Abacus Finance Group, LLC

**Company Overview:** Abacus Finance Group, LLC is a New York-based private specialty finance company that provides cash flow-based, senior secured debt solutions specifically to private equity-sponsored, lower-middle market companies across the nation. It is an affiliate of New York Private Bank & Trust, which is known as the largest family-owned bank in America.**Goals and Philosophy:** The company aims to create tailored financing solutions, emphasizing a partnership approach (Total Partnership Approach�) where they focus on collaborating deeply with clients rather than merely increasing transaction volume. This philosophy underscores their commitment to efficiency and relationship building.**Investing Thesis:** Abacus seeks to support profitable private equity-sponsored companies with EBITDA between $3 to $15 million and margins exceeding 10%. They provide credit facilities typically ranging from $10 to $50 million, with hold levels between $10 to $40 million. Their industry focus spans several sectors, including Aerospace/Defense, Consumer, Distribution, Healthcare, Manufacturing, Services, and Technology. Additionally, they prioritize firms that possess sustainable recurring cash flow and defensible competitive advantages. Abacus is based in North America and aims for a rapid turnaround time in deal processing, often under 72 hours.