Cyprium Partners closed its fifth fund with $445 million of committed capital.

Cyprium anticipates a growing need from non-sponsored companies looking to refinance, respond to strategic acquisitions and expand as the competitive landscape evolves and the economy recovers. The fund will allow Cyprium to support the balance sheets and capital needs of lower middle-market companies as the market recovers.

Cyprium Partners is a private equity and mezzanine firm focused on non-controlling investments in profitable middle-market companies. Cyprium provides subordinated debt, preferred stock and common equity as a minority investor providing tailored solutions directly to family, founder and entrepreneur-owned companies. The company’s 90 past investments have totaled $1.6 billion and supported growth, shareholder dividends and buyouts, ESOPs, and minority recapitalizations.