American Capital Ltd.

American Capital Ltd. operates as a private equity firm and global asset manager, which seeks investment opportunities in both public and private companies. The fund intends to increase its net earnings and net asset value by making investments with attractive current yields and potential for equity appreciation and realized gains. It provides financing for senior debt, mezzanine debt and equity to fund growth, acquisitions, recapitalizations and securitizations. The company was founded by Malon Wilkus in 1986 and is headquartered in Bethesda, MD.