)

Capital Southwest Corporation is a C-day business development firm focused on credit and private equity investments in lower middle market companies. It funds growth, bolt-on acquisitions, refinancings, recapitalizations, and buyouts with unitranche, senior and subordinated debt, first/second lien, and equity co-investments up to 20% for non-control stakes. Prefers industrials, services, healthcare, tech-enabled services, specialty chemicals, and energy-related sectors in North America. Typical tickets $5–$75 million, EBITDA $3–$25 million, with flexible hold periods and board participation. Founded 1961 in Dallas.