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Chicago Atlantic BDC, Inc.

LIEN

Chicago Atlantic BDC, Inc. is a specialty finance company and business development company that provides customized financing solutions to companies in complex, highly regulated, and underserved industries.

Market cap
$226.16M-8.7%

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Earnings

Next report

Aug 13, 2026 (In 4 weeks)
Revenue estimate$16.2M
EPS estimate$0.40

Competitors

Profile

Chicago Atlantic BDC, Inc. is a specialty finance company and business development company that provides customized financing solutions to companies in complex, highly regulated, and underserved industries. The firm primarily focuses on the cannabis ecosystem, offering direct loans to privately held operators, while also investing in growth-stage technology, asset-based lending, and event-driven liquidity situations. Its core value proposition lies in its ability to underwrite idiosyncratic risks and provide non-dilutive capital where traditional banking supply is limited.

Competitive position

A niche specialty lender with deep regulatory expertise in the cannabis sector, positioning itself as a primary capital provider in markets abandoned by traditional banks.

GeographiesUnited States, Canada
Customer segmentsLower Middle-Market Companies, Private Equity Sponsors, Cannabis Operators
Business modelDirect Lending, Investment Management, Asset-Based Lending
SuppliersEquity Investors, Debt Capital Providers, Investment Advisory Services
CustomersCannabis Cultivators and Retailers, Technology Startups, Middle-Market Industrial Firms
Listed2022
CEOPeter S. Sack
FilingsSEC EDGAR

Questions, answered.

What is Chicago Atlantic BDC, Inc.'s market cap?
Chicago Atlantic BDC, Inc. (LIEN) has a market capitalization of $226.2M and trades on XNAS.
Who are Chicago Atlantic BDC, Inc.'s competitors?
Chicago Atlantic BDC, Inc.'s key competitors include Chicago Atlantic Real Estate Finance, Inc., AFC Gamma, Inc., Gladstone Capital Corp, and others. These companies compete in similar markets and product categories.
Who does Chicago Atlantic BDC, Inc. partner with?
Chicago Atlantic BDC, Inc.'s notable partners include SS&C Technologies Inc., Nasdaq Global Market.
Where is Chicago Atlantic BDC, Inc. headquartered?
Chicago Atlantic BDC, Inc. is headquartered in United States of America. It has been publicly traded since 2022.