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Barings BDC

Venture debt

Charlotte · 1 people tracked

Also known as BARING ASSET MANAGEMENT LIMITED · BARING INTERNATIONAL FUND MANAGERS (IRELAND) LIMITED · BARING INTERNATIONAL INVESTMENT LTD · BARINGS (U.K.) LIMITED · BARINGS AUSTRALIA PTY LTD · Barings Llc

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Investment thesis

Barings is a global diversified asset management organization with a long history in fixed income, private credit, real estate, and alternatives. Through Barings BDC, a publicly listed business development company created from the 2018 acquisition of Triangle Capital Corporation, the firm makes middle market investments. Subsequent mergers with MVC Capital and Sierra Income Corporation added scale to the Global Private Finance platform, positioning Barings BDC as a market-leading BDC.

Source: firm website, verified Aug 18, 2026.

HQ
Charlotte, NC, US
Leads rounds
Follows
Instruments
Debt · Equity
Founded
2016
AUM
$22.6B

Team · 1 people

from the firm's website
Mike Freno· Chairman and Chief Executive Officer

Named Chairman and CEO of Barings in 2020 to lead the firm's next phase of growth.

Frequently asked questions

Where is Barings BDC located?
Barings BDC is headquartered in Charlotte, US.
Does Barings BDC lead rounds?
Barings BDC typically participates in rounds rather than leading them.

Media · Podcasts & interviews

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