CIT Group

Overview

CIT Group, headquartered in New York City, is a financial services company that offers a broad range of lending and leasing products and services to small and middle-market businesses. The company provides financing solutions including factoring, cash management, treasury management, mortgage loans, Small Business Administration loans, leasing, and advisory services. CIT Group operates primarily in North America, serving individuals, middle-market companies, and small businesses. The company has a diverse portfolio, engaging in private equity, venture capital, real estate, infrastructure, hedge funds, commodities, fixed income, distressed and special situations, ESG and impact investing, crypto, and collectibles & art. CIT Group's investments span various stages, from seed and early-stage to growth, late-stage, pre-IPO, buyout, turnaround, and distressed situations. Geographically, the company focuses on markets in the United States, Canada, Mexico, the United Kingdom, Germany, France, Italy, Spain, Australia, Japan, China, India, Brazil, South Korea, South Africa, Russia, Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, Singapore, and Hong Kong. The industries in which CIT Group invests include financial services, banking, insurance, real estate, healthcare, technology, energy, consumer goods, telecommunications, media, retail, transportation, utilities, education, and manufacturing. The company's investment sizes range from a minimum of $1 million to a maximum of $500 million.

Investment Focus

• Focus on middle-market companies and small businesses
• Geographical focus on North America and select international markets
• Interest in diverse industries including financial services, real estate, technology, and more
• Willingness to engage in various investment stages from seed to distressed situations
• Preference for investments in private equity, venture capital, and other asset classes