Business development company (BDC) General
Definition
A publicly traded investment firm that invests in and provides capital to private companies. In addition to providing financing, BDCs must also provide "meaningful" support to portfolio companies.
Comments
Two of the more well known US based BDCs include Allied Capital.
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