CION Investment Corporation

Overview

CION Investment Corporation is a publicly listed business development company that primarily provides senior secured loans to U.S. middle-market companies. The firm focuses on private credit investments, including first lien senior secured debt, second lien senior secured debt, and equity interests such as warrants or options. CION's investment strategy targets companies with annual EBITDA between $25 million and $75 million, with an average targeted hold of approximately $30 million. The firm seeks to generate current income and, to a lesser extent, capital appreciation for investors. The company's portfolio is diversified across various industries, including energy, consumer goods, healthcare, media, and financial services. As of September 30, 2025, the portfolio composition was 80.0% first lien senior secured debt, 19.4% equity, and 0.4% unsecured debt. The firm employs a rigorous investment process, emphasizing downside protection and selective deal-making to ensure favorable terms. CION's management team has extensive experience in lending to private U.S. middle-market companies, utilizing all levels of a firm's capital structure to produce income-generating investments. CION Investment Corporation is externally managed by CION Investment Management, LLC, an affiliate of CION Investments.

Investment Focus

• Companies with annual EBITDA between $25 million and $75 million
• Average targeted hold of approximately $30 million

Portfolio Companies