Stellus Capital Management

Stellus Capital Management, established in 2012, is a Houston-based investment firm specializing in private credit, primarily focusing on originating direct loans to middle-market companies. With approximately $2.8 billion in assets under management, the firm invests through various vehicles, including closed-end institutional funds and a publicly-traded business development corporation (NYSE: SCM). Stellus is known for its longevity in the direct lending space, having spun out from the D.E. Shaw group in 2012 and boasting a 19-year track record of investing in the lower middle market, with over $9.0 billion deployed across 350 transactions.