10-K

The UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 10-K

(Mark One)

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ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For the year ended December 31, 2023

 OR

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TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

Commission file number: 814-01399

Star Mountain Lower Middle-Market Capital Corp.

(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter)

Delaware	86-3924884
(State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation or Organization)	(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)

140 E. 45th Street, 37th Floor
New York, NY	10017
(Address of Principal Executive Office)	(Zip Code)

(212) 810-9044

(Registrant’s Telephone Number, Including Area Code)

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

Title of Each Class	Trading Symbol(s)	Name of Each Exchange on Which Registered
None	N/A	N/A

Indicate by check mark if the registrant is a well-known seasoned issuer, as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act. Yes ☐ No ☒

Indicate by check mark if the registrant is not required to file reports pursuant to Section 13 or Section 15(d) of the Act. Yes ☐ No ☒

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant: (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and, (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days. Yes ☒ No ☐

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically every Interactive Data File required to be submitted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (§232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit such files). Yes ☒ No ☐

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, a smaller reporting company, or an emerging growth company. See the definitions of “large accelerated filer,” “accelerated filer,” “smaller reporting company,” and “emerging growth company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.

Large accelerated filer	☐	Accelerated filer	☐
Non-accelerated filer	☒	Smaller reporting company	☐
Emerging growth company	☒

If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ☐

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has filed a report on and attestation to its management’s assessment of the effectiveness of its internal control over financial reporting under Section 404(b) of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act by the registered public accounting firm that prepared or issued its audit report. ☐

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act). Yes ☐ No ☒

As of June 30, 2023, there was no established public market for the registrant’s shares of common stock. As of March 29, 2024, the registrant had 7,687,482, shares of common stock, $0.001 par value, outstanding.

DOCUMENTS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE

Portions of the registrant’s definitive proxy statement relating to the registrant’s 2024 Annual Meeting of Stockholders, to be filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission within 120 days following the end of the registrant’s fiscal year, are incorporated by reference in Part III of this Annual Report on Form 10-K as indicated herein.

Table of Contents

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Part I
Item 1.	Business	1
Item 1A.	Risk Factors	19
Item 1B.	Unresolved Staff Comments	36
Item 1C.	Cybersecurity	37
Item 2.	Properties	38
Item 3.	Legal proceedings	38
Item 4.	Mine Safety Disclosures	38
Part II
Item 5.	Market for Registrant’s Common Equity, Related Stockholder Matters and Issuer Purchases of Equity Securities	38
Item 6.	[Reserved]	40
Item 7.	Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations	40
Item 7A.	Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk	51
Item 8.	Consolidated Financial Statements and Supplementary Data	52
Item 9.	Changes in and Disagreements with Accountants on Accounting and Financial Disclosure	52
Item 9A.	Controls and Procedures	52
Item 9B.	Other Information	53
Item 9C.	Disclosure Regarding Foreign Jurisdictions that Prevent Inspections	53
PART III
Item 10.	Directors, Executive Officers and Corporate Governance	53
Item 11.	Executive Compensation	53
Item 12.	Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and Management and Related Stockholder Matters	53
Item 13.	Certain Relationships and Related Transactions, and Director Independence	53
Item 14.	Principal Accountant Fees and Services	54
PART IV
Item 15.	Exhibits and Financial Statement Schedules	54
Signatures		56

FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS

Statements contained in this Annual Report on Form 10-K (including those relating to current and future market conditions and trends in respect thereof) that are not historical facts are based on current expectations, estimates, projections, opinions and/or beliefs of Star Mountain Lower Middle-Market Capital Corp. (the “Company”), Star Mountain Fund Management, LLC (the “Advisor”) and Star Mountain Capital, LLC (“Star Mountain”). Such statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors and undue reliance should not be placed thereon. Certain information contained in this Annual Report on Form 10-K constitutes “forward-looking statements,” which can be identified by the use of forward-looking terminology such as “may,” “will,” “should,” “seek,” “expect,” “anticipate,” “project,” “estimate,” “intend,” “continue,” “target,” or “believe” or the negatives thereof or other variations thereon or comparable terminology. Due to various risks and uncertainties, actual events or results or the actual performance of the Company may differ materially from those reflected or contemplated in such forward-looking statements. These statements are not guarantees of future performance and are subject to risks, uncertainties, and other factors, some of which are beyond the Company’s control and are difficult to predict, that could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed or forecasted in the forward-looking statements including, without limitation, the risks, uncertainties and other factors the Company identifies in the section entitled “Item 1A. Risk Factors” and elsewhere in this Annual Report on Form 10-K and in the Company’s filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”).

Although the Company believes that the assumptions on which these forward-looking statements are based are reasonable, some of those assumptions are based on the work of third parties and any of those assumptions could prove to be inaccurate; as a result, the forward-looking statements based on those assumptions also could prove to be inaccurate. In light of these and other uncertainties, the inclusion of a projection or forward-looking statement in this Annual Report on Form 10-K should not be regarded as a representation by us that the Company’s plans and objectives will be achieved. These risks and uncertainties include those described or identified in the section entitled “Item 1A. Risk Factors” and elsewhere in this Annual Report on Form 10-K. Investors should not place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which apply only as of the date of this Annual Report on Form 10-K. The Company does not undertake any obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements or any other information contained herein, except as required by applicable law. The safe harbor provisions of Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (“Exchange Act”), which preclude civil liability for certain forward-looking statements, do not apply to the forward-looking statements in this Annual Report on Form 10-K because the Company is an investment company.

The following factors are among those that may cause actual results to differ materially from the Company’s forward-looking statements:

• the Company’s future operating results;

• increasing interest rates and interest rate volatility, including volatility associated with the decommissioning of the London Interbank Offered Rate (“LIBOR”) and the transition to new reference rates, including the Secured Overnight Financing Rate (“SOFR”);

• inflation could adversely affect the business, results of operations and financial condition of the Company’s portfolio companies;

• the Company’s business prospects and the prospects of the Company’s prospective portfolio companies;

• the impact of increased competition;

• the Company’s contractual arrangements and relationships with third parties;

• the dependence of the Company’s future success on the general economy and its impact on the industries in which the Company invests;

• the ability of the Company’s prospective portfolio companies to achieve their objectives;

• the relative and absolute performance of the Advisor;

• the ability of the Advisor and its affiliates to retain talented professionals;

• the Company’s expected financings and investments;

• the Company’s ability to pay dividends or make distributions;

• the adequacy of the Company’s cash resources;

• risks associated with possible disruptions in the Company’s operations or the economy generally due to war or terrorism or other disruptive geopolitical events domestically and/or globally;

• the ongoing conflict in Ukraine and Russia, including sanctions and market volatility related to such conflict, may adversely impact the industries and portfolio companies in which the Company invests;

• the impact of future acquisitions and divestitures;

• the Company’s regulatory structure as a business development company (“BDC”) and tax status as a regulated investment company (a “RIC”); and

• future changes in laws or regulations and conditions in the Company’s operating areas.

PART I

Item 1. Business

(a) General Development of Business

Star Mountain Lower Middle-Market Capital Corp. (the “Company”) is an externally managed, closed-end management investment company and has elected to be regulated as a BDC under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the “1940 Act”). The Company’s investment objectives are to generate current income and capital appreciation.

Star Mountain Credit Opportunities Fund, LP (the “Private Fund”) was formed as a Delaware limited partnership on August 7, 2019 to make investments in lower middle-market companies and commenced operations on September 16, 2019. On May 14, 2021, Star Mountain Credit Opportunities Fund, LP converted to Star Mountain Lower Middle-Market Capital Corp., via a filing with the State of Delaware of a Certificate of Conversion to a Corporation (the “BDC Conversion”). Following the BDC Conversion, the existing limited partners of the Private Fund became Stockholders of the Company by operation of law, and the value of an investor’s limited partnership interest in the Private Fund was converted into a corresponding number of shares of Common Stock in the Company at a net asset value (“NAV”) per share of $25.00. NAV at the time of the BDC Conversion was $42,215,029, which consisted of investments at fair value of $42,865,258, cash of $620,015, carried interest payable of $990,732, organizational cost payable of $413,685, and other receivables and payables, which had a net value of $134,173. The net unrealized appreciation of $3,111,558 as of the BDC Conversion date is included in accumulated undistributed earnings. The historical cost basis of investments was carried forward during the BDC Conversion.

Based on analysis of the attributes of the Star Mountain Credit Opportunities Fund, LP predecessor entity versus the Star Mountain Lower Middle-Market Capital Corp. converted entity, it was determined that Star Mountain Lower Middle-Market Capital Corp. was the accounting survivor.

Star Mountain Lower Middle-Market Capital Holdings, LLC (the “Holding Company”) was formed as a Delaware limited liability company on December 13, 2023 to hold certain of the Company’s investments for tax purposes. The Holding Company commenced operations on December 13, 2023.

The Company filed an election with the SEC to be treated as a BDC under the 1940 Act. The Company has elected and intends to continue to qualify annually to be treated for U.S. federal income tax purposes as a RIC under Subchapter M of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (the “Code”). As a BDC and a RIC, the Company is required to comply with certain regulatory requirements. See “Item 1(b). Description of Business— Regulation as a Business Development Company” and “Item 1(b). Description of Business—Certain U.S. Federal Income Tax Consequences.”

(b) Description of Business

The Company

The Company has been established by the Advisor to provide investors with access to a diversified portfolio composed primarily of loans with equity upside investments in U.S. small and medium-sized businesses (“SMBs”). The Company is externally managed by Star Mountain Fund Management, LLC, an investment adviser registered with the SEC under the Investment Advisers Act of 1940, as amended (the “Advisers Act”). Star Mountain Fund Management, LLC will also serve as the Company’s administrator (in such capacity, the “Administrator”) pursuant to an administration agreement (the “Administration Agreement”). The Administrator has entered into a sub-administration agreement with SS&C Technologies, Inc. (the “Sub-Administrator”), under which the Sub-Administrator provides various accounting and administrative services to the Company.

Following the BDC Conversion, the Company became a Delaware corporation structured as an externally managed, non-diversified closed-end management investment company. The Company has elected to be treated as a BDC under the 1940 Act. In addition, the Company has elected to be treated as a RIC for U.S. federal income tax purposes under Subchapter M of the Code. Investors whose subscriptions for Common Stock are accepted will be admitted as Stockholders in the Company. Following the BDC Conversion, all existing investors became Stockholders of the Company by operation of law, and the value of an investor’s limited partnership interest in the Company was converted into a corresponding number of shares of Common Stock in the Company.

The Board of Directors

The Company’s business and affairs are managed under the direction of the Company’s Board of Directors (the “Board”). The Board consists of five members, three of whom are not “interested persons” of the Company, the Advisor or their respective affiliates as defined in Section 2(a)(19) of the 1940 Act. The Company refers to these individuals as the Company’s “Independent Directors.” The Independent Directors compose a majority of the Company’s Board. Directors who are “interested persons,” as defined in Section 2(a) of the 1940 Act, of the Company or the Advisor are referred to herein as “Interested Directors.” The Board elects the Company’s officers, who serve at the discretion of the Board. The responsibilities of the Company’s Board include quarterly determinations of fair value of the Company’s assets, corporate governance activities, oversight of the Company’s financing arrangements and oversight of the Company’s investment activities. The Board has established an Audit Committee, Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee and an Independent Directors Committee. The scope of each committee’s responsibilities is discussed in greater detail in Item 10 below.

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The Advisor

Star Mountain Fund Management, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company, serves as the Advisor of the Company. The Advisor is registered as an investment adviser with the SEC pursuant to the Advisers Act. The Advisor provides certain investment advisory and management services to the Company pursuant to the Amended and Restated Investment Advisory Agreement (as defined below). Star Mountain Fund Management, LLC will also serve as the Administrator pursuant to an Administration Agreement between the Company and the Administrator.

About Star Mountain

Star Mountain is a specialized investment firm focused on investment and financing activities in the SMB market segment where it believes it can generate attractive risk-adjusted returns. Star Mountain originates direct credit-focused investments in U.S. lower middle-market businesses across resilient sectors characterized by limited cyclicality and capital intensity.

Headquartered in New York, NY, Star Mountain’s presence in over 20 cities supports local origination, execution and monitoring capabilities throughout the United States.

Investment Committee

The Advisor has formed and will maintain an investment committee (the “Investment Committee”) comprised of not less than six members. Any two members of the Investment Committee acting together shall have the right to veto any investment. Other decisions of the Investment Committee shall require the vote of a simple majority of its members. Any five members of the Investment Committee shall constitute a quorum for purposes of any meeting thereof; provided, however, that the abstention of any member of the Investment Committee from any investment or other decision of the Investment Committee shall not affect the existence of such quorum.

Investment Objective and Strategy

The Company’s investment objectives are to generate current income and capital appreciation. The Company seeks to achieve its investment objectives by investing primarily in privately negotiated loans and equity investments to SMBs generally with annual revenues greater than $15 million and earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization (“EBITDA”) of less than $50 million. Generally, these businesses are owner-operated with an average 20+ year operating history. To accomplish this, the Company plans to (i) make direct investments in SMBs (“Direct Investments”) and (ii) make investments in investment funds focused primarily on investing in SMBs (“Fund Investments”) and, together with Direct Investments, (“Portfolio Investments”). The Company seeks to provide investors with access to:

• A diversified portfolio of credit investments with equity upside to SMBs, generally not owned by large private equity firms.

• Current income distributions.

• Capital protection through defensive structures with affirmative, negative and financial maintenance covenants and active portfolio management.

• Targeted diversification of assets by vintage, industry and geography through direct originations and acquisitions of loan portfolios.

• Generally low volatility and low correlation to public market indices.

The Company’s investment strategy may be complemented by secondary fund investments and secondary loans, consisting of generally non-brokered purchases of limited partnership interests in lower middle-market credit-oriented funds and secondary loans. This complementary strategy may result in portfolio construction and diversification benefits.

The Company’s investments are subject to a number of risks. See “Item 1A. Risk Factors.” The Company utilizes leverage to help the Company meet its investment objectives. Any such leverage, if incurred, would be expected to increase the total capital available for investment by the Company.

Qualifying Assets

As a BDC, the Company will need to satisfy certain requirements, including but not limited to:

(i) the Company will not acquire any assets other than “qualifying assets” as defined in the 1940 Act (and summarized in “Regulation as a Business Development Company”) unless, at the time of and after giving effect to such acquisition, at least 70% of the Company’s total assets are qualifying assets;

(ii) the Company will offer, and must provide upon request, significant managerial assistance to its portfolio companies that constitute qualifying assets (as described in greater detail in “Regulation as a Business Development Company” below);

(iii) the Company generally must have at least 150% asset coverage for its debt after incurring any new indebtedness; and

(iv) except for shares of registered money market funds, the Company generally cannot acquire more than 3% of the voting stock of any registered investment company or BDC (either, an “Investment Company”), invest more than 5% of the value of its total assets in the securities of one Investment Company or invest more than 10% of the value of its total assets in the securities of Investment Companies in the aggregate. Subject to certain exemptive rules, including Rule 12d1-4, the Company may, subject to certain conditions, invest in other Investment Companies in excess of such thresholds.

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The Company may borrow money from time to time within the levels permitted by the 1940 Act (which generally allows the Company to incur debt up to two times its equity). In determining whether to borrow money, the Company will analyze the maturity, covenant package and rate structure of the proposed borrowings as well as the risks of such borrowings compared to its investment outlook. The use of borrowed funds to make investments would have its own specific set of benefits and risks, and all of the costs of borrowing funds or issuing preferred stock would be borne by holders of its Common Stock. The Company does not currently intend to issue preferred stock. See “Item 1(b). Description of Business—Regulation as a Business Development Company.”

The Company intends from time to time to offer to repurchase shares of its Common Stock pursuant to written tenders and any share repurchases will be effected in accordance with applicable law.

The Private Offering

The Company has and expects to enter into separate Subscription Agreements with a number of Stockholders for a private offering (the “Private Offering”, each a “Closing,” the first Closing, the “Initial Closing,” and each subsequent Closing, a “Subsequent Closing”). Each Stockholder will make a Capital Commitment to purchase shares of our Common Stock pursuant to the Subscription Agreement. Stockholders will be required to make Capital Contributions to purchase shares of the Company’s Common Stock each time the Company delivers a drawdown notice (as further described below). For the year ended December 31, 2023, the Company held four Subsequent Closings, admitting 97 additional Stockholders including upsize for existing Stockholders with a total Capital Commitment of $23,579,292. For the year ended December 31, 2022, the Company held four Subsequent Closings admitting 186 additional Stockholders including upsize for existing Stockholders with a total Capital Commitment of $76,320,470.

The Company will hold one or more Subsequent Closings at which it will accept Capital Commitments from Stockholders. During the term of the Company, Stockholders will make Capital Contributions pro rata in accordance with their respective Capital Commitments.

Stockholders will be required to fund drawdowns to purchase additional shares of the Company up to the amount of their respective Capital Commitments each time the Company delivers a drawdown notice, which will be at least eight Business Days (as defined below) prior to funding. All purchases will generally be made pro rata, in accordance with the remaining Capital Commitments of all Stockholders, at a per-share price equal to the net asset value per share of the Company’s Common Stock, as determined by the Board.

New Stockholders admitted to the Company or existing Stockholders increasing their Capital Commitments at a particular Closing will be required to purchase shares of the Company with an aggregate purchase price necessary to ensure that all Stockholders in the Company have generally contributed the same percentage of their Capital Commitments to the Company immediately following such purchase (a “Catch-up Purchase”) and each such Stockholder shall be issued a number of shares of the Company based on a per share purchase price determined by the Board. A Catch-up Purchase may be made in multiple installments as determined by the Advisor based on the Company’s capital requirements. The per share purchase price shall be at least equal to the net asset value per share in accordance with the limitations of Section 23 of the 1940 Act. The Board may set the price per share above the net asset value per share based on a variety of factors, including without limitation, the total amount of the Company’s organizational and other expenses that will have accrued following the Company’s Initial Closing.

“Business Day” shall mean any day other than a Saturday, Sunday or a day when banks in the State of New York are authorized or required by law, regulation or executive order to remain closed.

Advisory Agreement; Administration Agreement

The Company’s investment activities are managed by the Advisor, which is responsible for originating prospective investments, conducting research and due diligence investigations on potential investments, analyzing investment opportunities, negotiating and structuring investments and monitoring investments and portfolio companies on an ongoing basis.

On June 14, 2023, the Company entered into an amended and restated investment advisory agreement with the Advisor (the “Amended and Restated Investment Advisory Agreement” or “Advisory Agreement”), replacing the original Investment Advisory Agreement pursuant to which, effective June 14, 2023 (the “Effective Date”), the base management fee was reduced from 1.75% to 1.25% per annum of the average of the Company’s total gross assets (excluding cash or cash equivalents but including assets purchased with borrowed amounts) as of the end of each of the two most recently completed calendar quarters.

“Incentive Compensation” is payable by the Company to the Advisor and consists of two components that are independent of each other, with the result that one component may be payable even if the other is not. A portion of the incentive fee is based on a percentage of the Company’s income (an “Income Incentive Fee”) and a portion is based on a percentage of the Company’s capital gains (the “Capital Gains Incentive Fee”), each as described below. Because of the structure of the Incentive Compensation, it is possible that the Company may pay an Income Incentive Fee in a quarter where it incurs a loss. For example, if the Company receives Pre-Incentive Fee Net Investment Income in excess of the hurdle rate (as defined below) for a quarter, the Company will pay the applicable Income Incentive Fee even if it has incurred a loss in that quarter due to realized and unrealized capital losses.

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As of the Effective Date, the Income Incentive Fee was reduced from 20% to 17.5% of the Company’s pre-incentive fee net investment income.

(i) Income Incentive Fee

Incentive Fee on Pre-Incentive Fee Net Investment Income

The first component of the Incentive Compensation, the Income Incentive Fee, is payable quarterly in arrears. The Income Incentive Fee will be determined by comparing the Company’s Pre-Incentive Fee Net Investment Income (as defined herein) to a “Hurdle Amount.” The Hurdle Amount is equal to the product of (i) the hurdle rate of 1.75% per quarter (7.00% annualized) and (ii) the Company’s net assets at the end of the immediately preceding quarter.

The Company pays the Advisor an Income Incentive Fee quarterly in arrears with respect to the Company’s Pre-Incentive Fee Net Investment Income in each calendar quarter as follows:

• no Income Incentive Fee in any calendar quarter in which the Company’s Pre- Incentive Fee Net Investment Income does not exceed the Hurdle Amount;

• 100% of that portion of the Company’s Pre-Incentive Fee Net Investment Income, if any, that exceeds the Hurdle Amount but is less than or equal to a “Catch-up Amount.” The Catch-up Amount is equal to the product of (i) 2.1212% per quarter (8.4848% annualized) and (ii) the Company’s net assets at the end of the immediately preceding quarter. The Catch-up Amount is meant to provide the Advisor with approximately 17.5% of the Company’s Pre- Incentive Fee Net Investment Income as if a hurdle rate did not apply; and

• 17.5% of the Company’s Pre-Incentive Fee Net Investment Income, if any, that exceeds the Catch-up Amount. This reflects that once the Hurdle Amount and the Catch-up Amount are achieved, 17.5% of all Pre-Incentive Fee Net Investment Income thereafter is allocated to the Advisor.

Pre-Incentive Fee Net Investment Income shall mean interest income, dividend income and any other income accrued or earned by the Company during the calendar quarter, minus the Company’s operating expenses for the quarter (including Management Fee, administrative expenses payable under the Administration Agreement or the Sub-Administration Agreement, and any interest expense and dividends paid on any issued and outstanding preferred stock, but excluding Incentive Compensation). Pre-Incentive Fee Net Investment Income includes, in the case of investments with a deferred interest feature (such as original issue discount, debt instruments with pay in kind interest and zero-coupon securities), accrued income that the Company has not yet received in cash. Pre- Incentive Fee Net Investment Income does not include any realized capital gains, realized capital losses and unrealized capital appreciation or depreciation.

The following is a graphical representation of the calculation of the income incentive fee:

Incentive Fee on

Pre-Incentive Fee Net Investment Income

(expressed as a percentage of average adjusted capital)

(ii) Capital Gains Incentive Fee

Incentive Fee on Capital Gains

The second component of the Incentive Compensation, the Capital Gains Incentive Fee, is payable at the end of each calendar year in arrears (or upon termination of the Amended and Restated Advisory Agreement, as of the termination date). Under the Amended and Restated Investment Advisory Agreement, the Capital Gains Incentive Fee was reduced from 20.0% to 17.5% of cumulative realized capital gains as of the end of the fiscal year as of the Effective Date.

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The amount payable equals:

17.5% of cumulative realized capital gains from inception through the end of such calendar year, computed net of all realized capital losses and unrealized capital depreciation on a cumulative basis, less the aggregate amount of any previously paid incentive fee on capital gains as calculated in accordance with GAAP. It should be noted that, while Incentive Compensation excludes unrealized gains in the calculation of the Capital Gains Incentive Fee to be paid, as required by GAAP, the Company nevertheless accrues Capital Gains Incentive Fees on these unrealized gains.

Examples of Quarterly Incentive Fee Calculation

Example 1: Income Related Portion of Incentive Fee: (*) Alternative 1—The Company is below the hurdle

Assumptions

Investment income (including interest, dividends, fees, etc.) = 2.00% Hurdle rate (1) = 1.75%

Management fee = 0.3125%

Other expenses (legal, accounting, custodian, transfer agent, etc.) = 0.1525%

Pre-incentive fee net investment income

(investment income–(management fee + other expenses)) = 1.535%, which does not exceed the hurdle rate Pre-incentive fee net investment income does not exceed hurdle rate, therefore there is no incentive fee.

Alternative 2—The Company exceeds the hurdle

Assumptions

Investment income (including interest, dividends, fees, etc.) = 2.50% Hurdle rate (1) = 1.75%

Management fee = 0.3125%

Other expenses (legal, accounting, custodian, transfer agent, etc.) = 0.1525%

Pre-incentive fee net investment income

(investment income–(management fee + other expenses)) = 2.035%, which exceeds the hurdle rate

Pre-incentive fee net investment income exceeds the hurdle rate, therefore there is an incentive fee (calculated below).

Incentive fee:

Pre-incentive fee net investment income exceeds the hurdle rate but is less than the catchup limit of 2.1212%. Therefore, incentive fee is equal to 100% of the amount of the pre-incentive fee net investment income that exceeds the hurdle, calculated as follows:

100% x [2.035% (pre-incentive fee net investment income) -1.75% (hurdle)] = 0.285% of net assets paid in incentive fee.

Alternative 3—The Company exceeds the catch-up

Assumptions

Investment income (including interest, dividends, fees, etc.) = 3.0% Hurdle rate (1) = 1.75%

Management fee = 0.3125%

Other expenses (legal, accounting, custodian, transfer agent, etc.) = 0.1525%

Pre-incentive fee net investment income

(investment income–(management fee + other expenses)) = 2.535%, which exceeds the hurdle rate and the catch-up

Pre-incentive fee net investment income exceeds the hurdle rate, therefore there is an incentive fee (calculated below).

Incentive fee = 17.5% × pre-incentive fee net investment income

Incentive fee = 17.5% (incentive fee rate) x 2.535% (pre-incentive fee net investment income) = 0.4436% of net assets paid in incentive fee.

(*) The hypothetical amount of pre-incentive fee net investment income shown is based on a percentage of total net assets.

(1) Represents 7.0% annualized hurdle rate.

(2) The “catch-up” provision is intended to provide our Advisor with an incentive fee of approximately 17.5% on all of our pre- incentive fee net investment income when our net investment income exceeds 2.1212% in any calendar quarter.

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Example 2: Capital Gains Portion of Incentive Fee:

Assumptions

Year 1: $25.0 million investment made in Company A (“Investment A”), $35.0 million investment made in Company B (“Investment B”) and $30.0 million investment made in Company C (“Investment C”)

Year 2: Investment A sold for $35.0 million, fair value of Investment B determined to be $30.0 million and fair value of Investment C determined to be $32.0 million

Year 3: Fair value of Investment B determined to be $34.0 million and Investment C sold for $35.0 million

Year 4: Fair value of Investment B determined to be $45.0 million

Determination of incentive fee based on capital gains

The incentive fee based on capital gains, if any, would be:

Year 1: None

Year 2: $0.875 million

The portion of the incentive fee based on capital gains equals (A) 17.5% of our realized capital gains, if any, on a cumulative basis from inception through the end of the fiscal year, computed net of all realized capital losses and unrealized capital depreciation on a cumulative basis, minus (B) the aggregate amount of any previously paid capital gain incentive.

Therefore, using the assumptions above, the incentive fee based on capital gains equals (A) 17.5% × ($10.0 million-$5.0 million) minus (B) $0. Therefore, the incentive fee based on capital gains equals $0.875 million.

Year 3: $1.575 million, which is calculated as follows:

The incentive fee based on capital gains equals (A) 17.5% × ($15.0 million-$1.0 million) minus (B) $0.875 million. Therefore, the incentive fee based on capital gains equals $1.575 million.

Year 4: $0.175, which is calculated as follows:

The incentive fee based on capital gains equals (x) (A) 17.5% × ($15.0 million-$0.0 million) minus (B) $2.45 million. Therefore, the incentive fee based on capital gains equals $0.175 million.

In the event that the Advisory Agreement shall terminate as of a date that is not a fiscal year end, the termination date shall be treated as though it were a fiscal year end for purposes of calculating and paying a capital gains incentive fee.

Company Expenses

The Advisor and/or any affiliate of the Advisor that enters into an Administration Agreement with the Company are authorized to incur and pay, in the name and on behalf of the Company, all expenses which they deem necessary or advisable.

The Advisor is responsible for and will pay, or cause to be paid, all Overhead Expenses, except to the extent provided below. For this purpose, “Overhead Expenses” include overhead expenses of an ordinarily recurring nature such as rent, utilities, supplies, secretarial expenses, stationery, charges for furniture, fixtures and equipment, employee benefits including insurance, payroll taxes and compensation of all employees.

The Company reimburses the Advisor or its affiliates, as applicable, for all costs and expenses incurred in connection with administering the Company’s business including out of pocket expenses (including travel, lodging and meals), the Company’s allocable portion of the Advisor’s or any affiliated Administrator’s overhead expenses in performing its obligations under the Advisory Agreement or any Administration Agreement, as applicable, including rent and the allocable portion of the compensation paid by the Advisor or its affiliates, as applicable, to the Company’s Chief Compliance Officer and Chief Financial Officer and their respective staffs (based on the percentage of time such individuals devote, on an estimated basis, to the business affairs of the Company), third-party software licensing, implementation, data management and recovery services and custom development costs.

All other expenses are borne by the Company, including legal, accounting, tax, auditing, consulting and other professional expenses (including, without limitation, expenses relating to establishing reputation and public relations in connection with self-sourced lending or other financial transactions); the Management Fee and Incentive Compensation; professional liability insurance (including costs relating to directors’ and officers’ liability insurance and errors and omissions insurance); research and market data expenses; interest on indebtedness; custodial fees; bank service fees; investment-related fees and expenses (such as third-party sourcing fees, fees and expenses of legal and other professionals, due diligence expenses and travel, lodging and meal expenses) related to the analysis, purchase or sale of investments, whether or not the investments are consummated; expenses related to special purpose vehicles (each, an “SPV”) (including, without limitation, Overhead Expenses related thereto); interest payable on debt, if any, incurred to finance the Company’s investments; other expenses related to the purchase, monitoring, sale, settlement, custody or transmittal of Company assets (directly or through trading affiliates) as will be determined by the Advisor or an affiliate thereof, as applicable, in its sole discretion (including costs associated with systems and software used in connection with investment-related activities); costs of reporting to Stockholders and Stockholder meetings; administration fees and expenses charged by any third-party provider of administration services; entity-level taxes; expenses relating to the offer, transfer, sale and marketing of shares; filing fees and expenses; Federal and state registration fees and expenses; regulatory and compliance fees and expenses of the Company (including with respect to any registration activities of the Company); costs of winding up and liquidating the Company; costs associated with ensuring compliance with the applicable BDC and RIC requirements, including, but not limited to, costs incurred in connection with the organization of, and transfer of assets to, a private investment vehicle; expenses incurred in connection with a Stockholder that defaults in respect of a Capital Commitment; and other expenses associated with the operation of the Company and its investment activities, including extraordinary expenses such as litigation, workout and restructuring and indemnification expenses, if any. For the avoidance of doubt, the Company will also bear its allocable share (based on invested capital) of any of the expenses listed above incurred by any Subsidiary Investment Vehicle.

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The Company is also responsible for the costs of the offering of common shares and other securities, including, but not limited to, all expenses incurred in connection with an IPO; costs and expenses relating to distributions paid to Stockholders; costs of effecting sales and repurchases of the Company’s securities; allocated costs incurred by the Advisor or its affiliate in providing managerial assistance to those companies in which the Company has invested who request it; transfer agent fees; fees and expenses paid to the Company’s independent directors (including expenses and costs related to meetings of the independent directors); costs of preparing and filing reports with the SEC and other Company reporting and compliance costs, including registration and listing fees; the Company’s allocable portion of the fidelity bond; the costs of reports, proxy statements or other notices to Stockholders, including printing and mailing costs; the costs of any Stockholders’ meetings and communications; expenses payable under any underwriting agreement, including associated fees, expenses and any indemnification obligations; and all other expenses incurred by the Company in connection with maintaining its status as a BDC. In addition, the Company may make investments in investment funds focused primarily on investing in SMBs. As a result, the Company (and the Stockholders, indirectly through the Company) bear the Company’s proportionate share of the fees and expenses paid by the shareholders of such investment fund.

Generally, expenses incurred directly in connection with a particular investment (or proposed investment) of the Company and other Star Mountain accounts in which Star Mountain conducts substantial investment and other activities in their own accounts and the accounts of other clients (the “Star Mountain Accounts”) will be allocated among the Company and other Star Mountain Accounts pro rata based upon capital invested (or proposed to be invested) in such investment; provided that expenses specifically attributable to the Company or any other Star Mountain Account may be allocated to the Company or any such other Star Mountain Account, as applicable. The Advisor will allocate other expenses among the Company and other Star Mountain Accounts in a fair and equitable manner taking into account such factors as it deems appropriate.

Notwithstanding the foregoing, in light of the Company’s investment mandate, which may include investments in small loans, niche credits and other similar securities, it may not be practical to specifically allocate certain investment-related expenses to the particular loans to which they relate. The Advisor, in its absolute and sole discretion, may instead allocate such expenses (along with expenses that relate to transactions that are not consummated) pro rata across one or more investments.

Liquidity Events

The Board may, in its sole discretion, determine to cause the Company to conduct a Liquidity Event (as defined below), including an IPO. The decision will take into consideration factors such as prevailing market conditions at the time and the Company’s portfolio composition. The ability of the Company to commence and consummate a Liquidity Event is not assured, and will depend on a variety of factors, including the size and composition of the Company’s portfolio and prevailing market conditions at the time.

A “Liquidity Event” includes: (1) an IPO or (2) a Sale Transaction. A “Sale Transaction” means (a) the sale of all or substantially all of the Company’s assets to, or other liquidity event with, another entity or (b) a transaction or series of transactions, including by way of merger, consolidation, recapitalization, reorganization, or sale of stock in each case for consideration of either cash and/or publicly listed securities of the acquirer.

Until such time as the Board determines to cause the Company to conduct a Liquidity Event, the Company will remain a privately offered BDC and, in its commercially reasonable judgment, will conduct quarterly repurchases of its shares of Common Stock. See “Item 1(b). Description of Business—Discretionary Repurchase of Shares.”

Each Stockholder will be required to agree to cooperate with the Company and take all actions, execute all documents and provide all consents as may be reasonably necessary or appropriate to consummate an IPO, it being understood that the Company may, without obtaining the consent of any Stockholders, make modifications to the Company’s constitutive documents, capital structure and governance arrangements so long as, in the reasonable opinion of the Board, (x) the economic interests of the Stockholders are not materially diminished or materially impaired, (y) such modifications are consistent with the requirements applicable to BDCs under the 1940 Act and (z) such modifications are not inconsistent with the provisions set forth in the Company’s Registration Statement on Form 10.

Upon completion of an IPO, Stockholders admitted to the Company prior to the IPO may also be required to enter into a lock-up agreement with the underwriters of the IPO for a period not to exceed 180 days (or such longer period as may be required or determined to be advisable by the underwriters of the IPO based on prevailing market conditions and practice at the time).

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Distributions

The Company generally intends to make quarterly distributions to its Stockholders out of assets legally available for distribution. Quarterly distributions, if any, will be determined by the Board.

All current income and realization proceeds will be retained by the Company and be available for re-investment. Distributions will be made to Stockholders at such times and in such amounts as determined by the Company’s Board. In addition, the Company has adopted a dividend re-investment program and each Stockholder will receive dividends in the form of additional shares of the Company’s Common Stock unless they notify the Company that they instead desire to receive cash. If a Stockholder elects to receive dividends in the form of shares, dividend proceeds that otherwise would have been distributed in cash will be retained by the Company for re-investment. Stockholders who elect to receive dividends and other distributions in the form of shares of Common Stock generally are subject to the same U.S. federal tax consequences as Stockholders who elect to receive their distributions in cash; however, such reinvesting investors will not receive cash with which to pay any applicable taxes on re-invested dividends.

Defaults

Any Stockholder failing to timely make a Capital Contribution to the Company when due shall be subject to interest on the defaulted amount as well as the potential imposition of various additional default penalties in the sole discretion of the Company, which may include, among other things, the withholding of distributions, the forced sale of its interest in the Company, the forfeiture of voting and approval rights, the termination of such Stockholder’s right to make additional Capital Contributions and/or the automatic transfer of 25% of the shares of the Company then held by such Stockholder to the other Stockholders, pro rata in accordance with their respective Capital Commitments.

The Company will have the right to cover shortfalls arising from the default of a Stockholder in any manner the Company deems appropriate, including by drawing down additional capital from non-defaulting Stockholders; provided that the amount of any shortfall funded by a non-defaulting Stockholder in connection with any investment may not exceed 150% of such non-defaulting Stockholder’s total Capital Contributions in respect of such investment in the absence of any such shortfall.

Feeder Funds

Star Mountain Lower Middle-Market Capital (Offshore), Ltd. (the “Feeder Fund”) was formed in the Cayman Islands on June 28, 2021 and operates as a feeder fund for the purpose of investing all its investable assets in the Company. The Feeder Fund made its initial investment in the Company on August 17, 2021; the Feeder Fund will continue until the termination or expiration of the term of the Company.

The Advisor may form more funds (“Feeder Funds”) that will invest in the Company if, in the judgment of the Advisor, the use of such vehicles would allow the Company to accommodate tax, legal, or similar concerns of the Company, of the Advisor or of the investors in the Feeder Funds. Additional Feeder Funds will pass through the vote to its Feeder Fund investors on any proposal requiring the approval of the Company’s Stockholders.

Subsidiary Investment Vehicles

The Advisor may cause the Company to participate in one or more Portfolio Investments through subsidiary investment vehicles (each, a “Subsidiary Investment Vehicle”). The Advisor may cause the Company to initially make one or more investments directly and subsequently transfer such investments to one or more Subsidiary Investment Vehicles.

Affiliated SBIC

The Advisor may cause one or more Alternative Investment Vehicles or Subsidiary Investment Vehicles to seek a license from the SBA to operate as a small business investment company (an “Affiliated SBIC”).

At any time following the BDC Conversion, the Company (either directly, or indirectly through a Subsidiary) may apply to the SBA for a license to operate as an SBIC (an “SBIC Subsidiary”). As a licensed SBIC, the Company will have access to financing originated by SBA. The financing available will be driven by the Company’s business model, but generally cannot exceed an amount that is equal to two times the amount of the Capital Commitments to any SBIC Subsidiary.

Limited Exclusion Right; Withdrawal

The Company will have the right to exclude any Stockholder from purchasing shares of the Company in connection with any drawdown if (x) in the reasonable opinion of the Company, there is a substantial likelihood that the Stockholder’s purchase of shares of the Company at such time would (i) result in a violation of, or noncompliance with, any law or regulation applicable to the Company, the Advisor or any other Stockholder or (ii) create an undue economic, compliance or other burden due to regulatory, tax, legal or other similar reasons, or (y) such Stockholder has become subject to a final determination in a civil proceeding that could have an adverse effect on the Company, or has been convicted in, or become subject to, a criminal proceeding or investigation.

Involuntary Repurchases

In addition, if the Advisor reasonably concludes that there is a substantial likelihood that a Stockholder’s continued participation in the Company would result in a violation of or non-compliance with any law or regulation to which the Company is or would be subject or would otherwise place an undue economic, compliance or other burden on the Company, the Advisor may, in its sole discretion, purchase for the benefit of the Company or the Stockholders, or cause the Company to purchase, some or all of a Stockholder’s shares at any time at a price equal to the net asset value of such Stockholder’s shares as determined by the Board. Any such involuntary repurchase will be made pursuant to Rule 23c-2 under the 1940 Act.

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Valuation

The Company shall value its investments in accordance with valuation procedures approved by the Company’s Board. See “Item 1(b). Description of Business—Regulation as a Business Development Company” below.

The Board, with the assistance of the Advisor, the Company’s Audit Committee, and independent third-party valuation firm(s) engaged at the direction of the Board, will determine the fair value of the Company’s assets, including such assets that are not publicly traded or whose market prices are not readily available, on at least a quarterly basis, in accordance with the terms of FASB Accounting Standards Codification Topic 820, Fair Value Measurement and Disclosures. The Audit Committee is comprised of the Independent Directors.

Discretionary Repurchase of Shares

No Right of Redemption

No Stockholder or other person holding shares acquired from a Stockholder has the right to require the Company to repurchase any shares. No public market for the shares exists, and none is expected to develop in the future. Consequently, Stockholders may not be able to liquidate their investment other than as a result of repurchases of shares by the Company, as described below.

Repurchases of Shares

Until such time as the Board determines to cause the Company to conduct a Liquidity Event and prior to an IPO, the Company will remain a privately offered BDC and, in the Advisor’s commercially reasonable judgment and subject to the Board’s discretion, will conduct quarterly repurchases of its shares of Common Stock pursuant to written tenders by Stockholders. The Advisor expects that, generally, it will cause the Company to offer to repurchase shares from Stockholders quarterly, with such repurchases to occur as of each March 31, June 30, September 30 and December 31. At the discretion of the Board, the Company commenced a share repurchase program in which the Advisor will, in its commercially reasonable judgment subject to market conditions, cause the Company to offer to repurchase shares from Stockholders on a quarterly basis in an amount not to exceed 2.5% of the Company’s net asset value. Each repurchase offer will generally commence prior to the applicable quarter end repurchase date or as disclosed in the Company’s tender offer. With respect to any such repurchase offer, Stockholders tendering shares must do so by a date specified in the notice describing the terms of the repurchase offer (the “Notice Period”). The Notice Period shall conclude prior to the applicable quarter end repurchase date or as disclosed in the Company’s tender offer. Notwithstanding the foregoing, pursuant to the terms of any credit facility the Company enters into, the Company may be prohibited from repurchasing its shares of common stock from its investors during a quarter if, in the prior quarter, repurchase requests from the Company’s investors exceed 10% of the Company’s total Capital Commitments.

There is no minimum portion of a Stockholder’s shares which must be repurchased in any repurchase offer. The Company has no obligation to repurchase shares at any time; any such repurchases will only be made at such times, in such amounts and on such terms as may be determined by the Board, in its sole discretion. In determining whether the Company should offer to repurchase shares, the Board will consider the timing of such an offer, as well as a variety of operational, business and economic factors. In determining whether to accept a recommendation to conduct a repurchase offer at any such time, the Board will consider the following factors, among others:

• whether any Stockholders have requested to tender shares to the Company;

• the liquidity of the Company’s assets (including fees and costs associated with redeeming or otherwise withdrawing from investment funds);

• the investment plans and working capital and reserve requirements of the Company;

• the relative economies of scale of the tenders with respect to the size of the Company;

• the history of the Company in repurchasing shares;

• the availability of information as to the value of the Company’s shares in investment funds;

• the existing conditions of the securities markets and the economy generally, as well as political, national or international developments or current affairs;

• any anticipated tax consequences to the Company of any proposed repurchases of shares; and

• the recommendations of the Advisor.

The Company will repurchase shares from Stockholders pursuant to written tenders on terms and conditions that the Board determines to be fair to the Company and to all Stockholders. When the Board determines that the Company will repurchase shares, notice will be provided to Stockholders describing the terms of the offer, containing information Stockholders should consider in deciding whether to participate in the repurchase opportunity and containing information on how to participate. Stockholders deciding whether to tender their shares during the period that a repurchase offer is open may obtain the Company’s net asset value per share by contacting the Advisor during the period. If a repurchase offer is oversubscribed by Stockholders who tender shares (including the Advisor or any of its affiliates), the Company may repurchase a pro rata portion by value of the shares tendered by each Stockholder, extend the repurchase offer, or take any other action with respect to the repurchase offer permitted by applicable law.

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Repurchases of shares from Stockholders by the Company will be paid in cash. Repurchases will be effective after receipt and acceptance by the Company of eligible written tenders of shares from Stockholders by the applicable repurchase offer deadline. The Company does not impose any charges in connection with repurchases of shares.

Shares will be repurchased by the Company after the Management Fee has been deducted from the Company’s assets as of the end of the month in which the repurchase occurs — i.e., the accrued Management Fee for the quarter in which Company shares are to be repurchased is deducted prior to effecting the relevant repurchase of Company shares.

In light of liquidity constraints associated with the Company’s investments, the Company expects to employ the following repurchase procedures:

• Each repurchase offer will generally commence prior to the applicable repurchase date or as disclosed in the Company’s tender offer. A Stockholder choosing to tender shares for repurchase must do so by the applicable deadline, which generally will be five days before the applicable quarter end repurchase date. Stockholders will be informed in each repurchase offer that tendered Shares will be valued at the net asset value per share calculated as of the applicable valuation date. The valuation dates are generally expected to be March 31, June 30, September 30 or December 31. Tenders will be revocable upon written notice to the Company until the end of the Notice Period. Payments will be made to Stockholders within 60 days of the end of the Notice Period.

• Promptly after the Notice Period, the Company will give to each Stockholder whose shares have been accepted for repurchase a promissory note (the “Promissory Note”) entitling the Stockholder to be paid an amount equal to the value, determined as of the valuation date, of the repurchased shares.

• The Promissory Note will be non-interest bearing and non-transferable.

If a repurchase offer is oversubscribed by Stockholders who tender common shares, the Company will repurchase a pro rata portion by value of the common shares tendered by each Stockholder, extend the repurchase offer, or take any other action with respect to the repurchase offer permitted by applicable law. The Company also has the right to repurchase all of a Stockholder’s common shares at any time if the aggregate value of such Stockholder’s common shares is, at the time of such compulsory repurchase, less than the minimum initial investment applicable for the Company. In addition, the Company will conduct involuntary repurchases pursuant to Rule 23c-2 under the 1940 Act if the Company determines that the repurchase is in the best interest of the Company or upon the occurrence of certain events specified in the Company’s Subscription Agreement.

If modification of the Company’s repurchase procedures as described above is deemed necessary to comply with regulatory requirements, the Board will adopt revised procedures reasonably designed to provide Stockholders substantially the same liquidity for shares as would be available under the procedures described above.

Payment for repurchased shares may require the Company to liquidate portfolio holdings earlier than the Advisor would otherwise have caused these holdings to be liquidated, potentially resulting in losses, and may increase the Company’s investment related expenses as a result of higher portfolio turnover rates.

The Advisor intends to take measures to attempt to avoid or minimize potential losses and expenses resulting from the repurchase of shares.

A Stockholder tendering for repurchase only a portion of the Stockholder’s shares will be required to maintain an account balance of at least $100,000 after giving effect to the repurchase. If a Stockholder tenders an amount that would cause the Stockholder’s account balance to fall below the required minimum, the Company reserves the right to repurchase all of a Stockholder’s shares at any time if the aggregate value of such Stockholder’s shares is, at the time of such compulsory repurchase, less than the minimum initial investment applicable for the Company. This right of the Company to repurchase shares compulsorily may be a factor which Stockholders may wish to consider when determining the extent of any tender for purchase by a Company.

Under certain circumstances, the Company may also repurchase shares of a Stockholder without consent or other action by the Stockholder or other person if the Company determines that doing so would be in the best interests of the Company for the Company to repurchase the shares. Any such involuntary repurchase will be made pursuant to Rule 23c-2 under the 1940 Act in a manner that will not discriminate unfairly against any holder of the shares.

Stockholders who require minimum annual distributions from a retirement account through which they hold shares should consider the Company’s schedule for repurchase offers and submit repurchase requests accordingly.

Co-Investment Exemptive Relief

The Company and the Advisor received an exemptive order from the SEC that permits the Company to co-invest with Star Mountain Accounts and other affiliates of the Advisor. Subject to the terms and conditions specified in the exemptive order, the Company will be able to co-invest alongside Star Mountain Accounts or affiliates of the Advisor.

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Regulation as a Business Development Company

A BDC must be organized in the United States for the purpose of investing in or lending to primarily private companies and making significant managerial assistance available to them. As with other companies regulated by the 1940 Act, a BDC must adhere to certain substantive regulatory requirements. Recent legislation introduced in the U.S. House of Representatives, if passed, would modify certain sections of the 1940 Act applicable to BDCs.

SEC Reporting

The Company is subject to the reporting requirements of the Exchange Act, which includes annual and periodic reporting requirements.

Governance

The Company is a corporation and, as such, is governed by a board of directors. The board of directors is constituted as a classified board, subject to removal only for cause by holders of a majority of the Company’s outstanding voting securities. The 1940 Act requires that a majority of the Company’s directors be persons other than “interested persons,” as that term is defined in the 1940 Act. In addition, the 1940 Act provides that the Company may not change the nature of its business so as to cease to be, or to withdraw its election as, a BDC unless approved by the holders of a majority of the outstanding voting securities.

1940 Act Ownership Restrictions

The Company does not intend to acquire securities issued by any investment company that exceed the limits imposed by the 1940 Act. Under these limits, except for registered money market funds, a BDC generally cannot acquire more than 3% of the voting stock of any investment company, invest more than 5% of the value of its total assets in the securities of one investment company or invest more than 10% of the value of its total assets in the securities of investment companies in the aggregate. Subject to certain exemptive rules, including Rule 12d1-4, the Company may, subject to certain conditions, invest in other Investment Companies in excess of such thresholds.

Qualifying Assets

The Company may invest up to 100% of its assets in securities acquired directly from, and/or loans originated directly to, issuers in privately-negotiated transactions.

Under the 1940 Act, a BDC may not acquire any asset other than assets of the type listed in section 55(a) of the 1940 Act, which are referred to as qualifying assets, unless, at the time the acquisition is made and after giving effect to such acquisition, qualifying assets represent at least 70% of the BDC’s total assets. The principal categories of qualifying assets relevant to the Company’s business are the following:

• Securities purchased in transactions not involving any public offering from the issuer of such securities, which issuer (subject to certain limited exceptions) is an “eligible portfolio company” (as defined in the 1940 Act), or from any person who is, or has been during the preceding 13 months, an affiliated person of an eligible portfolio company, or from any other person, subject to such rules as may be prescribed by the SEC. An eligible portfolio company is defined in the 1940 Act as any issuer which:

• is organized under the laws of, and has its principal place of business in, the United States;

• is not an investment company (other than a small business investment company wholly owned by the Company) or a company that would be an investment company but for certain exclusions under the 1940 Act; and

• satisfies any of the following:

• has an equity capitalization of less than $250 million or does not have any class of securities listed on a national securities exchange;

• is controlled by a BDC or a group of companies including a BDC, the BDC actually exercises a controlling influence over the management or policies of the eligible portfolio company, and, as a result thereof, the BDC has an affiliated person who is a director of the eligible portfolio company; or

• is a small and solvent company having total assets of not more than $4 million and capital and surplus of not less than $2 million.

• Securities of any eligible portfolio company that the Company controls.

• Securities purchased in a private transaction from a U.S. issuer that is not an investment company or from an affiliated person of the issuer, or in transactions incident thereto, if the issuer is in bankruptcy and subject to reorganization or if the issuer, immediately prior to the purchase of its securities was unable to meet its obligations as they came due without material assistance other than conventional lending or financing arrangements.

• Securities of an eligible portfolio company purchased from any person in a private transaction if there is no ready market for such securities and the Company already owns 60% of the outstanding equity of the eligible portfolio company.

• Securities received in exchange for or distributed on or with respect to securities described above, or pursuant to the exercise of options, warrants or rights relating to such securities.

• Cash, cash equivalents, “U.S. Government securities” (as defined in the 1940 Act) or high-quality debt securities maturing in one year or less from the time of investment.

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Limitations on Leverage

As a BDC, the Company generally must have at least 150% asset coverage for its debt after incurring any new indebtedness, meaning that for every $100 of net assets the Company holds, the Company may raise $200 from borrowing and issuing senior securities. If the Company is licensed as an SBIC, the limitations on leverage applicable to BDCs under the 1940 Act may be exceeded.

Managerial Assistance to Portfolio Companies

A BDC must be operated for the purpose of making investments in the types of securities described in “—Qualifying Assets” above. However, in order to count portfolio securities as qualifying assets for the purpose of the 70% test, the BDC must either control the issuer of the securities or must offer to make available to the issuer of the securities (other than small and solvent companies described above) significant managerial assistance. Where the BDC purchases such securities in conjunction with one or more other persons acting together, the BDC will satisfy this test if one of the other persons in the group makes available such managerial assistance. Making available managerial assistance means, among other things, any arrangement whereby the BDC, through its directors, officers or employees, offers to provide, and, if accepted, does so provide, significant guidance and counsel concerning the management, operations or business objectives and policies of a portfolio company.

Temporary Investments

As a BDC, pending investment in other types of “qualifying assets,” as described above, the Company’s investments may consist of cash, cash equivalents, U.S. Government securities or high-quality debt securities maturing in one year or less from the time of investment, which are referred to, collectively, as temporary investments, such that at least 70% of the Company’s assets are qualifying assets. Typically, the Company will invest in highly rated commercial paper, U.S. Government agency notes, U.S. Treasury bills or in repurchase agreements relating to such securities that are fully collateralized by cash or securities issued by the U.S. Government or its agencies. A repurchase agreement involves the purchase by a Stockholder, such as the Company, of a specified security and the simultaneous agreement by the seller to repurchase it at an agreed-upon future date and at a price that is greater than the purchase price by an amount that reflects an agreed-upon interest rate. There is no percentage restriction on the proportion of the Company’s assets that may be invested in such repurchase agreements. However, certain diversification tests in order to qualify as a RIC for federal income tax purposes will typically require the Company to limit the amount it invests with any one counterparty.

Senior Securities

As a corporation, the Company will be permitted, under specified conditions, to issue multiple classes of indebtedness and one class of stock senior to its Common Stock if the Company’s asset coverage, as defined in the 1940 Act, is at least equal to 150% for indebtedness and 150% for preferred equity immediately after each such issuance. On May 14, 2021, shareholders of the Company approved the adoption of the 150% threshold pursuant to Section 61(a)(2) of the Investment Company Act and such election became effective that same day. As of December 31, 2023 and December 31, 2022, the Company’s asset coverage for total borrowings and other senior securities was 208% and 209%, respectively. In addition, while any preferred stock or publicly traded debt securities are outstanding, the Company may be prohibited from making distributions to its Stockholders or the repurchasing of such securities or shares unless it meets the applicable asset coverage ratios at the time of the distribution or repurchase. The Company may also borrow amounts up to 5% of the value of its total assets for temporary or emergency purposes without regard to asset coverage. For a discussion of the risks associated with leverage, see, e.g. “Item 1A. Risk Factors – Borrowing Risk.” The 1940 Act imposes limitations on a BDC’s issuance of preferred shares, which are considered “senior securities” subject to the 150% asset coverage requirement described above. In addition, (i) preferred shares must have the same voting rights as the common Stockholders (one share one vote); and (ii) preferred Stockholders must have the right, as a class, to appoint directors to the board of directors.

Code of Ethics

As a BDC, the Company and the Advisor have adopted a code of ethics pursuant to Rule 17j-1 under the 1940 Act that establishes procedures for personal investments and restricts certain personal securities transactions. Personnel subject to each code may invest in securities for their personal investment accounts, including securities that may be purchased or held by the Company, so long as such investments are made in accordance with the code’s requirements.

We will provide any person, without charge, upon written request to the Company, a copy of our code of ethics. To receive a copy, please provide a written request to: Star Mountain Lower Middle-Market Capital Corp., 140 E. 45th Street, 37th Floor, New York, NY 10017.

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Anti-Takeover Measures

State corporate law as well as the Company’s certificate of incorporation and bylaws include provisions that could have the effect of limiting the ability of other entities or persons to acquire control of the Company by means of a tender offer, proxy contest or otherwise or to change the composition of the Company’s Board. These provisions discourage certain coercive takeover practices and inadequate takeover bids and to encourage persons seeking to acquire control of the Company to negotiate first with the board of directors. These measures, however, may delay, defer or prevent a transaction or a change in control that might otherwise be in the best interests of the Company’s Stockholders and could have the effect of depriving Stockholders of an opportunity to sell their shares at a premium over prevailing market prices. Such attempts could have the effect of increasing the Company’s expenses and disrupting its normal operation. Until the consummation of an IPO, the Company will continue its investment activities and operations as a privately held BDC whose shares are subject to transfer restrictions. Accordingly, these anti-takeover measures will have limited practical effect until such time as the Company consummates an IPO.

Compliance Policies and Procedures and Other Considerations

As a BDC, the Company will not generally be able to issue and sell its Common Stock at a price below net asset value per share. It may, however, issue and sell its Common Stock, at a price below the current net asset value of the Common Stock, or issue and sell warrants, options or rights to acquire such Common Stock, at a price below the current net asset value of the Common Stock if the Company’s Board determines that such sale is in the Company’s best interest and in the best interests of its Stockholders, and its Stockholders have approved the policy and practice of making such sales within the preceding 12 months. In any such case, the price at which the securities are to be issued and sold may not be less than a price that, in the determination of the board of directors, closely approximates the market value of such securities.

As a BDC, the Company may also be prohibited under the 1940 Act from knowingly participating in certain transactions with its affiliates, including the Company’s officers, directors, investment adviser, principal underwriters and certain of their affiliates, without the prior approval of the members of board of directors who are not interested persons and, in some cases, prior approval by the SEC through an exemptive order (other than pursuant to current regulatory guidance). The Company and the Advisor have received an exemptive order from the SEC that permits the Company to co-invest with Star Mountain Accounts and other affiliates of the Advisor. Subject to the terms and conditions specified in the exemptive order, the Company will be able to co-invest alongside Star Mountain Accounts or affiliates of the Advisor.

As a BDC, the Company expects to be periodically examined by the SEC for compliance with the 1940 Act.

As a BDC, the Company is required to provide and maintain a bond issued by a reputable fidelity insurance company to protect the Company against larceny and embezzlement.

The Advisor has relief from registration with the CFTC as a CPO with respect to the Company, and the Advisor is exempt from registration with the CFTC as a CTA with respect to the Company and will therefore not be required to provide Stockholders with certified annual reports and other disclosure documents that satisfy the requirements of CFTC rules applicable to registered CPOs and CTAs.

The Company and the Advisor have adopted and implemented written policies and procedures reasonably designed to detect and prevent violation of the federal securities laws. As a BDC, the Company is required to review these compliance policies and procedures annually for their adequacy and the effectiveness of their implementation and designate a chief compliance officer to be responsible for administering the policies and procedures.

Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002

The Sarbanes-Oxley Act imposes a wide variety of regulatory requirements on publicly-held companies and their insiders. Many of these requirements affect the Company. For example:

• pursuant to Rule 13a-14 of the Exchange Act, the President and Chief Financial Officer must certify the accuracy of the consolidated financial statements contained in the Company’s periodic reports;

• pursuant to Item 307 of Regulation S-K, the Company’s periodic reports must disclose the Company’s conclusions about the effectiveness of the Company’s disclosure controls and procedures;

• pursuant to Rule 13a-15 of the Exchange Act, the Company’s management must prepare an annual report regarding its assessment of the Company’s internal control over financial reporting and (once the Company ceases to be an emerging growth company under the JOBS Act or, if later, for the year following the Company’s first annual report required to be filed with the SEC) must obtain an audit of the effectiveness of internal control over financial reporting performed by the Company’s independent registered public accounting firm; and

• pursuant to Item 308 of Regulation S-K and Rule 13a-15 of the Exchange Act, the Company’s periodic reports must disclose whether there were significant changes in the Company’s internal controls over financial reporting or in other factors that could significantly affect these controls subsequent to the date of their evaluation, including any corrective actions with regard to significant deficiencies and material weaknesses.

The Sarbanes-Oxley Act requires the Company to review the Company’s current policies and procedures to determine whether the Company will comply with the Sarbanes-Oxley Act and the regulations promulgated thereunder. The Company will continue to monitor the Company’s compliance with all regulations that are adopted under the Sarbanes-Oxley Act and will take actions necessary to ensure that the Company is in compliance therewith.

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Proxy Voting Policies and Procedures

The Company delegates proxy voting responsibility to the Advisor. As a fiduciary, the Advisor has a duty to monitor corporate events and to vote proxies, as well as a duty to cast votes in the best interest of the Company and not to subrogate Company interests to its own interests. To meet its fiduciary obligations, the Advisor seeks to ensure that it votes proxies in the best interest of the Company, and addresses how the Advisor will resolve any conflict of interest that may arise when voting proxies. The Advisor’s proxy voting policy attempts to generalize a complex subject and the Advisor may, from time to time, determine that it is in the best interests of the Company to depart from specific policies described therein.

The Advisor is responsible for processing all proxy notifications received by the Advisor. All proxy voting requests received are forwarded to the appropriate contact person at the Advisor that is responsible for monitoring the issuer. The appropriate contact person at the Advisor communicates the proxy voting decision to the Advisor. The Advisor shall keep a record of its proxy voting policies and procedures, proxy statements received and votes cast, in accordance with its record keeping policies. The trade operations department is responsible for maintaining records with respect to proxy voting.

Reporting Obligations

The Company is required to comply with periodic reporting requirements under the Exchange Act, and, makes available to Stockholders annual reports on Form 10-K containing audited consolidated financial statements, quarterly reports on Form 10-Q, and such other reports as the Company determines to be appropriate or as may be required by law. The Company is filing this Form 10-K with the SEC and is required to comply with all reporting, proxy solicitation and other applicable requirements under the Exchange Act.

Stockholder reports and other information about the Company are available on the EDGAR Database on the SEC’s Internet site at http://www.sec.gov.

Certain U.S. Federal Income Tax Consequences

The following discussion is a brief summary of some of the U.S. federal income tax considerations relevant to an investment in the Company as a Stockholder, including U.S. federal income tax considerations relevant to a BDC. The discussion is based upon the Code, the regulations promulgated thereunder, published rulings of the IRS and court decisions, all as in effect on the date of filing of this Form 10-K. All of the above authorities are subject to change (possibly retroactively) by legislative or administrative action.

For purposes of this discussion, a “U.S. Holder” is a Stockholder, that is, for U.S. federal income tax purposes: (a) an individual who is a citizen or resident of the United States; (b) a corporation created or organized in or under the laws of the United States, any state thereof or the District of Columbia; (c) an estate, the income of which is subject to U.S. federal income taxation regardless of its source or (d) a trust if a court within the United States can exercise primary supervision over its administration and certain other conditions are met. A “Non-U.S. Holder” is a Stockholder who is not a U.S. Holder.

THIS SUMMARY DOES NOT DISCUSS ALL OF THE FEDERAL INCOME TAX CONSIDERATIONS THAT MAY BE RELEVANT TO A PARTICULAR INVESTOR OR TO INVESTORS SUBJECT TO SPECIAL TREATMENT AND DOES NOT CONSTITUTE LEGAL OR TAX ADVICE. ACCORDINGLY, PROSPECTIVE INVESTORS SHOULD CONSULT THEIR OWN TAX ADVISORS REGARDING THE SPECIFIC FEDERAL, STATE, LOCAL, ESTATE AND FOREIGN TAX CONSEQUENCES OF INVESTING IN THE COMPANY.

Taxation of RIC Operations Generally. The Company has elected and intends to qualify annually as a RIC for U.S. federal income tax purposes. As a RIC, the Company will be able to deduct qualifying distributions to its Stockholders, so that it is generally subject to U.S. federal income taxation only in respect of earnings that it retains and does not distribute. In addition, certain distributions made to the Company’s Stockholders may be eligible for look-through tax treatment determined by reference to the earnings from which the distribution is made.

In order to qualify as a RIC, the Company must, among other things,

(a) at all times during each taxable year maintain its election under the 1940 Act to be treated as a BDC;

(b) derive in each taxable year at least 90% of its gross income from dividends, interest, gains from the sale or other disposition of stock or securities and other specified categories of investment income; and

(c) diversify its holdings so that, subject to certain exceptions and cure periods, at the end of each quarter of its taxable year,

(i) at least 50% of the value of its total assets is represented by cash and cash items, U.S. government securities, securities of other RICs and “other securities,” provided that such “other securities” shall not include any amount of any one issuer, if the Company’s holdings of such issuer are greater in value than 5% of its total assets or greater than 10% of the outstanding voting securities of such issuer, and

(ii) no more than 25% of the value of its assets may be invested in securities of any one issuer, the securities of any two or more issuers that are controlled by the Company and are engaged in the same or similar or related trades or business (excluding U.S. government securities and securities of other RICs), or the securities of one or more “qualified publicly traded partnerships.”

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As a RIC, in any taxable year with respect to which the Company distributes (or is treated as distributing) at least 90% of its investment company taxable income (which includes, among other items, dividends, interest and the excess of any net short-term capital gains over net long-term capital losses and other taxable income other than any net capital gain reduced by deductible expenses), the Company generally will not be subject to U.S. federal income tax on its investment company taxable income and net capital gains that are distributed to Stockholders. If the Company fails to distribute its income on a timely basis, it will be subject to a nondeductible 4% excise tax. To avoid this tax, the Company must distribute (or be deemed to have distributed) during each calendar year an amount equal to the sum of:

(1) at least 98% of its ordinary income (not taking into account any capital gains or losses) for the calendar year;

(2) at least 98.2% of its capital gains in excess of its capital losses (adjusted for certain ordinary losses) for a one-year period generally ending on October 31 of the calendar year; and

(3) any undistributed amounts from previous years on which the Company paid no U.S. federal income tax.

The Company is generally expected to distribute substantially all of its earnings on a quarterly basis, though one or both of the considerations described below could result in the Company delaying distributions until the end of the fiscal year:

(1) The Company may make investments that are subject to tax rules that require it to include amounts in income before cash corresponding to that income is received, or that defer or limit the Company’s ability to claim the benefit of deductions or losses. For example, if the Company holds securities issued with original issue discount, such discount will be included in income in the taxable year of accrual and before any corresponding cash payments are received.

(2) In cases where the Company’s taxable income exceeds its available cash flow, the Company will need to fund distributions with the proceeds of sale of securities or with borrowed money, and will raise funds for this purpose opportunistically over the course of the year.

In certain circumstances (e.g., where the Company is required to recognize income before or without receiving cash representing such income), the Company may have difficulty making distributions in the amounts necessary to satisfy the requirements for maintaining RIC status and for avoiding income and excise taxes. Accordingly, the Company may have to sell investments at times it would not otherwise consider advantageous, raise additional debt or equity capital or reduce new investment originations to meet these distribution requirements. If the Company is not able to obtain cash from other sources, it may fail to qualify as a RIC and thereby be subject to corporate-level income tax.

Although the Company does not presently expect to do so, it will be authorized to borrow funds and to sell assets in order to satisfy distribution requirements. However, under the 1940 Act, it will not be permitted to make distributions to its Stockholders while its debt obligations and other senior securities are outstanding unless certain “asset coverage” tests are met. See “Item 1(b). Description of Business—Regulation as a Business Development Company—Senior Securities” above. Moreover, the Company’s ability to dispose of assets to meet distribution requirements may be limited by (1) the illiquid nature of its portfolio and/or (2) other requirements relating to its qualification as a RIC, including the diversification tests. If the Company disposes of assets in order to meet the annual distribution requirement or to avoid the 4% federal excise tax, it may make such dispositions at times that, from an investment standpoint, are not advantageous.

The Company intends to invest its net assets primarily in below investment grade instruments. Investments in these types of instruments may present special tax issues for the Company. U.S. federal income tax rules are not entirely clear about issues such as when the Company may cease to accrue interest, original issue discount or market discount, when and to what extent deductions may be taken for bad debts or worthless instruments, how payments received on obligations in default should be allocated between principal and income and whether exchanges of debt obligations in a bankruptcy or workout context are taxable. The Company intends to address these and other issues to the extent necessary in order to seek to ensure that the Company distributes sufficient income to avoid any material U.S. federal income tax or the 4% federal excise tax.

A portfolio company in which the Company invests may face financial difficulties that require the Company to work-out, modify or otherwise restructure the Company’s investment in the portfolio company. Any such transaction could, depending upon the specific terms of the transaction, result in unusable capital losses and future non-cash income. Any such transaction could also result in the Company receiving assets that give rise to non-qualifying income for purposes of the 90% gross income test described above or otherwise would not count toward satisfying the diversification tests described above. Furthermore, some of the income that the Company might otherwise earn, such as fees for providing managerial assistance, certain fees earned with respect to the Company’s investments, income recognized in a work-out or restructuring of a portfolio investment, or income recognized from an equity investment in an operating partnership, may not satisfy the 90% gross income test. To manage the risk that such income might disqualify the Company as a RIC for failure to satisfy the 90% gross income test, one or more subsidiary entities treated as U.S. corporations for federal income tax purposes may be employed to earn such income and (if applicable) hold the related asset. Such subsidiary entities will be required to pay entity-level income tax on their earnings, which ultimately will reduce the yield to Stockholders on such fees and income.

Gain or loss recognized by the Company from warrants or other securities acquired by the Company, as well as any loss attributable to the lapse of such warrants, generally will be treated as capital gain or loss. Such gain or loss generally will be long-term or short-term depending on how long the Company held a particular warrant or security.

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Certain of the Company’s investment practices may be subject to special and complex U.S. federal income tax provisions that may, among other things: (i) disallow, suspend or otherwise limit the allowance of certain losses or deductions; (ii) convert lower taxed long- term capital gain into higher taxed short-term capital gain or ordinary income; (iii) convert an ordinary loss or a deduction into a capital loss (the deductibility of which is more limited); (iv) cause the Company to recognize income or gain without a corresponding receipt of cash; (v) adversely affect the time as to when a purchase or sale of securities is deemed to occur; (vi) adversely alter the characterization of certain complex financial transactions; and (vii) produce income that will not be qualifying income for purposes of the 90% gross income test described above.

While the Company is expected to distribute any income and capital gains in the manner necessary to minimize imposition of the 4% excise tax, it may not be able to distribute amounts sufficient to avoid the imposition of the tax entirely. In that event, the Company will be liable for the tax only on the amount by which it does not meet the foregoing distribution requirement. Under certain circumstances, the Advisor may, in its sole discretion, determine that it is in the interests of the Company to retain rather than distribute some amount of income and capital gains, and accordingly cause the Company to bear the excise tax burden associated therewith.

If in any particular taxable year, the Company does not qualify as a RIC, all of the Company’s taxable income (including net capital gains) will be subject to tax at regular corporate rates without any deduction for distributions to Stockholders, and distributions will be taxable to Stockholders as ordinary dividends to the extent of the Company’s current and accumulated earnings and profits.

In the event the Company invests in foreign securities, it may be subject to withholding and other foreign taxes with respect to those securities. The Company is not expected to satisfy the requirement to pass through to Stockholders their share of the foreign taxes paid by the Company.

Taxation of U.S. Holders

Distributions from the Company’s investment company taxable income (consisting generally of net investment income, net short-term capital gain, and net gains from certain foreign currency transactions) generally will be taxable to U.S. Holders as ordinary income to the extent made out of the Company’s current or accumulated earnings and profits. Distributions generally will not be eligible for the dividends received deduction allowed to corporate Stockholders or for the reduced rates applicable to certain qualified dividend income received by non-corporate Stockholders. Distributions that the Company designates as net capital gain distributions will be taxable to U.S. Holders as long-term capital gain regardless of how long such U.S. Holders have held their shares. Distributions in excess of the Company’s current and accumulated earnings and profits first will reduce a U.S. Holder’s adjusted tax basis in such U.S. Holder’s Common Stock and, after the adjusted tax basis is reduced to zero, will constitute capital gains to such U.S. Holder.

Certain distributions reported by the Company as Section 163(j) interest dividends may be treated as interest income by U.S. Holders for purposes of the tax rules applicable to interest expense limitations under Section 163(j) of the Code. Such treatment by a U.S. Holder is generally subject to holding period requirements and other potential limitations, although the holding period requirements are generally not applicable to dividends declared by money market funds and certain other funds that declare dividends daily and pay such dividends on a monthly or more frequent basis. The amount that the Company is eligible to report as a Section 163(j) dividend for a tax year is generally limited to the excess of the Company’s business interest income over the sum of the Company’s (i) business interest expense and (ii) other deductions properly allocable to the Company’s business interest income.

Distributions declared by the Company in October, November, or December of any year and payable to Stockholders of record on a specified date in such a month will be deemed to have been paid by the Company on December 31st of the previous calendar year if the distributions are paid during the following January. Accordingly, distributions received in January may be subject to taxation in the preceding year.

Although the Company intends to distribute any net long-term capital gains at least annually, it may in the future decide to retain some or all of its net long-term capital gains but designate the retained amount as a “deemed distribution.” In that case, among other consequences, the Company will pay corporate-level federal income tax on the retained amount, each U.S. Holder will be required to include its share of the deemed distribution in income as if it had been distributed to the U.S. Holder, and the U.S. Holder will be entitled to claim a credit equal to its allocable share of the tax paid on the deemed distribution by the Company. The amount of the deemed distribution net of such tax will be added to the U.S. Holder’s tax basis for their Common Stock or preferred stock. Since the Company expects to pay tax on any retained capital gains at its regular corporate capital gain tax rate, and since that rate is in excess of the maximum rate currently payable by non-corporate U.S. Holders on long-term capital gains, the amount of tax that non-corporate U.S. Holders will be treated as having paid and for which they will receive a credit will exceed the tax they owe on the retained net capital gains. Such excess generally may be claimed as a credit against the U.S. Holder’s other federal income tax obligations or may be refunded to the extent it exceeds a Stockholder’s liability for federal income tax. A Stockholder that is not subject to federal income tax or otherwise required to file a federal income tax return would be required to file a federal income tax return on the appropriate form to claim a refund for the taxes paid by the Company. To utilize the deemed distribution approach, the Company must provide written notice to its Stockholders. The Company cannot treat any of its investment company taxable income as a “deemed distribution.”

If a U.S. Holder sells or exchanges its shares of the Company, the holder will recognize gain or loss equal to the difference between its adjusted basis in the shares sold and the amount received. Any such gain or loss will be treated as a capital gain or loss and will be long-term capital gain or loss if the shares have been held for more than one year. Any loss recognized on a sale or exchange of shares that were held for six months or less will be treated as long-term, rather than short-term, capital loss to the extent of any capital gain distributions previously received (or deemed to be received) thereon.

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The Company or the applicable withholding agent will be required to withhold U.S. federal income tax (“backup withholding”) currently at a rate of 24% from all taxable distributions to any non-corporate U.S. Holder (1) who fails to furnish the Company with a correct taxpayer identification number or a certificate that such Stockholder is exempt from backup withholding or (2) with respect to whom the IRS notifies the Company that such Stockholder has failed to properly report certain interest and dividend income to the IRS and to respond to notices to that effect. An individual’s taxpayer identification number is his or her social security number. Any amount withheld under backup withholding is allowed as a credit against the U.S. Holder’s U.S. federal income tax liability and may entitle such Stockholder to a refund, provided that proper information is timely provided to the IRS.

An additional 3.8% Medicare tax is imposed on certain net investment income (including ordinary dividends and capital gain distributions received from the Company and net gains from redemptions or other taxable dispositions of the Company’s Common Stock) of U.S. individuals, estates and trusts to the extent that such person’s “modified adjusted gross income” (in the case of an individual) or “adjusted gross income” (in the case of an estate or trust) exceed certain threshold amounts.

Limitations on Deductibility of Certain Losses and Expenses. If the Company is not treated as a “publicly offered regulated investment company” for any calendar year, then a U.S. Holder that is an individual, estate or trust may be subject to limitations on miscellaneous itemized deductions in respect of its share of expenses that the Company incurs, to the extent that the expenses would have been subject to limitations if the holder had incurred them directly. In particular, for taxable years beginning before January 1, 2026, non-corporate U.S. Holders, including individuals, trusts, and estates generally will not be entitled to a deduction for such expenses, and for taxable years beginning after December 31, 2025, these expenses will be deductible to non-corporate U.S. Holders only to the extent they exceed 2% of such a holder’s adjusted gross income for U.S. federal income tax purposes and not deductible for purposes of the alternative minimum tax. In this case, the Company would be required to report the relevant income and expenses, including the Management Fee, on Form 1099-DIV, and affected holders will be required to take into account their allocable share of such income and expenses. There is no assurance that the Company will be treated as a “publicly offered regulated investment company” at all times.

Tax-Exempt Investors. The direct conduct by a tax-exempt U.S. Holder of the activities that the Company is expected to conduct could give rise to UBTI. However, a BDC is a corporation for U.S. federal income tax purposes and its business activities generally will not be attributed to its Stockholders for purposes of determining treatment under current law. Therefore, a tax-exempt U.S. Holder should not be subject to U.S. federal income taxation solely as a result of the holder’s ownership of the Company’s shares and receipt of dividends that it pays. Moreover, under current law, if the Company incurs indebtedness, such indebtedness will not be attributed to portfolio investors in its stock. Therefore, a tax-exempt U.S. Holder should not be treated as earning income from “debt-financed property” and dividends paid by the Company should not be treated as “unrelated debt-financed income” solely as a result of indebtedness that the Company incurs. Proposals periodically are made to change the treatment of “blocker” investment vehicles interposed between tax-exempt investors and non-qualifying investments. In the event that any such proposals were to be adopted and applied to BDCs, the treatment of dividends payable to tax-exempt investors could be adversely affected.

Non-U.S. Holders. Subject to the exceptions described below, dividends that the Company pays to a Non-U.S. Holder generally will be subject to U.S. withholding tax at a 30% rate unless the holder qualifies for, and complies with the procedures for claiming, an exemption or reduced rate under an applicable income tax treaty, or the holder qualifies, and complies with the procedures for claiming, an exemption by reason of its status as a foreign government-related entity, which will generally be withheld from such dividends.

Certain properly reported dividends are generally exempt from withholding of U.S. federal income tax where paid in respect of a RIC’s (i) “qualified net interest income” (generally, its U.S.-source interest income, other than certain contingent interest and interest from obligations of a corporation or partnership in which the RIC or the Non-U.S. Holder are at least a 10% Stockholder, reduced by expenses that are allocable to such income) or (ii) “qualified short-term capital gains” (generally, the excess of the RIC’s net short-term capital gain, other than short-term capital gains recognized on the disposition of U.S. real property interests, over the RIC’s long-term capital loss), as well as if certain other requirements are satisfied. Nevertheless, no assurance can be given as to whether any of the Company’s distributions will be eligible for this exemption from withholding of U.S. federal income tax or, if eligible, will be reported as such by the Company. Furthermore, in the case of shares of Company stock held through an intermediary, the intermediary may have withheld U.S. federal income tax even if the Company reported the payment as an interest-related dividend or short-term capital gain dividend. Since the Company’s Common Stock is subject to significant transfer restrictions, and an investment in the Company’s Common Stock will generally be illiquid, Non-U.S. Holders whose distributions on the Company’s Common Stock are subject to withholding of U.S. federal income tax may not be able to transfer their shares of the Company’s Common Stock easily or quickly or at all.

Non-U.S. Holders generally are not subject to U.S. tax on capital gain dividends, any amounts retained by the Company that are designated as undistributed capital gains and capital gains realized on the sale of the Company’s shares or on actual or deemed distributions of the Company’s net capital gains unless such income or gains are effectively connected with the conduct of a U.S. trade or business by the holder and, if an income tax treaty applies, are attributable to a permanent establishment in the United States, or in case of a nonresident individual, the holder is present in the United States for 183 or more days during the taxable year and certain other requirements are met.

A BDC is a corporation for U.S. federal income tax purposes. Under current law, a Non-U.S. Holder will not be considered to be engaged in the conduct of a business in the United States solely by reason of its ownership in a BDC. Proposals periodically are made to change the treatment of “blocker” investment vehicles interposed between foreign investors and investments that would otherwise result in such investors being considered to be engaged in the conduct of a business in the United States. In the event that any such proposals were to be adopted and applied to BDCs, the treatment of dividends payable to foreign investors could be adversely affected.

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FATCA Compliance. Under Sections 1471 through 1474 of the Code (such Sections commonly referred to as “FATCA”), a 30% U.S. federal withholding tax may apply to any dividends that the Company pays to Non-U.S. Holders that are considered for U.S. federal income tax purposes to be foreign financial institutions or non-financial foreign entities, as well as to Non-U.S. Holders that hold their shares through such an institution or entity. In general, an exemption from U.S. withholding tax will be available only if the foreign financial institution has entered into an agreement with the U.S. government, or under certain intergovernmental agreements collects and provides to the U.S. tax authorities information about its accountholders (including certain investors in such institution) and if the non-financial foreign entity has provided the withholding agent with a certification identifying certain of its direct and indirect U.S. owners. Any U.S. taxes withheld pursuant to the aforementioned requirements from distributions paid to affected Non-U.S. Holders who are otherwise eligible for an exemption from, or reduction of, U.S. federal withholding taxes on such distributions may only be reclaimed by such Non-U.S. Holders by timely filing a U.S. tax return with the IRS to claim the benefit of such exemption or reduction.

ERISA CONSIDERATIONS

ERISA and the Code impose restrictions on certain transactions involving (i) employee benefit plans (as defined in Section 3(3) of ERISA) that are subject to Title I of ERISA, (ii) plans subject to Section 4975 of the Code, including individual retirement accounts and Keogh plans, and (iii) any entities whose underlying assets include plan assets by reason of a plan’s investment in such entities (collectively “Plans”). ERISA and the rules and regulations of the Department of Labor (the “DOL”) promulgated thereunder contain provisions that should be considered by fiduciaries of those Plans and their legal advisors.

Fiduciary Duty. In deciding upon an investment in the Company, Plan fiduciaries should consider their basic fiduciary duties under ERISA Section 404, which require them to discharge their investment duties prudently and solely in the interests of the Plan participants and beneficiaries. Plan fiduciaries must give appropriate consideration to the role that an investment in the Company would play in the Plan’s overall investment portfolio. In analyzing the prudence of an investment in the Company, special attention should be given to the DOL’s regulation on investment duties (29 C.F.R. § 2550.404a-1). That regulation requires, among other things (i) a determination that each investment is designed reasonably, as part of the portfolio, to further the Plan’s purposes, (ii) an examination of risk and return factors, and (iii) consideration of the portfolio’s composition with regard to diversification, the liquidity and current return of the total portfolio relative to anticipated cash flow needs of the Plan, and the projected return of the total portfolio relative to the Plan’s funding objectives. ERISA also requires a fiduciary to discharge such duties in accordance with the documents governing the Plan insofar as they are consistent with ERISA. Fiduciaries that are considering an investment in the Company should also consider the applicability of the prohibited transaction provisions of ERISA and Section 4975 of the Code to such an investment and confirm that such investment will not constitute or result in a prohibited transaction or any other violation of an applicable requirement of ERISA.

Plan Assets. Under Section 3(42) of ERISA and regulations issued by the U.S. Department of Labor (the “Plan Asset Regulation”), the assets of the Company will be treated as plan assets if participation by Benefit Plan Investors equals or exceeds 25% of any class of equity of the Company. The term “Benefit Plan Investor” is generally defined as (a) any employee benefit plan (as defined in Section 3(3) of ERISA), subject to the provisions of Title I of ERISA, (b) any Plan subject to Section 4975 of the Code, and (c) any entity whose underlying assets include Plan assets by reason of a Plan’s investment in the entity. For purposes of the 25% determination, the value of equity interests held by a person (other than a Benefit Plan Investor) that has discretionary authority or control with respect to the assets of the entity or that provides investment advice for a fee (direct or indirect) with respect to such assets (or any affiliate of such person) is disregarded.

The Advisor intends to operate the Company so that the assets of the Company are not considered “plan assets.” In that regard, the Advisor intends to limit investments by Benefit Plan Investors to less than 25% of each class of equity of the Company as described above. In the event that the Company’s assets otherwise would be considered to be “plan assets,” the Subscription Agreement authorizes the Advisor and requires ERISA Partners (as defined in the Subscription Agreement) to take certain actions to alleviate the effect of such determination, including a sale of shares to other Stockholders or a third party (with the consent of the Advisor), the reduction of Capital Contributions by ERISA Partners or the redemption of all or a portion of the Stockholder’s shares, so that participation by Benefit Plan Investors does not exceed 25% of any class of equity of the Company as described above.

Insurance Company General Accounts. Any insurance company proposing to invest assets of its general account in the Company should consider the extent to which such investment would be subject to the requirements of ERISA in light of the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision in John Hancock Mutual Life Insurance Co. v. Harris Trust and Savings Bank and under any subsequent legislation or other guidance that has or may become available relating to that decision.

Reporting of Indirect Compensation. The descriptions contained herein of fees and compensation, including the Management Fee payable to the Advisor, are intended to satisfy the disclosure requirements for “eligible indirect compensation” for which the alternative reporting option on Schedule C of Form 5500 Annual Return/Report may be available. The Advisor will, upon written request, furnish any other information relating to the Advisor’s compensation received in connection with the Company that is required for a Plan investor to comply with the reporting and disclosure requirements of Title I of ERISA and the regulations, forms and schedules issued thereunder.

Governmental, Church and Non-U.S. Plans. Governmental plans, certain church plans and non-U.S. plans, while not subject to the fiduciary responsibility provisions of ERISA or the provisions of Section 4975 of the Code, may nevertheless be subject to Federal, state, local, non-U.S. or other laws and regulations that are similar to such provisions of ERISA and the Code. Fiduciaries of such plans should consult with their counsel before purchasing any interests in the Company.

The foregoing discussion of certain aspects of ERISA is based upon ERISA, judicial decisions, U.S. Department of Labor regulations, rulings and opinions in existence on the date hereof, all of which are subject to change and should not be construed as legal advice. This summary is general in nature and does not address every issue that may be applicable to the Company or to a particular investor. Trustees and other fiduciaries of employee benefit plans subject to ERISA should consult with their own counsel with respect to issues arising under ERISA and make their own independent investment decision.

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Item 1A. Risk Factors

Investing in the Company’s Common Stock involves significant risks. A prospective investor should consider, among other factors, the risk factors set forth below. Additional risks and uncertainties not presently known to the Company or not presently deemed material by the Company may also impair the Company’s operations and performance. If any of the following events occur, the Company’s business, financial condition, results of operations and cash flows could be materially and adversely affected. In such case, the net asset value of the Company’s Common Stock could decline, and you may lose all or part of your investment.

The following is a summary of the principal risk factors associated with an investment in our securities. Further details regarding each risk included in the below summary list can be found further below.

• We have a limited operating history.

• Shares of the Company’s Common Stock are an illiquid investment.

• Investments in private and middle-market companies involves a number of significant risks.

• We are dependent upon Star Mountain’s access to its investment professionals for our success.

• Economic recessions or downturns could impair the portfolio companies, and defaults by the portfolio companies will harm the Company’s operating results.

• Increasing interest rates and interest rate volatility, including volatility associated with the decommissioning of London Interbank Offered Rate (“LIBOR”) and the transition to new reference rates may adversely affect the value of the financial obligations to be held or issued by us.

• Inflation could adversely affect the business, results of operations and financial condition of the Company’s portfolio companies.

• Our investment portfolio is and will continue to be recorded at fair value as determined in good faith by our Board of Directors and, as a result, there is and will continue to be uncertainty as to the value of our portfolio investments.

• We operate in a highly competitive market for investment opportunities, which could reduce returns and result in losses.

• There are potential conflicts of interest, including the management of other investment funds and accounts by the Advisor and Star Mountain, which could impact our investment returns.

• The fee structure under the Advisory Agreement may induce the Advisor to pursue speculative investments and incur leverage, which may not be in the best interests of our stockholders.

• Regulations governing our operation as a BDC will affect our ability to, and the way in which we, raise additional capital.

• Our financing agreements contain various covenants, which, if not complied with, could accelerate our repayment obligations thereunder, thereby materially and adversely affecting our liquidity, financial condition, results of operations and ability to pay distributions.

• The information and technology systems of the Company, the Adviser and their respective service providers may be vulnerable to cyber-attacks.

• Stockholders may be subject to significant adverse consequences in the event such a Stockholder defaults on its capital commitment to the Company.

• There is no public market for shares of our common stock, and we do not expect there to be a market for our shares.

• The ongoing conflict in Ukraine and Russia, including sanctions and market volatility related to such conflict, may adversely impact the industries and portfolio companies in which the Company invests.

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General Investment Risks

All investments, including the Company’s investments, risk the loss of capital. The Advisor believes that the Company’s investment strategy and research techniques moderate this risk through a careful selection of investments. No guarantee or representation is made (and no such guarantee or representation could be made) that the Company’s investment strategy will be successful.

Limited Operating History

The Company commenced as a private fund in 2019 and has a limited operating history. There can be no assurance that the results achieved by similar strategies managed by Star Mountain or its affiliates will be achieved for the Company. Past performance should not be relied upon as an indication of future results. Moreover, the Company is subject to all of the business risks and uncertainties associated with any new business, including the risk that it will not achieve its investment objectives and that the value of a Stockholder’s investment could decline substantially or that the Stockholder will suffer a complete loss of its investment in the Company.

The Advisor and the members of the management team have limited experience managing a BDC, and the investment philosophy and techniques used by the Advisor to manage a BDC may differ from the investment philosophy and techniques previously employed by the Advisor, its affiliates, and the members of the management team in identifying and managing past investments. In addition, the 1940 Act and the Code impose numerous constraints on the operations of BDCs and RICs that do not apply to the other types of investment vehicles. For example, under the 1940 Act, BDCs are required to invest at least 70% of their total assets primarily in securities of qualifying U.S. private companies or thinly traded public companies, cash, cash equivalents, U.S. government securities and other high-quality debt investments that mature in one year or less from the time of investment. The Advisor’s and the members of the management team’s limited experience in managing a portfolio of assets under such constraints may hinder their respective ability to take advantage of attractive investment opportunities and, as a result, achieve the Company’s investment objectives.

Risks Related to the Company’s Investments

The interest rates of our loans to our portfolio companies might be affected by the final discontinuation of LIBOR.

The London Interbank Offered Rate (“LIBOR”) was a leading floating rate benchmark used in loans, notes, derivatives and other instruments or investments. As a result of benchmark reforms, publication of most LIBOR settings has ceased. Some US dollar LIBOR settings continue to be published, but only on a temporary, synthetic and non-representative basis. It is expected that all synthetic US dollar LIBOR settings will be discontinued at the end of September 2024. Many contracts have already transitioned away from LIBOR reference as a result of contractual fallback mechanics, negotiated amendments or as a result of statutory fallback mechanisms; some contracts continue to use synthetic US dollar LIBOR and may continue to do so until synthetic LIBOR is discontinued. Regulated entities have generally ceased entering into new LIBOR contracts in connection with regulatory guidance and prohibitions. Various financial industry groups and certain regulators have taken actions to establish alternative reference rates (e.g., the Secured Overnight Financing Rate (“SOFR”), which measures the cost of overnight borrowings through repurchase agreement transactions collateralized with U.S. Treasury securities and is intended to replace U.S. dollar LIBOR with certain adjustments, or the Sterling Overnight Index Average (“SONIA”), which measures the rate at which interest is paid on sterling short-term wholesale funds). At this time, it is not possible to predict the effect of any such changes, any establishment of alternative reference rates (and the nature of such alternative reference rates) or other reforms to LIBOR or any other alternative reference rates that may be enacted in the United States, United Kingdom or elsewhere. There also remains uncertainty regarding the effects of the transition away from LIBOR to alternative reference rates on the Company or on certain instruments in which the Company invests which have already.

Although certain settings of synthetic US dollar LIBOR may continue to be available, the prohibitions with respect to LIBOR and the anticipated cessation of LIBOR may adversely affect the value of floating-rate instruments which previously utilized LIBOR or continue to utilize synthetic US dollar LIBOR. Most of our new investments are indexed to SOFR; however, we have material contracts that are indexed to synthetic LIBOR. Following the cessation of synthetic LIBOR, some or all of our credit agreements with our portfolio companies may bear interest at a lower interest rate, which could have an adverse impact on the value and liquidity of our investment in these portfolio companies and, as a result, on our results of operations. Moreover, at this time, no consensus exists as to what rate or rates will become accepted alternatives to LIBOR. Although there are an increasing number of issuances utilizing SOFR or the Sterling Over Night Index Average, or SONIA, these alternative reference rates may not attain market acceptance as universal replacements for LIBOR. It is not possible to predict the effect of the final cessation of synthetic US dollar LIBOR or of any of these other developments, and any future initiatives to regulate, reform or change the manner of administration of floating rate benchmarks could result in adverse consequences to the rate of interest payable and receivable on, market value of and market liquidity for related financial instruments. In addition, the transition from any benchmark to another benchmark (such as the transition from LIBOR to SOFR, SONIA or other alternative reference rates) may also introduce operational risks in our accounting, financial reporting, loan servicing, liability management and other aspects of our business.

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Illiquid Nature of Investment Portfolio

The Company generally invests in limited partnership interests of funds focused on making investments in SMBs and in long-term loans to and private equity investments in small and medium-sized private companies that do not have an established trading market. The Company’s Portfolio Investments typically exit their debt and equity investments through structured terms and amortization or when the portfolio company has a Liquidity Event such as a sale, recapitalization, or initial public offering of the company. The illiquidity of the Company’s investments may adversely affect the Company’s ability to dispose of debt and equity securities at times when it may be otherwise advantageous for the Company to liquidate such investments. In addition, if the Company were forced to immediately liquidate some or all of the investments in the portfolio, the proceeds of such liquidation could be significantly less than the current value of such investments.

Investing in Private Companies Involves a High Degree of Risk

The Company’s portfolio consists of long-term loans to and investments in SMBs. Investments in private businesses involve a high degree of business and financial risk, which can result in substantial losses for the Stockholders in those investments and accordingly should be considered speculative. There is generally no publicly available information about the companies in which the Company invests, and the Company relies significantly on the diligence of its service providers and agents to obtain information in connection with investment decisions. If the Company is unable to identify all material information about these companies, among other factors, the Company may fail to receive the expected return on investment or lose some or all of the money invested in these companies. In addition, these businesses may have shorter operating histories, narrower product lines, smaller market shares and less experienced management than their larger competitors and may be more vulnerable to customer preferences, market conditions, and loss of key personnel, or economic downturns, which may adversely affect the return on, or the recovery of, investments in such businesses. As a Stockholder, the Company is subject to the risk that a Portfolio Investment may make a business decision that does not serve the Company’s best interests, which could decrease the value of the investment. Deterioration in an underlying portfolio company’s financial condition and prospects may be accompanied by deterioration in the collateral for a loan, if any, and an event of default by the portfolio company. Such an event may reduce the Company’s anticipated return on invested capital and delay the timeline for distributions to Stockholders.

Illiquid Nature of the Company’s Common Stock

The shares may be issued in reliance upon certain exemptions from registration or qualification under applicable Federal and state securities laws and so may be subject to certain restrictions on transferability. There is no public market for the shares and none is expected to develop. In addition, Stockholders will not be entitled to withdraw their Capital Contributions, and shares may not be assigned or transferred without the consent of the Advisor, subject to certain exceptions. Accordingly, the shares constitute illiquid investments and should only be purchased by persons that are “accredited investors” as such term is defined under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and able to bear the risk of their investment in shares for an indefinite period of time.

Limited Collaboration History of the Members of the Management Team

The Company converted from a private fund that was formed in 2019 and has a limited operating history. The members of the management team, including the Investment Committee, have been collaborating with each other as an investment management team for a relatively short period of time. There may be a period of time required for newer management team members to familiarize themselves with the working formats and styles of the other members. Failure to adequately do so may result in slower capital deployment and lower rates of return to Stockholders. In addition, there can be no assurance that all members of the management team will remain officers or employees of the Advisor, and additional officers and employees may be added to the Management team during the term of the Company.

No Guarantee to Replicate Historical Results Achieved by Star Mountain or its Affiliates

The Company’s primary focus in making investments may differ from those of existing investment funds, accounts or other investment vehicles that are or have been managed by Star Mountain. The Company may consider co-investing in Portfolio Investments with other investment funds, accounts or investment vehicles managed by Star Mountain. Any such investments will be subject to regulatory limitations and approvals by the Company’s independent directors. The Company can offer no assurance, however, that it will be able to obtain such approvals or develop opportunities that comply with such limitations. There can be no guarantee that the Company will replicate the historical results achieved by similar strategies managed by Star Mountain, and investment returns could be substantially lower than the returns achieved by them in prior periods. Additionally, all or a portion of the prior results may have been achieved in particular market conditions which may never be repeated. Moreover, current or future market volatility and regulatory uncertainty may have an adverse impact on the Company’s future performance.

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Negative Impact on Portfolio Companies from Economic Recessions or Downturns

Many of the companies in which the Company makes and intends to make investments may be susceptible to economic slowdowns or recessions. An economic slowdown may affect the ability of a company to repay loans or engage in a Liquidity Event such as a sale, recapitalization, or initial public offering. The amount of nonperforming assets may increase and the value of the Company’s portfolio may decrease during these periods. Adverse economic conditions also may decrease the value of any collateral securing some of the loans. These conditions could lead to financial losses to the Company’s portfolio and overall assets.

Potential Adverse Effects of New or Modified Laws or Regulations

The Company and its portfolio companies are subject to regulation at the local, state, federal and, in some cases, foreign levels. These laws and regulations, as well as their interpretation, are likely to change from time to time, and new laws and regulations may be enacted. Accordingly, any change in these laws or regulations, changes in their interpretation, or newly enacted laws or regulations, or any failure by the Company or its portfolio companies to comply with these laws or regulations, could require changes to certain of the Company’s or its portfolio companies’ business practices, negatively impact the Company’s or its portfolio companies’ operations, cash flows or financial condition, impose additional costs on the Company or its portfolio companies or otherwise adversely affect the Company’s business or the business of its portfolio companies. In addition to the legal, tax and regulatory changes that are expected to occur, there may be unanticipated changes. The legal, tax and regulatory environment for BDCs, investment advisers and the instruments that they utilize (including derivative instruments) is continuously evolving.

Over the last several years, there also has been an increase in regulatory attention to the extension of credit outside of the traditional banking sector, raising the possibility that some portion of the non-bank financial sector will be subject to new regulation. While it cannot be known at this time whether any regulation will be implemented or what form it will take, increased regulation of non-bank credit extension could negatively impact the Company’s operations, cash flows or financial condition, impose additional costs on the Company, intensify the regulatory supervision of the Company or otherwise adversely affect the Company’s business.

General Credit Risks

The Company may be exposed to losses resulting from default and foreclosure of any such loans or interests in loans in which it has invested. Therefore, the value of underlying collateral, the creditworthiness of borrowers and the priority of liens are each of great importance in determining the value of the Company’s investments. In the event of foreclosure, the Company or an affiliate thereof may assume direct ownership of any assets collateralizing such foreclosed loans. The liquidation proceeds upon the sale of such assets may not satisfy the entire outstanding balance of principal and interest on such foreclosed loans, resulting in a loss to the Company. Any costs or delays involved in the effectuation of loan foreclosures or liquidation of the assets collateralizing such foreclosed loans will further reduce proceeds associated therewith and, consequently, increase possible losses to the Company. In addition, no assurances can be made that borrowers or third parties will not assert claims in connection with foreclosure proceedings or otherwise, or that such claims will not interfere with the enforcement of the Company’s rights.

Floating Rate Benchmark Changes May Affect Net Investment Income

The Company’s debt investments may be based on floating rates, such as the Secured Overnight Financing Rate (“SOFR”), EURIBOR, the Federal Funds Rate or the Prime Rate. General interest rate fluctuations may have a substantial negative impact on the Company’s investments, the value of its interests and the rate of return on invested capital. Certain of the Company’s floating rate investments may be linked to synthetic LIBOR and such instruments may need to be renegotiated or amended when synthetic LIBOR ceases. In addition, any changes or reforms to the determination or supervision of any related floating rate benchmark may result in a sudden or prolonged increase or decrease in such benchmarks, which could have an adverse impact on the market for or value of any linked securities, loans, and other financial obligations or extensions of credit held by or due to the Company or on its overall financial condition or results of operations.

For example, because of regulatory attention and other reforms, most settings have LIBOR have been discontinued; a few settings of US dollar LIBOR continue to be published on a synthetic, non-representative basis. These changes are connected to concerns that certain panel banks may have been manipulating the determination of LIBOR in order to profit on their derivative positions or to avoid an appearance of capital insufficiency or adverse reputational or other consequences and, that in recent years, the number of unsecured interbank funding transactions in the LIBOR markets has declined substantially. As a result, public and private sector industry initiatives focused on identifying new or alternative floating rate benchmarks that could be used in place of IBORs. These industry-wide replacement initiatives resulted in the replacement of LIBOR with multiple alternative floating rate benchmarks that perform differently than LIBOR would have, may have caused value transfers between the parties to related floating rate instruments and required substantial efforts to renegotiate, amend or replacement related LIBOR-linked instruments. No assurances can be given that other similar concerns with respect to other floating rate benchmarks will not arise or that such floating rate benchmarks will not be subject to similar industry-wide replacement initiatives.

In addition, a reduction in the interest rates on new investments relative to interest rates on current investments could also have an adverse impact on the Company’s net interest income. An increase in interest rates could decrease the value of any investments the Company holds which earn fixed interest rates, including subordinated loans, senior and junior secured and unsecured debt securities and loans and high yield bonds, and also could increase the Company’s interest expense, thereby decreasing its net income. Also, an increase in interest rates available to investors could make investment in the Company less attractive if the Company is not able to increase its dividend or distribution rate, which could reduce the value of an investment in the Company.

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Investors should also be aware that a change in the general level of interest rates can be expected to lead to a change in the interest rate the Company may receive on many of its debt investments. Accordingly, a change in the interest rate could make it easier for the Company to meet or exceed the performance threshold and may result in a substantial increase in the amount of incentive fees payable to the Advisor with respect to the portion of the incentive fee based on income.

Inflation Could Adversely Affect the Business, Results of Operations, and Financial Condition of our Portfolio Companies

Certain of the Company’s portfolio companies are in industries that could be impacted by inflation. If such portfolio companies are unable to pass any increases in their costs of operations along to their customers, it could adversely affect their operating results and impact their ability to pay interest and principal on the Company’s loans, particularly if interest rates rise in response to inflation. In addition, any projected future decreases in the Company’s portfolio companies’ operating results due to inflation could adversely impact the fair value of those investments. Any decreases in the fair value of the Company’s investments could result in future realized or unrealized losses and therefore reduce the Company’s net assets resulting from operations.

Potential for Volatile Markets

The valuations of the Company’s investments can be volatile. In addition, price movements may also be influenced by, among other things, changing supply and demand relationships, interest rates, inflationary pressures, trade, fiscal, monetary and exchange control programs and national and international political and economic events and policies. In addition, governments from time to time intervene in certain markets. Such intervention often is intended directly to influence prices and may cause or contribute to rapid fluctuations in asset prices, which may adversely affect the Company’s returns.

Availability of Suitable Investments

The business of investing in SMBs has from time to time been highly competitive; the identification of attractive investment opportunities is difficult and involves a high degree of uncertainty. There are no assurances that the Company may be able to invest and reinvest its capital fully or that suitable investment opportunities will be identified which satisfy the Company’s rate of return or maturity objectives. Competition in the industry and performance by the borrower could reduce the rates of return available to the Company on its investments.

Uncertainty as to the Value of Certain Portfolio Investments

The Company expects that many of its Portfolio Investments will take the form of securities that are not publicly traded. The fair value of loans, securities and other investments that are not publicly traded may not be readily determinable, and will be valued at fair value as determined in good faith by the Board, based on, among other considerations, the input of the Advisor, the Company’s Audit Committee and independent third party firm(s) engaged at the direction of the Board. Most, if not all, of the Company’s investments (other than cash and cash equivalents) will be classified as Level 3 assets under Topic 820 of the U.S. Financial Accounting Standards Board’s Accounting Standards Codification, as amended, Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures (“ASC Topic 820”). This means that the Company’s portfolio valuations will be based on unobservable inputs and the Company’s assumptions about how market participants would price the asset or liability in question. The Company expects that inputs into the determination of fair value of Portfolio Investments will require significant management judgment or estimation. Even if observable market data are available, such information may be the result of consensus pricing information or broker quotes, which include a disclaimer that the broker would not be held to such a price in an actual transaction. The non-binding nature of consensus pricing and/or quotes accompanied by disclaimers materially reduces the reliability of such information. The Company expects to retain the services of one or more independent service providers to review the valuation of these loans and securities. The types of factors that may be taken into account in determining the fair value of investments generally include, as appropriate, comparison to publicly-traded securities including such factors as yield, maturity and measures of credit quality, the enterprise value of a portfolio company, the nature and realizable value of any collateral, the portfolio company’s ability to make payments and its earnings and discounted cash flow, the markets in which the portfolio company does business and other relevant factors. Because such valuations, and particularly valuations of private securities and private companies, are inherently uncertain, may fluctuate over short periods of time and may be based on estimates, determinations of fair value may differ materially from the values that would have been used if a ready market for these loans and securities existed. The Company’s net asset value could be adversely affected if determinations regarding the fair value of the Company’s investments were materially higher than the values that the Company ultimately realizes upon the disposal of such loans and securities. In addition, the method of calculating the Management Fee (and the Incentive Compensation) may result in conflicts of interest between the Advisor, on the one hand, and Stockholders on the other hand, with respect to the valuation of investments.

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Syndication and/or Transfer of Investments

The Company, directly or through the use of one or more Subsidiary Investment Vehicles, may originate and/or purchase certain debt assets, including ancillary equity assets (“Assets”). The Company may also purchase certain Assets (including, participation interests or other indirect economic interests) that have been originated by other affiliated or unaffiliated parties and/or trading on the secondary market. The Company may, in certain circumstances, originate or purchase such Assets with the intent of syndicating and/or otherwise transferring a significant portion thereof, including to one or more offshore funds or accounts managed by the Advisor or any of their affiliates. In such instances, the Company will bear the risk of any decline in value prior to such syndication and/or other transfer. In addition, the Company will also bear the risk of any inability to syndicate or otherwise transfer such Assets or such amount thereof as originally intended, which could result in the Company owning a greater interest therein than anticipated.

Investments in Leveraged Portfolio Companies

The Company may invest in certain SBICs or other funds that may employ leverage as part of their strategy. In addition, as described above, the Company may borrow funds to consummate an investment or to pay the Management Fee. Leverage provides an opportunity for a fund to enhance the rate of return to its Stockholders, but creates additional risk with respect to the return of capital or the reduction of the rate of return for Stockholders in the event that such fund’s investments have not performed well. Whether the effect of leverage is beneficial or detrimental to such fund’s Stockholders will depend, among other things, on the cost of the leverage and the investment experience of such fund. With respect to SBA leverage, as is the case with other Federal funding programs, the SBIC program requires periodic Congressional reauthorization. Although the program has been in existence since 1958 and there is no reason to believe that it will not continue to be reauthorized, there can be no assurance that the maximum leverage authorized for any particular fiscal year will be adequate to meet the demand for debenture leverage in that year.

Small Business Company License

Employees of the Advisor (or an affiliate of the Advisor) may apply for a license to form a SBIC for the Company. If the application is approved and the SBA so permits, the SBIC license will be transferred to a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company. Following such transfer, the SBIC subsidiary will be allowed to issue SBA-guaranteed debentures, subject to the required capitalization of the SBIC subsidiary. SBA guaranteed debentures carry long-term fixed rates that are generally lower than rates on comparable bank and other debt. The Company cannot assure you that the principals or employees of Star Mountain will be successful in receiving an SBIC license from the SBA or that the SBA will permit such license to be transferred to the Company. If the Company does receive an SBIC license, there is no minimum amount of SBA-guaranteed debentures that must be allocated to us.

SBA Fees and SBIC Debenture Rate

SBICs pay to the SBA fees associated with participation in the SBIC program and the use of SBA leverage. Such fees are set by the Federal Government and may change without warning and potentially impact returns of the Company. Additionally, fees associated with SBIC leverage rates are adjusted on a semi-annual basis. In advance of SBIC leverage drawdowns, debenture rates may increase and negatively impact returns.

Possibility of the Need to Raise Additional Capital

The Company may need additional capital to fund new investments and grow its portfolio of investments once it has fully invested the net proceeds it has received. Unfavorable economic conditions could increase the Company’s funding costs or limit its access to the capital. A reduction in the availability of new capital could limit the Company’s ability to grow. In addition, the Company will be required to distribute at least 90% of its net ordinary income and net short-term capital gains in excess of net long-term capital losses, if any, to Stockholders to maintain its qualification as a RIC. As a result, these earnings will not be available to fund new investments. An inability on the Company’s part to access the capital successfully could limit its ability to grow its business and execute its business strategy fully and could decrease its earnings, if any, which would have an adverse effect on the value of its securities.

Direct Investing Risks in SMBs

Investing in middle-market and small company mezzanine debt involves risks that range from the more general risks of fixed income investments to those specific to the characteristics of mezzanine debt. As with other debt instruments, there is a risk of issuer default but this risk is compounded by the fact that companies borrowing mezzanine debt are more apt to have a leveraged balance sheet. Additionally, the middle-market and small company focus means that the companies will generally be smaller, more concentrated in their business activities, have fewer capital-raising alternatives and limited management depth.

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The debt of most middle-market and small companies is not rated by rating agencies. However, these borrowers are widely considered to be below investment grade. In the event of default, recoveries can be low because mezzanine debt claims are often subordinate to senior debt. Lack of liquidity is also another risk factor associated with middle-market and small company mezzanine debt.

While middle market companies may have potential for rapid growth, they often involve higher risks than larger companies. Middle market companies have more limited financial resources than larger companies and may be unable to meet their obligations under their debt obligations that the Company holds, which may be accompanied by a deterioration in the value of any collateral and a reduction in the likelihood of the Company realizing any guarantees it may have obtained in connection with its investment. Middle market companies also typically have shorter operating histories, narrower product lines and smaller market shares than larger businesses, which tend to render them more vulnerable to competitors’ actions and market conditions, as well as general economic downturns. Less publicly available information may be available about these companies and they may not be subject to the financial and other reporting requirements applicable to public companies. They are more likely to depend on the management talents and efforts of a small group of persons; therefore, the death, disability, resignation or termination of one or more of these persons could have a material adverse impact on the company and, in turn, on the Company. Middle market companies may also have less predictable operating results and may require substantial additional capital to support their operations, finance expansion or maintain their competitive position. They may also have difficulty accessing the capital markets to meet future capital needs, which may limit their ability to grow or to repay their outstanding indebtedness upon maturity. If these companies are private companies, there will not be as much publicly available information about these companies as there is for public companies and such information may not be of the same quality. The Company will generally focus on debt investments in SMBs. The Advisor may determine whether companies are U.S.-based or qualify as “middle market” in its sole discretion.

Second-Lien, or Other Subordinated Loans or Debt Risk

The Company may acquire and/or originate second-lien or other subordinated loans. In the event of a loss of value of the underlying assets that collateralize the loans, the subordinate portions of the loans may suffer a loss prior to the more senior portions suffering a loss. If a borrower defaults and lacks sufficient assets to satisfy the Company’s loan, the Company may suffer a loss of principal or interest. If a borrower declares bankruptcy, the Company may not have full recourse to the assets of the borrower, or the assets of the borrower may not be sufficient to satisfy the loan. In addition, certain of the Company’s loans may be subordinate to other debt of the borrower. As a result, if a borrower defaults on the Company’s loan or on debt senior to the Company’s loan, or in the event of the bankruptcy of a borrower, the Company’s loan will be satisfied only after all senior debt is paid in full. The Company’s ability to amend the terms of the Company’s loans, assign the Company’s loans, accept prepayments, exercise the Company’s remedies (through “standstill periods”) and control decisions made in bankruptcy proceedings relating to borrowers may be limited by intercreditor arrangements if debt senior to the Company’s loans exists.

Unsecured Loans or Debt

The Company may invest in unsecured loans which are not secured by collateral. In the event of default on an unsecured loan, the first priority lien holder has first claim to the underlying collateral of the loan. It is possible that no collateral value would remain for an unsecured holder and therefore result in a loss of investment to the Company. Because unsecured loans are lower in priority of payment to secured loans, they are subject to the additional risk that the cash flow of the borrower may be insufficient to meet scheduled payments after giving effect to the secured obligations of the borrower. Unsecured loans generally have greater price volatility than secured loans and may be less liquid.

Risks Associated with Covenant-Lite Loans

A significant number of leveraged loans in the market may consist of loans that do not contain financial maintenance covenants (“Covenant-Lite Loans”). While the Company does not intend to invest in Covenant-Lite Loans as part of its principal investment strategy, it is possible that such loans may comprise a portion of the Company’s portfolio. Such loans do not require the borrower to maintain debt service or other financial ratios. Ownership of Covenant-Lite Loans may expose the Company to different risks, including with respect to liquidity, price volatility, ability to restructure loans, credit risks and less protective loan documentation than is the case with loans that also contain financial maintenance covenants.

Sub-investment Grade and Unrated Debt Obligations Risk

The Company may invest in sub-investment grade debt obligations. Investments in the sub-investment grade categories are subject to greater risk of loss of principal and interest than higher-rated securities and may be considered to be predominantly speculative with respect to the obligor’s capacity to pay interest and repay principal. They may also be considered to be subject to greater risk than securities with higher ratings in the case of deterioration of general economic conditions. Because investors generally perceive that there are greater risks associated with non-investment grade securities, the yields and prices of such securities may fluctuate more than those for higher-rated securities. The market for non-investment grade securities may be smaller and less active than that for higher- rated securities, which may adversely affect the prices at which these securities can be sold and result in losses to the Company, which, in turn, could have a material adverse effect on the performance of the Company, and, by extension, the Company’s business, financial condition, results of operations and net asset value.

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In addition, the Company may invest in debt obligations which may be unrated by a recognized credit rating agency, which may be subject to greater risk of loss of principal and interest than higher-rated debt obligations or debt obligations which rank behind other outstanding securities and obligations of the obligor, all or a significant portion of which may be secured on substantially all of that obligor’s assets. The Company may also invest in debt obligations which are not protected by financial covenants or limitations on additional indebtedness. In addition, evaluating credit risk for debt securities involves uncertainty because credit rating agencies throughout the world have different standards, making comparison across countries difficult. Any of these factors could have a material adverse effect on the performance of the Company, and, by extension, the Company’s business, financial condition, results of operations and net asset value.

To the extent that the Company invests in sub-investment grade investments that are also stressed or distressed then the risks discussed above are heightened.

Equity Securities Risk

The Company may purchase common and other equity securities. Although common stock has historically generated higher average total returns than fixed income securities over the long term, common stock also has experienced significantly more volatility in those returns. The equity securities the Company acquires may fail to appreciate and may decline in value or become worthless, and the Company’s ability to recover its investment will depend on a portfolio company’s success. Investments in equity securities involve a number of significant risks. While there are many types of equity securities, prices of all equity securities will fluctuate. Any equity investment in a portfolio company could be subject to further dilution as a result of the issuance of additional equity interests and to serious risks as a junior security that will be subordinate to all indebtedness (including trade creditors) or other senior securities in the event that the issuer is unable to meet its obligations or becomes subject to a bankruptcy process. To the extent that the portfolio company requires additional capital and is unable to obtain it, the Company may not recover its investment. In some cases, equity securities in which the Company invests will not pay current dividends, and the Company’s ability to realize a return on its investment, as well as to recover its investment, will be dependent on the success of the portfolio company.

Interest Rate Risk

The Company primarily invests in instruments with adjustable rates. Interest rate changes may affect the value of a debt instrument indirectly (especially in the case of fixed rate securities) and directly (especially in the case of instruments whose rates are adjustable). In general, rising interest rates will negatively impact the price of a fixed rate debt instrument and falling interest rates will have a positive effect on price. Interest rate sensitivity is generally more pronounced and less predictable in instruments with uncertain payment or prepayment schedules.

If general interest rates rise, there is a risk that the portfolio companies in which we hold floating rate securities will be unable to pay escalating interest amounts, which could result in a default under their loan documents with us. Rising interest rates could also cause portfolio companies to shift cash from other productive uses to the payment of interest, which may have a material adverse effect on their business and operations and could, over time, lead to increased defaults. In addition, rising interest rates may increase pressure on us to provide fixed rate loans to our portfolio companies, which could adversely affect our net investment income, as increases in our cost of borrowed funds would not be accompanied by increased interest income from such fixed-rate investments.

Borrowing Risk

The Company may borrow from and issue senior debt securities to banks, insurance companies and other lenders or investors as part of its investment strategy. Holders of these senior securities will have fixed-dollar claims on the Company’s assets that are superior to the claims of Stockholders. If the value of the Company’s assets decreases, leveraging would cause NAV to decline more sharply than it otherwise would have if the Company did not employ leverage. Similarly, any decrease in the Company’s income would cause net income to decline more sharply than it would have had it not borrowed. Such a decline could negatively affect the Company’s ability to make Common Stock dividend payments. The Company’s ability to service any debt that it incurs will depend largely on its financial performance and will be subject to prevailing economic conditions and competitive pressures. There can be no assurance that the Company will use leverage or that a leveraging strategy will be successful during any period in which it is employed.

Furthermore, any credit agreement or other debt financing agreement into which the Company may enter may impose financial and operating covenants that restrict its investment activities, the Company’s ability to call capital, remedies on default and similar matters. In connection with borrowings, the Company’s lenders may also require the Company to pledge assets, Stockholder commitments to fund capital calls and/or the proceeds of those capital calls, thereby allowing the lender to call for Capital Contributions upon the occurrence of an event of default under such financing arrangement. To the extent such an event of default does occur, Stockholders could therefore be required to fund any shortfall up to their remaining Capital Commitments, without regard to the underlying value of their investment.

Lastly, the Company may be unable to obtain its desired leverage, which would, in turn, affect a Stockholder’s return on investment.

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PIK Interest Payments

Certain of the Company’s debt investments may contain provisions providing for the payment of payment-in-kind (“PIK”) interest. Because PIK interest results in an increase in the size of the loan balance of the underlying loan, the receipt of PIK interest will have the effect of increasing the Company’s assets under management. As a result, the receipt of PIK interest may result in an increase in the amount of the base Management Fee payable by the Company. In addition, any such increase in a loan balance due to the receipt of PIK interest will cause such loan to accrue interest on the higher loan balance, which will result in an increase in the Company’s pre- incentive fee net investment income and, as a result, an increase in incentive fees that are payable by the Company to the Advisor. To the extent PIK interest income constitutes a portion of our income, we will be exposed to risks associated with such income being required to be included in accounting income and taxable income prior to receipt of cash, including the following:

• The higher yields and interest rates on PIK securities reflects the payment deferral and increased credit risk associated with such instruments and that such investments may represent a significantly higher credit risk than coupon loans.

• PIK securities may have unreliable valuations because their continuing accruals require continuing judgments about the collectability of the deferred payments and the value of any associated collateral.

• PIK interest has the effect of generating investment income and increasing the incentive fees payable at a compounding rate. In addition, the deferral of PIK interest also reduces the loan-to-value ratio at a compounding rate.

• PIK securities create the risk that incentive fees will be paid to the Advisor based on non-cash accruals that ultimately may not be realized, but the Advisor will be under no obligation to reimburse the Company for these fees.

Prepayment Risk

The terms of loans in which the Company invests may permit the borrowers to voluntarily prepay loans at any time, either with no or a nominal prepayment premium. This prepayment right could result in the borrower repaying the principal on an obligation held by the Company earlier than expected. This may happen when there is a decline in interest rates, when the borrower’s improved credit or operating or financial performance allows the refinancing of certain classes of debt with lower cost debt. The yield of the Company’s investment assets may be affected by the rate of prepayments differing from the Advisor’s expectations. Assuming an improvement in the credit market conditions, early repayments of the debt held by the Company could increase. To the extent early prepayments increase, they may have a material adverse effect on the Company’s investment objectives and profits. In addition, if the Company is unable to reinvest the proceeds of such prepayments received in investments expected to be as profitable, the proceeds generated by the Company will decline as compared to the Advisor’s expectations.

Collateral Risk

The collateral and security arrangements in relation to such secured obligations as the Company may invest in will be subject to such security or collateral having been correctly created and perfected and any applicable legal or regulatory requirements which may restrict the giving of collateral or security by an obligor, such as, for example, thin capitalization, over-indebtedness, financial assistance and corporate benefit requirements. If the investments do not benefit from the expected collateral or security arrangements, this may adversely affect the value of or, in the event of default, the recovery of principal or interest from such investments made by the Company. Accordingly, any such a failure to properly create or perfect collateral and security interests attaching to the investments could have a material adverse effect on the performance of the Company, and, by extension, the Company’s business, financial condition, results of operations and net asset value.

Volatility of Loans and Debt Securities of Leveraged Companies

Leveraged companies may experience bankruptcy or similar financial distress. Many of the events within a bankruptcy case are adversarial and often beyond the control of the creditors. While creditors generally are afforded an opportunity to object to significant actions, there can be no assurance that a bankruptcy court would not approve actions that may be contrary to the Company’s interests. Furthermore, there are instances where creditors can lose their ranking and priority if they are considered to have taken over management of a borrower.

The reorganization of a company can involve substantial legal, professional and administrative costs to a lender and the borrower; it is subject to unpredictable and lengthy delays; and during the process a company’s competitive position may erode, key management may depart and a company may not be able to invest its capital adequately. In some cases, the debtor company may not be able to reorganize and may be required to liquidate assets. The debt of companies in financial reorganization will, in most cases, not pay current interest, may not accrue interest during reorganization and may be adversely affected by an erosion of the issuer’s fundamental value.

In addition, lenders can be subject to lender liability claims for actions taken by them where they become too involved in the borrower’s business or exercise control over the borrower. For example, the Company could become subject to a lender’s liability claim, if, among other things, the borrower requests significant managerial assistance from the Company and it provides such assistance as contemplated by the 1940 Act.

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Various laws enacted for the protection of creditors may apply to certain investments that are debt obligations, although the existence and applicability of such laws will vary between jurisdictions. For example, if a court were to find that an obligor did not receive fair consideration or reasonably equivalent value for incurring indebtedness evidenced by an investment and the grant of any security interest securing such investment, and, after giving effect to such indebtedness, the obligor: (i) was insolvent; (ii) was engaged in a business for which the assets remaining in such obligor constituted unreasonably small capital; or (iii) intended to incur, or believed that it would incur, debts beyond its ability to pay such debts as they mature, such court may: (a) invalidate such indebtedness and such security interest as a fraudulent conveyance; (b) subordinate such indebtedness to existing or future creditors of the obligor; or (c) recover amounts previously paid by the obligor in satisfaction of such indebtedness or proceeds of such security interest previously applied in satisfaction of such indebtedness. In addition, if an obligor in whose debt the Company has an investment becomes insolvent, any payment made on such investment may be subject to avoidance, cancellation and/or clawback as a “preference” if made within a certain period of time (which for example under some current laws may be as long as two years) before insolvency.

In general, if payments on an investment are voidable, whether as fraudulent conveyances, extortionate transactions or preferences, such payments may be recaptured either from the initial recipient or from subsequent transferees of such payments. To the extent that any such payments are recaptured, there may be a material adverse effect on the Company’s performance.

Counterparty Risk

To the extent that contracts for investment will be entered into between the Company and a market counterparty as principal (and not as agent), the Company is exposed to the risk that the market counterparty may, in an insolvency or similar event, be unable to meet its contractual obligations to the Company. The Company may have a limited number of potential counterparties for certain of its investments, which may significantly impair the Company’s ability to reduce its exposure to counterparty risk. In addition, difficulty reaching an agreement with any single counterparty could limit or eliminate the Company’s ability to execute such investments altogether. Because certain purchases, sales, hedging, financing arrangements and other instruments in which the Company will engage are not traded on an exchange but are instead traded between counterparties based on contractual relationships, the Company is subject to the risk that a counterparty will not perform its obligations under the related contracts. Although the Company intends to pursue its remedies under any such contracts, there can be no assurance that a counterparty will not default and that the Company will not sustain a loss on a transaction as a result.

Non-U.S. Currencies and Investments

Investing in securities of non-U.S. issuers involves certain considerations comprising both risks and opportunities not typically associated with investing in securities of U.S. issuers. These considerations include changes in exchange control regulations, political and social instability, expropriation, imposition of non-U.S. taxes, less liquid markets and less available information than is generally the case in the United States, higher transaction costs, less government supervision of exchanges, brokers and issuers, difficulty in enforcing contractual obligations, lack of uniform accounting and auditing standards and greater price volatility.

Although most of the Company’s investments will be U.S. dollar denominated, any investments that are denominated in a non-U.S. currency are subject to the risk that the value of a particular currency will change in relation to one or more other currencies. Among the factors that may affect currency values are trade balances, the level of short-term interest rates, differences in relative values of similar assets in different currencies, long-term opportunities for investment and capital appreciation, and political developments. The Company may, but is not obligated to, employ hedging techniques to minimize these risks, and there can be no assurance that any such hedging strategies, if employed, will be effective.

Risks of Engaging in Hedging Transactions

Subject to application of the 1940 Act and applicable CFTC regulations, the Company may enter into hedging transactions, which may expose it to risks associated with such transactions. Such hedging may utilize instruments such as forward contracts, currency options and interest rate swaps, caps, collars and floors to seek to hedge against fluctuations in the relative values of the Company’s portfolio positions from changes in currency exchange rates and market interest rates. Use of these hedging instruments may include counter- party credit risk.

Hedging against a decline in the values of the Company’s portfolio positions does not eliminate the possibility of fluctuations in the values of such positions or prevent losses if the values of such positions decline. However, such hedging can establish other positions designed to gain from those same developments, thereby offsetting the decline in the value of such portfolio positions. Such hedging transactions may also limit the opportunity for gain if the values of the underlying portfolio positions should increase. Moreover, it may not be possible to hedge against an exchange rate or interest rate fluctuation that is so generally anticipated that the Company is not able to enter into a hedging transaction at an acceptable price.

The success of any hedging transactions the Company may enter into will depend on the Company’s ability to correctly predict movements in currencies and interest rates. Therefore, while the Company may enter into such transactions to seek to reduce currency exchange rate and interest rate risks, unanticipated changes in currency exchange rates or interest rates may result in poorer overall investment performance than if the Company had not engaged in any such hedging transactions. In addition, the degree of correlation between price movements of the instruments used in a hedging strategy and price movements in the portfolio positions being hedged may vary. Moreover, for a variety of reasons, the Company may not seek to (or be able to) establish a perfect correlation between such hedging instruments and the portfolio holdings being hedged. Any such imperfect correlation may prevent the Company from achieving the intended hedge and expose it to risk of loss. In addition, it may not be possible to hedge fully or perfectly against currency fluctuations affecting the value of securities denominated in non-U.S. currencies because the value of those securities is likely to fluctuate as a result of factors not related to currency fluctuations. For the years ended December 31, 2023 and 2022 the Company has not engaged in hedging transactions.

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Potential Failure to Make Follow-On Investments in Portfolio Companies

Following an initial investment in a portfolio company, the Company may make additional investments in that portfolio company as “follow-on” investments, in order to:

• increase or maintain in whole or in part the Company’s equity ownership percentage;

• exercise warrants, options or convertible securities that were acquired in the original or subsequent financing; or

• attempt to preserve or enhance the value of the Company’s investment.

The Company may elect not to make follow-on investments or otherwise lack sufficient funds to make those investments.

The Company will have the discretion to make any follow-on investments, subject to the availability of capital resources. The failure to make follow-on investments may, in some circumstances, jeopardize the continued viability of a portfolio company and the Company’s initial investment, or may result in a missed opportunity for the Company to increase its participation in a successful operation. Even if the Company has sufficient capital to make a desired follow-on investment, it may elect not to make a follow-on investment because it may not want to increase its concentration of risk, because it prefers other opportunities or because it is inhibited by compliance with BDC requirements, or compliance with the requirements for maintenance of its RIC status.

Potential Impact of Not Holding Controlling Equity Interests in Portfolio Companies

The Company does not generally intend to take controlling equity positions in the Company’s portfolio companies. To the extent that the Company does not hold a controlling equity interest in a portfolio company, it will be subject to the risk that such portfolio company may make business decisions with which the Company disagrees, and the Stockholders and management of such portfolio company may take risks or otherwise act in ways that are adverse to the Company’s interests. Due to the lack of liquidity for the debt and equity investments that the Company typically holds in portfolio companies, the Company may not be able to dispose of its investments in the event it disagrees with the actions of a portfolio company, and may therefore suffer a decrease in the value of its investments.

Defaults by Portfolio Companies

A portfolio company’s failure to satisfy financial or operating covenants imposed by the Company or other lenders could lead to defaults and, potentially, acceleration of the time when the loans are due and foreclosure on the portfolio company’s assets representing collateral for its obligations. This could trigger cross defaults under other agreements and jeopardize the portfolio company’s ability to meet its obligations under the debt that the Company holds and the value of any equity securities the Company owns. The Company may incur expenses to the extent necessary to seek recovery upon default or to negotiate new terms with a defaulting portfolio company.

The Company may be affected by force majeure events (i.e., events beyond the control of the party claiming that the event has occurred, including, without limitation, acts of God, fire, flood, earthquakes, war, terrorism and labor strikes). Some force majeure events may adversely affect the ability of a party to perform its obligations until it is able to remedy the force majeure event. In addition, the Company’s cost of repairing or replacing damaged assets resulting from such force majeure event could be considerable. Additionally, a major governmental intervention into industry, including the nationalization of an industry or the assertion of control over one or more companies or its assets, could result in a loss, including if the Company’s investment in such issuer is cancelled, unwound or acquired (which could be without what the Advisor considers to be adequate compensation). To the extent the Company is exposed to investments in issuers that as a group are exposed to such force majeure events, the Company’s risks and potential losses are enhanced.

Unspecified Use of Proceeds

The proceeds of capital called by the Company are intended to be used to make investments and pay the Company expenses. Stockholders of the Company do not expect to have an opportunity to evaluate for themselves the relevant economic, financial and other information regarding all investments by the Company. No assurance can be given that the Company may be successful in obtaining suitable investments or that, if the investments are made, the objectives of the Company may be achieved.

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Dependence on Key Personnel

The Company depends on the continued services of its key management personnel. If the Company were to lose any of its officers or other management personnel, such a loss could result in operating inefficiencies and lost business opportunities, which could have a negative effect on the Company’s operating performance.

Dependence on Information Systems and Potential Systems Failures

Star Mountain is highly dependent on its communications and information systems. System failures, breaches or cyber-attacks could significantly disrupt Star Mountain’s business, which could have a material adverse effect on the results of operations and cash flows of the Company and negatively affect the Company’s ability to make distributions to Stockholders. System breaches in particular are evolving and include, but are not limited to, malicious software, attempts to gain unauthorized access to data, and other electronic security breaches that could result in disruptions of Star Mountain’s communications and information systems, unauthorized release of confidential or proprietary information and damage or corruption of data. These events could lead to higher operating costs from remedial actions, loss of business and potential liability.

Board Participation

The Company may have observation rights in or membership on the board of advisors of the majority of its Portfolio Investments. While such rights could enhance the Company’s ability to manage its investments, they are not critical to the Company’s investment philosophy and they may have the effect of impairing the ability of the Company to sell the related securities when, and upon the terms, the Company might otherwise desire, as such rights may subject the Company to legal claims it would not otherwise be subject to as an investor, including claims of breach of duty of loyalty, securities claims, and other claims related to the Company’s involvement on the board. In addition, the Company, as holder of those securities, may be precluded from selling the securities, even if desired, due to the possession of its representatives of material non-public information about the company to which the securities relate.

Other Activities of Company Management

As noted above, the management of the Company are currently engaged, and may continue to be engaged, in other philanthropic, community and business activities, and they may be required to allocate a portion of their time to engaging in such other activities. In addition, certain team members who are aligned and engaged partners of the Advisor and also providing valuable insights and relationships to the Advisor and the Company are not full-time employees.

Limited Liability and Indemnification of the Advisor

Under the Advisory Agreement, the Advisor, its officers, managers, partners, agents, employees, controlling persons, members and any other person or entity affiliated with the Advisor, and any person controlling or controlled by the Advisor will not be liable to the Company, any subsidiary of the Company, the directors, the Stockholders or any subsidiary’s Stockholders or partners for acts or omissions performed in accordance with and pursuant to the Advisory Agreement, except those resulting from acts constituting gross negligence, willful misfeasance, bad faith or reckless disregard of the duties that the Advisor owes to the Company under the Advisory Agreement. In addition, as part of the Advisory Agreement, the Company has agreed to indemnify the Advisor and each of its officers, managers, partners, agents, employees, controlling persons, members and any other person or entity affiliated with the Advisor, from and against any claims or liabilities, including reasonable legal fees and other expenses reasonably incurred, arising out of or in connection with the Company’s business and operations or any action taken or omitted on the Company’s behalf pursuant to authority granted by the Advisory Agreement, except where attributable to gross negligence, willful misfeasance, bad faith or reckless disregard of such person’s duties under the Advisory Agreement. These protections may lead the Advisor to act in a riskier manner when acting on the Company’s behalf than it would when acting for its own account.

Third Party Litigation

The Company’s investment activities subject it to the normal risks of becoming involved in litigation initiated by third parties. This risk is somewhat greater where the Company exercises control or influence over a company’s direction. The expense of defending against claims by third parties and paying any amounts pursuant to settlements or judgments would, absent willful misconduct or gross negligence by the Advisor, be borne by the Company (to the extent not borne by the portfolio companies) and would reduce net assets or could require Stockholders to return to the Company distributed capital and earnings. The Advisor and others are indemnified in connection with such litigation, subject to certain conditions.

Projections

The Company may rely upon projections developed by the Advisor, a portfolio fund or an operating company, concerning the portfolio company’s or fund’s performance and potential cash flows. Projections are inherently subject to uncertainty and factors beyond the control of the Advisor or any portfolio company. The inaccuracy of certain assumptions, the failure to satisfy certain financial requirements or the occurrence of other unforeseen events could impair the ability of a portfolio company, and hence the Company, to realize projected values and cash flow.

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Credit Investigation

The Company’s overall performance is heavily reliant upon the underwriting and investment analysis and performance of the Portfolio Investments. There can be no assurance that such evaluations may be complete or that the underlying due diligence may reveal all issues. Investments may fail to meet expectations projected on the basis of such evaluations due to a number of undiscovered or unanticipated factors.

Timing of Investment Returns

The Company may not always be able to realize upon its investments in a manner that produces the maximum return on such investments. A fund may elect or be required to remain invested in a manner that does not maximize returns on a given investment because of the inherent unpredictability involved in evaluating the point at which such returns are maximized. SBICs cannot make distributions to Stockholders unless permitted by the SBA which could delay distributions or impair overall returns to Stockholders.

Failure to Fund Commitments

The Company intends to draw down against the commitments made by Stockholders. The Company’s Subscription Agreement is structured to motivate Stockholders to fund their commitments when called by permitting the Advisor to: offer the investment opportunity to other Stockholders; cause the defaulting Stockholder to sell its interest in the Company; take legal action against the defaulting Stockholder; prohibit the defaulting Stockholder from participating in future Company investments; withhold distributions made, subsequent to the Stockholder’s default, on the remaining interests until the final liquidation of the Company; require the Stockholder to share in any losses of the Company but not share in any profits; forfeit its shares or any combination thereof. There can be no assurance, however, that all Stockholders may fund their commitments in a timely manner. Failure by Stockholders to fund their commitments when called could result in the Company being precluded from an investment opportunity and could result in returns being less than might otherwise occur.

Changes to Government Policies and Regulations

Future regulatory changes at various securities industry regulatory bodies such as the SEC and legislative changes at Federal and state levels may impose on the Company stricter investment guidelines resulting in any or all of reduction of deal flow, increased reporting and compliance costs and investment restrictions. Such results may have a negative impact on the returns generated to Stockholders.

Limited Recourse

Other than as described in the Subscription Agreement, Stockholders in the Company will not have recourse to assets other than those in the Company.

Risk Associated with Portfolio Company Assets

The tangible assets held by the Company’s portfolio companies, which may be materially encumbered if the Company makes an investment, may be subject to the risks of investment in property in general. These risks include, among others, employee misconduct, strikes, theft, fire, terrorism, war, general or local economic conditions, acts of God (which may result in uninsured or uninsurable losses), and other factors which are beyond the control of portfolio company management, the Advisor, or the Company. Should any of these events occur with respect to the assets of any portfolio company, the value of the Company’s investment in such portfolio company could be adversely affected and any debt obligations secured by such assets could be accelerated if adequate insurance proceeds and/or additional collateral are unavailable.

Public Health Emergencies, Epidemics or Pandemics, Terrorist Attacks, Acts of War, and Natural Disasters may Impact Our Portfolio Companies and Our Adviser and Harm Our Business, Operating Results and Financial Condition

Terrorist acts, acts of war, global health emergencies or natural disasters may disrupt our operations, as well as the operations of the businesses in which we invest. Such acts have created, and continue to create, economic and political uncertainties and have contributed to global economic instability. Future terrorist activities, military or security operations, global health emergencies or natural disasters could further weaken the domestic/global economies and create additional uncertainties, which may negatively impact the businesses in which we invest directly or indirectly and, in turn, could have a material adverse impact on our business, operating results and financial condition. Losses from terrorist attacks, global health emergencies and natural disasters are generally uninsurable.

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Political, Social and Economic Uncertainty

U.S. and non-U.S. markets could experience political uncertainty and/or change that subjects investments to heightened risks, including, for instance, risks related to the elections in the U.S., the large-scale invasion of Ukraine by Russia that began in February 2022, or the effect on world leaders and governments of the COVID-19 pandemic. These heightened risks could also include: increased risk of default (by both government and private issuers); greater social, trade, economic and political instability (including the risk of war or terrorist activity); greater governmental involvement in the economy; greater governmental supervision and regulation of the securities markets and market participants resulting in increased expenses related to compliance; greater fluctuations in currency exchange rates; controls or restrictions on foreign investment and/or trade, capital controls and limitations on repatriation of invested capital and on the ability to exchange currencies; inability to purchase and sell investments or otherwise settle security or derivative transactions (i.e., a market freeze); unavailability of currency hedging techniques; and slower clearance.

During times of political uncertainty and/or change, global markets often become more volatile. There could also be a lower level of monitoring and regulation of markets while a country is experiencing political uncertainty and/or change, and the activities of investors in such markets and enforcement of existing regulations could become more limited. Markets experiencing political uncertainty and/or change could have substantial, and in some periods extremely high, rates of inflation for many years. Inflation and rapid fluctuations in inflation rates typically have negative effects on such countries’ economies and markets. Tax laws could change materially, and any changes in tax laws could have an unpredictable effect on us, our investments and our investors. There can be no assurance that political changes will not cause us or our investors to suffer losses.

It is impossible to predict the precise nature and consequences of these events, or of any political or policy decisions and regulatory changes occasioned by emerging events or uncertainty on applicable laws or regulations that impact the Company and its Portfolio Investments. In many instances, the impact will be adverse and profound.

Severe Economic Consequences of Defaulting Stockholders

If Stockholders fail to fund their commitment obligations or to make required Capital Contributions when due, the Company’s ability to complete its investment program or otherwise continue operations may be substantially impaired. A Stockholder’s failure to fund such amounts when due causes that Stockholder to become a defaulting Stockholder. If a substantial number of Stockholders become defaulting Stockholders, this may severely limit opportunities for investment diversification and would likely reduce returns to the Company and restrict the Company’s ability to meet loan obligations. Any single defaulting Stockholder could cause substantial costs to be incurred by the Company if such default causes the Company to fail to meet its contractual obligations or if the Company must pursue remedial action against such Stockholder. In the event a Stockholder fails to make a required Capital Contributions when due, it may be subject to various remedies, including, without limitation, forfeiture of its right to participate in purchasing additional shares on any future drawdown date or otherwise participate in any future investments of the Company. Without limitation on the rights the Company may have against the defaulting Stockholder, the Company may call for additional Capital Contributions from non-defaulting Stockholders to make up any shortfall. The non-defaulting Stockholders could therefore be required to fund any shortfall up to their remaining Capital Commitments, without regard to the underlying value of their investment.

If the Company fails to meet its contractual obligations related to a Portfolio Investment due to a defaulting Stockholder, the relevant portfolio company may have a cause of action against the Company, which may include a claim against assets of the Company other than the Company’s interest in such portfolio company. A creditor of the Company (including a portfolio company with respect to which the Company has failed to meet its contractual obligations) will not be bound to satisfy its claims from the assets attributable to a particular Portfolio Investment and such creditor generally may seek to satisfy its claims from the assets of the Company as a whole. As a result, if a creditor’s claims relating to a particular Portfolio Investment exceed the net assets attributable to that Portfolio Investment, the remaining assets of the Company will likely be subject to such claim.

Risks Related to the Company’s Business and Structure

Regulations Governing the Company’s Operation as a BDC

The Company will not generally be able to issue and sell its Common Stock at a price below its then-current net asset value per share. Pursuant to Section 23 of the 1940 Act, the Company is required to determine the net asset value of its shares within 48 hours, excluding Sundays and holidays, prior to the sale of its shares. The Company may, however, sell Common Stock, or warrants, options or rights to acquire the Company’s Common Stock, at a price below the then-current net asset value per share of the Company’s Common Stock if the Company’s Board determines that such sale is in the Company’s best interests, and if Stockholders approve such sale. In any such case, the price at which the Company’s securities are to be issued and sold may not be less than a price that, in the determination of the Company’s Board, closely approximates the market value of such securities (less any distributing commission or discount). If the Company raises additional funds by issuing Common Stock or senior securities convertible into, or exchangeable for, its Common Stock, then the percentage ownership of Stockholders at that time will decrease, and Stockholders may experience dilution.

Restricted Ability to Enter Into Transactions with Affiliates

The 1940 Act prohibits or restricts the Company’s ability to engage in certain principal transactions and joint transactions with certain “close affiliates” and “remote affiliates.” For example, the Company is prohibited from buying or selling any security from or to any person who owns more than 25% of its voting securities or certain of that person’s affiliates (each is a “close affiliate”), or entering into prohibited joint transactions with such persons, absent the prior approval of the SEC. The Company considers the Advisor and its affiliates, to be “close affiliates” for such purposes. The Company is prohibited under the 1940 Act from participating in certain principal transactions and joint transactions with a “remote affiliate” without the prior approval of the Independent Directors. Any person that owns, directly or indirectly, 5% or more of the Company’s outstanding voting securities will be a “remote affiliate” for purposes of the 1940 Act, and the Company is generally prohibited from buying or selling any security from or to such affiliate without the prior approval of the Independent Directors.

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The Company may, however, invest alongside the Advisor’s investment funds, accounts and investment vehicles in certain circumstances where doing so is consistent with the Company’s investment strategy as well as applicable law and SEC staff interpretations. For example, the Company may invest alongside such investment funds, accounts and investment vehicles consistent with guidance promulgated by the SEC staff to purchase interests in a single class of privately placed securities so long as certain conditions are met, including that the Advisor, acting on the Company’s behalf and on behalf of such investment funds, accounts and investment vehicles, negotiates no term other than price. The Company may also invest alongside the Advisor’s investment funds, accounts and investment vehicles as otherwise permissible under regulatory guidance, applicable regulations and the Advisor’s allocation policy. The Company and the Advisor have received an exemptive order from the SEC permitting greater flexibility beyond what is otherwise permitted by the 1940 Act. This SEC exemptive order permits the Company to co-invest the Advisor’s investment funds, accounts and investment vehicles in the Advisor’s originated loan transactions under certain enumerated conditions if the Board determines that it would be advantageous for the Company to co-invest with investment funds, accounts and investment vehicles managed by the Advisor in a manner consistent with the Company’s investment objectives, positions, policies, strategies and restrictions as well as regulatory requirements and other pertinent factors.

The Company’s allocation policy provides that allocations among the Company and investment funds, accounts and investment vehicles managed by the Advisor and its affiliates will generally be made in a manner deemed to be fair and equitable over time which does not favor one client or group of clients, taking into consideration such factors as legal, regulatory and tax considerations, availability of capital for investment by the account, liquidity concerns and such other factors as deemed under the particular circumstances to be relevant in making the investment allocation determination as determined, in the Company’s case, by the Advisor as well as the terms of the Company’s governing documents and those of such investment funds, accounts and investment vehicles. It is the Company’s policy to base its determinations on such factors as: the amount of cash on-hand, existing commitments and reserves, if any, the Company’s targeted leverage level, the Company’s targeted asset mix and diversification requirements and other investment policies and restrictions set by the Board or imposed by applicable laws, rules, regulations or interpretations. The Company expects that these allocation determinations will be made similarly for investment funds, accounts and investment vehicles managed by the Advisor. However, the Company can offer no assurance that investment opportunities will be allocated to the Company fairly or equitably in the short-term or over time.

In situations where co-investment with investment funds, accounts and investment vehicles managed by the Advisor is not permitted or appropriate, such as when there is an opportunity to invest in different securities of the same issuer or where the different investments could be expected to result in a conflict between the Company’s interests and those of the Advisor’s clients, subject to the limitations described in the preceding paragraph, the Advisor will need to decide which client will proceed with the investment. Moreover, except in certain limited circumstances as permitted by the 1940 Act, such as when the only term being negotiated is price, the Company will be unable to invest in any issuer in which an investment fund, account or investment vehicle managed by the Advisor has previously invested. Similar restrictions limit the Company’s ability to transact business with its officers or directors or their affiliates. These restrictions will limit the scope of investment opportunities that would otherwise be available to the Company. If the Company is prohibited by applicable law from investing alongside the Advisor’s investment funds, accounts and investment vehicles with respect to an investment opportunity, the Company will not participate in such investment opportunity.

Potential Deterrence of Takeover Attempts

The General Corporation Law of the State of Delaware, as amended (the “DGCL”), contains provisions that may discourage, delay or make more difficult a change in control of the Company or the removal of the Company’s directors. The Company’s Certificate of Incorporation and bylaws contain provisions that limit liability and provide for indemnification of the Company’s directors and officers. These provisions and others which the Company may adopt also may have the effect of deterring hostile takeovers or delaying changes in control or management. The Company is subject to Section 203 of the DGCL, the application of which is subject to any applicable requirements of the 1940 Act. This section generally prohibits the Company from engaging in mergers and other business combinations with Stockholders that beneficially own 15% or more of the Company’s voting stock, either individually or together with their affiliates, unless the Company’s directors or Stockholders approve the business combination in the prescribed manner. The Board will adopt a resolution exempting from Section 203 of the DGCL any business combination between the Company and any other person, subject to prior approval of such business combination by the Board, including approval by a majority of directors who are not “interested persons.” If the Board does not adopt, or adopts but later repeals such resolution exempting business combinations, or if the Board does not approve a business combination, Section 203 of the DGCL may discourage third parties from trying to acquire control of the Company and increase the difficulty of consummating such an offer.

The Company has also adopted measures that may make it difficult for a third party to obtain control, including provisions of the Certificate of Incorporation that classify the Board in three classes serving staggered three-year terms, and provisions of the Certificate of Incorporation authorizing the Board to cause the issuance of additional shares of stock and to amend the Certificate of Incorporation, without Stockholder approval, to increase or decrease the number of shares of stock that the Company has authority to issue. These provisions, as well as other provisions that have been adopted in the Certificate of Incorporation and bylaws, may delay, defer or prevent a transaction or a change in control that might otherwise be in the best interests of the Company’s Stockholders.

Potential Fluctuations in the Company’s Net Asset Value

The Company’s net asset value may fluctuate over time and, consequently, a Stockholder may pay a different price per share at subsequent closings than some other Stockholders paid at earlier closings. The price per share of a subsequent closing may be above net asset value per share to take into account the amortization of organizational and offering expenses. Consequently, Stockholders in subsequent closings may receive a different number of shares for the same Capital Contribution that earlier Stockholders made depending on the net asset value at the relevant time.

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Investing a Sufficient Portion of Assets in Qualifying Assets

The Company may not acquire any assets other than “qualifying assets” unless, at the time of and after giving effect to such acquisition, at least 70% of the Company’s total assets are qualifying assets.

The Company believes that most of the investments that it may acquire in the future will constitute qualifying assets. However, the Company may be precluded from investing in what it believes to be attractive investments if such investments are not qualifying assets for purposes of the 1940 Act. If the Company does not invest a sufficient portion of its assets in qualifying assets, it could violate the 1940 Act provisions applicable to BDCs. As a result of such violation, specific rules under the 1940 Act could prevent the Company, for example, from making follow-on investments in existing portfolio companies (which could result in the dilution of its position) or could require the Company to dispose of investments at inappropriate times in order to come into compliance with the 1940 Act. If the Company needs to dispose of such investments quickly, it could be difficult to dispose of such investments on favorable terms. The Company may not be able to find a buyer for such investments and, even if a buyer is found, the Company may have to sell the investments at a substantial loss. Any such outcomes would have a material adverse effect on the Company’s business, financial condition, results of operations and cash flows.

If the Company does not maintain its status as a BDC, it would be subject to regulation as a registered closed-end management investment company under the 1940 Act. As a registered closed-end management investment company, the Company would be subject to substantially more regulatory restrictions under the 1940 Act which would significantly decrease its operating flexibility.

Incurrence of Significant Costs as a Result of Being an Exchange Act Reporting Company

The Company is subject to the reporting requirements under the Exchange Act. As an Exchange Act reporting company, the Company incurs legal, accounting and other expenses, including costs associated with the periodic reporting requirements applicable to a company whose securities are registered under the Exchange Act, as well as additional corporate governance requirements, including requirements under the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 and other rules implemented by the SEC.

The Company is required to comply with certain requirements of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act, including certification requirements of Section 404 of that statute (“Section 404”), and the Company will not be required to comply with certain other requirements until it has been subject to the reporting requirements of the Exchange Act for a specified period of time. However, under current SEC rules, the Company will be required to report on its assessment of its internal control over financial reporting pursuant to Section 404 after a transition period established by the SEC’s rules.

The Company’s independent registered public accounting firm will not be required to formally attest to the effectiveness of its internal control over financial reporting until the later of the year following its first annual report required to be filed with the SEC, or the date the Company is no longer an emerging growth company under the JOBS Act. If the Company is not able to implement the requirements of Section 404 in a timely manner or with adequate compliance when required, the Company’s operations, financial reporting or financial results could be adversely affected. Matters impacting internal controls may cause the Company to be unable to report its financial information on a timely basis and thereby subject the Company to adverse regulatory consequences, including sanctions by the SEC or violations of applicable stock exchange listing rules, and result in a breach of the covenants under the agreements governing any of the Company’s financing arrangements. There could also be a negative reaction in the financial markets due to a loss of investor confidence in the Company and the reliability of the Company’s financial statements. Confidence in the reliability of the Company’s financial statements could also suffer if the Company or its independent registered public accounting firm were to report a material weakness in the Company’s internal controls over financial reporting.

Potential Changes in Investment Objectives, Operating Policies or Strategies Without Prior Notice or Stockholder Approval

The Company’s Board has the authority to modify or waive certain of the Company’s operating policies and strategies without prior notice (except as required by the 1940 Act) and without Stockholder approval. However, absent Stockholder approval, the Company may not change the nature of its business so as to cease to be, or withdraw its election as, a BDC. Under Delaware law, the Company also cannot be dissolved without prior Stockholder approval. The Company cannot predict the effect any changes to its current operating policies and strategies would have on its business, operating results and value of its stock. Nevertheless, the effects may adversely affect the Company’s business and impact its ability to make distributions.

Allocation of Investment Opportunities and Related Conflicts

The Company generally is prohibited under the 1940 Act from participating in certain transactions with its affiliates without prior approval of the independent directors of the Company (the “Independent Directors”) and, in some cases, the SEC. Any person that owns, directly or indirectly, 5% or more of the Company’s outstanding voting securities is an affiliate of the Company for purposes of the 1940 Act, and the Company generally is prohibited from buying or selling any security from or to such affiliate, absent the prior approval of the Independent Directors. The 1940 Act also prohibits certain “joint” transactions with certain of the Company’s affiliates, which could include investments in the same issuers (whether at the same or different times), without prior approval of the Independent Directors and, in some cases, the SEC. If a person acquires more than 25% of the Company’s voting securities, the Company will be prohibited from buying or selling any security from or to such person or certain of that person’s affiliates, or entering into prohibited joint transactions with such persons, absent the prior approval of the SEC. Similar restrictions limit the Company’s ability to transact business with the Company’s officers or directors or their affiliates. These prohibitions will affect the manner in which investment opportunities are allocated between the Company and other funds managed by Star Mountain or its affiliates. Most importantly, the Company generally will be prohibited from co-investing with other Star Mountain Accounts or affiliates of the Advisor in Star Mountain-originated loans and financings unless the Company co-invests in accordance with the applicable regulatory guidance or has obtained an exemptive order from the SEC permitting such co-investment activities. Accordingly, while the Advisor intends to allocate suitable opportunities among the Company and other Star Mountain Accounts or affiliates of the Advisor based on the principles described above, the prohibition on co-investing with affiliates could significantly limit the scope of investment opportunities available to the Company. In particular, the decision by Star Mountain or the Advisor to allocate an opportunity to one or more Star Mountain Accounts or to an affiliate of the Advisor, or the existence of a prior co-investment structure, might cause the Company to forgo an investment opportunity that it otherwise would have made. Similarly, the Company generally may be limited in its ability to invest in an issuer in which a Star Mountain Account or affiliate of the Advisor had previously invested. The Company may in certain circumstances also be required to sell, transfer or otherwise reorganize assets in which the Company has invested with Star Mountain Accounts or affiliates of the Advisor at times that the Company may not consider advantageous.

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The Company and the Advisor have received an exemptive order from the SEC in order to permit the Company to co-invest with Star Mountain Accounts and other affiliates of the Advisor. Subject to the terms and conditions specified in the exemptive order, the Company will be able to co-invest alongside Star Mountain Accounts or affiliates of the Advisor.

Proportion of Assets that May Be Invested in Securities of a Single Issuer

The Company is classified as a non-diversified investment company within the meaning of the 1940 Act, which means that it will not be limited by the 1940 Act with respect to the proportion of the Company’s assets that it may invest in securities of a single issuer, excluding limitations on investments in other investment companies. To the extent that the Company assumes large positions in the securities of a small number of issuers or industries, the Company’s net asset value may fluctuate to a greater extent than that of a diversified investment company as a result of changes in the financial condition or the market’s assessment of the issuer. Unfavorable performance by a small number of Portfolio Investments could adversely affect the aggregate returns realized by Stockholders. The Company expects to invest in a number of Portfolio Investments, but such number may be insufficient to afford adequate diversification against the risk that an insufficient number of Portfolio Investments in which the Company invests may yield a return.

The Company may also be more susceptible to any single economic or regulatory occurrence than a diversified investment company. In addition, the aggregate returns the Company realizes may be significantly adversely affected if a small number of investments perform poorly or if the Company needs to write down the value of any one investment. Additionally, a downturn in any particular industry in which the Company is invested could significantly affect the Company’s aggregate returns.

Because the Company may invest significant amounts of the Company’s available capital in a single investment, any single loss may have a significant adverse impact on the Company’s capital. While the Company will generally focus on borrowers who are U.S. SMBs, the Advisor may determine whether companies meet the foregoing criteria in its sole discretion. In addition, except as may be provided by the requirement to invest at least 70% of its assets in qualifying investments and as may be necessary to qualify as a RIC, the Company is not restricted in its ability to invest in companies of any size or in any geographical location, and may from time to time or over time invest in companies of any size or in any geographical location. The Company’s performance may be adversely affected by industry or region-specific factors.

Risks Regarding Distributions

The Company intends to pay quarterly distributions to Stockholders out of assets legally available for distribution. The Company cannot guarantee that it will achieve investment results that will allow it to make a specified level of cash distributions or year-to-year increases in cash distributions. If the Company is unable to satisfy the asset coverage test applicable to it as a BDC, or if the Company violates certain debt financing agreements, its ability to pay distributions to Stockholders could be limited. All distributions will be paid at the discretion of the Company’s Board and will depend on the Company’s earnings, financial condition, maintenance of RIC status, compliance with applicable BDC regulations, compliance with debt financing agreements and such other factors as the board of directors may deem relevant from time to time. The distributions the Company pays to Stockholders in a year may exceed the Company’s taxable income for that year and, accordingly, a portion of such distributions may constitute a return of capital for U.S. federal income tax purposes.

Stockholders who periodically receive the payment of a distribution from a RIC consisting of a return of capital for U.S. federal income tax purposes may be under the impression that they are receiving a distribution of RIC’s net ordinary income or capital gains when they are not. Accordingly, Stockholders should read carefully any written disclosure accompanying a distribution from the Company and the information about the specific tax characteristics of the Company’s distributions provided to Stockholders after the end of each calendar year, and should not assume that the source of any distribution is the Company’s net ordinary income or capital gains.

Securities Act of 1933

The shares are not registered under the Securities Act or any state securities laws. The shares are not offered and sold in the United States without registration in reliance upon the exemption contained in section 4(a)(2) of the Securities Act and Rule 506 of Regulation D promulgated thereunder by the SEC for transactions not involving a public offering and upon exemptions from any applicable state securities laws. Each prospective investor in the United States must be an accredited investor (as defined in Regulation D) and is required to represent, among other customary private placement representations, that it is acquiring shares for its own account and not with a view to resale or distribution in violation of U.S. Federal or state securities laws. Further, each Stockholder must be prepared to bear the economic risk of the investment for an indefinite period, because shares are “restricted securities” (as defined in Rule 144 under the Securities Act) and can be resold only pursuant to an offering registered under the Securities Act or an exemption from such registration requirement. It is extremely unlikely that shares will ever be registered under the Securities Act.

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Securities Exchange Act of 1934

In connection with any acquisition or beneficial ownership by the Company of more than 5% of any class of equity securities of a company registered under the Exchange Act, the Company may be required to make certain filings with the SEC. Generally, these filings require disclosure of the identity and background of the purchaser, the source and amount of funds used to acquire the securities, the purpose of the transaction, the purchaser’s interest in the securities and any contracts, arrangements or undertakings regarding the securities. In certain circumstances, the Company may be required to aggregate its investment position in a given operating company with the beneficial ownership of that company’s securities by or on behalf of the Advisor and its affiliates, which could require the Company, together with such other parties, to make certain disclosure filings or otherwise restrict the Company’s activities with respect to such operating company’s securities. In addition, if the Company becomes the beneficial owner of more than 10% of any class of equity securities of a U.S. company registered under the Exchange Act or places an officer or a director on the board of directors of such a company, the Company may be subject to certain additional reporting requirements and to liability for short-swing profits under Section 16 of the Exchange Act. The Company intends to manage its investments so as to avoid the short-swing profit liability provisions of Section 16 of the Exchange Act.

Compliance with Anti-Money Laundering Requirements

In response to increased regulatory concerns with respect to the sources of funds used in investments and other activities, the Company may request prospective or existing Stockholders to provide additional documentation verifying, among other things, such Stockholder’s identity and source of funds used to purchase its shares. The Advisor may decline to accept a subscription if this information is not provided or on the basis of such information that is provided. Requests for documentation may be made at any time during which a Stockholder holds shares. In certain circumstances, the Advisor may be required to provide this information, or report the failure to comply with such requests, to Governmental authorities without notifying the Stockholder that the information has been provided. The Advisor will take such steps as may be necessary to comply with applicable law, regulations, orders, directives or special measures that may be required by Government regulators. Governmental authorities are continually considering expanding measures to implement broader anti-money laundering laws and, at this point, it is unclear what additional steps the Advisor may be required to take. These additional steps, however, may include, without limitation, prohibiting such Stockholder from making further contributions to the Company and depositing distributions to which such Stockholder would otherwise be entitled into an escrow account.

Potential Failures in the Financial Services Industry

We, the Advisor, and our portfolio companies may maintain cash balances at financial institutions that exceed federally insured limits and may otherwise be materially affected by adverse developments affecting the financial services industry, such as actual events or concerns involving liquidity, defaults or non-performance by financial institutions or transactional counterparties.

Our cash and our Advisor’s cash is held in accounts at U.S. banking institutions that we believe are of high quality. Cash held by us, our Advisor and by our portfolio companies in non-interest-bearing and interest-bearing operating accounts may exceed the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (“FDIC”) insurance limits. If such banking institutions were to fail, we, our Advisor, or our portfolio companies could lose all or a portion of those amounts held in excess of such insurance limitations. In addition, actual events involving limited liquidity, defaults, non-performance or other adverse developments that affect financial institutions, transactional counterparties or other companies in the financial services industry or the financial services industry generally, or concerns or rumors about any events of these kinds or other similar risks, have in the past and may in the future lead to market-wide liquidity problems, which could adversely affect our, our Advisor’s and our portfolio companies’ business, financial condition, results of operations, or prospects. For example, on March 10, 2023, Silicon Valley Bank was closed by the California Department of Financial Protection and Innovation, which appointed the FDIC as receiver. Similarly, on March 12, 2023, Signature Bank was swept into receivership.

Although we and our Advisor assess our and our portfolio companies’ banking relationships as we believe necessary or appropriate, our and our portfolio companies’ access to funding sources and other credit arrangements in amounts adequate to finance or capitalize our respective current and projected future business operations could be significantly impaired by factors that affect us, our Advisor or our portfolio companies, the financial institutions with which we, our Advisor or our portfolio companies have arrangements directly, or the financial services industry or economy in general. These factors could include, among others, events such as liquidity constraints or failures, the ability to perform obligations under various types of financial, credit or liquidity agreements or arrangements, disruptions or instability in the financial services industry or financial markets, or concerns or negative expectations about the prospects for companies in the financial services industry. These factors could involve financial institutions or financial services industry companies with which we, our Advisor or our portfolio companies have financial or business relationships, but could also include factors involving financial markets or the financial services industry generally.

In addition, investor concerns regarding the U.S. or international financial systems could result in less favorable commercial financing terms, including higher interest rates or costs and tighter financial and operating covenants, or systemic limitations on access to credit and liquidity sources, thereby making it more difficult for us, our Advisor, or our portfolio companies to acquire financing on acceptable terms or at all.

Item 1B. Unresolved Staff Comments

None.

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Item 1C. Cybersecurity

Assessment, Identification and Management of Material Risks from Cybersecurity

The Company has processes in place to assess, identify, and manage material risks from cybersecurity threats. The Company relies on the cybersecurity strategy and policies implemented by the Administrator, which manages the Company’s day-to-day operations.

Cybersecurity Program Overview

The Administrator has instituted a cybersecurity program aligned to the National Institute of Standards and Technology Cybersecurity Framework and designed to identify, assess, and manage cyber risks applicable to the Company. The Administrator’s cybersecurity program prioritizes detection and analysis of and response to known, anticipated or unexpected threats, effective management of security risks and resilience against cyber incidents. The Administrator’s cybersecurity risk management processes include technical security controls, policy enforcement mechanisms, monitoring systems, tools and related services, which include tools and services from third-party providers, and oversight to assess, identify and manage risks from cybersecurity threats, including those applicable to the Company. The Administrator has implemented and continues to implement risk-based controls designed to prevent, detect and respond to information security threats and the Company relies on such controls.

The Administrator’s cybersecurity program includes physical, administrative and technical safeguards, as well as plans and procedures designed to help the Company prevent and respond to cybersecurity threats and incidents, including threats or incidents that may impact the Company. The Administrator’s cybersecurity risk management processes seek to monitor cybersecurity vulnerabilities and potential attack vectors, evaluate the potential operational and financial effects of any threat and mitigate such threats. The assessment of cybersecurity risks, including those which may be applicable to the Company, is integrated into the Administrator’s overall risk management program. The Company relies on the Administrator to engage with third-party consultants and key vendors to assist it in assessing, enhancing, implementing and monitoring its cybersecurity measures and risk management processes and responding to incidents.

The Administrator’s cybersecurity risk management and awareness programs include identification and testing of vulnerabilities, phishing simulations and general cybersecurity awareness and data protection training, including for employees of our investment adviser and our administrator.

The Administrator undertakes periodic internal security reviews of its information systems and related controls applicable to the Company. The Administrator also completes external reviews of the cybersecurity program and practices applicable to the Company, which may include assessments of relevant data protection practices and targeted attack simulations.

The Administrator has developed an incident response plan that provides guidelines for responding to cybersecurity incidents. The incident response plan includes notification to the applicable members of the Administrator’s cybersecurity leadership, including the Administrator’s Chief Technology Officer. Incidents may also be reported to the audit committee or full board of directors of the Administrator, as well as to the Audit Committee (the “Audit Committee”) of the Company’s Board of Directors (the “Board”) or the full Board, if appropriate.

The Company depends on and engages various third parties, including suppliers, vendors, and service providers, to operate its business. The Company relies on the expertise of risk management, legal, information technology, and compliance personnel of the Administrator when identifying and overseeing risks from cybersecurity threats associated with our use of such entities.

Board Oversight of Cybersecurity Risks

The Board provides strategic oversight on cybersecurity matters, including risks associated with cybersecurity threats. The Board receives periodic updates from the Company’s Chief Compliance Officer (“CCO”) regarding the overall state of the Administrator’s cybersecurity program, information on the current threat landscape, and risks from cybersecurity threats and cybersecurity incidents impacting the Company.

Management’s Role in Cybersecurity Risk Management

The Company’s management, including the Company’s CCO, and the Chief Technology Officer of the Administrator, manage the Company’s cybersecurity program. The CCO of the Company oversees the Company’s oversight function generally and relies on the Administrator’s Chief Technology Officer to assist with assessing and managing material risks from cybersecurity threats. The Administrator’s Chief Technology Officer has twenty years of experience in actively managing cybersecurity and information security programs for financial services companies with complex information systems. The CCO has been responsible for this oversight function as CCO to the Company for over a year and has worked in the financial services industry for more than six years, during which time the CCO has gained expertise in assessing and managing risk applicable to the Company.

Management of the Company is informed about and monitors the prevention, detection, mitigation, and remediation of cybersecurity incidents impacting the Company, including through the receipt of notifications from service providers and reliance on communications with risk management, legal, information technology, and/or compliance personnel of the Administrator. For example, the Company’s CCO consults with the Administrator’s Chief Technology Officer on a routine basis and provides periodic updates to the Company’s Board and/or senior officers regarding cybersecurity risks and cybersecurity incidents that could reasonably have a material impact on the Company.

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Material Impact of Cybersecurity Risks

The potential impact of risks from cybersecurity threats on the Company are assessed on an ongoing basis, and how such risks could materially affect the Company’s business strategy, operational results, and financial condition are regularly evaluated. During the reporting period, the Company has not identified any risks from cybersecurity threats, including as a result of previous cybersecurity incidents, that the Company believes have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, the Company, including its business strategy, operational results, and financial condition.

Item 2. Properties

The Company’s principal executive office is located at 140 East 45th Street, 37th Floor, New York, NY 10017. The Company does not own any real estate. The Company’s believes its present facilities are adequate to meet the Company’s current needs. If new or additional space is required, the Company believes that adequate facilities are available at competitive prices in the same area.

Item 3. Legal Proceedings

The Company is not currently subject to any material legal proceedings, nor, to the Company’s knowledge, is any material legal proceeding threatened against us. From time to time, the Company may be a party to certain legal proceedings in the ordinary course of business, including proceedings relating to the enforcement of the Company’s rights under loans to or other contracts with the Company’s portfolio companies. While the outcome of these legal proceedings cannot be predicted with certainty, the Company does not expect that these proceedings will have a material effect upon the Company’s financial condition or results of operations.

Item 4. Mine Safety Disclosures

Not applicable.

PART II

Item 5. Market for Registrant’s Common Equity, Related Stockholder Matters and Issuer Purchase of Equity Securities

Until a public offering, outstanding Common Stock will be offered and sold in transactions exempt from registration under the Securities Act under Section 4(a)(2) of the Securities Act and Regulation D thereunder. There is currently no market for the Company’s Common Stock, and the Company can offer no assurances that a market for the Company’s shares of Common Stock will develop in the future.

Because shares of Common Stock are being acquired by investors in one or more transactions “not involving a public offering,” they are “restricted securities” and may be required to be held indefinitely. The Company’s common shares may not be sold, transferred, assigned, pledged or otherwise disposed of unless (i) the Company’s consent is granted, and (ii) the common shares are registered under applicable securities laws or specifically exempted from registration (in which case the Stockholder may, at the Company’s option, be required to provide the Company with a legal opinion, in form and substance satisfactory to us, that registration is not required). The Company’s shares of Common Stock are privately placed and any transfers require the Company’s prior consent. As a result, it is not expected that Stockholders will be able to take advantage of transfers under Rule 144. Accordingly, an investor must be willing to bear the economic risk of investment in the common shares until the Company is liquidated. No sale, transfer, assignment, pledge or other disposition, whether voluntary or involuntary, of the common shares may be made except by registration of the transfer on the Company’s books. Each transferee will be required to execute an instrument agreeing to be bound by these restrictions and the other restrictions imposed on the common shares and to execute such other instruments or certifications as are reasonably required by the Company.

Holders

As of December 31, 2023 and December 31, 2022, there were 386 and 310 Stockholders of the Company, respectively.

Valuation of Investments

Debt and equity securities that are not publicly traded or whose market prices are not readily available are valued at fair value, subject at all times to the oversight and approval of the Company’s Board. Such determination of fair values are based on, among other considerations, the input of the Advisor, the Company’s Audit Committee and independent third party firm(s) engaged at the direction of the Board, and may involve subjective judgments and estimates. With respect to unquoted securities, the Advisor, together with independent valuation advisors, and subject at all times to the oversight and approval of the Company’s Board, values each investment considering, among other measures, discounted cash flow models, comparisons of financial ratios of peer companies that are public and other factors. The Company retains one or more independent providers of financial advisory services to assist the Advisor and the Board by performing certain third-party valuation services. The Company may appoint additional or different third-party valuation firms in the future.

When an external event such as a purchase transaction, public offering or subsequent equity sale occurs with respect to a fair-valued portfolio company or comparable company, the Company’s Board will use the pricing indicated by the external event to corroborate and/or assist the Company in the valuation of such portfolio company. Because there are not readily available market quotations for many of the investments in its portfolio, the Company values many of its investments at fair value as determined in good faith by the Board using a documented valuation policy and a consistently applied valuation process. Due to the inherent uncertainty of determining the fair value of investments that do not have a readily available market value, the fair value of the Company’s investments may differ significantly from the values that would have been used had readily available market quotations existed for such investments, and the differences could be material.

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On a quarterly basis, with respect to investments for which market quotations are not readily available, the Advisor will undertake a multi-step valuation process each quarter, as described below:

• Securities for which no such market prices are available or reliable will be preliminarily valued at such value as the Advisor may reasonably determine, which may include third-party valuations;

• The Audit Committee of the Board will then review these preliminary valuations;

• At least once annually, the valuation for each investment that constitutes a material portion of the Company’s portfolio and that does not have a readily available market quotation will be reviewed by an independent valuation firm; and

• The Board will then discuss valuations and determine the fair value of each investment in the Company’s portfolio in good faith, based on the input of the Advisor, the respective independent valuation firms and the Audit Committee.

All values assigned to securities and other assets by the Board will be binding on all Company Stockholders. When pricing of the Company’s shares is necessary outside of the normal quarterly process, the Advisor among other things, reviews whether, to its knowledge, significant events have occurred since the last quarterly valuation which might affect the fair value of any of the Company’s portfolio securities.

Distributions

The Company generally intends to make quarterly distributions to its Stockholders out of assets legally available for distribution. Quarterly distributions, if any, will be determined by the Board.

All current income and realization proceeds are retained by the Company and are available for re-investment. Distributions will be made to Stockholders at such times and in such amounts as determined by the Company’s Board. In addition, the Company has adopted a dividend re-investment program and each Stockholder will receive dividends in the form of additional shares of the Company’s Common Stock unless they notify the Company that they instead desire to receive cash. If a Stockholder elects to receive dividends in the form of shares, dividend proceeds that otherwise would have been distributed in cash will be retained by the Company for re-investment. Stockholders who elect to receive dividends and other distributions in the form of shares of Common Stock generally are subject to the same U.S. federal tax consequences as Stockholders who elect to receive their distributions in cash; however, such reinvesting investors will not receive cash with which to pay any applicable taxes on re-invested dividends.

Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities

Except as previously reported by the Company on its current reports on Form 8-K, the Company did not sell any securities during the period covered by this Annual Report that were not registered under the Securities Act.

Issuer Purchases of Equity Securities

The following table sets forth information regarding repurchases of the Company’s common stock for the years ended December 31, 2023 and 2022.

	Total Number of Shares Purchased		Purchase Price		Total Number of Shares Purchased as Part of Publicly Announced Plans or Programs
January 1, 2023 - January 31, 2023*		108,930.54	$	25.21		108,930.54
February 1, 2023 - February 28, 2023		-		-		-
March 1, 2023 - March 31, 2023		164,813.65		25.80		164,813.65
April 1, 2023 - April 30, 2023		-		-		-
May 1, 2023 - May 31, 2023		180,212.21		26.06		180,212.21
June 1, 2023 - June 30, 2023		-		-		-
July 1, 2023 - July 31, 2023		-		-		-
August 1, 2023 - August 31, 2023		186,750.79		26.01		186,750.79
September 1, 2023 - September 30, 2023		-		-		-
October 1, 2023 - October 31, 2023		-		-		-
November 1, 2023 - November 30, 2023		189,086.61		24.78		189,086.61
December 1, 2023 - December 31, 2023		-		-		-
Total		829,793.80				829,793.80

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* On December 15, 2022 the Company commenced a tender offer for repurchase of common shares. The tender offer expired on January 16, 2023 and the stock repurchased in connection with the tender offer was recorded and paid out as capital activity for 2023.

	Total Number of Shares Purchased		Purchase Price		Total Number of Shares Purchased as Part of Publicly Announced Plans or Programs
October 1, 2022 - October 31, 2022		-		-		-
November 1, 2022 - November 30, 2022		99,486.14	$	25.78		99,486.14
December 1, 2022 - December 31, 2022		-		-		-
Total		99,486.14				99,486.14

ITEM 6.  [Reserved]

ITEM 7.  Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations

The following discussion should be read in conjunction with the Company’s audited consolidated financial statements and related notes and other financial information appearing elsewhere in this Annual Report on Form 10-K. The following discussion and other parts of this Annual Report on Form 10-K contain forward-looking information that involves risks and uncertainties.

Overview:

Star Mountain Lower Middle-Market Capital Corp. is an externally managed, non-diversified, closed-end management investment company that has elected to be regulated as a BDC under the 1940 Act, as amended. In addition, for U.S. federal income tax purposes, the Company has elected to be treated and intends to continue to be treated as a RIC under the subchapter M of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended. As such, the Company is required to comply with various regulatory requirements, such as the requirement to invest at least 70% of the Company’s assets in “qualifying assets,” source of income limitations, asset diversification requirements, and the requirement to distribute annually at least 90% of the Company’s taxable income.

The Company’s investment objectives are to generate current income and capital appreciation. The Company seeks to achieve its investment objectives by investing primarily in privately negotiated loans and equity investments to SMBs generally with annual revenues greater than $15 million and earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization of less than $50 million. Generally, these businesses are owner-operated with an average 20+ year operating history. To accomplish this, the Company makes direct investments in SMBs and makes investments in investment funds focused primarily on investing in SMBs generally not owned by large private equity firms.

The Company seeks to provide investors with access to a diversified portfolio of credit investments generating current income distributions with equity upside. Capital protection is achieved through defensive structures with affirmative, negative and financial maintenance covenants and active portfolio management which results in generally low volatility and low correlation to public market indices. The Company aims to target diversification of assets by vintage, industry and geography through direct originations and acquisitions of loan portfolios.

The Company’s investment strategy may be complemented by secondary fund investments and secondary loans, consisting of generally non-brokered purchases of limited partnership interests in lower middle-market credit-oriented funds and secondary loans. This complementary strategy may result in portfolio construction and diversification benefits.

The Company’s investments are subject to a number of risks. See “Part I. Item 1A. Risk Factors.”

Characteristics of and Risks Related to Investments in Private Companies:

Investments in private businesses involve a high degree of business and financial risk, which can result in substantial losses for the Stockholders in those investments and accordingly should be considered speculative. There is generally no publicly available information about the companies in which the Company invests, and the Company relies significantly on the diligence of its service providers and agents to obtain information in connection with investment decisions. If the Company is unable to identify all material information about these companies, among other factors, the Company may fail to receive the expected return on investment or lose some or all of the money invested in these companies. In addition, these businesses may have shorter operating histories, narrower product lines, smaller market shares and less experienced management than their larger competitors and may be more vulnerable to customer preferences, market conditions, and loss of key personnel, or economic downturns, which may adversely affect the return on, or the recovery of, investments in such businesses.

The Company generally invests in limited partnership interests of funds focused on making investments in SMBs and in long-term loans to and private equity investments in small and medium-sized private companies that do not have an established trading market. The Company typically exits its debt and equity investments through structured terms and amortization or when the portfolio company has a liquidity event such as a sale, recapitalization, or initial public offering of the company. The illiquidity of the Company’s investments may adversely affect the Company’s ability to dispose of debt and equity securities at times when it may be otherwise advantageous for the Company to liquidate such investments. In addition, if the Company were forced to immediately liquidate some or all of the investments in the portfolio, the proceeds of such liquidation could be significantly less than the current value of such investments.

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Operating and Regulatory Structure:

The Company’s investment activities are managed by Star Mountain Fund Management, LLC and supervised by the Board, a majority of whom are independent. Under the Advisory Agreement, the Company pays Star Mountain Fund Management, LLC a quarterly management fee based on the Company’s average gross assets (excluding cash or cash equivalents but including assets purchased with borrowed amounts) as of the end of each of the two most recently completed calendar quarters as well as incentive fees based on the Company’s performance.

The Company has entered into an Administration Agreement with Star Mountain Fund Management, LLC to serve as Administrator for the Company. Pursuant to the Administration Agreement, Star Mountain Fund Management, LLC provides the Company with services such as accounting, financial reporting, legal and compliance support and investor relations support, necessary for the Company to operate or engage a third-party firm to perform some or all of these functions. The Company has entered into a sub-administration agreement with SS&C Technologies, Inc. (the “Sub-Administrator”), under which the Sub-Administrator provides various accounting and administrative services to the Company.

Revenues:

The Company generates revenues primarily through receipt of interest income from the Portfolio Investments the Company holds. In addition, the Company generates income from various loan origination and other fees and dividends on direct equity investments. The debt the Company invests in will typically not be rated by any rating agency, but if it were, it is likely that such debt would be rated below investment grade.

Expenses:

Under the Administration Agreement, the Administrator is authorized to incur and pay, in the name and on behalf of the Company, all expenses which it deems necessary or advisable.

The Advisor is responsible for and will pay, or cause to be paid, all Overhead Expenses, except to the extent provided below. For this purpose, “Overhead Expenses” include overhead expenses of an ordinarily recurring nature such as rent, utilities, supplies, secretarial expenses, stationery, charges for furniture, fixtures and equipment, employee benefits including insurance, payroll taxes and compensation of all employees.

The Company reimburses the Advisor or its affiliates, as applicable, for all costs and expenses incurred in connection with administering the Company’s business including out of pocket expenses (including travel, lodging and meals), the Company’s allocable portion of the Advisor’s or any affiliated Administrator’s overhead expenses in performing its obligations under the Advisory Agreement or any Administration Agreement, as applicable, including rent and the allocable portion of the compensation paid by the Advisor or its affiliates, as applicable, to the Company’s Chief Compliance Officer and Chief Financial Officer and their respective staffs (based on the percentage of time such individuals devote, on an estimated basis, to the business affairs of the Company), third-party software licensing, implementation, data management and recovery services and custom development costs.

All other expenses are borne by the Company, including legal, accounting, tax, auditing, consulting and other professional expenses (including, without limitation, expenses relating to establishing reputation and public relations in connection with self-sourced lending or other financial transactions); the Management Fee and Incentive Compensation; professional liability insurance (including costs relating to directors’ and officers’ liability insurance and errors and omissions insurance); research and market data expenses; interest on indebtedness; custodial fees; bank service fees; investment-related fees and expenses (such as third-party sourcing fees, fees and expenses of legal and other professionals, due diligence expenses and travel, lodging and meal expenses) related to the analysis, purchase or sale of investments, whether or not the investments are consummated; expenses related to special purpose vehicles (each, an “SPV”) (including, without limitation, Overhead Expenses related thereto); interest payable on debt, if any, incurred to finance the Company’s investments; other expenses related to the purchase, monitoring, sale, settlement, custody or transmittal of Company assets (directly or through trading affiliates) as will be determined by the Advisor or an affiliate thereof, as applicable, in its sole discretion (including costs associated with systems and software used in connection with investment-related activities); costs of reporting to Stockholders and Stockholder meetings; administration fees and expenses charged by any third-party provider of administration services; entity-level taxes; expenses relating to the offer, transfer, sale and marketing of shares; filing fees and expenses; Federal and state registration fees and expenses; regulatory and compliance fees and expenses of the Company (including with respect to any registration activities of the Company); costs of winding up and liquidating the Company; costs associated with ensuring compliance with the applicable BDC and RIC requirements, including, but not limited to, costs incurred in connection with the organization of, and transfer of assets to, a private investment vehicle; expenses incurred in connection with a Stockholder that defaults in respect of a Capital Commitment; and other expenses associated with the operation of the Company and its investment activities, including extraordinary expenses such as litigation, workout and restructuring and indemnification expenses, if any. For the avoidance of doubt, the Company will also bear its allocable share (based on invested capital) of any of the expenses listed above incurred by any Subsidiary Investment Vehicle.

The Company is also responsible for the costs of the offering of common shares and other securities, including, but not limited to, all expenses incurred in connection with an IPO; costs and expenses relating to distributions paid to Stockholders; costs of effecting sales and repurchases of the Company’s securities; allocated costs incurred by the Advisor or its affiliate in providing managerial assistance to those companies in which the Company has invested who request it; transfer agent fees; fees and expenses paid to the Company’s independent directors (including expenses and costs related to meetings of the independent directors); costs of preparing and filing reports with the SEC and other Company reporting and compliance costs, including registration and listing fees; the Company’s allocable portion of the fidelity bond; the costs of reports, proxy statements or other notices to Stockholders, including printing and mailing costs; the costs of any Stockholders’ meetings and communications; expenses payable under any underwriting agreement, including associated fees, expenses and any indemnification obligations; and all other expenses incurred by the Company in connection with maintaining its status as a BDC. In addition, the Company may make investments in investment funds focused primarily on investing in SMBs. As a result, the Company (and the Stockholders, indirectly through the Company) bear the Company’s proportionate share of the fees and expenses paid by the shareholders of such investment fund.

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Generally, expenses incurred directly in connection with a particular investment (or proposed investment) of the Company and other Star Mountain accounts in which Star Mountain conducts substantial investment and other activities in their own accounts and the accounts of other clients (the “Star Mountain Accounts”) will be allocated among the Company and other Star Mountain Accounts pro rata based upon capital invested (or proposed to be invested) in such investment; provided that expenses specifically attributable to the Company or any other Star Mountain Account may be allocated to the Company or any such other Star Mountain Account, as applicable. The Advisor will allocate other expenses among the Company and other Star Mountain Accounts in a fair and equitable manner taking into account such factors as it deems appropriate.

Notwithstanding the foregoing, in light of the Company’s investment mandate, which may include investments in small loans, niche credits and other similar securities, it may not be practical to specifically allocate certain investment-related expenses to the particular loans to which they relate. The Advisor, in its absolute and sole discretion, may instead allocate such expenses (along with expenses that relate to transactions that are not consummated) pro rata across one or more investments.

Advisor Expenses:

The Advisor shall pay (a) the respective compensation and expenses of the officers and employees of the Advisor, including salaries and benefits of the officers and employees of the Advisor, except as otherwise specified; (b) expenses associated with office space and facilities, utilities and telephone services, news, quotation and similar information and pricing services, computer equipment, travel expenses and support of the Advisor incurred in connection with Company operations; and (c) organizational expenses in excess of $1,000,000.

Board Approval of the Investment Advisory Agreement and Amended and Restated Investment Advisory Agreement:

The Company’s original investment advisory agreement (the “Original Investment Advisory Agreement”) was initially approved by the Board at a meeting of the Board called, in part, for such purpose, on February 24, 2021. The Board, including a majority of the directors that are not “interested persons” as defined in Section 2(a)(19) of the 1940 Act, approved the renewal of the Original Investment Advisory Agreement on February 23, 2023. On June 14, 2023, the Company and the Advisor entered into the Amended and Restated Investment Advisory Agreement (the “Advisory Agreement) pursuant to which the Management Fee (as defined in the Advisory Agreement) was reduced from 1.75% to 1.25% per annum of the average of the Company’s total gross assets (excluding cash or cash equivalents but including assets purchased with borrowed amounts). The Income Incentive Fee (as defined in the Advisory Agreement) was reduced from 20.0% to 17.5% of the Company’s Pre-Incentive Fee Net Investment Income (as defined in the Advisory Agreement). The Capital Gains Incentive Fee (as defined in the Investment Advisory Agreement) was reduced from 20.0% to 17.5% of cumulative realized capital gains. The Advisor indicated to the Board of Directors of the Company that this change was proposed to better position the Company to capitalize on the current market dynamics which it believes are compelling for its market strategy, and that there would be no reduction in services provided to the Company in connection with the fee reduction. No other material changes were made to the Original Investment Advisory Agreement.

Such approvals were made in accordance with, and on the basis of an evaluation satisfactory to the Board as required by, Section 15(c) of the 1940 Act and applicable rules and regulations thereunder, including a consideration of, among other factors, (i) the nature, quality and extent of the advisory and other services to be provided under the agreement, (ii) the investment performance of the personnel who manage investment portfolios with objectives similar to the Company’s, (iii) comparative data with respect to advisory fees or similar expenses paid by other BDCs with similar investment objectives and (iv) information about the services to be performed and the personnel performing such services under the agreement.

Net Gain (Loss):

We recognize realized gains or losses on investments based on the difference between the net proceeds from the disposition and the cost basis of the investment without regard to unrealized gains or losses previously recognized. We record current period changes in fair value of investments within net change in unrealized gain (loss) on the Consolidated Statements of Operations.

Portfolio and Investment Activity:

For the year ended December 31, 2023, the Company invested (net of original issue discount) $66,166,847 in seven new portfolio companies and $24,468,986 in twenty eight existing portfolio companies as reflected in the Consolidated Schedule of Investments. For the year ended December 31, 2022, the Company invested (net of original issue discount) $150,843,665 in twenty two new portfolio companies and $66,668,982 in sixteen existing portfolio companies as reflected in the Consolidated Schedule of Investments.

The Company had $15,326,502 in principal repayments for the year ended December 31, 2023, of which $15,101,932 was received in cash as of December 31, 2023 (with the remaining balance as the change in receivable from December 31, 2022). The Company had $10,570,051 in principal repayments for the year ended December 31, 2022, of which $10,026,750 was received in cash as of December 31, 2022 (with the remaining balance as the change in receivable from December 31, 2021).

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As of December 31, 2023 and December 31, 2022, the Company’s investments consisted of the following:

	December 31, 2023				December 31, 2022
Fair Value:
First Lien Senior Secured Loan	$	319,229,009	84.70	%	$	260,982,122	86.10	%
Second Lien Senior Secured Loan		6,059,372	1.60			6,250,270	2.10
Senior Unsecured Notes		1,384,446	0.40			-	-
Preferred Equity Securities		41,804,395	11.10			27,088,732	8.90
Warrants and Other Equity Securities		5,706,423	1.50			5,829,429	1.90
Fund Investments		2,809,327	0.70			3,045,128	1.00
Total	$	376,992,972	100.00	%	$	303,195,681	100.00	%

The table below describes investments by industry composition based on fair value as of December 31, 2023 and December 31, 2022:

	December 31, 2023				December 31, 2022
Fair Value:
Aerospace & Defense	$	7,394,163	2.00	%	$	5,877,696	1.80	%
Chemicals		14,538,407	3.90			-	-
Commercial Services & Supplies		11,282,346	2.90			10,629,012	3.50
Construction & Engineering		55,540,524	14.70			36,895,770	12.20
Consumer Finance		3,617,879	1.00			3,836,822	1.30
Distributors		13,807,774	3.70			14,383,702	4.70
Diversified Consumer Services		15,182,176	4.00			14,502,291	4.80
Diversified Financials		2,809,327	0.70			3,045,128	1.00
Diversified Telecommunication Services		30,834,843	8.20			17,241,546	5.70
Electrical Equipment		8,320,050	2.20			9,836,785	3.20
Entertainment		18,478,875	4.90			19,165,339	6.30
Food Products		11,682,654	3.10			6,953,360	2.30
Healthcare Providers & Services		43,324,687	11.50			15,185,883	5.00
Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure		4,909,528	1.30			4,919,446	1.60
Household Durables		2,341,518	0.60			2,586,687	0.90
Household Products		4,465,076	1.20			4,073,972	1.30
IT Services		18,406,891	4.90			14,001,990	4.60
Leisure Products		3,852,760	1.00			4,793,707	1.60
Machinery		4,687,302	1.20			6,635,785	2.20
Media		25,870,278	6.90			25,659,236	8.50
Personal Products		4,457,979	1.20			4,335,304	1.40
Professional Services		36,611,515	9.70			34,425,860	11.40
Software		7,590,857	2.00			5,961,468	2.00
Specialty Retail		6,367,578	1.70			6,318,303	2.10
Trading Companies & Distributors		10,144,017	2.70			17,177,873	5.70
Transportation Infrastructure		10,473,968	2.80			14,752,716	4.90
Total	$	376,992,972	100.00	%	$	303,195,681	100.00	%

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Portfolio Asset Quality:

The Advisor employs an investment risk rating to assign each investment an investment grade no less than quarterly. The system is intended primarily to reflect the underlying risk of a portfolio investment relative to the Company’s initial cost basis in respect of such portfolio investment (i.e., at the time of origination), although it may also take into account under certain circumstances, the portfolio company’s cash flow generation relative to underwriting expectations, recent business performance trends, collateral coverage and other relevant factors. When necessary, the Advisor will update its investment risk ratings, borrowing base criteria and covenant compliance reports. The investment risk rating of a particular investment should not, however, be deemed to be a guarantee of the investment’s future performance.

Investment Performance Risk Rating	Summary Description
Grade 1	Investment is performing above expectations. Full return of principal, interest and dividend income is expected.
Grade 2	Investment is performing in-line with expectations. Risk factors remain neutral or favorable compared with initial underwriting. All investments are given a “2” at the time of origination
Grade 3	Investment is performing below expectations. Capital impairment or payment delinquency is not anticipated. The investment may also be out of compliance with certain financial covenants.
Grade 4	Investment is performing below expectations. Quantitative or qualitative risks have increased materially. Delinquency of interest and / or dividend payments is anticipated. No loss of principal anticipated.
Grade 5	Investment is performing substantially below expectations. It is anticipated that the Company will not recoup its initial cost basis and may realize a loss upon exit. Most or all of the debt covenants are out of compliance. Amortization, interest and / or dividend payments are substantially delinquent.

In the event of credit deterioration, the Advisor may form a team or engage outside advisors to preserve the value of the Company’s investment, including requirement of additional equitization from the ownership group or exercising other creditor rights.

For investments rated Grade 4 or Grade 5, the Advisor enhances its level of scrutiny over the monitoring of such portfolio company and will develop an action plan to address the underperformance. The Advisor’s senior investment team has extensive experience managing investments through workouts, restructurings, and bankruptcies.

The following table shows the distribution of the Company’s investments on the 1 to 5 investment performance risk rating scale as of December 31, 2023 and December 31, 2022:

	December 31, 2023					December 31, 2022
Investment Performance Risk Rating	Investments at Fair Value		Percentage of Total Investments			Investments at Fair Value		Percentage of Total Investments
1	$	25,158,510		6.70	%	$	24,011,980		7.90	%
2		255,233,299		67.70			230,159,492		75.90
3		41,858,365		11.10			39,811,785		13.10
4		52,401,280		13.90			6,625,737		2.20
5		2,341,518		0.60			2,586,687		0.90
Total	$	376,992,972		100.00	%	$	303,195,681		100.00	%

Results of Operations:

The following table represents the operating results for the years ended December 31, 2023 and 2022 and for the period May 14, 2021 to December 31, 2021:

	For the year ended
	December 31, 2023			December 31, 2022			For the period May 14, 2021* to December 31, 2021
Total investment income	$	47,362,351		$	21,975,603		$	4,499,992
Total expenses		26,854,649			13,673,237			2,493,580
Net investment income before fee waivers		20,507,702			8,302,366			2,006,412
Management fee waiver		633,649			279,725			-
Incentive fee waiver		1,034,565			2,185,968			-
Net investment income after fee waivers		22,175,916			10,768,059			2,006,412
Net realized gain (loss) on investments		45,283			43,607			240,492
Net change in unrealized gain (loss) on investments		(3,449,646	)		(817,733	)		67,642
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations	$	18,771,553		$	9,993,933		$	2,314,546

*Date of formation of the Company

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Investment Income:

The composition of the Company’s investment income was as follows for the years ended December 31, 2023 and 2022 and for the period from May 14, 2021 to December 31, 2021:

	For the year ended
	December 31, 2023		December 31, 2022		For the period May 14, 2021* to December 31, 2021
Non-controlled/non-affiliate investment income
Interest income	$	42,194,403	$	20,937,595	$	4,091,514
PIK interest income		3,099,419		495,426		249,427
Dividend income		1,498,864		181,458		94,628
Other income		159,915		257,368		-
Controlled/affiliate investment income
Interest income		253,540		103,756		64,423
PIK interest income		90,372		-		-
Dividend income		47,811		-		-
Other income		18,027		-		-
Total investment income	$	47,362,351	$	21,975,603	$	4,499,992

*Date of formation of the Company

Operating Expenses:

The composition of the Company’s operating expenses was as follows for the years ended December 31, 2023 and 2022 and for the period from May 14, 2021 to December 31, 2021:

	For the year ended
	December 31, 2023			December 31, 2022			For the period May 14, 2021* to December 31, 2021
Interest and other financing fees	$	14,194,984		$	5,798,315		$	325,901
Management fees (Note 6)		5,183,339			3,467,163			757,520
Incentive fees (Note 6)		4,996,040			1,960,085			225,883
Professional fees		1,525,307			1,356,001			387,308
General and administrative fees		535,638			609,391			206,855
Legal expenses		328,091			393,131			266,709
Director expenses		91,250			89,151			50,849
Organizational expenses		-			-			272,555
Total expenses before fee waiver		26,854,649			13,673,237			2,493,580
Management fee waiver		(633,649	)		(279,725	)		-
Incentive fee waiver		(1,034,565	)		(2,185,968	)		-
Total expenses after fee waiver	$	25,186,435		$	11,207,544		$	2,493,580

*Date of formation of the Company

Income Taxes, Including Excise Tax:

The Company has elected to be regulated as a BDC under the 1940 Act. The Company has also elected to be treated as a RIC under Subchapter M of the Code and intends to qualify annually as a RIC.  As long as the Company maintains its status as a RIC, it generally will not pay corporate-level U.S. federal income taxes on any ordinary income or capital gains that it distributes at least annually to its Stockholders.  Rather, any tax liability related to income earned by the Company represents obligations of the Company’s Stockholders and will not be reflected in the consolidated financial statements of the Company.

To qualify as a RIC under Subchapter M of the Code, the Company must, among other things, meet certain source-of-income and asset diversification requirements.  In addition, to qualify for RIC tax treatment, the Company must distribute to its Stockholders, for each taxable year, at least 90.0% of its “investment company taxable income” for that year, which is generally its ordinary income plus the excess of its realized net short-term capital gains over its realized net long-term capital losses.  In order for the Company not to be subject to U.S. federal excise taxes, it must distribute annually an amount at least equal to the sum of (i) 98.0% of its net ordinary income (taking into account certain deferrals and elections) for the calendar year, (ii) 98.2% of its capital gains in excess of capital losses for the one year period ending October 31 in that calendar year and (iii) any net ordinary income and capital gains in excess of capital losses for preceding years that were not distributed during such years and on which the Company paid no U.S. federal income tax. The Company, at its discretion, may carry forward taxable income in excess of calendar year dividends and pay a 4.0% nondeductible U.S. federal excise tax on this income. For the years ended December 31, 2023 and 2022 and for the period from May 14, 2021 to December 31, 2021, the Company did not record a net expense on the Consolidated Statements of Operations for U.S. federal excise tax.

The Company accounts for income taxes in conformity with ASC Topic 740 — Income Taxes (“ASC Topic 740”).  ASC Topic 740 provides guidelines for how uncertain tax positions should be recognized, measured, presented and disclosed in the consolidated financial statements.  ASC Topic 740 requires the evaluation of tax positions taken in the course of preparing the Company’s tax returns to determine whether the tax positions are “more-likely-than-not” to be sustained by the applicable tax authority.  Tax benefits of positions not deemed to meet the more-likely-than-not threshold would be recorded as a tax expense in the current year.  It is the Company’s policy to recognize accrued interest and penalties related to uncertain tax benefits in income tax expense. The Company did not record any uncertain income tax positions for the years ended December 31, 2023 and 2022 and for the period ending December 31, 2021 on the Consolidated Statements of Assets and Liabilities.

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Net Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets Resulting from Operations:

For the years ended December 31, 2023 and 2022 and for the period from May 14, 2021 to December 31, 2021, the net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations was $18,771,553, $9,993,933 and $2,314,546, respectively. Based on the weighted average shares of Common Stock outstanding for the years ended December 31, 2023 and 2022 and for the period from May 14, 2021 to December 31, 2021, the Company’s per share net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations was $2.56, $2.29 and $0.92, respectively.

Financial Condition, Liquidity and Capital Resources:

The Company will generate cash primarily from the net proceeds generated from private offerings, and from cash flows from fees, interest and dividends earned from investments and principal repayments, proceeds from sales of investments and borrowings under the Company’s Secured Credit Facility. The Company’s primary use of funds will be direct credit and equity investments in SMBs, payments of expenses and distributions to holders of the Company’s Common Stock and, to a lesser extent, the Company may invest in limited partnership interests of funds focused on making investments in SMBs. As of December 31, 2023 and December 31, 2022, the Company had approximately $5.0 million and $19.0 million, respectively, in cash on deposit with financial institutions and $176.5 million and $153.0 million, respectively, in debt outstanding.

In accordance with the 1940 Act, the Company generally is required to meet a coverage ratio of total assets to total borrowings and other senior securities, which include all borrowings and any preferred stock that may be issued in the future, of at least 150%. If this ratio declines below 150%, the Company cannot incur additional debt and could be required to sell a portion of the Company’s investments to repay some debt when it is disadvantageous to do so.

Capital Contributions:

For the years ended December 31, 2023 and 2022 and for the period from May 14, 2021 to December 31, 2021, the Company entered into subscription agreements (collectively, the “Subscription Agreements”) with new investors, providing for the private placement of common shares. Under the terms of the Subscription Agreements, investors are required to fund drawdowns to purchase common shares up to the amount of their respective capital commitments on an as-needed basis with a minimum of 8 business days’ prior notice. As of December 31, 2023 and December 31, 2022, the Company had received capital commitments totaling $218.3 million and $219.9 million, respectively.

The following tables summarize the issuance of shares for the years ended December 31, 2023 and 2022 and for the period from May 14, 2021 to December 31, 2021:

Date	Price per share		Shares Issued		Proceeds
For the year ended December 31, 2023:
March 21, 2023	$	25.31		803,600	$	20,339,128
May 15, 2023		25.30		343,695		8,695,500
August 28, 2023		25.49		179,590		4,577,750
December 8, 2023		25.41		198,169		5,035,468
				1,525,054	$	38,647,846
Stock issued in connection with dividend reinvestment plan
January 26, 2023		25.34		86,086		2,181,430
May 5, 2023		25.38		98,060		2,488,754
July 31, 2023		25.56		100,593		2,571,168
November 10, 2023		25.55		114,935		2,936,599
				399,674	$	10,177,951
Total				1,924,728	$	48,825,797

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Date	Price per share		Shares Issued		Proceeds
For the year ended December 31, 2022:
March 25, 2022	$	25.59		708,935	$	18,142,000
April 21, 2022		25.73		446,880		11,448,234
September 12, 2022		25.58		441,121		11,283,885
November 22, 2022		25.25		2,186,113		55,199,312
				3,783,049	$	96,073,431
Stock issued in connection with dividend reinvestment plan
January 14, 2022		25.32		24,306		615,437
May 20, 2022		25.64		21,875		560,883
July 29, 2022		25.51		36,141		921,955
November 4, 2022		25.34		49,212		1,247,052
				131,534		3,345,327
Total				3,914,583	$	99,418,758

Date	Price per share		Shares Issued		Proceeds
Period from May 14, 2021* to December 31, 2021:
May 14, 2021	$	25.00		1,688,601	$	42,215,029
June 11, 2021		25.19		629,240		15,851,000
August 17, 2021		25.10		244,608		6,139,651
November 4, 2021		25.88		740,397		19,161,474
				3,302,846	$	83,367,154
Stock issued in connection with dividend reinvestment plan
August 20, 2021		25.07		11,997		300,751
November 19, 2021		25.78		5,631		145,176
				17,628		445,927
Total				3,320,474	$	83,813,081

• Date of formation of the Company.

Distributions:

The Board will determine the timing and amount, if any, of the Company’s distributions. The Company intends to pay distributions on a quarterly basis. In order to avoid corporate-level tax on the distributed income as a RIC, the Company must distribute to Stockholders at least 90.0% of ordinary income and realized net short-term capital gains in excess of realized net long-term capital losses, if any, on an annual basis out of the assets legally available for such distributions. In order for the Company to avoid certain excise taxes imposed on RICs, the Company currently intends to distribute, or be deemed to distribute, during each calendar year an amount at least equal to the sum of (1) 98.0% of the Company’s ordinary income for the calendar year, (2) 98.2% of the Company’s capital gain in excess of capital loss for the one-year period ending on October 31 of such calendar year and (3) any ordinary income and net capital gain for preceding years that were not distributed during such years and on which the Company paid no U.S. federal income tax.

The Company has adopted an “opt out” dividend reinvestment plan (“DRP”) for Stockholders. When a distribution is declared, Stockholders’ cash distributions will automatically be reinvested in additional shares of Common Stock unless a Stockholder specifically “opts out” of the Company’s DRP. Stockholders may opt out of the Company’s DRP by providing notice twenty (20) business days in advance of the distribution payment date.

If a Stockholder opts out, that Stockholder will receive cash distributions. Although distributions paid in the form of additional shares of Common Stock will generally be subject to U.S. federal, state and local taxes in the same manner as cash distributions, Stockholders participating in the Company’s DRP will not receive any corresponding cash distributions with which to pay any such applicable taxes. If distributions paid exceed tax earnings and profits, portions of the distribution can be recorded as a return of capital.

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The following tables summarize the settlement of distributions declared and recorded for the years ended December 31, 2023 and 2022 and for the period from May 14, 2021 to December 31, 2021:

Date Declared	Record Date	Payment/Issuance Date	Amount Per Share		Amount Paid in Cash		Amount Settled via Newly Issued Shares		Total
For the year ended December 31, 2023
April 3, 2023	April 3, 2023	May 5, 2023	$	0.69	$	2,485,103	$	2,488,754	$	4,973,857
July 3, 2023	July 3, 2023	July 31, 2023		0.69		2,583,154		2,571,168		5,154,322
October 4, 2023	October 4, 2023	November 10, 2023		0.78		2,962,903		2,936,599		5,899,502
December 29, 2023	December 31, 2023	January 31, 2024		0.79		3,008,410		3,064,701		6,073,111
Total			$	2.95	$	11,039,570	$	11,061,222	$	22,100,792

As of December 31, 2023, $6,073,111 of distributions declared and recorded remained payable as shown in distributions payable on the Consolidated Statements of Assets and Liabilities. As of December 31, 2023, $10,177,951 of distributions as shown in stock issued in connection with the Company’s dividend reinvestment plan on the Statements of Changes in Net Assets includes the effect of distributions payable as of December 31, 2022.

Date Declared	Record Date	Payment/Issuance Date	Amount Per Share		Amount Paid in Cash		Amount Settled via Newly Issued Shares		Total
For the year ended December 31, 2022:
May 18, 2022	May 18, 2022	May 20, 2022	$	0.30	$	626,388	$	560,883	$	1,187,271
June 30, 2022	June 30, 2022	July 29, 2022		0.57		1,346,329		921,955		2,268,284
October 4, 2022	October 4, 2022	November 4, 2022		0.66		1,628,714		1,247,052		2,875,766
December 31, 2022	December 31, 2022	January 26, 2023		0.66		2,169,650		2,181,430		4,351,080
Total			$	2.19	$	5,771,081	$	4,911,320	$	10,682,401

Date Declared	Record Date	Payment/Issuance Date	Amount Per Share		Amount Paid in Cash		Amount Settled via Newly Issued Shares		Total
Period from May 14, 2021* to December 31, 2021:
August 10, 2021	August 10, 2021	August 20, 2021	$	0.13	$	568	$	300,751	$	301,319
November 10, 2021	November 10, 2021	November 19, 2021		0.18		318,225		145,175		463,400
December 31, 2021	December 31, 2021	January 14, 2022		0.46		662,190		615,437		1,277,627
Total			$	0.77	$	980,983	$	1,061,363	$	2,042,346

*      Date of formation of the Company

Contractual Obligations:

On June 14, 2023, the Company entered into the Amended and Restated Investment Advisory Agreement with the Advisor, replacing the original Investment Advisory Agreement pursuant to which, effective on the Effective Date, the base management fee was reduced from 1.75% to 1.25% per annum of the average of the Company’s total gross assets (excluding cash or cash equivalents but including assets purchased with borrowed amounts) as of the end of each of the two most recently completed calendar quarters. As of the Effective Date, the Income Incentive Fee was reduced from 20% to 17.5% of the Company’s pre-incentive fee net investment income and Capital Gains incentive fee was reduced from 20% to 17.5% of cumulative realized capital gains as of the end of the fiscal year.

Payments for investment advisory services under the Amended and Restated Advisory Agreement in future periods are equal to (a) a management fee calculated at an annual rate of 1.25% of the value of the Company’s gross assets and (b) an incentive fee based on the Company’s performance. The Company has entered into an administration agreement with the Advisor to serve as the Company’s Administrator. The Company anticipates that the Administrator will be reimbursed for administrative expenses incurred on the Company’s behalf.

On July 2, 2021, the Company entered into a Loan and Servicing Agreement (the “Loan Agreement”) with Sterling National Bank (“SNB”), which provides for a $55 million senior secured revolving credit facility (“Secured Credit Facility”). In February 2022, SNB was subsequently acquired by Webster Bank (“Webster”), which took over the relationship with the Company. On January 12, 2022, the Company entered into a second amendment to the Secured Credit Facility to upsize the Secured Credit Facility to $80 million. On May 6, 2022, the Company entered into an amendment to the Secured Credit Facility to upsize the Secured Credit Facility to $125 million. On September 16, 2022, the Company entered into an amendment to the Secured Credit Facility to upsize the Secured Credit Facility to $200 million.

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As of December 31, 2023 and December 31, 2022, the Secured Credit Facility commitment amounts were as follows:

	As of December 31, 2023		As of December 31, 2022
Secured Credit Facility Lender	Commitment		Commitment
Webster Bank	$	67,500,000	$	67,500,000
Blue Ridge Bank		25,000,000		25,000,000
First Foundation Bank		20,000,000		20,000,000
Mitsubishi HC Capital America, Inc.		20,000,000		20,000,000
Woodforest National Bank		20,000,000		20,000,000
Forbright Bank		17,500,000		17,500,000
Apple Bank		15,000,000		15,000,000
Peapack-Gladstone Bank		15,000,000		15,000,000
Total Commitment	$	200,000,000	$	200,000,000

Borrowings can be increased to a maximum of $350 million in accordance with the Secured Credit Facility accordion feature terms and conditions and are limited by various advance rates and concentration limits.

As of December 31, 2023 and December 31, 2022, the total fair value of the borrowings outstanding under the Secured Credit Facility was  $176,500,000 and $145,000,000, respectively.

Advances under the Secured Credit Facility bear interest at a per annum rate equal to the Prime rate in effect on such day minus 0.35%. Inclusive of syndication, agency, and administrative fees paid to Webster, the total annualized cost of capital is estimated to be 8.0%. The Company will also pay a non-utilization fee on the average daily unused amount of the aggregate commitments until the commitment termination date (as defined in the Loan Agreement). As of December 31, 2023, the total commitments under the Secured Credit Facility were $200 million. Proceeds from borrowings under the Secured Credit Facility may be used to finance certain investments, fulfill payment obligations under the Secured Credit Facility, make distributions/payments permitted by the Loan Agreement. All amounts outstanding under the Secured Credit Facility must be repaid by the fourth anniversary of the initial closing of the Secured Credit Facility. The Company’s obligations to the lenders under the Secured Credit Facility are secured by a first priority security interest in substantially all of the Company’s assets, subject to certain exclusions.

Borrowings under the Secured Credit Facility are limited by various advance rates and concentration limits. In connection with the Secured Credit Facility, the Company has made certain customary representations/warranties and is required to comply with various covenants, reporting requirements and other customary requirements for similar facilities. The Secured Credit Facility is subject to customary events of default for similar financing transactions. Upon the occurrence and during the continuation of an event of default, Webster may declare the outstanding advances and all other obligations under the Secured Credit Facility immediately due and payable.

On June 22, 2022 the Company entered into a Loan and Security Agreement with East West Bank, which provides for cash or credit advances of up to $25 million (the “Revolving Credit Line”) pursuant to the terms and conditions of the Revolving Credit Line. On September 26, 2022, the Company entered into an amendment with East West Bank, to downsize the Revolving Credit Line to $21 million. On May 17, 2023, the Company repaid the outstanding balance in full and terminated the loan and security agreement initially entered into on June 22, 2022. All amounts outstanding under the Revolving Credit Line were required to be repaid by June 22, 2023. As of December 31, 2023 and December 31, 2022, the total fair value of the borrowings outstanding under the Revolving Credit Line was $0 and $8,000,000, respectively.

The fair value of the borrowings outstanding under the Secured Credit Facility and the Revolving Credit Line are based on a market yield approach and current interest rates, which are Level 3 inputs to the market yield model. The components of the Company’s interest expense and other debt financing expenses, average outstanding balances and average stated interest rates (i.e. the rate in effect plus spread) were as follows:

	For the year ended
	December 31, 2023		December 31, 2022		For the period May 14, 2021* to December 31, 2021
Interest expense - Secured Credit Facility	$	12,108,069	$	4,222,007	$	129,638
Interest expense - Revolving Credit Line		38,624		433,472		-
Unused commitment fees		278,783		277,339		149,153
Amortization of deferred financing costs		627,611		440,322		37,131
Utilization fees		1,141,897		425,175		9,979
Total interest and other debt financing fees	$	14,194,984	$	5,798,315	$	325,901

*Date of formation of the Company

The unused fees payable and interest expense payable as of December 31, 2023 and December 31, 2022 are included in the credit facility interest payable on the Consolidated Statements of Assets and Liabilities. The utilization fees payable as of December 31, 2023 and December 31, 2022 are included in other payables on the Consolidated Statements of Assets and Liabilities.

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Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements:

The Company has no off-balance sheet arrangements that have or are reasonably likely to have a current or future effect on the financial condition, changes in financial condition, revenues or expenses, results of operations, liquidity, capital expenditures or capital resources of the Company.

Critical Accounting Policies:

This discussion of the Company’s operating plans is based upon the Company’s consolidated financial statements, which have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the U.S., or GAAP. The preparation of these consolidated financial statements will require the Advisor to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets, liabilities, revenues, and expenses. Changes in the economic environment, financial markets and any other parameters used in determining such estimates could cause actual results to differ. In addition to the discussion below, the Company’s critical accounting policies, including revenue recognition and taxes, have been described in Item 1. Note 2. Summary of Significant Accounting Policies.

Valuation of Portfolio Investments:

Investments for which market quotations are readily available are typically valued at those market quotations. To validate market quotations, the Company utilizes a number of factors to determine if the quotations are representative of fair value, including the source and number of the quotations. Debt and equity securities that are not publicly traded or whose market prices are not readily available are valued quarterly at fair value as determined in good faith by the Board, based on, among other considerations, the input of the Advisor, the Company’s Audit Committee and an independent third-party valuation firm, engaged at the direction of the Board.

The Board oversees a multi-step valuation process, which includes, among other procedures, the following:

• the quarterly valuation process commences with each portfolio company or investment being initially evaluated by the investment professionals of the Advisor responsible for the monitoring of the portfolio investment;

• the Advisor’s Valuation Committee reviews the valuations provided by the independent third-party valuation firm and develops a valuation recommendation. Valuation recommendations are presented to the audit committee of the Board;

• the audit committee of the Board reviews valuation recommendations of the Advisor incorporating any adjustments or further supplements by the Advisor to the valuations; and

• the Board discusses these valuations and determines the fair value of each investment in the portfolio in good faith, based on the input of the Advisor, the independent valuation firm, and the audit committee.

The Company applies Financial Accounting Standards Board Accounting Standards Codification 820, Fair Value Measurement (“ASC Topic 820”), as amended, which establishes a framework for measuring fair value in accordance with U.S. GAAP and required disclosures of fair value measurements. ASC Topic 820 determines fair value to be the price that would be received for an investment in a current sale, which assumes an orderly transaction between market participants on the measurement date. Market participants are defined as buyers and sellers in the principal or most advantageous market (which may be a hypothetical market) that are independent, knowledgeable, and willing and able to transact. In accordance with ASC Topic 820, the Company considers its principal market to be the market that has the greatest volume and level of activity. ASC Topic 820 specifies a fair value hierarchy that prioritizes and ranks the level of observability of inputs used in determination of fair value.

The three-tier hierarchy of inputs is summarized below.

• Level 1 - Quoted prices are available in active markets/exchanges for identical investments as of the reporting date.

• Level 2 - Pricing inputs are observable inputs including, but not limited to, prices quoted for similar assets or liabilities in active markets/exchanges or prices quoted for identical or similar assets or liabilities in markets that are not active, and fair value is determined through the use of models or other valuation methodologies.

• Level 3 - Pricing inputs are unobservable for the investment and include activities where there is little, if any, market activity for the investment. The inputs into determination of fair value require significant management judgment and estimation.

The use of these valuation models requires significant estimation and judgment by the Advisor. The Advisor uses a third-party valuation firm to ensure fair values are determined on an independent basis. While the Company believes its valuation methods are appropriate, other market participants may value identical assets differently than the Company at the measurement date. The methods used by the Company may produce a fair value calculation that may not be indicative of net realizable value or reflective of future fair values. The Company may also have risk associated with its concentration of investments in certain geographic regions and industries.

To the extent that valuation is based on models or inputs that are less observable or unobservable in the market, the determination of fair value requires more judgment. Those estimated values do not necessarily represent the amounts that may be ultimately realized due to the occurrence of future circumstances that cannot be reasonably determined. Accordingly, the degree of judgment exercised by the Company in determining fair value is greatest for securities categorized in Level 3.

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The determination of what constitutes “observable” requires significant judgment by the Company. The Company considers observable data to be market data, which is readily available, regularly distributed or updated, reliable and verifiable, not proprietary, which may fall into different levels of the fair value hierarchy. In such cases, for disclosure purposes, the level in the fair value hierarchy within which the fair value measurement in its entirety falls is determined based on the lowest level input that is significant to the fair value measurement. The categorization of an investment within the hierarchy is based upon the pricing transparency of the investment and observability of prices and inputs may be reduced for many investments. This condition could cause the investment to be reclassified to a lower level within the fair value hierarchy.

The Board, with the assistance of the Advisor, the Company’s Audit Committee, and independent third-party valuation firm(s) engaged at the direction of the Board, will determine the fair value of the Company’s assets, including such assets that are not publicly traded or whose market prices are not readily available, on at least a quarterly basis, in accordance with the terms of ASC Topic 820, Fair Value Measurement and Disclosures. The Audit Committee is comprised of the Independent Directors.

ITEM 7A.  Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk

The Company is subject to financial market risks, including changes in interest rates. The Company invests primarily in illiquid debt securities of private companies. Most of the Company’s investments do not have a readily available market price, and the Company values these investments at fair value as determined in good faith by the Board, based on, among other considerations, the input of the Advisor, the Company’s Audit Committee and

an independent third-party valuation firm, engaged at the direction of the Board in accordance with the Company’s valuation policy. There is no single standard for determining fair value in good faith. As a result, determining fair value requires that judgment be applied to the specific facts and circumstances of each Portfolio Investment while employing a consistently applied valuation process for the types of investments the Company makes.

The majority of the loans in the Company’s portfolio have floating interest rates, and we expect that the Company’s loans in the future may also have floating interest rates. These loans are usually based on a floating benchmark rate (e.g., SOFR) plus a spread and typically have interest rate re-set provisions that adjust applicable interest rates under such loans to current market rates on a monthly or quarterly basis. The majority of the loans in the Company’s current portfolio have interest rate floors which will effectively convert the loans to fixed rate loans for certain periods of time during which the floating rate benchmark is less than such interest rate floor.

All of the Company’s relevant credit agreements have transitioned to Secured Overnight Financing Rate (“SOFR”) as of December 31, 2023.

LIBOR was the basic rate of interest used in lending transactions between banks on the London interbank market and has been widely used as a reference for setting the interest rate on loans globally. As a result of benchmark reforms, publication of most LIBOR settings has ceased. Some LIBOR settings continue to be published but only on a temporary, synthetic and non-representative basis. All such synthetic LIBOR settings are expected to be discontinued by September 30, 2024. When publication of applicable synthetic LIBOR settings ceases, any still outstanding loans, notes, derivatives and other instruments or investments using synthetic LIBOR settings are expected to transition to alternative floating rate benchmarks. Regulated entities have generally ceased entering into new LIBOR contracts in connection with regulatory guidance or prohibitions. As a result of legislative mechanisms and industry-wide efforts to replace LIBOR with alternative floating-rate benchmarks, LIBOR has been replaced in many loans, notes, derivatives and other instruments or investments.

The final cessation of LIBOR or the adoption of one or more replacement rates that are significantly different from LIBOR could cause a disruption in the credit markets generally. Such a disruption could have an adverse impact on the market value of and/or transferability of any LIBOR-linked or formally LIBOR-linked securities, loans, and other financial obligations or extensions of credit held by or due to us or on our overall financial condition or results of operations. It is not possible to predict the effect of any of these developments, and any future initiatives to regulate, reform or change the manner of administration of LIBOR or any replacement rate used instead of LIBOR could result in adverse consequences to the rate of interest payable and receivable on, market value of and market liquidity for floating rate financial instruments.

In addition, the transition from LIBOR to SOFR, SONIA and the adoption of these or other alternative reference rates may also introduce operational risks in our accounting, financial reporting, loan servicing, liability management and other aspects of our business.

A reduction in the interest rates on new investments relative to interest rates on current investments could also have an adverse impact on the Company’s net interest income. An increase in interest rates could decrease the value of any investments the Company holds which earn fixed interest rates, including subordinated loans, senior and junior secured and unsecured debt securities and loans and high yield bonds, and also could increase the Company’s interest expense, thereby decreasing its net income. Also, an increase in interest rates available to investors could make investment in the Company less attractive if the Company is not able to increase its dividend or distribution rate, which could reduce the value of an investment in the Company.

Investors should also be aware that a change in the general level of interest rates can be expected to lead to a change in the interest rate the Company may receive on many of its debt investments. Accordingly, a change in the interest rate could make it easier for the Company to meet or exceed the performance threshold and may result in a substantial increase in the amount of incentive fees payable to the Advisor with respect to the portion of the incentive fee based on income.

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Assuming that the Consolidated Statements of Assets and Liabilities as of December 31, 2023 was to remain constant and that we took no actions to alter the Company’s existing interest rate sensitivity, the following table shows the annualized impact of hypothetical base rate changes in interest rates:

Change in Interest Rates	Increase (decrease) in interest income			Increase (decrease) in interest expense			Net increase (decrease) in net investment income
Down 100 basis points	$	(2,900,277	)	$	(1,765,000	)	$	(1,135,277	)
Down 50 basis points		(1,462,395	)		(882,500	)		(579,895	)
Down 25 basis points		(737,433	)		(441,250	)		(296,183	)
Up 25 basis points		749,141			441,250			307,891
Up 50 basis points		1,498,281			882,500			615,781
Up 100 basis points		2,996,562			1,765,000			1,231,562
Up 200 basis points		5,993,125			3,530,000			2,463,125
Up 300 basis points		8,989,687			5,295,000			3,694,687

Although we believe that this analysis is indicative of the Company’s existing sensitivity to interest rate changes, it does not adjust for changes in the credit market, credit quality, the size and composition of the assets in the Company’s portfolio and other business developments, including borrowing under the credit facility or other borrowings that could affect net increase in net assets resulting from operations, or net income. Accordingly, we can offer no assurances that actual results would not differ materially from the analysis above.

ITEM 8. Consolidated Financial Statements and Supplementary Data

Our consolidated financial statements are annexed to this Annual Report beginning on page F-1.

ITEM 9. Changes in and Disagreements with Accountants on Accounting and Financial Disclosure

There are no and have not been any disagreements between the Company and its accountant on any matter of accounting principles, practices, or financial statement disclosure.

ITEM 9A. Controls and Procedures

Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures

The Company’s disclosure controls and procedures are designed to provide reasonable assurances that information required to be disclosed in this Annual Report on Form 10-K and other reports that we file under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the required time periods specified in the SEC’s rules and forms and that such information is accumulated and communicated to our management, including our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosures.

The Company’s management, including our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, carried out an evaluation of the effectiveness of the design and operation of our disclosure controls and procedures as of the end of the period covered by this report. Based on the evaluation of these disclosure controls and procedures, the Company’s management, including our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, concluded that the Company’s disclosure controls and procedures were effective as of December 31, 2023. It should be noted that any system of controls, regardless of design and execution, can provide only reasonable assurance of achieving the desired control objectives.

Management’s Report on Internal Control over Financial Reporting

The Company’s management, including the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, is responsible for establishing and maintaining adequate internal control over financial reporting and for the assessment of the effectiveness of internal control over financial reporting. As defined by the SEC, internal control over financial reporting is a process designed to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of consolidated financial statements for external purposes in accordance with U.S. GAAP.

The Company’s internal control over financial reporting is supported by written policies and procedures, that (1) pertain to the maintenance of records that, in reasonable detail, accurately and fairly reflect the transactions and dispositions of the Company’s assets; (2) provide reasonable assurance that transactions are recorded as necessary to permit preparation of consolidated financial statements in accordance with GAAP, and that receipts and expenditures of the Company are being made only in accordance with authorizations of the Company’s management and directors; and (3) provide reasonable assurance regarding prevention or timely detection of unauthorized acquisition, use or disposition of the Company’s assets that could have a material effect on the consolidated financial statements.

Because of its inherent limitations, internal control over financial reporting may not prevent or detect misstatements. Therefore, even those systems determined to be effective can provide only reasonable assurance with respect to financial statement preparation and presentation. Also, projections of any evaluation of effectiveness to future periods are subject to the risk that controls may become inadequate because of changes in conditions, or that the degree of compliance with the policies or procedures may deteriorate.

Management of the Company (with participation of the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer) conducted an assessment of the effectiveness of the Company’s internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2023 based on criteria established in Internal Control-Integrated Framework (2013) issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (the “COSO Framework”). Based on this assessment, management has concluded that the Company’s internal control over financial reporting was effective as of December 31, 2023.

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Attestation Report of the Registered Public Accounting Firm

This annual report on Form 10-K does not include an attestation report of our independent registered public accounting firm regarding internal control over financial reporting. We were not required to have, nor have we, engaged our independent registered public accounting firm to perform an audit of the Company’s internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2023 pursuant to the rules of the SEC that permit us to provide only management’s report in this annual report on Form 10-K.

Changes in Internal Control Over Financial Reporting

There have been no changes in our internal control over financial reporting, as defined in Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f) under the Exchange Act, that occurred during our most recently completed fiscal quarter that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.

ITEM 9B.  Other Information

During the fiscal quarter ended December 31, 2023, none of the Directors or executive officers adopted or terminated any contract, instruction or written plan for the purchase or sale of our securities to satisfy the affirmative defense conditions of Rule 10b5-1(c) or any “non-Rule 10b5-1 trading arrangement.

ITEM 9C. Disclosure Regarding Foreign Jurisdictions that Prevent Inspections

Not Applicable

PART III

ITEM 10. Directors, Executive Officers and Corporate Governance

The Company and the Advisor have adopted a code of ethics pursuant to Rule 17j-1 under the 1940 Act that establishes procedures for personal investments and restricts certain personal securities transactions. Personnel subject to each code may invest in securities for their personal investment accounts, including securities that may be purchased or held by the Company, so long as such investments are made in accordance with the code’s requirements.

A copy of our Code of Ethics is filed as an exhibit to this Annual Report on Form 10-K and is available without charge upon written request to the Company, Star Mountain Lower Middle-Market Capital Corp., 140 E. 45th Street, 37th Floor, New York, NY 10017.

Except as set forth above, the information required by this Item with respect to our directors, executive officers and corporate governance matters is incorporated by reference from our definitive Proxy Statement for our 2024 Annual Meeting of Stockholders, to be filed with the SEC pursuant to Regulation 14A under the Exchange Act. We expect to file our definitive Proxy Statement with the SEC within 120 days after the date of our fiscal year-end, which was December 31, 2023.

ITEM 11. Executive Compensation

The information required by this Item with respect to compensation of executive officers and directors is incorporated by reference from our definitive Proxy Statement for our 2024 Annual Meeting of Stockholders, to be filed with the SEC pursuant to Regulation 14A under the Exchange Act. We expect to file our definitive Proxy Statement with the SEC within 120 days after the date of our fiscal year-end, which was December 31, 2023.

ITEM 12. Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and Management and Related Stockholder Matters

The information required by this Item with respect to security ownership of certain beneficial owners and management is incorporated by reference from our definitive Proxy Statement for our 2024 Annual Meeting of Stockholders, to be filed with the SEC pursuant to Regulation 14A under the Exchange Act. We expect to file our definitive Proxy Statement with the SEC within 120 days after the date of our fiscal year-end, which was December 31, 2023.

ITEM 13. Certain Relationships and Related Transactions, and Director Independence.

The information required by this Item with respect to certain relationships and related transactions and director independence is incorporated by reference from our definitive Proxy Statement for our 2024 Annual Meeting of Stockholders, to be filed with the SEC pursuant to Regulation 14A under the Exchange Act. We expect to file our definitive Proxy Statement with the SEC within 120 days after the date of our fiscal year-end, which was December 31, 2023.

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ITEM 14. Principal Accountant Fees and Services

The information required by this Item with respect to principal accountant fees and services is incorporated by reference from our definitive Proxy Statement for our 2023 Annual Meeting of Stockholders, to be filed with the SEC pursuant to Regulation 14A under the Exchange Act. We expect to file our definitive Proxy Statement with the SEC within 120 days after the date of our fiscal year-end, which was December 31, 2023.

PART IV

ITEM 15. Exhibits and Financial Statement Schedules

The following exhibits are included, or incorporated by reference, in this Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2023 (and are numbered in accordance with Item 601 of Regulation S-K).

Exhibit Index

3.1	Certificate of Incorporation (1)
3.1.1	Certificate of Conversion to a Corporation (2)
3.2	Bylaws (3)
4.1	Description of Securities *
4.2	Form of Subscription Agreement  (4)
10.1	Investment Advisory Agreement between Star Mountain Credit Opportunities Fund, LP and Star Mountain Fund Management, LLC (5)
10.2	Amended and Restated Investment Advisory Agreement by and between Star Mountain Lower Middle-Market Capital Corp. and Star Mountain Fund Management, LLC, dated June 14, 2023. (6)
10.3	Administration Agreement between Star Mountain Credit Opportunities Fund, LP, and Star Mountain Fund Management LLC (7)
10.4	Loan and Servicing Agreement, dated as of July 2, 2021, by and among Star Mountain Lower Middle-Market Capital Corp., as borrower, the lenders party thereto and Sterling National Bank, in its capacities as collateral agent and administrative agent (8)
10.5	First Amendment to Revolving Credit Agreement, dated as of November 10, 2021, by and among the Company, as Borrower, and Sterling National Bank, as Administrative Agent and the Letter of Credit Issuer, and the Lenders party thereto. (9)
10.6	Second Amendment to Revolving Credit Agreement, dated as of January 12, 2022, by and among the Company, as Borrower, and Sterling National Bank, as Administrative Agent and the Letter of Credit Issuer, and the Lenders party thereto. (10)
10.7	Amendment to Loan and Servicing Agreement and Joinder Agreement, dated as of May 6, 2022, by and among the Company, as Borrower, and Webster Bank, N.A. (f/k/a Sterling National Bank), as Administrative Agent and the Letter of Credit Issuer, and the Lenders party thereto (11)
10.8	Loan and Security Agreement, dated as of June 22, 2022, by and among the Company, as Borrower, and East West Bank, as Lender (12)
10.9	Second Amendment to Loan and Servicing Agreement, dated as of September 16, 2022, by and among the Company, as Borrower, and Webster Bank, N.A. (f/k/a Sterling National Bank), as Collateral Agent, Administrative Agent, Swing Lender, and Sole Lead Arranger, and the Lenders party thereto (13)
14.1	Code of Ethics (14)
21.1	List of Subsidiaries **
31.1	Certification of Chief Executive Officer pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a)/15d-14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as adopted pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 *
31.2	Certification of Chief Financial Officer pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a)/15d-14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as adopted pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 *
32.1	Certification of Chief Executive Officer pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 **
32.2	Certification of Chief Financial Officer pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 **
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(1)	Previously filed as Exhibit 3.1 to the Company’s Registration Statement on Form 10 (File No. 000-56259), filed with the SEC on May 7, 2021.
(2)	Previously filed as Exhibit 10.4 to the Company’s Registration Statement on Form 10 (File No. 000-56259), filed with the SEC on May 7, 2021.
(3)	Previously filed as Exhibit 3.2 to the Company’s Registration Statement on Form 10 (File No. 000-56259), filed with the SEC on May 7, 2021.
(4)	Previously filed as Exhibit 10.3 to the Company’s Registration Statement on Form 10 (File No. 000-56259), filed with the SEC on May 7, 2021.
(5)	Previously filed as Exhibit 10.1 to the Company’s Registration Statement on Form 10 (File No. 000-56259), filed with the SEC on May 7, 2021.
(6)	Previously filed as Exhibit 10.1 to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K, filed with the SEC on June 16, 2023.
(7)	Previously filed as Exhibit 10.2 to the Company’s Registration Statement on Form 10 (File No. 000-56259), filed with the SEC on May 7, 2021.
(8)	Previously filed as Exhibit 10.1 to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K, filed with the SEC on July 15, 2021.
(9)	Previously filed as Exhibit 10.1 to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K, filed with the SEC on November 12, 2021.
(10)	Previously filed as Exhibit 10.1 to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K, filed with the SEC on January 14, 2022.
(11)	Previously filed as Exhibit 10.1 to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K, filed with the SEC on May 12, 2022.
(12)	Previously filed as Exhibit 10.1 to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K, filed with the SEC on June 23, 2022.
(13)	Previously filed as Exhibit 10.1 to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K, filed with the SEC on September 20, 2022.
(14)	Previously filed as Exhibit 14.1 to the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K, filed with the SEC on March 31, 2022.
*	Filed herewith
**	Furnished herewith

(a) (1) and (2) Consolidated Financial Statements and Schedules

See the Index to Consolidated Financial Statements at page F-1 of this report.

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Table of Contents

	Page
Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm (PCAOB ID #42)	F-2
Financial Statements:
Consolidated Statements of Assets and Liabilities as of December 31, 2023 and December 31, 2022	F-3
Consolidated Statements of Operations for the years ended December 31, 2023 and 2022 and for the period from May 14, 2021 to December 31, 2021	F-4
Consolidated Statements of Changes in Net Assets for the years ended December 31, 2023 and 2022 and for the period from May 14, 2021 to December 31, 2021	F-5
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the years ended December 31, 2023 and 2022 and for the period from May 14, 2021 to December 31, 2021	F-6
Consolidated Schedule of Investments as of December 31, 2023 and December 31, 2022	F-7
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements	F-15

F-1

Ernst & Young LLP One Manhattan West New York, NY 10001  
Tel: +1 704 372 6300  www.ey.com

Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

To the Shareholders and the Board of Directors of Star Mountain Lower Middle-Market Capital Corp.

Opinion on the Financial Statements

We have audited the accompanying consolidated statements of assets and liabilities of Star Mountain Lower Middle- Market Capital Corp., (the “Company”), including the consolidated schedules of investments, as of December 31, 2023 and December 31, 2022, the related consolidated statements of operations, changes in net assets, and cash flows for the years ended December 31, 2023 and December 31, 2022, and for the period from May 14, 2021 (commencement of operations) to December 31, 2021, and the related notes (collectively referred to as the “financial statements”). In our opinion, the financial statements present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of the Company at December 31, 2023 and December 31, 2022, and the results of its operations, changes in its net assets, and its cash flows for each of the years ended December 31, 2023 and December 31, 2022 and for the period from May 14, 2021 (commencement of operations) to December 31, 2021, in conformity with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles.

Basis for Opinion

These financial statements are the responsibility of the Company’s management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on the Company’s financial statements based on our audits. We are a public accounting firm registered with the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States) (“PCAOB”) and are required to be independent with respect to the Company in accordance with the U.S. federal securities laws and the applicable rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission and the PCAOB.

We conducted our audits in accordance with the standards of the PCAOB. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement, whether due to error or fraud. The Company is not required to have, nor were we engaged to perform, an audit of its internal control over financial reporting. As part of our audits we are required to obtain an understanding of internal control over financial reporting but not for the purpose of expressing an opinion on the effectiveness of the Company's internal control over financial reporting. Accordingly, we express no such opinion.

Our audits included performing procedures to assess the risks of material misstatement of the financial statements, whether due to error or fraud, and performing procedures that respond to those risks. Such procedures included examining, on a test basis, evidence regarding the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. Our procedures included confirmation of investments owned as of December 31, 2023 and December 31, 2022, by correspondence with the custodian, brokers, portfolio companies and others; when replies were not received from brokers or others, we performed other auditing procedures. Our audits also included evaluating the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall presentation of the financial statements. We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.

Ernst & Young LLP

We have served as the Company’s auditor since 2021.

New York, New York

March 29, 2024

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STAR MOUNTAIN LOWER MIDDLE-MARKET CAPITAL CORP.

Consolidated Statements of Assets and Liabilities

	December 31, 2023			December 31, 2022
ASSETS
Non-controlled/non-affiliate investments at fair value (amortized cost of $370,712,305 and $299,401,792 as of December 31, 2023 and December 31, 2022, respectively)	$	367,622,559		$	301,766,151
Controlled/affiliate investments at fair value (amortized cost of $7,368,843 and $1,432,419 as of December 31, 2023 and December 31, 2022, respectively)		9,370,413			1,429,530
Cash		5,045,540			18,958,445
Interest receivable		3,291,794			2,873,029
Paydown receivable		1,068,839			844,269
Deferred financing cost		846,916			1,474,527
Total assets		387,246,061			327,345,951
LIABILITIES
Credit facility payable		176,500,000			153,000,000
Distributions payable		6,073,111			4,351,080
Redemptions payable		4,700,693			-
Incentive fees payable, net of fee waivers (Note 6)		3,961,476			-
Credit facility interest payable		3,645,612			2,283,546
Management fees payable, net of fee waivers (Note 6)		1,121,412			1,049,992
Other payables		368,999			187,230
Professional fees payable		308,137			195,076
Reimbursement expense payable		79,070			35,877
Legal fees payable		26,962			26,377
Total liabilities		196,785,472			161,129,178
Commitments and contingencies (Note 11)
Net assets	$	190,460,589		$	166,216,773
NET ASSETS
Common shares, $0.001 par value (200,000,000 shares authorized, 7,687,482 and 6,592,546 shares issued and outstanding as of December 31, 2023 and December 31, 2022, respectively)	$	7,688		$	6,593
Contribution receivable		(110,891	)		(110,891	)
Additional paid-in capital		191,646,036			164,074,076
Accumulated undistributed (overdistributed) earnings		(1,082,244	)		2,246,995
Total net assets	$	190,460,589		$	166,216,773
Net asset value per share	$	24.78		$	25.21

See accompanying notes.

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STAR MOUNTAIN LOWER MIDDLE-MARKET CAPITAL CORP.

Consolidated Statements of Operations

	For the year ended
	December 31, 2023			December 31, 2022			For the period May 14, 2021* to December 31, 2021
Non-controlled/non-affiliate investment income:
Interest income	$	42,194,403		$	20,937,595		$	4,091,514
PIK interest income		3,099,419			495,426			249,427
Dividend income		1,498,864			181,458			94,628
Other income		159,915			257,368			-
Controlled/affiliate investment income:
Interest income		253,540			103,756			64,423
PIK interest income		90,372			-			-
Dividend income		47,811			-			-
Other income		18,027			-			-
Total investment income:		47,362,351			21,975,603			4,499,992
Operating expenses:
Interest and other financing fees		14,194,984			5,798,315			325,901
Management fees (Note 6)		5,183,339			3,467,163			757,520
Incentive fees (Note 6)		4,996,040			1,960,085			225,883
Professional fees		1,525,307			1,356,001			387,308
General and administrative fees		535,638			609,391			206,855
Legal expenses		328,091			393,131			266,709
Director expenses		91,250			89,151			50,849
Organizational expenses		-			-			272,555
Total expenses before fee waivers		26,854,649			13,673,237			2,493,580
Management fee waiver (Note 6)		(633,649	)		(279,725	)		-
Incentive fee waiver (Note 6)		(1,034,565	)		(2,185,968	)		-
Total expenses after fee waivers		25,186,435			11,207,544			2,493,580
Net investment income		22,175,916			10,768,059			2,006,412
Net gain (loss):
Net realized gain (loss):
Non-controlled/non-affiliate investments		45,283			43,607			240,492
Net realized gain (loss) on investments		45,283			43,607			240,492
Net change in unrealized gain (loss):
Non-controlled/non-affiliate investments		(5,454,105	)		(803,113	)		55,911
Controlled/affiliate investments		2,004,459			(14,620	)		11,731
Net change in unrealized gain (loss) on investments		(3,449,646	)		(817,733	)		67,642
Net gain (loss)		(3,404,363	)		(774,126	)		308,134
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations	$	18,771,553		$	9,993,933		$	2,314,546
Per common share data:
Net investment income per share - basic and diluted	$	3.02		$	2.47		$	0.80
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations per share - basic and diluted	$	2.56		$	2.29		$	0.92
Weighted average shares outstanding - basic and diluted		7,349,990			4,351,453			2,502,175

* Date of formation of the Company

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STAR MOUNTAIN LOWER MIDDLE-MARKET CAPITAL CORP.

Consolidated Statements of Changes in Net Assets

	Common Stock						Additional paid- in capital			Accumulated undistributed (overdistributed) earnings			Total net assets
For the period from May 14, 2021* (commencement of operations) to December 31, 2021	Number of shares			Par value of shares
Balance, May 14, 2021*		-		$	-		$	-		$	-		$	-
Net investment income		-			-			-			2,006,412			2,006,412
Net realized gain (loss)		-			-			-			240,492			240,492
Net change in unrealized gain (loss) on investments		-			-			-			67,642			67,642
Issuance of common shares		3,302,846			3,302			83,363,852			-			83,367,154
Redemption of common shares		(543,025	)		(543	)		(13,922,611	)		-			(13,923,154	)
Distributions declared to stockholders		-			-			-			(2,042,346	)		(2,042,346	)
Stock issued in connection with dividend reinvestment plan		17,628			18			445,909			-			445,927
Return of capital and other tax related adjustments		-			-			(2,865,985	)		2,865,985			-
Balance, December 31, 2021		2,777,449		$	2,777		$	67,021,165		$	3,138,185		$	70,162,127
For the year ended December 31, 2022
Balance, December 31, 2021		2,777,449		$	2,777		$	67,021,165		$	3,138,185		$	70,162,127
Net investment income		-			-			-			10,768,059			10,768,059
Net realized gain (loss)		-			-			-			43,607			43,607
Net change in unrealized gain (loss) on investments		-			-			-			(817,733	)		(817,733	)
Issuance of common shares		3,783,049			3,783			96,069,648			-			96,073,431
Contribution receivable		-			-			(110,891	)		-			(110,891	)
Purchases of shares in repurchase offer		(99,486	)		(99	)		(2,564,654	)		-			(2,564,753	)
Distributions declared to stockholders		-			-			-			(10,682,401	)		(10,682,401	)
Stock issued in connection with dividend reinvestment plan		131,534			132			3,345,195			-			3,345,327
Return of capital and other tax related adjustments		-			-			202,722			(202,722	)		-
Balance, December 31, 2022		6,592,546		$	6,593		$	163,963,185		$	2,246,995		$	166,216,773
For the year ended December 31, 2023
Balance, December 31, 2022		6,592,546		$	6,593		$	163,963,185		$	2,246,995		$	166,216,773
Net investment income		-			-			-			22,175,916			22,175,916
Net realized gain (loss)		-			-			-			45,283			45,283
Net change in unrealized gain (loss) on investments		-			-			-			(3,449,646	)		(3,449,646	)
Issuance of common shares		1,525,054			1,525			38,646,321			-			38,647,846
Purchases of shares in repurchase offer		(829,792	)		(830	)		(21,251,912	)		-			(21,252,742	)
Distributions declared to stockholders		-			-			-			(22,100,792	)		(22,100,792	)
Stock issued in connection with dividend reinvestment plan		399,674			400			10,177,551			-			10,177,951
Balance, December 31, 2023		7,687,482		$	7,688		$	191,535,145		$	(1,082,244	)	$	190,460,589

* Date of formation of the Company

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STAR MOUNTAIN LOWER MIDDLE-MARKET CAPITAL CORP.

Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows

	For the year ended
	December 31, 2023			December 31, 2022			For the period May 14, 2021* to December 31, 2021
Cash flows from operating activities:
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations	$	18,771,553		$	9,993,933		$	2,314,546
Adjustments to reconcile net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations to net cash provided (used in) operating activities:
Net realized (gain) loss on investments		(45,283	)		(43,607	)		(240,492	)
Net change in unrealized (gain) loss on investments		3,449,646			817,733			(67,642	)
Net accretion of discounts and amortization of premiums		(1,382,244	)		(862,570	)		(101,958	)
Purchases of investments		(90,635,833	)		(217,512,647	)		(63,820,333	)
Proceeds from sales of investments		2,679,712			7,971,150			844,010
Proceeds from principal payments		15,101,932			10,026,750			2,559,788
Amortization of deferred financing costs		627,611			440,322			37,131
Payment-in-kind interest income		(3,189,791	)		(495,426	)		(249,427	)
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:
Interest receivable		(418,765	)		(2,242,657	)		(419,381	)
Carried interest payable		-			-			(990,732	)
Management fees payable, net of fee waivers (Note 6)		71,420			292,472			757,520
Incentive fees payable, net of fee waivers (Note 6)		3,961,476			(225,883	)		225,883
Credit facility interest payable		1,362,066			2,111,450			172,096
Other payables		181,769			46,821			107,127
Professional fees payable		113,061			83,824			117,959
Due to Shareholder		-			-			(413,685	)
Legal fees payable		585			1,245			(25,132	)
Reimbursement expense payable		43,193			35,877			-
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities		(49,307,892	)		(189,561,213	)		(59,192,722	)
Cash flows from financing activities:
Proceeds from issuance of common shares, including subscriptions received in advance		38,647,846			95,480,355			41,634,310
Redemption of common shares		-			-			(13,923,154	)
Payments in repurchase of shares		(16,552,049	)		(2,564,753	)		-
Proceeds from credit facility		96,000,000			188,000,000			35,000,000
Repayments of credit facility		(72,500,000	)		(69,000,000	)		(1,000,000	)
Distributions paid		(10,200,810	)		(4,263,621	)		(318,792	)
Deferred financing and debt issuance costs paid		-			(1,623,630	)		(328,350	)
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities		35,394,987			206,028,351			61,064,014
Net increase (decrease) in Cash		(13,912,905	)		16,467,138			1,871,292
Cash, beginning of period		18,958,445			2,491,307			620,015
Cash, end of period	$	5,045,540		$	18,958,445		$	2,491,307
Supplemental disclosures of cash flow information:
Non cash operating activities:
Transfer of investments (see Note 1)	$	-		$	-		$	(42,865,258	)
Transfer of cash (see Note 1)		-			-			(620,015	)
Transfer of carried interest payable (see Note 1)		-			-			990,732
Transfer of organizational costs payable (see Note 1)		-			-			413,685
Transfer of other receivables and payables (see Note 1)		-			-			(134,173	)
Interest received in kind	$	3,189,791		$	495,426			249,427
Supplemental and non cash financing activities:
Shares issued from BDC conversion (see Note 1)		-			-			42,215,029
Shares issued from dividend reinvestment plan (see Note 10)		10,177,951			3,345,327			445,927
Supplemental Information:
Cash paid for interest	$	10,626,030		$	2,731,891		$	13,586

* Date of formation of the Company

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Schedule of Investments

December 31, 2023

Portfolio Company (1)(2)(3)(4)(5)(6)	Footnotes		Spread Above Index (7)		Interest Rate		Acquisition Date	Maturity	Principal,Shares, Units		Amortized Cost(8)		Fair Value (9)		% of Net Assets
Investments
First lien senior secured term loan
Aerospace & Defense
Consolidated Machine & Tool Holdings, LLC		(17)(23)		S+11.01%		11.44% Cash + 4.90% PIK	1/15/2020	1/15/2025		7,387,652	$	7,323,725	$	6,956,951		3.7	%
Consolidated Machine & Tool Holdings, LLC		(13)(18)(23)		-		20.00% PIK	11/22/2023	1/15/2025		440,629		437,211		437,210		0.2
										7,828,281		7,760,936		7,394,161		3.9
Chemicals
Douglas Products and Packaging Company, LLC		(10)(16)		S+6.90%		12.25%	9/20/2023	9/20/2028		14,962,500		14,538,407		14,538,406		7.5
										14,962,500		14,538,407		14,538,406		7.5
Commercial Services & Supplies
PPC Event Services, Inc.		(17)/(18)		S+6.76%		12.09%	9/22/2022	9/22/2027		7,273,693		7,199,328		7,273,693		3.7
Swyft AcquireCo LLC (dba Swyft Filings)		(15(16)		S+2.75%		8.10%	12/20/2021	12/20/2027		299,236		295,384		297,441		0.2
Swyft AcquireCo LLC (dba Swyft Filings)		(10)(16)		S+5.50%		10.85%	12/20/2021	12/20/2027		3,682,383		3,633,920		3,483,902		1.8
										11,255,312		11,128,632		11,055,036		5.7
Construction & Engineering
DCCM, LLC		(17)		S+7.16%		12.49%	8/6/2021	12/30/2026		18,409,233		18,151,330		18,201,208		9.6
Fremont-Wright, LLC		(16)		S+9.10%		14.45%	12/2/2020	12/2/2024		4,258,824		4,233,922		4,246,047		2.2
MechanAir, LLC		(17)		S+10.80%		11.29% Cash +4.84% PIK	9/2/2021	9/2/2026		11,006,971		10,846,083		10,616,224		5.6
MechanAir, LLC		(17)		S+12.30%		17.63% PIK	12/15/2023	9/2/2026		710,054		710,054		-		0.0
MechanAir, LLC		(13)		-		18.00% PIK	12/15/2023	9/2/2026		426,099		426,099		-		0.0
Versar Inc.		(10)(17)		S+8.10%		13.43%	8/4/2023	8/4/2028		10,000,000		9,662,349		9,662,349		5.1
Vertical Mechanical Group, LLC		(10)(17)		S+7.76%		13.09%	5/12/2023	5/12/2028		4,571,429		4,420,000		4,420,000		2.3
Watt Acquisition, LLC		(10)(17)		S+11.25%		16.58%	4/15/2022	4/15/2027		3,653,125		3,597,178		3,132,920		1.6
										53,035,735		52,047,015		50,278,748		26.4
Consumer Finance
Microf, LLC		(17)		S+10.85%		16.18%	3/29/2019	6/30/2025		3,427,073		3,407,754		3,427,073		1.8
										3,427,073		3,407,754		3,427,073		1.8
Distributors
48forty Intermediate Holdings, Inc.		(16)		S+6.10%		11.45%	10/11/2022	12/1/2026		14,812,030		14,299,832		13,807,774		7.2
										14,812,030		14,299,832		13,807,774		7.2
Diversified Consumer Services
Rock Gate Capital, LLC (dba 160 Driving Academy)		(17)		L+7.50%		12.83%	10/16/2019	10/16/2024		15,000,652		14,905,882		15,000,652		7.9
										15,000,652		14,905,882		15,000,652		7.9
Diversified Telecommunication Services
Caregility Corporation		(11)(17)		S+9.26%		3.00% Cash + 11.59% PIK	12/29/2021	1/31/2025		2,244,216		1,933,490		2,244,216		1.2
Gridsource Incorporated, LLC		(17)		S+8.50%		13.83%	12/16/2022	12/16/2027		14,074,595		13,688,488		14,246,305		7.5
YTC Holdings, Inc. (dba Yorktel)		(17)(18)		S+10.01%		15.34%	9/23/2019	1/31/2025		4,632,805		4,600,276		4,632,805		2.4
										20,951,616		20,222,254		21,123,326		11.1
Electrical Equipment
Masterwork Electronics, Inc.		(17)		S+9.50%		14.83%	11/17/2022	11/17/2027		8,521,445		8,357,466		6,935,604		3.6
										8,521,445		8,357,466		6,935,604		3.6
Entertainment
Chicken Soup For The Soul, LLC		(16)		S+8.60%		13.95%	10/29/2021	3/31/2024		6,380,856		6,368,361		5,756,809		3.0
Linden Research, Inc. (dba Linden Labs)		(10)(17)		S+7.26% Cash + 3.25% PIK		12.59% Cash + 3.25% PIK	12/31/2020	12/31/2025		4,738,655		4,634,407		4,738,655		2.5
NW Entertainment, LLC		(17)		S+7.76%		13.09%	11/4/2022	11/4/2027		6,366,361		6,254,950		6,366,361		3.3
										17,485,872		17,257,718		16,861,825		8.8
Food Products
Uncle John’s Pride, LLC		(16)		S+10.11%		S+15.46%	3/31/2022	3/31/2027		7,146,952		7,017,250		7,146,952		3.8
										7,146,952		7,017,250		7,146,952		3.8
Healthcare Providers & Services
Arrow Home Health, LLC (dba Acara Home Health)		(11)(17)		L+8.50%		13.83% Cash	3/19/2021	3/19/2026		797,086		780,141		748,782		0.4
BB-HH Platform, Inc. (dba Preferred Care Home Health)		(17)		S+7.00% Cash + 1.50% PIK		12.33% Cash + 1.50% PIK	5/16/2023	5/16/2028		6,661,564		6,476,196		6,600,944		3.5
IPA Intermediate Co., LLC (dba Integrated Pain Associates)		(17)		S+8.01%		13.34%	1/9/2023	1/9/2028		11,209,312		10,930,921		10,930,921		5.7
Klein Hersh, LLC		(10(17)		S+7.76%		4.63% Cash + 8.47% PIK	4/27/2022	4/27/2027		16,438,829		15,808,872		14,188,353		7.4
Nurses Staffing, LLC (dba Nurses 24/7)		(17)		S+7.26% Cash + 2.00% PIK		12.59% Cash + 2.00% PIK	5/26/2023	8/26/2028		7,396,865		7,251,132		7,258,544		3.8
										42,503,656		41,247,262		39,727,544		10.8
Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure
The Range NYC, LLC (dba Five Iron Golf)		(17)(180)		S+7.61%		12.94%	9/15/2022	9/15/2027		4,978,992		4,839,259		4,876,922		2.6
										4,978,992		4,839,259		4,876,922		2.6
Household Durables
SkyBell Technologies, Inc.		(19)		0.00%		0.00%	12/13/2019	12/13/2024		4,683,036		4,618,637		2,341,518		1.2
										4,683,036		4,618,637		2,341,518		1.2
Household Products
Coop Home Goods, LLC		(10)(17)		S+8.26%	13.59% Cash		6/18/2021	6/18/2026		4,387,729		4,335,754		4,365,790		2.3
										4,387,729		4,335,754		4,365,790		2.3
IT Services
CSI IT, LLC (dba Consulting Solutions)		(17)		S+10.76%		16.09%	1/29/2021	1/29/2026		13,329,812		13,139,755		13,196,514		6.9
Lockstep Holdings, LLC		(10(17)		S+6.75%		12.08%	7/3/2023	7/3/2028		5,357,714		5,228,599		5,210,377		2.7
										18,687,526		18,368,354		18,406,891		9.6
Leisure Products
MPUSA, LLC (dba Mission)		(17)		L+11.26%		13.59% Cash + 3.00% PIK	12/9/2021	12/9/2026		4,226,371		4,163,215		3,852,760		2.0
										4,226,371		4,163,215		3,852,760		2.0
Machinery
Texas Contract Manufacturing Group, Inc.		(17)		S+12.11%		17.44%	4/27/2022	4/27/2027		4,909,896		4,832,798		4,196,979		2.2
										4,909,896		4,832,798		4,196,979		2.2
Media
PadSquad, LLC		(17)		S+9.00%		14.33%	3/30/2022	3/30/2027		4,549,341		4,488,472		4,482,011		2.4
Trailer Park Group Holdings LLC		(10)(17)		S+6.76% Cash + 1.50% PIK		12.09% Cash + 1.50% PIK	8/2/2021	8/2/2026		14,472,961		14,244,796		14,218,237		7.5
										19,022,302		18,733,268		18,700,248		9.9
Personal Products
Japonesque, LLC		(10)(17)		S+8.18% Cash + 1.50% PIK		13.51% Cash + 1.50% PIK	11/23/2021	11/23/2026		4,525,012		4,451,581		4,457,979		2.3
										4,525,012		4,451,581		4,457,979		2.3
Professional Services
Lasalle Staffing, LLC		(10)(16)		S+6.86%		12.21%	2/15/2022	2/15/2027		7,461,888		7,332,377		7,499,198		3.9
NSC Technologies, LLC		(17)		S+7.76%		13.09%	4/26/2019	10/26/2026		4,148,472		4,139,598		4,148,472		2.2
PQT Ayaquhs, LLC (dba WWC Global)		(17)		S+7.76%		13.09%	8/1/2022	8/1/2027		7,606,855		7,481,063		7,606,855		4.0
										19,217,215		18,953,038		19,254,525		10.1
Software
Proactive Dealer Solutions, LLC		(17)		S+10.26%		15.59%	12/27/2021	12/26/2026		3,074,615		3,023,230		3,074,615		1.6
PureCars Technologies, LLC		(10)(17)		S+6.35% Cash + 1.00% PIK		11.68% Cash + 1.00% PIK	4/17/2019	4/18/2024		1,471,687		1,464,114		1,418,118		0.7
										4,546,302		4,487,344		4,492,733		2.3
Specialty Retail
Clearview Systems, LLC (dba Rip-It)		(10)(17)		S+7.65%		12.98%	10/11/2022	10/11/2027		6,452,101		6,333,920		6,367,578		3.3
										6,452,101		6,333,920		6,367,578		3.3
Trading Companies & Distributors
Gateway Dealer Network, LLC		(10)(16)		S+7.85%		13.20%	6/30/2022	6/30/2027		8,594,363		8,494,408		8,594,363		4.5
USBid Inc.		(10)(17)		S+7.26%		12.59%	11/3/2022	11/3/2027		7,154,451		7,016,197		1,549,654		0.9
										15,748,814		15,510,605		10,144,017		5.4
Transportation Infrastructure
TCP Acquisition, LLC (dba HighStar Traffic)		(17)(18)		S+7.50%		12.83%	7/26/2022	7/26/2027		10,676,188		10,474,007		10,473,968		5.5
										10,676,188		10,474,007		10,473,968		5.5
Total first lien senior secured term loan												332,292,188		319,229,009		167.2

See accompanying notes.

F-7

STAR MOUNTAIN LOWER MIDDLE-MARKET CAPITAL CORP.

Consolidated Schedule of Investments – (continued)

December 31, 2023

Portfolio Company (1)(2)(3)(4)(5)(6)	Footnotes		Spread Above Index (7)		Interest Rate		Acquisition Date	Maturity	Principal,Shares, Units		Amortized Cost(8)		Fair Value (9)		% of Net Assets
Second lien senior secured loan
Professional Services
CorTech, LLC		(17)		S+6.35%		11.68%	3/13/2020	9/30/2025		6,359,542	$	6,305,249	$	6,059,372		3.2	%
										6,359,542		6,305,249		6,059,372		3.2
Total second lien term loan												6,305,249		6,059,372		3.2
Senior unsecured notes
Electrical Equipment
HH Masterwork Intermediate, Inc.				-		17.00% PIK	11/17/2022	5/17/2028		2,067,881		2,033,098		1,384,446		0.7
										2,067,881		2,033,098		1,384,446		0.7
Total senior unsecured notes												2,033,098		1,384,446		0.7
Preferred equity securities		(12)
Commercial Services and Supplies
Swyft Filings Holdings, LLC		(13)(20)(21)		-		8.00% PIK	12/20/2021	-		192,444		183,612		227,311		0.1
										192,444		183,612		227,311		0.1
Construction & Engineering
MechanAir Holdings, LLC		(13)(21)(22)		-		13.50% PIK	9/2/2021	-		1,219		1,219,441		0		0.0
Vertical Mechanical Group Holdings, LLC		(22)		-		-	5/12/2023	-		185,714		1,857,143		3,188,286		1.7
Watt Contracting Holdings, LLC		(21)(22)		-		15.00% PIK	4/15/2022	-		2,110		2,077,366		133,929		0.1
										189,043		5,153,950		3,322,215		1.8
Diversified Telecommunication Services
Caregility Corporation - Series A Units		(11)(13)(21)		-		8.00% PIK	12/31/2022	-		151,018		0		1,383,250		0.7
Caregility Corporation - Series B Units		(11)(13)(21)		-		8.00% PIK	7/3/2023	-		446,689		3,591,494		4,108,869		2.2
Gridsource Holdings, LLC		(21)(22)		-		8.00% PIK	3/9/2023	-		3,959,977		799,597		1,138,860		0.6
YTC Holdings, Inc. (dba Yorktel)		(13)		-		8.00% PIK	9/23/2019	-		151,018		2,327,393		1,926,709		1.0
										4,708,702		6,718,484		8,557,688		4.5
Entertainment
NW Entertainment, LLC		(21)(22)		-		10.00% PIK	11/4/2022	-		971		955,843		1,088,481		0.6
										971		955,843		1,088,481		0.6
Food Products
UJP Acquisition, LLC (dba Uncle John's Pride)		(13)(21)(22)		-		8.00% PIK	3/31/2022	-		2,829,787		2,829,787		4,482,681		2.4
										2,829,787		2,829,787		4,482,681		2.4
Healthcare Providers & Services
Arrow Home Health, LLC (dba Acara Home Health) - Class A Units		(11)(21)(22)		-		10.00% PIK	3/19/2021	-		571,080		564,321		202,097		0.1
Arrow Home Health, LLC (dba Acara Home Health) - Class 1 Units		(11)(13)(22)		-		-	11/13/2023	-		56,005		56,005		112,010		0.1
IPA Investors, LP (dba Integrated Pain Associates)		(22)		-		8.00% PIK	1/9/2023	-		2,643		1,997,838		2,854,468		1.5
										629,728		2,618,164		3,168,575		1.7
Leisure Products
MPUSA, LLC (dba Mission)		(22)		-		0.0%	12/9/2021	-		13		564,645		0		0.0
										13		564,645		0		0.0
Media
Channel Factory Holdings, LLC		(13)(22)		-		5.00% Cash + 5.00% PIK	8/27/2020	-		2,381,867		2,442,592		4,154,769		2.2
PadSquad Holdings, LLC		(13)(21)(22)		-		6.00% Cash + 6.00% PIK	3/30/2022	-		720,767		1,964,204		2,206,343		1.2
Trailer Park Group Holdings LLC - Class A-1 Units		(13)(22)		-		-	12/19/2023	-		40,888		73,599		112,309		0.1
Trailer Park Group Holdings LLC - Class A Units		(13)(21)(22)		-		8.00% PIK	8/2/2021	-		371,822		367,108		696,609		0.4
										3,515,344		4,847,503		7,170,030		3.9
Professional Services
Capone Holdings JV, LLC (dba LaSalle Staffing)		(22)		-		-	2/15/2022	-		4,000,000		4,000,000		6,047,467		3.2
Hometown Holdings JV, LLC (dba BWG Strategy)		(13)(22)		-		8.00% PIK	12/24/2020	-		666,667		676,799		820,533		0.4
PQT Ayaquhs, LLC (dba WWC Global)		(13)(21)(22)		-		10.50% PIK	8/1/2022	-		5,774		1,064,516		3,821,290		2.0
										4,672,441		5,741,315		10,689,290		5.6
Software
Proactive Dealer Holdings Parent, LLC		(22)		-		10.00% PIK	12/27/2021	-		1,141,205		1,328,162		3,052,404		1.6
PureCars Technologies Holdings, LLC		(13)(21)(22)		-		8.00% PIK	4/17/2019	-		514		240,065		19,192		0.0
PureCars Technologies, LLC		(13)(21)(22)		-		8.00% PIK	7/25/2022	7/26/2024		78		26,948		26,528		0.0
										1,141,797		1,595,175		3,098,124		1.6
Trading Companies & Distributors
USBid Inc. - Class A Units				-		-	11/3/2022	-		469		468,750		0		0.0
USBid Inc. - Class C Units		(21)		-		10.00% PIK	11/2/2023	-		9,375		7,324		0		0.0
										9,844		476,074		0		0.0
Total preferred equity securities												31,684,552		41,804,395		22.2

See accompanying notes.

F-8

STAR MOUNTAIN LOWER MIDDLE-MARKET CAPITAL CORP.

Consolidated Schedule of Investments – (continued)

December 31, 2023

Portfolio Company (1)(2)(3)(4)(5)(6)	Footnotes		Spread Above Index (7)		Interest Rate		Acquisition Date	Maturity	Principal, Shares, Units		Amortized Cost (8)		Fair Value (9)		% of Net Assets
Warrants and other equity securities		(12)
Aerospace & Defense
Consolidated Machine & Tool Holdings, LLC		(14)(22)		-		-	1/15/2020	-		176	$	142,485	$	-		0.0	%
										176		142,485		-		0.0
Construction & Engineering
DCCM, LLC		(22)		-		-	8/6/2021	-		897		939,949		1,045,109		0.5
Fremont-Wright, LLC				-		-	12/2/2020	-		2		-		894,453		0.5
Watt Contracting Holdings, LLC		(22)		-		-	4/15/2022	-		218		-		-		0.0
										1,117		939,949		1,939,562		1.0
Consumer Finance
Microf, LLC				-		-	5/5/2020	-		164,332		-		190,807		0.1
										164,332		-		190,807		0.1
Diversified Consumer Services
Rock Gate Capital, LLC (dba 160 Driving Academy)				-		-	10/16/2019	-		12,693		-		181,524		0.1
										12,693		-		181,524		0.1
Diversified Telecommunication Services
Caregility Corporation		(11)		-		-	12/29/2021	-		267,801		443,392		571,189		0.3
York Telecom Corporation (dba Yorktel)				-		-	9/23/2019	-		77,195		-		582,640		0.3
										344,996		443,392		1,153,829		0.6
Electrical Equipment
HH Masterwork Intermediate, Inc.				-		-	11/17/2022	11/17/2027		190,019		-		-		0.0
										190,019		-		-		0.0
Entertainment
LRI Holdco, LLC (dba Linden Labs)		(22)		-		-	12/31/2020	-		2		43,478		528,569		0.3
										2		43,478		528,569		0.3
Food Products
UJP Acquisition, LLC (dba Uncle John's Pride)		(22)		-		-	3/31/2022	-		127,215		-		53,021		0.0
										127,215		-		53,021		0.0
Healthcare Providers & Services
Klein Hersh, LLC				-		-	4/27/2022	-		1,003		-		-		0.0
Nurses 24/7 Holdings, LLC		(22)		-		-	5/26/2023	-		182		419,877		428,568		0.2
										1,185		419,877		428,568		0.2
Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure
The Range NYC, LLC (dba Five Iron Golf)				-		-	9/15/2022	-		21,210		71,599		32,606		0.0
										21,210		71,599		32,606		0.0
Household Durables
SkyBell Technologies, Inc.				-		-	12/13/2019	-		1,846,180		-		-		0.0
										1,846,180		-		-		0.0
Household Products
CHG Parent Holding LLC (dba Coop Home Goods)		(22)		-		-	6/18/2021	-		535,714		535,714		99,286		0.1
										535,714		535,714		99,286		0.1
Machinery
Texas Contract Manufacturing Group, Inc.				-		-	4/27/2022	-		1,602		-		490,323		0.3
										1,602		-		490,323		0.3
Professional Services
NSC Holdings, LLC		(22)		-		-	4/26/2019	-		111		271,262		296,715		0.2
PQT Ayaquhs, LLC (dba WWC Global)				-		-	8/1/2022	-		645		-		311,613		0.2
										756		271,262		608,328		0.4
Trading Companies & Distributors
USBid Inc.				-		-	11/3/2022	-		204		-		-		0.0
										204		-		-		0.0
Total warrants and other equity securities												2,867,756		5,706,423		3.1
Fund investments
Diversified Financials
Madryn Select Opportunities, LP		(18)		-		-	1/4/2022	-		2,898,305		2,898,305		2,809,327		1.5
										2,898,305		2,898,305		2,809,327		1.5
Total fund investments												2,898,305		2,809,327		1.5
TOTAL INVESTMENTS											$	378,081,148	$	376,992,972		197.9	%

(1) All of the Company’s investments are issued by eligible portfolio companies, as defined in the Investment Company Act of 1940 (the “1940 Act”), unless otherwise noted. All of the Company’s investments are issued by U.S. portfolio companies unless otherwise noted.

(2) All investments are non-controlled/non-affiliated investments as defined by the 1940 Act, unless otherwise noted. The 1940 Act classifies investments based on the level of control that the Company maintains in a particular portfolio company.

(3) All investments are co-investments made with the Company’s affiliates in accordance with the terms of the exemptive relief that the Company received from the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”), unless otherwise noted. See Note 6 “Transactions with Related Parties” in the accompanying notes to the consolidated financial statements.

(4) Unless otherwise indicated, all investments are considered Level 3 assets.

(5) Unless otherwise indicated, the Company’s portfolio companies are pledged as collateral supporting the amounts outstanding under the Secured Credit Facility (as defined herein).

(6) Except as otherwise noted, all of the Company’s portfolio company investments are subject to legal restrictions on sales.

(7) Loan contains a variable rate structure and may be subject to an interest rate floor. Variable rate loans bear interest at a rate that may be determined by reference to either the Secured Overnight Financing Rate (“SOFR” or “S”) or an alternate base rate which can include the Federal Funds Effective Rate or the Prime Rate, at the borrower’s option, and which reset periodically based on the terms of the loan agreement. Interest rates subject to SOFR are typically accompanied by a Credit Spread Adjustment (“CSA”).

(8) The amortized cost represents the original cost adjusted for the amortization of discounts and premiums, as applicable, on debt investments using the effective interest method.

(9) Because there is no readily available market value for these investments, the fair value of each of these investments is determined in good faith using significant unobservable inputs by the Company’s board of directors (the “Board”) as required by the 1940 Act. See Note 4 “Fair Value Measurements” in the accompanying notes to the consolidated financial statements.

(10) The Company categorized its unitranche loans as First Lien Senior Secured Loans. The First Lien Senior Secured Loan is comprised of two components: a first out tranche (“First Out”) and last out tranche (“Last Out”). The Company syndicates the First Out tranche and retains the Last Out tranche. The First Out and Last Out tranches have the same maturity date. Interest disclosed reflects the contractual rate of First Lien Senior Secured Loan. The First Out tranche has priority as to the Last Out tranche with respect to payments of principal, interest and any amounts due thereunder. The Company may be entitled to receive additional interest as a result of the Agreement Among Lenders (“AAL”) entered into with the First Out lender. In exchange for the higher interest rate, the Last Out portion is at a greater risk of loss.

(11) As defined in the 1940 Act, the Company is deemed to be both an “Affiliated Person” and may have “Control” of this portfolio company as the Company and/or its affiliated funds collectively owns more than 25% of the portfolio company’s outstanding voting securities or has the power to exercise control over management or policies of such portfolio company (including through a management agreement). The Company’s investment in affiliates for the year ended December 31, 2023 were Arrow Home Health, LLC and Caregility Corporation which represented $9,370,413 of Fair Value and 4.9% of Net Assets of the Company. Transactions related to investments in “Controlled/Affiliate Investments” for the year ended December 31, 2023 were as follows:

See accompanying notes.

F-9

Portfolio Company	Type of Investment	Amount of Realized Gain (Loss)		Amount of Interest or Dividends Credited to Income (a)		December 31, 2022 Value		Gross Additions (b)		Gross Reductions (c)			Transfers In/(Out) of Affiliates		Amount of Unrealized Gains (Loss)			December 31, 2023 Value
Arrow Home Health LLC (dba Acara Home Health) (d)	First lien senior securred term loan	$	-	$	122,389	$	851,429	$	23,200	$	(112,557	)	$	-	$	(13,290	)	$	748,782
	Preferred equity securities (571,080 shares)		-		47,811		578,101		2,799		(1,399	)		-		(377,404	)		202,097
	Preferred equity securities (56,005 shares)		-		-		-		56,005		-			-		56,005			112,010
Caregility Corporation	First lien senior securred term loan		-		149,178		-		283,192		(3,712,205	)		5,362,503		310,726			2,244,216
	Preferred equity securities (151,018 shares)		-		-		-		-		-			-		1,383,250			1,383,250
	Preferred equity securities (446,689 shares)		-		-		-		3,591,494		-			-		517,375			4,108,869
	Warrants (267,801 units)		-		-		-		-		-			443,392		127,797			571,189
Total Affiliate Investments		$	-	$	319,378	$	1,429,530	$	3,956,690	$	(3,826,161	)	$	5,805,895	$	2,004,459		$	9,370,413

(a) Represents the total amount of interest, fees or dividends credited to income for the portion of the period an investment was included in the Affiliate category.

(b) Gross additions include increase in the cost basis of investments resulting from purchases, PIK interest or amortization of original issue discount.

(c) Gross reductions include decreases in the total cost basis of investments resulting from principal repayments or sales.

(d) The fair value of the investment was determined using significant unobservable inputs.

(12) Ownership of certain equity investments may occur through a holding company or partnership.

(13) Investment contains a fixed rate structure.

(14) The Company has received 46 units of incentive shares which have no Cost or Fair Value as of December 31, 2023.

(15) Interest disclosed reflects the contractual rate of the First Out tranche under the AAL.

(16) The interest rate on these loans is subject to 1 month SOFR, which was 5.35% as of December 31, 2023.

(17) The interest rate on these loans is subject to 3 month SOFR, which was 5.33% as of December 31, 2023.

(18) Positions have an aggregate unfunded commitment of $16,702,665 in addition to the amounts shown in the Consolidated Schedule of Investments. See Note 11 “Commitments, Contingencies and Risks” in the accompanying notes to the consolidated financial statements.

(19) The investment is on non-accrual status. See Note 2 “Significant Accounting Policies”.

(20) The investment includes the fair value and amortized cost of 1,015 shares of common equity issued in conjunction with the preferred equity.

(21) Income producing through dividends or distributions.

(22) Investment is held by a subsidiary of the Company. See Note 2 in the accompanying notes to the consolidated financial statements for additional information on the Company’s wholly-owned subsidiary.

(23) The investment does not accrue PIK for the debt investment as of December 31, 2023.

As of December 31, 2023, the Company had one debt investment on non-accrual status.

F-10

Schedule of Investments

December 31, 2022

Portfolio Company (1)(2)(3)(4)(5)(6)	Footnotes		Spread Above Index (7)		Interest Rate			Acquisition Date	Maturity	Principal, Shares, Units		Amortized Cost (8)		Fair Value (9)		% of Net Assets
Investments
First lien senior secured term loan
Aerospace & Defense
Consolidated Machine & Tool Holdings, LLC		(10)(11)		L+7.25%		12.02%		1/15/2020	1/15/2025		6,175,748	$	6,094,051	$	5,844,055		3.4	%
											6,175,748		6,094,051		5,844,055		3.4
Commercial Services & Supplies
PPC Event Services, Inc.		(20)(21)		S+6.76%		11.35%		9/22/2022	9/22/2027		6,555,917		6,470,731		6,429,432		3.8
Swyft AcquireCo LLC (dba Swyft Filings)		(17)(19)		S+2.75%		7.11%		12/20/2021	12/20/2027		306,030		301,457		304,224		0.1
Swyft AcquireCo LLC (dba Swyft Filings)		(11)(19)		S+5.50%		9.86%		12/20/2021	12/20/2027		3,682,383		3,625,692		3,609,840		2.1
											10,544,330		10,397,880		10,343,496		6.0
Construction & Engineering
DCCM, LLC		(10)		L+6.90%		11.67%		8/6/2021	12/30/2026		18,938,595		18,603,528		18,838,220		11.3
Fremont-Wright, LLC		(12)		L+9.00%		13.39%		12/2/2020	12/2/2024		4,615,535		4,579,554		4,580,171		2.8
MechanAir, LLC		(10)		L+10.50%		15.27%		9/2/2021	9/2/2026		8,085,096		7,904,767		6,625,737		4.0
MechanAir, LLC		(11)(20)		S+11.25%		15.84%		4/15/2022	4/15/2027		3,601,334		3,534,629		3,588,009		2.2
											35,240,560		34,622,478		33,632,137		20.3
Consumer Finance
Microf, LLC		(10)		L+10.75%		15.52%		3/29/2019	6/30/2023		3,481,009		3,460,009		3,481,008		2.2
											3,481,009		3,460,009		3,481,008		2.2
Distributors
48forty Intermediate Holdings, Inc.		(20)		S+6.15%		10.74%		10/11/2022	12/1/2026		14,962,500		14,383,702		14,383,702		8.7
											14,962,500		14,383,702		14,383,702		8.7
Diversified Consumer Services
Rock Gate Capital, LLC (dba 160 Driving Academy)		(10)(21)		L+7.50%		12.27%		10/16/2019	10/16/2024		14,456,337		14,281,403		14,400,081		8.8
											14,456,337		14,281,403		14,400,081		8.8
Diversified Telecommunication Services
Caregility Corporation		(10)(18)		L+9.00%		13.77%		12/29/2021	12/29/2024		5,757,839		5,362,503		4,599,360		2.8
Gridsource Incorporated, LLC		(10)(20)		S+8.00%		12.59%		12/16/2022	12/16/2027		4,444,444		4,281,250		4,281,250		2.6
YTC Holdings, Inc. (dba Yorktel)		(10)		L+9.75%		14.52%		9/23/2019	9/23/2024		3,753,200		3,725,056		3,753,200		2.3
											13,955,483		13,368,809		12,633,810		7.7
Electrical Equipment
Masterwork Electronics, Inc.		(20)		S+7.65%		12.24%		11/17/2022	11/17/2027		8,260,870		8,099,828		8,099,828		4.9
											8,260,870		8,099,828		8,099,828		4.9
Entertainment
Chicken Soup For The Soul, LLC		(12)		L+8.50%		12.89%		10/29/2021	3/31/2024		6,547,551		6,498,009		6,547,551		3.9
Linden Research, Inc. (dba Linden Labs)		(10)(11)	L+10.59% + 1.62% PIK		14.77% Cash + 1.62% PIK			12/31/2020	12/31/2025		4,690,085		4,618,458		4,703,236		2.8
NW Entertainment, LLC		(20)		S+7.76%		12.35%		11/4/2022	11/4/2027		6,529,601		6,415,333		6,415,979		3.9
											17,767,237		17,531,800		17,666,766		10.6
Food Products
Uncle John's Pride, LLC		(20)	S+9.11% + 1.00% PIK		13.47% Cash + 1.00% PIK			3/31/2022	3/31/2027		5,469,309		5,368,762		5,370,764		3.2
											5,469,309		5,368,762		5,370,764		3.2
Healthcare Providers & Services
Arrow Home Health, LLC (dba Acara Home Health)		(10)(13)		L+8.50%		13.27%		3/19/2021	3/19/2026		883,775		869,498		851,429		0.5
Klein Hersh, LLC		(11)(20)		S+7.76%		12.35%		4/27/2022	4/27/2027		14,824,494		14,582,709		13,756,353		8.3
											15,708,269		15,452,207		14,607,782		8.8
Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure
The Range NYC, LLC (dba Five Iron Golf)		(20)(21)		S+7.61%		12.20%		9/15/2022	9/15/2027		5,042,017		4,876,933		4,848,856		2.9
											5,042,017		4,876,933		4,848,856		2.9
Household Durables
SkyBell Technologies, Inc.		(22)		0.00%		0.00%		12/13/2019	12/13/2024		4,839,432		4,380,844		2,586,687		1.6
											4,839,432		4,380,844		2,586,687		1.6
Household Products
Coop Home Goods LLC (dba Coop Home Goods)		(11)(20)		S+8.26%	12.85% Cash			6/18/2021	6/18/2026		4,385,303		4,319,885		3,917,365		2.4
											4,385,303		4,319,885		3,917,365		2.4
IT Services
CSI IT, LLC (dba Consulting Solutions)		(10)		L+10.50%		15.27%		1/29/2021	1/29/2026		14,100,695		13,842,228		14,001,990		8.4
											14,100,695		13,842,228		14,001,990		8.4
Leisure Products
MPUSA, LLC (dba Mission)		(10)		L+8.50%		13.27%		12/9/2021	12/9/2026		4,247,780		4,186,414		4,229,089		2.5
											4,247,780		4,186,414		4,229,089		2.5
Machinery
Texas Contract Manufacturing Group, Inc.		(20)		S+12.11%		16.70%		4/27/2022	4/27/2027		6,096,210		5,983,378		5,384,172		3.2
											6,096,210		5,983,378		5,384,172		3.2
Media
PadSquad, LLC		(20)		S+9.00%		13.59%		3/30/2022	3/30/2027		4,814,168		4,727,179		4,814,168		2.9
Trailer Park Group Holdings LLC		(11)(20)		S+7.76%		12.35%		8/2/2021	8/2/2026		14,416,682		14,135,147		14,389,290		8.7
											19,230,850		18,862,326		19,203,458		11.6
Personal Products
Japonesque, LLC		(10)(11)		L+8.00%		12.77%		11/23/2021	11/23/2026		4,549,112		4,480,452		4,335,304		2.6
											4,549,112		4,480,452		4,335,304		2.6
Professional Services
Lasalle Staffing, LLC		(11)(19)		S+7.11%		11.47%		2/15/2022	2/15/2027		7,925,000		7,753,501		7,925,000		4.8
NSC Technologies, LLC		(10)		L+8.50%		13.27%		4/26/2019	4/26/2024		4,394,398		4,352,849		4,160,176		2.5
PQT Ayaquhs, LLC (dba WWC Global)		(20)		S+8.26%		12.85%		8/1/2022	8/1/2027		7,804,435		7,656,886		7,656,151		4.6
											20,123,833		19,763,236		19,741,327		11.9
Software
Proactive Dealer Solutions, LLC		(10)		L+10.00%		14.77%		12/27/2021	12/26/2026		3,253,483		3,186,456		3,253,483		2.0
PureCars Technologies, LLC		(10)(11)		L+6.25%		11.02%		4/18/2019	4/18/2024		1,300,000		1,300,000		1,236,820		0.7
											4,553,483		4,486,456		4,490,303		2.7
Specialty Retail
Clearview Systems, LLC (dba Rip-It)		(20)		S+7.65%		12.24%	%	10/11/2022	10/11/2027		6,452,101		6,314,472		6,318,303		3.8
											6,452,101		6,314,472		6,318,303		3.8
Trading Companies & Distributors
Gateway Dealer Network, LLC		(11)(19)		S+7.85%		12.21%		6/30/2022	6/30/2027		9,831,500		9,696,610		9,831,500		6.0
USBid Inc.		(11)(19)		S+7.26%		11.62%		11/3/2022	11/3/2027		7,031,250		6,877,623		6,877,623		4.2
											16,862,750		16,574,233		16,709,123		10.2
Road & Rail
TCP Acquisition, LLC		(20)(21)		S+7.61%		12.20%		7/26/2022	7/26/2027		15,000,000		14,612,085		14,752,716		8.9
											15,000,000		14,612,085		14,752,716		8.9
Total first lien senior secured term loan													265,743,871		260,982,122		157.3

 See accompanying notes.

F-11

STAR MOUNTAIN LOWER MIDDLE-MARKET CAPITAL CORP.

Schedule of Investments – (continued)

December 31, 2022

Portfolio Company (1)(2)(3)(4)(5)(6)	Footnotes		Spread Above Index (7)		Interest Rate		Acquisition Date	Maturity		Principal, Shares, Units		Amortized Cost (8)		Fair Value (9)		% of Net Assets
Second lien senior secured loan
Professional Services
CorTech, LLC		(10)		L+6.25%		11.02%	3/13/2020	9/30/2025			6,563,134	$	6,522,877	$	6,250,270		3.8	%
											6,563,134		6,522,877		6,250,270		3.8
Total second lien term loan													6,522,877		6,250,270		3.8
Preferred equity securities		(14)
Commercial Services and Supplies
Swyft Filings Holdings, LLC		(23)(24)		-		-	12/20/2021		-		192,444		183,612		285,516		0.2
											192,444		183,612		285,516		0.2
Construction & Engineering
MechanAir Holdings, LLC		(15)(24)		-	13.50% PIK		9/2/2021		-		1,219		1,219,441		-		0.0
Watt Contracting Holdings, LLC		(24)		-	15.00% PIK		4/15/2022		-		2,110,487		2,072,468		2,165,391		1.3
											2,111,706		3,291,909		2,165,391		1.3
Diversified Telecommunication Services
Caregility Corporation		(15)(24)		-		-	12/29/2021		-		151,018		-		1,346,645		0.8
YTC Holdings, Inc. (dba Yorktel)		(15)		-	8.00% PIK		9/23/2019		-		151,018		2,191,398		1,152,729		0.7
											302,036		2,191,398		2,499,374		1.5
Electrical Equipment
HH Masterwork Intermediate, Inc.				-	15.00% PIK		11/17/2022	11/17/2027			1,771,739		1,736,957		1,736,957		1.0
											1,771,739		1,736,957		1,736,957		1.0
Entertainment
NW Entertainment, LLC		(24)		-	10.00% PIK		11/4/2022	11/4/2027			970		955,843		955,843		0.6
											970		955,843		955,843		0.6
Food Products
UJP Acquisition, LLC (dba Uncle John's Pride)		(15)(24)		-	8.00% PIK		3/31/2022		-		1,489,362		1,489,362		1,572,766		0.9
											1,489,362		1,489,362		1,572,766		0.9
Healthcare Providers & Services
Arrow Home Health, LLC (dba Acara Home Health)		(13)(24)		-		-	3/19/2021		-		571,080		562,921		578,101		0.3
											571,080		562,921		578,101		0.3
Leisure Products
MPUSA, LLC (dba Mission)				-		-	12/9/2021		-		13		564,645		564,618		0.3
											13		564,645		564,618		0.3
Media
Channel Factory Holdings, LLC		(15)		-	5.00% Cash + 5.00% PIK		8/27/2020		-		2,381,867		2,238,424		3,469,292		2.1
PadSquad Holdings LLC (dba Padsquad)		(15)(24)		-	6.00% Cash + 6.00% PIK		3/30/2022		-		720,767		1,960,647		2,079,054		1.3
Trailer Park Group Holdings LLC		(15)(24)		-	8.00% PIK		8/2/2021		-		371,822		366,100		907,432		0.5
											3,474,456		4,565,171		6,455,778		3.9
Professional Services
Capone Holdings JV, LLC (dba LaSalle Staffing)				-		-	2/15/2022		-		4,000,000		4,000,000		5,964,267		3.6
Hometown Holdings JV, LLC (dba BWG Strategy)		(15)		-		-	12/24/2020		-		666,667		657,811		844,400		0.5
PQT Ayaquhs, LLC (dba WWC Global)		(15)		-	10.50% PIK		8/1/2022		-		5,774		1,064,516		1,525,806		0.9
											4,672,441		5,722,327		8,334,473		5.0
Software
Proactive Dealer Holdings Parent, LLC				-	10% PIK		12/27/2021		-		1,263,821		1,263,821		1,384,601		0.8
PureCars Technologies Holdings, LLC		(15)(24)		-	8.00% PIK		4/19/2019		-		514		240,065		60,036		0.0
PureCars Technologies, LLC				-		-	7/25/2022		-		78		26,948		26,528		0.0
											1,264,413		1,530,834		1,471,165		0.8
Trading Companies & Distributors
USBid Inc.				-		-	11/3/2022	11/3/2027			469		468,750		468,750		0.3
											469		468,750		468,750		0.3
Total preferred equity securities													23,263,729		27,088,732		16.1

See accompanying notes.

F-12

STAR MOUNTAIN LOWER MIDDLE-MARKET CAPITAL CORP.

Schedule of Investments – (continued)

December 31, 2022

Portfolio Company (1)(2)(3)(4)(5)(6)	Footnotes		Spread Above Index (7)		Interest Rate		Acquisition Date	Maturity		Principal, Shares, Units		Amortized Cost (8)		Fair Value (9)		% of Net Assets
Warrants and other equity securities		(14)
Aerospace & Defense
Consolidated Machine & Tool Holdings, LLC		(16)		-		-	1/15/2020		-		127	$	142,485	$	33,642		0.0	%
											127		142,485		33,642		0.0
Construction & Engineering
DCCM, LLC				-		-	8/6/2021		-		940		939,949		907,451		0.5
Fremont-Wright, LLC				-		-	12/2/2020		-		2		-		179,048		0.1
Watt Contracting Holdings, LLC				-		-	4/15/2022		-		226		-		11,743		0.0
											1,168		939,949		1,098,242		0.6
Consumer Finance
Microf, LLC				-		-	5/5/2020		-		164,332		-		355,814		0.2
											164,332		-		355,814		0.2
Diversified Consumer Services
Rock Gate Capital, LLC (dba 160 Driving Academy)				-		-	10/16/2019		-		12,693		-		102,210		0.1
											12,693		-		102,210		0.1
Diversified Telecommunication Services
Caregility Corporation		(18)		-		-	12/29/2021		-		237,082		443,392		1,856,302		1.1
York Telecom Corporation (dba Yorktel)				-		-	9/23/2019		-		77,195		-		252,059		0.2
											314,277		443,392		2,108,361		1.3
Electrical Equipment
HH Masterwork Intermediate, Inc.				-		-	11/17/2022	11/17/2027			190,019		-		-		0.0
											190,019		-		-		0.0
Entertainment
LRI Holdco, LLC (dba Linden Labs)				-		-	12/31/2020		-		2		43,478		542,730		0.3
											2		43,478		542,730		0.3
Food Products
UJP Acquisition, LLC (dba Uncle John's Pride)				-		-	3/31/2022		-		127,215		-		9,830		0.0
											127,215		-		9,830		0.0
Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure
The Range NYC, LLC (dba Five Iron Golf)				-		-	9/15/2022	9/15/2027			21,210		71,599		70,590		0.0
											21,210		71,599		70,590		0.0
Household Durables
SkyBell Technologies, Inc.				-		-	12/13/2019		-		1,199,975		-		-		0.0
											1,199,975		-		-		0.0
Household Products
CHG Parent Holding LLC (dba Coop Home Goods)				-		-	6/18/2021		-		535,714		535,714		156,607		0.1
											535,714		535,714		156,607		0.1
Machinery
Texas Contract Manufacturing Group, Inc.				-		-	4/27/2022		-		1,602		-		1,251,613		0.8
											1,602		-		1,251,613		0.8
Professional Services
NSC Holdings, LLC				-		-	4/26/2019		-		111		271,262		34,629		0.0
PQT Ayaquhs, LLC (dba WWC Global)				-		-	8/1/2022		-		645		-		65,161		0.0
											756		271,262		99,790		0.0
Total warrants and other equity securities													2,447,879		5,829,429		3.4
Fund investments
Diversified Financials
Madryn Select Opportunities, LP		(21)		-		-	1/4/2022		-		2,855,855		2,855,855		3,045,128		1.8
											2,855,855		2,855,855		3,045,128		1.8
Total fund investments													2,855,855		3,045,128		1.8
TOTAL INVESTMENTS												$	300,834,211	$	303,195,681		182.4	%

(1) All of the Company’s investments are issued by eligible portfolio companies, as defined in the Investment Company Act of 1940 (the “1940 Act”), unless otherwise noted. All of the Company’s investments are issued by U.S. portfolio companies unless otherwise noted.

(2) All investments are non-controlled/non-affiliated investments as defined by the 1940 Act, unless otherwise noted. The 1940 Act classifies investments based on the level of control that the Company maintains in a particular portfolio company.

(3) All investments are co-investments made with the Company’s affiliates in accordance with the terms of the exemptive relief that the Company received from the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”), unless otherwise noted. See Note 6 “Transactions with Related Parties” in the accompanying notes to the financial statements.

(4) Unless otherwise indicated, all investments are considered Level 3 assets.

(5) Unless otherwise indicated, the Company’s portfolio companies are pledged as collateral supporting the amounts outstanding under the Secured Credit Facility (as defined herein).

(6) Except as otherwise noted, all of the Company’s portfolio company investments are subject to legal restrictions on sales.

(7) Loan contains a variable rate structure and may be subject to an interest rate floor. Variable rate loans bear interest at a rate that may be determined by reference to either the London Interbank Offered Rate (“LIBOR” or “L”, which can include one or three- month LIBOR), the Secured Overnight Financing Rate (“SOFR” or “S”) or an alternate base rate which can include the Federal Funds Effective Rate or the Prime Rate, at the borrower’s option, and which reset periodically based on the terms of the loan agreement. Interest rates subject to SOFR are typically accompanied by a Credit Spread Adjustment (“CSA”).

(8) The amortized cost represents the original cost adjusted for the amortization of discounts and premiums, as applicable, on debt investments using the effective interest method.

See accompanying notes.

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STAR MOUNTAIN LOWER MIDDLE-MARKET CAPITAL CORP.

Schedule of Investments – (continued)

December 31, 2022

(9) Because there is no readily available market value for these investments, the fair value of each of these investments is determined in good faith using significant unobservable inputs by the Company’s board of directors (the “Board”) as required by the 1940 Act. See Note 4 "Fair Value Measurements" in the accompanying notes to the financial statements.

(10) The interest rate on these loans is subject to 3 month LIBOR, which was 4.77% as of December 31, 2022.

(11) The Company categorized its unitranche loans as First Lien Senior Secured Loans. The First Lien Senior Secured Loan is comprised of two components: a first out tranche ("First Out") and last out tranche ("Last Out"). The Company syndicates the First Out tranche and retains the Last Out tranche. The First Out and Last Out tranches have the same maturity date. Interest disclosed reflects the contractual rate of First Lien Senior Secured Loan. The First Out tranche has priority as to the Last Out tranche with respect to payments of principal, interest and any amounts due thereunder. The Company may be entitled to receive additional interest as a result of the Agreement Among Lenders ("AAL") entered into with the First Out lender. In exchange for the higher interest rate, the Last Out portion is at a greater risk of loss.

(12) The interest rate on these loans is subject to 1 month LIBOR, which was 4.39% as of December 31, 2022.

(13) As defined in the 1940 Act, the Company is deemed to be both an “Affiliated Person” and has “Control” of this portfolio company as the Company and its affiliated funds collectively owns more than 25% of the portfolio company’s outstanding voting securities or has the power to exercise control over management or policies of such portfolio company (including through a management agreement). The Company’s investment in affiliates for the year ended December 31, 2022 were Arrow Home Health, LLC which represented $9,370,413 of Fair Value and 0.9% of Net Assets of the Company. Transactions related to investments in “Controlled/Affiliate Investments” for the year ended December 31, 2022 were as follows:

Portfolio Company	Type of Investment	Amount of Realized Gain (Loss)		Amount of Interest or Dividends Credited to Income (a)		December 31, 2021 Value		Gross Additions (b)		Gross Reductions (c)		Amount of Unrealized Gains (Loss)		December 31, 2022 Value
Arrow Home Health LLC (dba Acara Home Health) (d)	First lien senior secured term loan	$	-	$	122,389	$	851,429	$	23,200	$	(112,557)	$	(13,290)	$	748,782
	Preferred equity securities (571,080 shares)		-		47,811		578,101		2,799		(1,399)		(377,404)		202,097
Total Affiliate Investments		$	-	$	319,378	$	1,429,530	$	3,956,690	$	(3,826,161)	$	2,004,459	$	9,370,413

(a) Represents the total amount of interest, fees or dividends credited to income for the portion of the period an investment was included in the Affiliate category.

(b) Gross additions include increase in the cost basis of investments resulting from purchases, PIK interest or amortization of original issue discount.

(c) Gross reductions include decreases in the total cost basis of investments resulting from principal repayments or sales.

(d) The fair value of the investment was determined using significant unobservable inputs.

(14) Ownership of certain equity investments may occur through a holding company or partnership. In no instances are the holding companies or partnerships wholly owned by the Company.

(15) Investment contains a fixed rate structure.

(16) The Company has received 46 units of incentive shares, which have no Cost or Fair Value as of December 31, 2022.

(17) Interest disclosed reflects the contractual rate of the First Out tranche under the Agreement Among Lenders (“AAL”).

(18) Caregility Corporation is a wholly owned subsidiary of YTC Holdings, Inc.

(19) The interest rate on these loans is subject to 1 month SOFR, which was 4.36% as of December 31, 2022.

(20) The interest rate on these loans is subject to 3 month SOFR, which was 4.59% as of December 31, 2022.

(21) Positions have an aggregate unfunded commitment of $26,450,607 in addition to the amounts shown in the Schedule of Investments. See Note 11 “Commitments, Contingencies, and Risks” in the accompanying notes to the financial statements. The liquidity of the Company's investment in the above portfolio funds is based solely on the liquidation events, distributions and dissolution of the underlying assets of each portfolio funds and the subsequent distributions or dissolution of each portfolio fund as and when such events occur.

(22) The investment is on non-accrual status. See Note 2 “Significant Accounting Policies”.

(23) Shares of common equity issued in conjunction with the preferred equity.

See accompanying notes.

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STAR MOUNTAIN LOWER MIDDLE-MARKET CAPITAL CORP.

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

Note 1. Organization and Principal Business

Star Mountain Lower Middle-Market Capital Corp. (the “Company”) is an externally managed, closed-end management investment company and has elected to be regulated as a business development company (“BDC”) under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the “1940 Act”). The Company’s investment objectives are to generate current income and capital appreciation.

Star Mountain Credit Opportunities Fund, LP (the “Private Fund”) was formed as a Delaware limited partnership on August 7, 2019 to make investments in lower middle-market companies and commenced operations on September 16, 2019. On May 14, 2021, Star Mountain Credit Opportunities Fund, LP converted to Star Mountain Lower Middle-Market Capital Corp., via a filing with the State of Delaware of a Certificate of Conversion to a Corporation (“BDC Conversion”). Following the BDC Conversion, the existing limited partners of the Private Fund became Stockholders of the Company by operation of law, and the value of an investor’s limited partnership interest in the Private Fund was converted into a corresponding number of shares of Common Stock in the Company at a net asset value (“NAV”) per share of $25.00. Net asset value at the time of the BDC Conversion was $42,215,029, which consisted of investments at fair value of $42,865,258, cash of $620,015, carried interest payable of $990,732, organizational cost payable of $413,685, and other receivables and payables, which had a net value of $134,173. The net unrealized appreciation of $3,111,558 as of the Conversion date is included in accumulated undistributed earnings. The historical cost basis of investments was carried forward during the BDC Conversion.

Based on analysis of the attributes of the Star Mountain Credit Opportunities Fund, LP predecessor entity versus the Star Mountain Lower Middle-Market Capital Corp. converted entity, it was determined that Star Mountain Lower Middle-Market Capital Corp. was the accounting survivor.

Star Mountain Lower Middle-Market Capital Holdings, LLC (the “Holding Company”) was formed as a Delaware limited liability company on December 13, 2023 to hold certain of the Company’s investments for tax purposes. The Holding Company commenced operations on December 13, 2023.

The Company seeks to achieve its investment objectives by investing primarily in privately negotiated loans and equity investments to small and medium-sized businesses (“SMBs”) generally with annual revenues greater than $15 million and earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization (“EBITDA”) of less than $50 million. The Company is advised by Star Mountain Fund Management, LLC (“Star Mountain Fund Management”, the “Administrator” or the “Advisor”), a registered investment adviser under the Investment Advisers Act of 1940, as amended. In addition, for U.S. federal income tax purposes, the Company has elected to be treated and intends to continue to be treated as a regulated investment company (“RIC”) under Subchapter M of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended.

Note 2. Summary of Significant Accounting Policies

Basis of Presentation

The preparation of these consolidated financial statements is in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“U.S. GAAP”). The accompanying consolidated financial statements of the Company and related financial information have been prepared pursuant to the requirements for reporting on Form 10-K and Articles 6 and 10 of Regulation S-X. The Company is an investment company and accordingly follows the investment company accounting and reporting guidance of the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC”) Topic 946, Financial Services – Investment Companies.

Basis of Consolidation

As provided under ASC 946, the Company will not consolidate its investment in a company other than an investment company subsidiary or a controlled operating company whose business consists of providing services to the Company. Accordingly, the Company consolidated the financial position and results of operations of its wholly owned subsidiary Star Mountain Lower Middle-Market Capital Holdings, LLC (the “Holding Company”). All significant intercompany transactions and balances have been eliminated in consolidation.

Use of Estimates

The preparation of consolidated financial statements in conformity with U.S. GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities, the disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities as of December 31, 2023, and the reported revenue generated and expenses incurred during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates.

Fair Value of Financial Instruments

The Company applies fair value to substantially all of its financial instruments in accordance with ASC Topic 820 — Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures (“ASC Topic 820”). ASC Topic 820 defines fair value, establishes a framework used to measure fair value and requires disclosures for fair value measurements, including the categorization of financial instruments into a three-level hierarchy based on the transparency of valuation inputs. See Note 4 for further discussion regarding the fair value measurements and hierarchy.

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STAR MOUNTAIN LOWER MIDDLE-MARKET CAPITAL CORP.

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements – (continued)

ASC Topic 820 requires disclosure of the fair value of financial instruments for which it is practical to estimate such value. The Company believes that the carrying amounts of its other financial instruments, such as cash and cash equivalents, receivables and payables approximate the fair value of such items due to the short maturity of such instruments.

Revenue Recognition

The Company’s revenue recognition policies are as follows:

Interest income: Interest income is recorded on the accrual basis to the extent that the Company expects to collect such amounts. Interest income is accrued based upon the outstanding principal amount and contractual terms of debt investments. For the years ended December 31, 2023 and 2022 and for the period from May 14, 2021 to December 31, 2021, $42,447,943, $21,041,351 and $4,155,937, respectively, of interest income, excluding PIK interest income, has been accrued as shown on the Consolidated Statements of Operations. As of December 31, 2023 and December 31, 2022, $3,291,794 and $2,873,029 of interest income is receivable, respectively, as shown on the Consolidated Statements of Assets and Liabilities.

Payment In-Kind Income: The Company has certain investments in its portfolio that contain a payment-in-kind (“PIK”) provision, which represents contractual interest or dividends that are added to the principal balance and recorded as income. For loans and debt securities with contractual PIK, the Company generally will not accrue PIK interest for accounting purposes if the portfolio company valuation indicates that such PIK interest is not collectible. To maintain its ability to take a dividend paid deduction, the Company may need to pay out PIK non-cash income amounts in the form of distributions, even though the Company has not yet collected the cash. For the years ended December 31, 2023 and 2022 and for the period from May 14, 2021 to December 31, 2021 $3,189,791, $495,426 and $249,427, respectively, of PIK income has been accrued as shown on the Consolidated Statements of Operations.

Non-accrual: Loans or preferred equity securities are placed on non-accrual status when interest, PIK interest or dividend payments become 90 days or more past due, or when there is reasonable doubt that principal, interest or dividends will be collected. Additionally, any original issue discount and market discount are no longer accreted to interest income as of the date the loan is placed on non-accrual status. Any accrued interest receivable in previous year will be written off and corresponding interest income will be reversed, as applicable. Subsequent interest payments received on non-accrual loans may be recognized as income or applied to principal depending upon management’s judgment. Non-accrual loans are restored to accrual status when past due principal, interest, PIK interest or dividends are paid, and, in management’s judgment are likely to remain current. Please refer to the Consolidated Schedule of Investments for non-accrual status of investments as of December 31, 2023 and December 31, 2022. As of December 31, 2023 and December 31, 2022 no interest has been written off or reversed as a result of investments being on non-accrual status.

Dividend Income: Dividend income to be paid in-kind on equity securities is recorded on an accrual basis to the extent that such amounts are payable by the portfolio company and are expected to be collected. Dividend income paid in cash is recorded on the date declared for portfolio companies. Each distribution received from limited liability company and limited partnership interests is evaluated to determine if the distribution should be recorded as dividend income or a return of capital. Distributions that are classified as a return of capital are recorded as a reduction in the cost basis of the investment. For the years ended December 31, 2023 and 2022 and for the period from May 14, 2021 to December 31, 2021, the Company did not receive any return of capital distributions from its equity investments. For the years ended December 31, 2023 and 2022 and for the period from May 14, 2021 to December 31, 2021 $1,546,675, $181,458 and $94,628, respectively, of dividend income has been accrued as shown on the Consolidated Statements of Operations. As of December 31, 2023 and December 31, 2022, all dividend income has been received.

Original Issue Discount: Discounts to par on portfolio securities are accreted into income over the tenor of the instrument. Any remaining discount is accreted into income upon prepayment or redemption of the instrument and the Company then amortizes such amounts using the effective interest method as interest income over the life of the investment. The unamortized discount as of December 31, 2023 and December 31, 2022, was $6,789,496 and $7,155,487, respectively. The amount of original issue discount amortized for the years ended December 31, 2023 and 2022 and for the period May 14, 2021 to December 31, 2021 was $1,382,244, $862,570 and $101,958, respectively.

Amendment, waiver, and consent fees: In connection with modifying credit agreements with portfolio companies to provide additional operating or borrowing flexibility, the Company may be entitled to amendment, waiver and consent fees to compensate for the potentially enhanced credit risk. Such fees will be recorded as income on the date earned and accrued to the extent the fee is to be compensated in the form of additional principal balance. During the years ended December 31, 2023 and December 31, 2022, $158,980 and $17,054, respectively, of such fees were earned and included in other income in the Consolidated Statements of Operations. No such fees were earned for the period from May 14, 2021 to December 31, 2021.

Early repayment and termination fees: Upon the prepayment of a loan or debt security, any unamortized premium or discount or loan origination fees are recorded as interest income. To the extent the Company receives early repayment fees in connection with pre-maturity loan agreement termination, such income will be recorded on the date of prepayment. The Company and its Advisor generally do not structure transactions with a contractual exit fee to be collected upon loan repayment at maturity. For the years ended December 31, 2023 and December 31, 2022, $0 and $240,314, respectively, of early repayment fees were earned and included in other income on the Consolidated Statements of Operations. No such fees were earned for the period from May 14, 2021 to December 31, 2021.

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STAR MOUNTAIN LOWER MIDDLE-MARKET CAPITAL CORP.

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements – (continued)

Gains and Losses: Investment transactions are recorded on a trade-date basis. Realized gains or losses on portfolio investments are calculated based upon the difference between the net proceeds from the disposition and the amortized cost basis of the investment, without regard to unrealized gains or losses previously recognized. Realized gains and losses are recorded within net realized gain (loss) on investments on the Consolidated Statements of Operations. Changes in the fair value of investments from the prior period, as approved by the Board based on fair value recommendations from the Advisor in accordance with the Advisor’s valuation policy, are included within net change in unrealized gain (loss) on investments on the Consolidated Statements of Operations. For the years ended December 31, 2023 and 2022 and for the period from May 14, 2021 to December 31, 2021, the Company had $45,283, $43,607 and $240,492, respectively, of net realized gain (loss) on investments as represented on the Consolidated Statements of Operations.

Distributions

Distributions to Stockholders are recorded on the applicable record date. The Company generally intends to make quarterly distributions to its Stockholders out of assets legally available for distribution. All current income and realization proceeds will be retained by the Company and be available for re-investment. Distributions will be made to Stockholders at such times and in such amounts as determined by the Company’s Board.

The Company has adopted an “opt out” dividend reinvestment plan (“DRP”) for Stockholders. When a distribution is declared, Stockholders’ cash distributions will automatically be reinvested in additional shares of the Company’s common stock (“Common Stock”) unless a Stockholder specifically “opts out” of the Company’s DRP. Stockholders may opt out of the Company’s DRP by providing notice twenty (20) business days in advance of the distribution payment date.

If a Stockholder opts out, that Stockholder will receive cash distributions. Although distributions paid in the form of additional shares of Common Stock will generally be subject to U.S. federal, state and local taxes in the same manner as cash distributions, Stockholders participating in the Company’s DRP will not receive any corresponding cash distributions with which to pay any such applicable taxes. If distributions paid exceed tax earnings and profits, portions of the distribution can be recorded as a return of capital.

Earnings per Share

In accordance with the provisions of ASC Topic 260 – Earnings per Share, basic earnings per share is computed by dividing earnings available to common stockholders by the weighted average number of shares outstanding during the period. The weighted average shares outstanding utilized in the calculation of earnings per share take into account share issues on the issuance date and the Company’s repurchases of its Common Stock on the repurchase date. See Note 9 for additional information on the Company’s share activity. For the years ended December 31, 2023 and 2022 and for the period May 14, 2021 to December 31, 2021, there were no potentially dilutive common shares issued.

Segments

In accordance with ASC Topic 280 — Segment Reporting, the Company has determined that it has a single reporting segment and operating unit structure.

Cash

Cash is comprised of cash on deposit with major financial institutions. The Company places the majority of its cash with State Street Bank and Trust Company, a high credit quality institution, to minimize credit risk exposure. The Company, at times, may have cash on deposit with major financial institutions that exceeds federally insured limits.

Cash Equivalents

Cash equivalents are highly liquid investments with a current maturity of three months or less at the date of acquisition, which may include temporary investments in U.S. Treasury Bills (of varying maturities) or money market funds. There were no cash equivalents outstanding on the Company’s Consolidated Statements of Assets and Liabilities as of December 31, 2023 and December 31, 2022.

Unamortized Deferred Financing Costs

Deferred financing costs represent fees and other direct incremental costs incurred in connection with the Company’s borrowings. Deferred financing costs are capitalized as incurred and amortized on a straight-line basis to maturity of the Secured Credit Facility (as defined herein). For the years ended December 31, 2023 and 2022 and for the period May 14, 2021 to December 31, 2021, the Company had $627,611, $440,322 and $37,131, respectively, of expensed financing costs included in interest and other financing fees on the Consolidated Statements of Operations. As of December 31, 2023 and December 31, 2022, the Company had $846,916 and $1,474,527, respectively, of unamortized deferred financing costs as shown in deferred financing cost on the Consolidated Statements of Assets and Liabilities.

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STAR MOUNTAIN LOWER MIDDLE-MARKET CAPITAL CORP.

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements – (continued)

Organization and Offering Costs

Organizational and offering costs are expensed as incurred. These expenses consist primarily of legal fees and other costs incurred with Company’s share offerings, the preparation of the Company’s registration statement, and registration fees. For the years ended December 31, 2023, 2022, the Company had incurred no organizational costs, and for the period from May 14, 2021 to December 31, 2021, the Company had incurred organizational costs in the amount of $272,555. As of December 31, 2023 and December 31, 2022, no organizational costs remained payable on the Consolidated Statements of Assets and Liabilities.  For the years ended December 31, 2023 and 2022 and for the period from May 14, 2021 to December 31, 2021, the Company incurred offering costs in the amount of $209,416, $273,988 and $57,205, respectively, as shown as a component of the general and administrative fees in the Consolidated Statements of Operations, of which $40,050 and $96,785 remained payable as of December 31, 2023 and December 31, 2022, respectively, and is included in other payables on the Consolidated Statements of Assets and Liabilities.

Custodian Fees

The Company has entered into a custody agreement with State Street Bank and Trust Company (the “Custodian”). For the years ended December 31, 2023 and 2022 and for the period from May 14, 2021 (date of formation) to December 31, 2021, the Company incurred expenses for services provided by the Custodian of $30,000, $30,000 and $11,507, respectively, which is included in professional fees on the Consolidated Statements of Operations. As of December 31, 2023 and December 31, 2022, $14,004 and $4,069, respectively, remained payable, which is included in professional fees payable on the Consolidated Statements of Assets and Liabilities.

Income Taxes

On May 14, 2021, the Company elected to be regulated as a BDC under the 1940 Act. The Company also elected to be treated as a RIC under Subchapter M of the Code and intends to qualify annually as a RIC. As long as the Company maintains its status as a RIC, it generally will not pay corporate-level U.S. federal income taxes on any ordinary income or capital gains that it distributes at least annually to its Stockholders. Rather, any tax liability related to income earned by the Company represents obligations of the Company’s Stockholders and will not be reflected in the consolidated financial statements of the Company.

To qualify as a RIC under Subchapter M of the Code, the Company must, among other things, meet certain source-of-income and asset diversification requirements. In addition, to qualify for RIC tax treatment, the Company must distribute to its Stockholders, for each taxable year, at least 90% of its “investment company taxable income” for that year, which is generally its ordinary income plus the excess of its realized net short-term capital gains over its realized net long-term capital losses. In order for the Company not to be subject to U.S. federal excise taxes, it must distribute annually an amount at least equal to the sum of (i) 98% of its net ordinary income (taking into account certain deferrals and elections) for the calendar year, (ii) 98.2% of its capital gains in excess of capital losses for the one-year period ending October 31 in that calendar year and (iii) any net ordinary income and capital gains in excess of capital losses for preceding years that were not distributed during such years and on which the Company paid no U.S. federal income tax. The Company, at its discretion, may carry forward taxable income in excess of calendar year dividends and pay a 4% nondeductible U.S. federal excise tax on this income. For the years ended December 31, 2023 and 2022 and for the period from May 14, 2021 to December 31, 2021, the Company did not record a net expense on the Consolidated Statements of Operations for U.S. federal excise tax.

The Company accounts for income taxes in conformity with ASC Topic 740 — Income Taxes (“ASC Topic 740”). ASC Topic 740 provides guidelines for how uncertain tax positions should be recognized, measured, presented and disclosed in the consolidated financial statements. ASC Topic 740 requires the evaluation of tax positions taken in the course of preparing the Company’s tax returns to determine whether the tax positions are “more-likely-than-not” to be sustained by the applicable tax authority. Tax benefits of positions not deemed to meet the more-likely-than-not threshold would be recorded as a tax expense in the current period. It is the Company’s policy to recognize accrued interest and penalties related to uncertain tax benefits in income tax expense. The Company did not record any uncertain income tax positions for the years ended December 31, 2023 and 2022 and for the period ending December 31, 2021.

Recent Accounting Pronouncements

In November 2023, the FASB issued ASU 2023-07, Segment Reporting (Topic 280): Improvements to Reportable Segment Disclosures (“ASU 2023-07”). This change is intended to improve reportable segment requirements, primarily through enhanced disclosures about significant segment expenses, allowing financial statement users to better understand the components of a segment’s profit or loss and assess potential future cash flows for each reportable segment and the entity as a whole. The amendments expand a public entity’s segment disclosures by requiring disclosure of significant segment expenses that are regularly provided to the chief operating decision maker, clarifying when an entity may report one or more additional measures to assess segment performance, requiring enhanced interim disclosures, and providing new disclosure requirements for entities with a single reportable segment among other new disclosure requirements. The amendments are effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2023,  and interim periods within fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2024, and early adoption is permitted. Although the ASU only requires additional disclosure about the Company’s operating segment, the Company is currently evaluating the impact of adopting this guidance with respect to the consolidated financial statements.

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STAR MOUNTAIN LOWER MIDDLE-MARKET CAPITAL CORP.

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements – (continued)

In January 2021, the FASB issued Accounting Standards Update No. 2021-01 (“ASU 2021-01”), “Reference Rate Reform (Topic 848)”. ASU 2021-01 is an update of ASU 2020-04, which is in response to concerns about structural risks of interbank offered rates, and particularly the risk of cessation of LIBOR. Regulators have undertaken reference rate reform initiatives to identify alternative reference rates that are more observable or transaction based and less susceptible to manipulation. ASU 2020-04 provides optional guidance for a limited period of time to ease the potential burden in accounting for (or recognizing the effects of) reference rate reform on financial reporting. ASU 2020- 04 is elective and applies to all entities, subject to meeting certain criteria, that have contracts, hedging relationships, and other transactions that reference LIBOR or another reference rate expected to be discontinued because of reference rate reform. The ASU 2021-01 update clarifies that certain optional expedients and exceptions in Topic 848 for contract modifications and hedge accounting apply to derivatives that are affected by the discounting transition. The amendments in this update are effective immediately through December 31, 2022, for all entities. On December 21, 2022, the FASB issued a new Accounting Standards Update ASU 2022-06, “Reference Rate Reform (Topic 848): Deferral of the Sunset Date of Topic 848,” that extends the sunset (or expiration) date of Accounting Standards Codification (ASC) Topic 848 to December 31, 2024. This gives reporting entities two additional years to apply the accounting relief provided under ASC Topic 848 for matters related to reference rate reform. The ASU is effective immediately. The Company has evaluated its impact on the Company’s consolidated financial statements. Accordingly, all of the Company’s relevant credit agreements have transitioned to Secured Overnight Financing Rate (“SOFR”) as of December 31, 2023.

Note 3. Investments

The following tables show the composition of the Company’s investment portfolio, at amortized cost and fair value (with corresponding percentage of total portfolio investments):

	December 31, 2023
	Amortized Cost				Fair Value
First Lien Senior Secured Loan	$	332,292,188	87.8	%	$	319,229,009	84.7	%
Second Lien Senior Secured Loan		6,305,249	1.7			6,059,372	1.6
Senior Unsecured Notes		2,033,098	0.5			1,384,446	0.4
Preferred Equity Securities		31,684,552	8.4			41,804,395	11.1
Warrants and Other Equity Securities		2,867,756	0.8			5,706,423	1.5
Fund Investments		2,898,305	0.8			2,809,327	0.7
Total	$	378,081,148	100.0	%	$	376,992,972	100.0	%

	December 31, 2022
	Amortized Cost				Fair Value
First Lien Senior Secured Loan	$	265,743,871	88.4	%	$	260,982,122	86.1	%
Second Lien Senior Secured Loan		6,522,877	2.2			6,250,270	2.1
Preferred Equity Securities		23,263,729	7.7			27,088,732	8.9
Warrants and Other Equity Securities		2,447,879	0.8			5,829,429	1.9
Fund Investments		2,855,855	0.9			3,045,128	1.0
Total	$	300,834,211	100.0	%	$	303,195,681	100.0	%

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STAR MOUNTAIN LOWER MIDDLE-MARKET CAPITAL CORP.

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements – (continued)

The following tables show the composition of the Company’s investment portfolio by geographic region, at amortized cost and fair value (with corresponding percentage of total portfolio investments). The geographic composition is determined by the location of the corporate headquarters of the portfolio company, which may not be indicative of the primary source of the portfolio company’s business:

	December 31, 2023
	Amortized Cost				Fair Value
Southeast	$	117,249,715	31.0	%	$	112,796,734	29.8	%
Midwest		72,946,758	19.3			72,951,802	19.4
Northeast		53,801,241	14.2			55,247,793	14.7
West		53,349,023	14.1			51,488,613	13.7
East		33,935,529	9.0			33,986,375	9.0
Southwest		25,324,544	6.7			24,996,508	6.6
South		21,474,338	5.7			25,525,147	6.8
Total	$	378,081,148	100.0	%	$	376,992,972	100.0	%

	December 31, 2022
	Amortized Cost				Fair Value
Southeast	$	85,623,345	28.4	%	$	85,292,317	28.1	%
Midwest		59,467,806	19.8			59,601,511	19.7
West		52,326,463	17.4			52,216,550	17.2
Northeast		44,592,174	14.8			46,433,182	15.3
Southwest		26,959,274	9.0			27,810,986	9.2
East		23,143,747	7.7			22,594,017	7.5
South		8,721,402	2.9			9,247,118	3.0
Total	$	300,834,211	100.0	%	$	303,195,681	100.0	%

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STAR MOUNTAIN LOWER MIDDLE-MARKET CAPITAL CORP.

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements – (continued)

The following tables show the composition of the Company’s investment portfolio by industry, at amortized cost and fair value (with corresponding percentage of total portfolio investments):

	December 31, 2023
	Amortized Cost				Fair Value
Aerospace & Defense	$	7,903,421	2.1	%	$	7,394,163	2.0	%
Chemicals		14,538,407	3.8			14,538,407	3.9
Commercial Services & Supplies		11,312,244	3.0			11,282,346	2.9
Construction & Engineering		58,140,914	15.4			55,540,524	14.7
Consumer Finance		3,407,754	0.9			3,617,879	1.0
Distributors		14,299,832	3.8			13,807,774	3.7
Diversified Consumer Services		14,905,882	3.9			15,182,176	4.0
Diversified Financials		2,898,305	0.8			2,809,327	0.7
Diversified Telecommunication Services		27,384,130	7.2			30,834,843	8.2
Electrical Equipment		10,390,564	2.7			8,320,050	2.2
Entertainment		18,257,039	4.8			18,478,875	4.9
Food Products		9,847,037	2.6			11,682,654	3.1
Healthcare Providers & Services		44,285,303	11.7			43,324,687	11.5
Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure		4,910,858	1.3			4,909,528	1.3
Household Durables		4,618,637	1.2			2,341,518	0.6
Household Products		4,871,468	1.3			4,465,076	1.2
IT Services		18,368,354	4.9			18,406,891	4.9
Leisure Products		4,727,860	1.3			3,852,760	1.0
Machinery		4,832,798	1.3			4,687,302	1.2
Media		23,580,771	6.2			25,870,278	6.9
Personal Products		4,451,581	1.2			4,457,979	1.2
Professional Services		31,270,864	8.3			36,611,515	9.7
Software		6,082,519	1.6			7,590,857	2.0
Specialty Retail		6,333,920	1.7			6,367,578	1.7
Trading Companies & Distributors		15,986,679	4.2			10,144,017	2.7
Transportation Infrastructure		10,474,007	2.8			10,473,968	2.8
Total	$	378,081,148	100.0	%	$	376,992,972	100.0	%

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STAR MOUNTAIN LOWER MIDDLE-MARKET CAPITAL CORP.

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements – (continued)

	December 31, 2022
	Amortized Cost				Fair Value
Aerospace & Defense	$	6,236,534	2.0	%	$	5,877,696	1.8	%
Commercial Services & Supplies		10,581,492	3.5			10,629,012	3.5
Construction & Engineering		38,854,336	12.9			36,895,770	12.2
Consumer Finance		3,460,009	1.2			3,836,822	1.3
Distributors		14,383,702	4.8			14,383,702	4.7
Diversified Consumer Services		14,281,403	4.7			14,502,291	4.8
Diversified Financials		2,855,855	0.9			3,045,128	1.0
Diversified Telecommunication Services		16,003,601	5.3			17,241,546	5.7
Electrical Equipment		9,836,785	3.3			9,836,785	3.2
Entertainment		18,531,121	6.2			19,165,339	6.3
Food Products		6,858,124	2.3			6,953,360	2.3
Healthcare Providers & Services		16,015,128	5.3			15,185,883	5.0
Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure		4,948,532	1.6			4,919,446	1.6
Household Durables		4,380,844	1.5			2,586,687	0.9
Household Products		4,855,599	1.6			4,073,972	1.3
IT Services		13,842,228	4.6			14,001,990	4.6
Leisure Products		4,751,059	1.6			4,793,707	1.6
Machinery		5,983,378	2.0			6,635,785	2.2
Media		23,427,497	7.8			25,659,236	8.5
Personal Products		4,480,452	1.5			4,335,304	1.4
Professional Services		32,279,702	10.7			34,425,860	11.4
Road & Rail		14,612,085	4.9			14,752,716	4.9
Software		6,017,290	2.0			5,961,468	2.0
Specialty Retail		6,314,472	2.1			6,318,303	2.1
Trading Companies & Distributors		17,042,983	5.7			17,177,873	5.7
Total	$	300,834,211	100.0	%	$	303,195,681	100.0	%

Note 4. Fair Value Measurements Investments

ASC Topic 820 clarifies the definition of fair value as the amount that would be received in the sale of an asset or paid in the transfer of a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date. Where available, the Company uses quoted market prices based on the last sales price on the measurement date.

In accordance with ASC Topic 820, the Company discloses the fair value of its investments in a hierarchy that prioritizes the inputs to valuation techniques used to measure fair value. The hierarchy gives the highest priority to valuations based upon unadjusted quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities (Level 1 measurements) and the lowest priority to valuations based upon unobservable inputs that are significant to the valuation (Level 3 measurements). To the extent that fair value is based on inputs that are less observable, the determination of fair value requires a significant amount of management judgment. Investments which are valued using NAV as a practical expedient are excluded from this hierarchy.

The three-tier hierarchy of inputs is summarized below.

• Level 1 - Quoted prices are available in active markets/exchanges for identical investments as of the reporting date.

• Level 2 - Pricing inputs are observable inputs including, but not limited to, prices quoted for similar assets or liabilities in active markets/exchanges or prices quoted for identical or similar assets or liabilities in markets that are not active, and fair value is determined through the use of models or other valuation methodologies.

• Level 3 - Pricing inputs are unobservable for the investment and include activities where there is little, if any, market activity for the investment. The inputs into determination of fair value require significant management judgment and estimation.

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STAR MOUNTAIN LOWER MIDDLE-MARKET CAPITAL CORP.

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements – (continued)

The inputs used by management in estimating the fair value of Level 3 investments may include valuations and other reporting provided by representatives of the portfolio companies, original transaction prices, recent transactions for identical or similar instruments, and comparisons to fair values of comparable investments, and may include adjustments to reflect illiquidity or non-transferability. The Company has policies with respect to its investments, which may assist the Advisor in assessing the quality of information provided by, or on behalf of, each portfolio investment and in determining whether such information continues to be provided by a reliable source or whether further investigation is necessary. Any such investigation, as applicable, may or may not require the Advisor to forego its normal reliance on the value supplied by, or on behalf of, such portfolio investment and to independently recommend the fair value of the Company’s interest in such portfolio investments for approval by the Board, consistent with the Company’s valuation procedures.

The Company has engaged an independent third-party valuation provider, which performs valuation procedures to arrive at estimated valuation ranges of the investments on a quarterly basis. Investments that have been completed within the past three months will be fair valued at cost unless there has been a material event. If there has been a material event or material information that was not known as of the close of the transaction, the independent third-party valuation provider will provide an independent valuation range. The types of valuation methodologies employed by the third-party valuation provider include discounted cash flow, recent financing and enterprise value valuation methodologies. The Company’s Board will discuss valuations and determine the fair value of each investment in the Company’s portfolio in good faith, based on the input of the Advisor, the respective independent valuation firms and the audit committee.

The Company’s investments and borrowings are subject to market risk. Market risk is the potential for changes in the value due to market changes. Market risk is directly impacted by the volatility and liquidity in the markets in which the investments and borrowings are traded.

The inputs or methodology used for valuing securities are not necessarily an indication of the risk associated with investing in these securities. The availability of valuation techniques and observable inputs can vary from security to security and is affected by a wide variety of factors including the type of security, whether the security is new and not yet established in the marketplace, and other characteristics particular to the transaction. Inputs may include price information, volatility statistics, specific and broad credit data, liquidity statistics and other factors.

The use of these valuation models requires significant estimation and judgment by the Advisor. While the Company believes its valuation methods are appropriate, other market participants may value identical assets differently than the Company at the measurement date. The methods used by the Company may produce a fair value calculation that may not be indicative of net realizable value or reflective of future fair values. The Company may also have risk associated with its concentration of investments in certain geographic regions and industries.

To the extent that valuation is based on models or inputs that are less observable or unobservable in the market, the determination of fair value requires more judgment. Those estimated values do not necessarily represent the amounts that may be ultimately realized due to the occurrence of future circumstances that cannot be reasonably determined. Accordingly, the degree of judgment exercised by the Company in determining fair value is greatest for securities categorized in Level 3.

The determination of what constitutes “observable” requires significant judgment by the Company. The Company considers observable data to be market data which is readily available, regularly distributed or updated, reliable and verifiable, not proprietary, which may fall into different levels of the fair value hierarchy. In such cases, for disclosure purposes, the level in the fair value hierarchy within which the fair value measurement in its entirety falls is determined based on the lowest level input that is significant to the fair value measurement. The categorization of an investment within the hierarchy is based upon the pricing transparency of the investment and observability of prices and inputs may be reduced for many investments. This condition could cause the investment to be reclassified to a lower level within the fair value hierarchy.

The consolidated financial statements include portfolio investments at fair value of $376,992,972 and $303,195,681 as of December 31, 2023 and December 31, 2022, respectively.

The Company valued its investments in underlying funds based on its proportionate interest in NAV of the underlying funds. For the purpose of classifying the investments in underlying funds within the fair value hierarchy, the Company makes use of the practical expedient under ASU 2015-07, Fair Value Measurement (Topic 820): Disclosures for Investments in Certain Entities That Calculate Net Asset Value per Share (or its Equivalent). As of December 31, 2023 and December 31, 2022, the Company’s investments in underlying funds amounted to $2,809,327 and $3,045,128, respectively.

U.S. GAAP requires that the Company disclose the Company’s pro-rata portion of individual securities, if available, that are reported to the Company by the underlying portfolio funds that exceed 5% of the Company’s capital balance.

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STAR MOUNTAIN LOWER MIDDLE-MARKET CAPITAL CORP.

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements – (continued)

The following tables present fair value measurements of investments, by major class according to the fair value hierarchy.

	Fair Value Measurements
December 31, 2023	Level 1		Level 2		Level 3		Total
First Lien Senior Secured Loan	$	-	$	-	$	319,229,009	$	319,229,009
Second Lien Senior Secured Loan		-		-		6,059,372		6,059,372
Senior Unsecured Notes		-		-		1,384,446		1,384,446
Preferred Equity Securities		-		-		41,804,395		41,804,395
Warrants and Other Equity Securities		-		-		5,706,423		5,706,423
Total	$	-	$	-	$	374,183,645	$	374,183,645
Fund Investments								2,809,327
Total Investments							$	376,992,972

	Fair Value Measurements
December 31, 2022	Level 1		Level 2		Level 3		Total
First Lien Senior Secured Loan	$	-	$	-	$	260,982,122	$	260,982,122
Second Lien Senior Secured Loan		-		-		6,250,270		6,250,270
Preferred Equity Securities		-		-		27,088,732		27,088,732
Warrants and Other Equity Securities		-		-		5,829,429		5,829,429
Total	$	-	$	-	$	300,150,553	$	300,150,553
Fund Investments								3,045,128
Total Investments								303,195,681

First Lien Senior Secured Loans and Second Lien Senior Secured Loans are collateralized by tangible and intangible assets of the borrowers. These investments include loans to entities that have some level of challenge in obtaining financing from other, more conventional institutions, such as a bank. Interest rates on these loans are either fixed or floating and are based on current market conditions.

The following table provides a reconciliation of the beginning and ending balances for investments at fair value that use Level 3 inputs for the year ended December 31, 2023:

	Investments
	First Lien Senior Secured Loan			Second Lien Senior Secured Loan			Senior Unsecured Notes			Preferred Equity Securities			Warrants and Other Equity Securities			Fund Investments			Total Investments
Balance as of December 31, 2022	$	260,982,122		$	6,250,270		$	-		$	27,088,732		$	5,829,429		$	3,045,128		$	303,195,681
Net realized gain (loss) on investments		45,283			-			-			-			-			-			45,283
Net change in unrealized gain (loss) on investments		(8,301,430	)		26,730			(648,652	)		6,294,840			(542,883	)		(278,251	)		(3,449,646	)
Purchases of investments and other adjustments to cost (1)		84,305,658			(14,038	)		229,700			10,224,221			419,877			42,450			95,207,868
Proceeds from sales of investments		(2,679,712	)		-			-			-			-			-			(2,679,712	)
Proceeds from principal repayments (2)		(15,122,912	)		(203,590	)		-			-			-			-			(15,326,502	)
Lien status change		-			-			1,803,398			(1,803,398	)		-			-			-
Balance as of December 31, 2023	$	319,229,009		$	6,059,372		$	1,384,446		$	41,804,395		$	5,706,423		$	2,809,327		$	376,992,972

(1) Includes purchases of new investments, premium and discount accretion and amortization and PIK interest.

(2) Includes paydowns receivable included in the Consolidated Statements of Assets and Liabilities.

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STAR MOUNTAIN LOWER MIDDLE-MARKET CAPITAL CORP.

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements – (continued)

The following table provides a reconciliation of the beginning and ending balances for investments at fair value that use Level 3 inputs for the year ended December 31, 2022:

	Investments
	First Lien Senior Secured Loan			Second Lien Senior Secured Loan			Preferred Equity Securities		Warrants and Other Equity Securities		Fund Investments		Total Investments
Balance as of December 31, 2021	$	79,686,882		$	9,748,549		$	10,604,516	$	3,600,418	$	-	$	103,640,365
Net realized gain on investments		43,607			-			-		-		-		43,607
Net change in unrealized gain (loss) on investments		(4,927,777	)		(205,084	)		2,076,625		2,049,230		189,273		(817,733	)
Purchases of investments and other adjustments to cost (1)		185,559,090			15,868,326			14,407,591		179,781		2,855,855		218,870,643
Proceeds from sales of investments		(7,971,150	)		-			-		-		-		(7,971,150	)
Proceeds from principal repayments (2)		(10,246,750	)		(323,301	)		-		-		-		(10,570,051	)
Lien status change		18,838,220			(18,838,220	)		-		-		-		-
Balance as of December 31, 2022	$	260,982,122		$	6,250,270		$	27,088,732	$	5,829,429	$	3,045,128	$	303,195,681

(1) Includes purchases of new investments, premium and discount accretion and amortization and PIK interest.

(2) Includes paydowns receivable included in the Consolidated Statements of Assets and Liabilities.

The net change in unrealized gain (loss) on investments included on the Consolidated Statements of Operations for the years ended December 31, 2023 and December 31, 2022, attributable to Level 3 investments still held as of December 31, 2023 and December 31, 2022 was $(5,567,922) and $(4,321,189), respectively.

Reclassifications impacting Level 3 of the fair value hierarchy are reported as transfers in or out of Level 3 as of the beginning of the period which the reclassifications occur. There were no transfers among Levels 1, 2 and 3 for the years ended December 31, 2023 and December 31, 2022.

Purchases (including accretion, amortization, PIK interest) for the year ended December 31, 2023 amounted to $95,207,868 of fair value. Purchases (including accretion, amortization, PIK interest) for the year ended December 31, 2022 amounted to $218,870,643 of fair value.

For the year ended December 31, 2023, the Company invested (net of original issue discount) $66,166,847 in seven new portfolio companies and $24,468,986 in twenty eight existing portfolio companies as reflected in the Consolidated Schedule of Investments. For the year ended December 31, 2022, the Company invested (net of original issue discount) $150,843,665 in twenty two new portfolio companies and $66,668,982 in sixteen existing portfolio companies as reflected in the Consolidated Schedule of Investments.

Significant Unobservable Inputs

ASC Topic 820 requires disclosure of quantitative information about the significant unobservable inputs used in the valuation of assets and liabilities classified as Level 3 within the fair value hierarchy. The tables below are not intended to be all-inclusive, but rather to provide information on significant unobservable inputs and valuation techniques used by the Company.

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STAR MOUNTAIN LOWER MIDDLE-MARKET CAPITAL CORP.

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements – (continued)

The table below summarizes the quantitative inputs and assumptions used for items categorized in Level 3 of the fair value hierarchy as of December 31, 2023.

								Range
	Fair Value		Valuation Technique	Unobservable Input	Weighted Average Mean			Minimum			Maximum
Assets:
First Lien Senior Secured Loan	$	297,206,519	Discounted Cash Flow	Market Yields		15.3	%		7.0	%		27.0	%
				EBITDA Multiple		8.15	x		1.97	x		35.50	x
First Lien Senior Secured Loan		5,270,878	Discounted Cash Flow	Market Yields		21.8	%		19.0	%		25.9	%
				Revenue Multiple		0.62	x		0.30	x		0.80	x
First Lien Senior Secured Loan		15,201,958	Enterprise Value Method	Revenue Multiple		1.77	x		0.40	x		8.43	x
First Lien Senior Secured Loan		1,549,654	Enterprise Value Method	EBITDA Multiple		5.50	x		5.00	x		6.00	x
Second Lien Senior Secured Loan		6,059,372	Discounted Cash Flow	Market Yields		16.6	%		15.5	%		17.7	%
				EBITDA Multiple		7.50	x		7.00	x		8.00	x
Senior Unsecured Note		1,384,446	Discounted Cash Flow	Market Yields		26.7	%		26.7	%		26.7	%
				EBITDA Multiple		9.00	x		8.50	x		9.50	x
Preferred Equity Securities		26,528	Discounted Cash Flow	Market Yields		23.3	%		23.3	%		23.3	%
				Revenue Multiple		0.40	x		0.30	x		0.50	x
Preferred Equity Securities		4,154,769	Enterprise Value Method	Gross Profit Multiple		2.60	x		2.10	x		3.10	x
				EBITDA Multiple		12.50	x		12.00	x		13.00	x
Preferred Equity Securities		5,511,310	Enterprise Value Method	Revenue Multiple		2.49	x		0.30	x		3.00	x
Preferred Equity Securities		32,111,788	Enterprise Value Method	EBITDA Multiple		7.51	x		3.25	x		14.00	x
Warrants and Other Equity Securities		571,189	Enterprise Value Method	Revenue Multiple		2.50	x		2.00	x		8.43	x
Warrants and Other Equity Securities		5,135,234	Enterprise Value Method	EBITDA Multiple		6.58	x		3.25	x		35.50	x
Fund Investments		2,809,327	Other	N/A		N/A			N/A			N/A
Total Level 3 Assets	$	376,992,972

The table below summarizes the quantitative inputs and assumptions used for items categorized in Level 3 of the fair value hierarchy as of December 31, 2022.

									Range
	Fair Value		Valuation Technique	Unobservable Input		Weighted Average Mean			Minimum			Maximum
Assets:
First Lien Senior Secured Loan	$	195,396,657	Discounted Cash Flow	Market Yields			15.0	%		6.5	%		27.0	%
				EBITDA Multiple			8.06	x		3.50	x		34.75	x
First Lien Senior Secured Loan		9,996,357	Discounted Cash Flow	Market Yields			26.8	%		19.0	%		32.6	%
				Revenue Multiple			1.33	x		0.23	x		3.00	x
First Lien Senior Secured Loan		9,212,424	Enterprise Value Method	Revenue Multiple			0.46	x		0.25	x		1.25	x
First Lien Senior Secured Loan		46,376,684	Recent Transaction		N/A		N/A			N/A			N/A
Second Lien Senior Secured Loan		6,250,270	Discounted Cash Flow	Market Yields			15.1	%		14.4	%		15.8	%
				EBITDA Multiple			6.75	x		6.25	x		7.25	x
Preferred Equity Securities		2,165,391	Discounted Cash Flow	Market Yields			17.8	%		17.8	%		17.8	%
				EBITDA Multiple			3.75	x		3.50	x		4.00	x
Preferred Equity Securities		26,528	Discounted Cash Flow	Market Yields			16.8	%		16.8	%		16.8	%
				Revenue Multiple			0.55	x		0.44	x		0.65
Preferred Equity Securities		3,469,292	Enterprise Value Method	Revenue Multiple			0.60	x		0.30	x		0.70	x
				EBITDA Multiple			10.75	x		5.75	x		11.25	x
Preferred Equity Securities		1,406,681	Enterprise Value Method	Revenue Multiple			2.42	x		0.44	x		3.00	x
Preferred Equity Securities		16,859,290	Enterprise Value Method	EBITDA Multiple			8.01	x		5.75	x		13.00	x
Preferred Equity Securities		3,161,550	Recent Transaction	N/A			N/A			N/A			N/A
Warrants and Other Equity Securities		1,890,932	Enterprise Value Method	Revenue Multiple			2.46	x		0.23	x		3.00	x
Warrants and Other Equity Securities		3,938,497	Enterprise Value Method	EBITDA Multiple			6.83	x		3.50	x		34.75	x
Fund Investments		3,045,128	Other	N/A			N/A			N/A			N/A
Total Level 3 Assets	$	303,195,681

An increase or decrease in any of the significant unobservable inputs used in the fair value measurement of the investments would result in a higher or lower fair value measurement, respectively.

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STAR MOUNTAIN LOWER MIDDLE-MARKET CAPITAL CORP.

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements – (continued)

The significant unobservable input used in the income approach of fair value measurement of the Company’s investments is the discount rate used to discount the estimated future cash flows expected to be received from the underlying investment, which include both future principal and interest payments. Increases (decreases) in the discount rate would result in a decrease (increase) in the fair value estimate of the investment. Included in the consideration and selection of discount rates are the following factors: risk of default, rating of the investment and comparable investments, and call provisions.

The significant unobservable inputs used in the market approach of fair value measurement of the Company’s investments are the market multiples of EBITDA or revenue of the comparable guideline public companies. The Company selects a population of public companies for each investment with similar operations and attributes of the portfolio company. Using these guideline public companies’ data, a range of multiples of enterprise value to EBITDA or revenue is calculated. The Company selects percentages from the range of multiples for purposes of determining the portfolio company’s estimated enterprise value based on said multiple and generally the latest twelve months EBITDA or revenue of the portfolio company (or other meaningful measure). Increases (decreases) in the multiple will result in an increase (decrease) in enterprise value, resulting in an increase (decrease) in the fair value estimate of the investment.

Note 5. Transactions with Affiliated Companies

The Company and the Advisor have received an exemptive order from the SEC that permits the Company to co-invest with certain accounts managed by the Advisor and/or certain affiliates of the Company, subject to the terms and conditions specified in the exemptive order.

An affiliated company is a company in which the Company has an ownership interest of 5% or more of its voting securities. A controlled affiliate company is a company in which the Company and its affiliated funds have an ownership interest of more than 25% of its voting securities. Please see the Company’s Consolidated Schedule of Investments for the type of investment, principal amount, interest rate including the spread, and the maturity date. For the years ended December 31, 2023 and December 31, 2022, Star Mountain Fund Management, LLC’s managed funds had an ownership interest of 25% or more in one company’s voting securities.

Transactions related to the Company’s investments with controlled affiliates for the years ended December 31, 2023 and December 31, 2022, were as follows:

December 31, 2023	Equity Ownership Held by the Company			Equity Ownership Held by Star Mountain Affiliate Funds
Issuer:
Arrow Home Health LLC		2.2	%		55.5	%
Caregility Corporation		7.9	%		37.4	%

December 31, 2022	Equity Ownership Held by the Company			Equity Ownership Held by Star Mountain Affiliate Funds
Issuer:
Arrow Home Health LLC		2.2	%		55.5	%

Note 6. Transactions with Related Parties

Star Mountain Lower Middle-Market (Offshore) Ltd. (the “Feeder Fund”) was formed as a Cayman Islands exempted company and commenced operations on August 17, 2021. The Feeder Fund has been formed to invest all or substantially all of its investable assets in the common stock of the Company. As of December 31, 2023 and December 31, 2022, the Feeder Fund had $17,313,800 and $12,470,000 in capital committed to the Company, respectively, and an ownership percentage in the Company of 7.93% and 5.67%, respectively. As of December 31, 2023 and December 31, 2022, the Feeder Fund had $110,891 of contributions payable to the Company.

Management Fees

The Company has entered into an investment advisory agreement with the Advisor (the “Investment Advisory Agreement”), under which the Advisor, subject to the overall supervision of the Board, provides investment advisory services to the Company. The Company pays the Advisor a fee for its services under the Investment Advisory Agreement consisting of two components – a base management fee and an incentive fee. The cost of both the base management fee and the incentive fee are borne by the Company’s Stockholders, unless such fees are waived by the Advisor.

On June 14, 2023, the Company entered into an amended and restated investment advisory agreement with the Advisor (the “Amended and Restated Investment Advisory Agreement”), replacing the Investment Advisory Agreement pursuant to which effective June 14, 2023 (the “Effective Date”), the base management fee was reduced from 1.75% to 1.25% per annum of the average of the Company’s total gross assets (excluding cash or cash equivalents but including assets purchased with borrowed amounts) as of the end of each of the two most recently completed calendar quarters.

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STAR MOUNTAIN LOWER MIDDLE-MARKET CAPITAL CORP.

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements – (continued)

Management fees for the years ended December 31, 2023 and 2022 and for the period from May 14, 2021 to December 31, 2021 were $5,183,339, $3,467,163 and $757,520, respectively. For the years ended December 31, 2023 and 2022 and for the period from May 14, 2021 to December 31, 2021, Star Mountain Fund Management, LLC elected to voluntarily waive $633,649, $279,725 and $0, respectively, of such management fees. The management fees waived are not recoupable by Star Mountain Fund Management, LLC. There is no guarantee that Star Mountain Fund Management, LLC will waive management fees in the future, and Star Mountain Fund Management, LLC may discontinue or modify any such waivers in the future at its discretion. As of December 31, 2023 and December 31, 2022, $1,121,412 and $1,049,992 of management fees remained payable, respectively.

Incentive Fees

The incentive fee (“Incentive Compensation”) consists of two parts. The first component of the income incentive fee is payable quarterly in arrears. The Income Incentive Fee will be determined by comparing the Company’s pre-incentive fee net investment income for the preceding quarter. Pre-incentive fee net investment income means interest income, dividend income, PIK interest and any other income (including any other fees such as commitment, origination, structuring, diligence and consulting fees or other fees that the Company receives from portfolio companies but excluding fees for providing managerial assistance) accrued during the calendar quarter, minus operating expenses for the quarter (including the base management fee), any expenses payable under the administration agreement (the “Administration Agreement”) between the Company and the Administrator and any interest expense and dividends paid on any outstanding preferred stock, but excluding the incentive fee. Pre-incentive fee net investment income will include, in the case of investments with a deferred interest feature such as market discount, debt instruments with PIK interest, preferred stock with PIK dividends and zero-coupon securities, accrued income that the Company has not yet received in cash. The Advisor is not under any obligation to reimburse the Company for any part of the incentive fee it receives that was based on accrued interest that the Company never actually receives.

Pre-incentive fee net investment income does not include any realized capital gains or losses or unrealized capital gains or losses. If any distributions from portfolio companies are characterized as a return of capital, such returns of capital would affect the capital gains incentive fee to the extent a gain or loss is realized. Because of the structure of the incentive fee, it is possible that the Company may pay an incentive fee in a quarter where it incurs a loss. For example, if the Company receives pre-incentive fee net investment income in excess of the hurdle rate (as defined below) for a quarter, the Company will pay the applicable incentive fee even if it has incurred a loss in that quarter due to realized and unrealized capital losses.

Pre-incentive fee net investment income, expressed as a rate of return on the value of the Company’s net assets (defined as total assets less indebtedness and before taking into account any incentive fees payable during the period) at the end of the immediately preceding calendar quarter, is compared to a fixed “hurdle rate” of 1.75% per quarter (7% annually).

As of the Effective Date, the Income Incentive Fee was reduced from 20% to 17.5% of the Company’s pre-incentive fee net investment income.

Under the Amended and Restated Investment Advisory Agreement, the Company pays the Advisor an incentive fee with respect to its pre-incentive fee net investment income in each calendar quarter as follows:

• no incentive fee in any calendar quarter in which the pre-incentive fee net investment income does not exceed the hurdle rate of 1.75% (7% annually);

• 100% of the Company’s pre-incentive fee net investment income with respect to that portion of such pre-incentive fee net investment income, if any, that exceeds the hurdle rate but is less than or equal to the product of (i) 2.1212% per quarter (8.4848% annualized) and (ii) the Company’s net assets at the end of the immediately preceding quarter. The Company refers to this portion of the Company’s pre-incentive fee net investment income as the “catch-up” provision. The catch-up is meant to provide the Advisor with approximately 17.5% of the pre-incentive fee net investment income if a hurdle rate did not apply; and

• 17.5% of the Company’s pre-incentive fee net investment income that exceeds the “catch-up” provision. This provides that once the hurdle amount and the catch-up provision are achieved, 17.5% of all pre-incentive fee net investment income thereafter is allocated to the Advisor.

The second part of the incentive fee is a capital gains incentive fee that is determined and payable in arrears as of the end of each fiscal year (or upon termination of the Amended and Restated Advisory Agreement, as of the termination date). Under the Amended and Restated Investment Advisory Agreement, the Capital Gains Incentive Fee was reduced from 20.0% to 17.5% of cumulative realized capital gains as of the end of the fiscal year as of the Effective Date.

In determining the capital gains incentive fee payable to the Advisor, the Company calculates the cumulative aggregate realized capital gains and cumulative aggregate realized capital losses since the Company’s inception, and the aggregate unrealized capital depreciation as of the date of the calculation, as applicable, with respect to each of the investments in the Company’s portfolio. For this purpose, cumulative aggregate realized capital gains, if any, equals the sum of the differences between the net sales price of each investment, when sold, and the amortized cost of such investment. Cumulative aggregate realized capital losses equals the sum of the amounts by which the net sales price of each investment, when sold, is less than the amortized cost of such investment since the Company’s inception. Aggregate unrealized capital depreciation equals the sum of the difference, if negative, between the valuation of each investment as of the applicable calculation date and the amortized cost of such investment. At the end of the applicable year, the amount of capital gains that will serve as the basis for the calculation of the capital gains incentive fee equals the cumulative aggregate realized capital gains less cumulative aggregate realized capital losses, less aggregate unrealized capital depreciation, with respect to the Company’s portfolio of investments. If this number is positive at the end of such year, then the capital gains incentive fee for such year equals 17.5% (reduced from 20%) of such amount, less the aggregate amount of any capital gains incentive fees paid in respect of the Company’s portfolio in all prior years.

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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements – (continued)

While the Amended and Restated Investment Advisory Agreement with the Advisor neither includes nor contemplates the inclusion of unrealized gains in the calculation of the capital gains incentive fee, pursuant to an interpretation of an American Institute for Certified Public Accountants Technical Practice Aid for investment companies, the Company includes unrealized gains in the calculation of the capital gains incentive fee expense and related accrued capital gains incentive fee. This accrual reflects the incentive fees that would be payable to the Advisor if the Company’s entire portfolio was liquidated at its fair value as of the balance sheet date even though the Advisor is not entitled to an incentive fee with respect to unrealized gains unless and until such gains are actually realized.

Incentive fees for the years ended December 31, 2023 and 2022 and for the period from May 14, 2021 to December 31, 2021 were $4,996,040, $1,960,085 and $225,883, respectively. For the years ended December 31, 2023 and 2022 and for the period from May 14, 2021 to December 31, 2021 Star Mountain Fund Management, LLC elected to voluntarily waive $1,034,565, $2,185,968 and $0 of such incentive fees, respectively. The incentive fees waived for the years ended December 31, 2023 and 2022 are not recoupable and there is no guarantee that Star Mountain Fund Management, LLC will waive incentive fees in the future, and Star Mountain Fund Management, LLC may discontinue or modify any such waivers in the future at its discretion. As of December 31, 2023 and December 31, 2022, $3,961,476 and $0 of such incentive fees remained payable, respectively.

Administration Fees

The Company has entered into the Administration Agreement with the Administrator, under which the Company reimburses the Administrator for its allocable portion of overhead and other expenses, including the costs of furnishing the Company with office facilities and equipment and providing clerical, bookkeeping, record-keeping and other administrative services at such facilities, and the Company’s allocable portion of the cost of the chief financial officer and chief compliance officer and their respective staffs. To the extent that the Administrator outsources any of its functions, the Company will pay the fees associated with such functions on a direct basis, without incremental profit, to the Administrator. For the years ended December 31, 2023 and 2022 and for the period from May 14, 2021 to December 31, 2021 the Company incurred reimbursement expenses of $237,082, $182,766 and $115,068, respectively, included under General and Administrative fees on the Consolidated Statements of Operations. As of December 31, 2023 and December 31, 2022, $79,070 and $35,877 of reimbursement expense was payable as shown in the Consolidated Statements of Assets and Liabilities as reimbursement expense payable, respectively.

The Administrator has entered into a sub-administration agreement with SS&C Technologies, Inc. (the “Sub-Administrator”), under which the Sub-Administrator provides various accounting and administrative services to the Company. Administrative services may include maintenance of the Company’s books and records, processing of investor transactions, and calculation of the NAV. For the years ended December 31, 2023 and 2022 and for the period from May 14, 2021 to December 31, 2021, the Company incurred expenses for services provided by the Sub-Administrator of $636,927, $412,218 and $99,285, respectively, which is included in professional fees on the Consolidated Statements of Operations. As of December 31, 2023 and December 31, 2022, there were no amounts payable for expenses incurred for services provided by the Sub-Administrator.

Directors’ Fees

The Company incurs certain fees and expenses paid to the Company’s independent directors (including expenses and costs related to meetings of the independent directors); for the years ended December 31, 2023 and 2022 and for the period from May 14, 2021 to December 31, 2021 directors’ expenses are $91,250, $89,151 and $50,849, respectively, as shown on the Consolidated Statements of Operations. As of December 31, 2023 and December 31, 2022, $23,750 and $20,000 of directors’ expenses remained payable, respectively, which is included in professional fees payable as shown on the Consolidated Statements of Assets and Liabilities.

Note 7. Borrowings

On July 2, 2021, the Company entered into a Loan and Servicing Agreement (the “Loan Agreement”) with Sterling National Bank (“SNB”), which provides for a $55 million senior secured revolving credit facility (“Secured Credit Facility”). In February 2022, SNB was subsequently acquired by Webster Bank (“Webster”), which took over the relationship with the Company. On January 12, 2022, the Company entered into a second amendment to the Secured Credit Facility to upsize the Secured Credit Facility to $80 million. On May 6, 2022, the Company entered into an amendment to the Secured Credit Facility to upsize the Secured Credit Facility to $125 million. On September 16, 2022, the Company entered into an amendment to the Secured Credit Facility to upsize the Secured Credit Facility to $200 million.

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STAR MOUNTAIN LOWER MIDDLE-MARKET CAPITAL CORP.

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements – (continued)

As of December 31, 2023 and December 31, 2022, the Secured Credit Facility commitment amounts were as follows:

Secured Credit Facility Lender	As of December 31, 2023 Commitment		As of December 31,2022  Commitment
Webster Bank	$	67,500,000	$	67,500,000
Blue Ridge Bank		25,000,000		25,000,000
First Foundation Bank		20,000,000		20,000,000
Mitsubishi HC Capital America, Inc.		20,000,000		20,000,000
Woodforest National Bank		20,000,000		20,000,000
Forbright Bank		17,500,000		17,500,000
Apple Bank		15,000,000		15,000,000
Peapack-Gladstone Bank		15,000,000		15,000,000
Total Commitment	$	200,000,000	$	200,000,000

Borrowings can be increased to a maximum of $350 million in accordance with the Secured Credit Facility accordion feature terms and conditions and are limited by various advance rates and concentration limits.

As of December 31, 2023 and December 31, 2022, the total fair value of the borrowings outstanding under the Secured Credit Facility was $176,500,000 and $145,000,000, respectively.

Advances under the Secured Credit Facility bear interest at a per annum rate equal to the Prime rate in effect on such day minus 0.35%. Inclusive of syndication, agency, and administrative fees paid to Webster, the total annualized cost of capital is estimated to be 8.0%. The Company will also pay a non-utilization fee on the average daily unused amount of the aggregate commitments until the commitment termination date (as defined in the Loan Agreement). As of December 31, 2023 and December 31, 2022, the total commitments under the Secured Credit Facility were $200 million. Proceeds from borrowings under the Secured Credit Facility may be used to finance certain investments, fulfill payment obligations under the Secured Credit Facility, make distributions/payments permitted by the Loan Agreement. All amounts outstanding under the Secured Credit Facility must be repaid by the fourth anniversary of the initial closing of the Secured Credit Facility. The Company’s obligations to the lenders under the Secured Credit Facility are secured by a first priority security interest in substantially all of the Company’s assets, subject to certain exclusions.

Borrowings under the Secured Credit Facility are limited by various advance rates and concentration limits. In connection with the Secured Credit Facility, the Company has made certain customary representations/warranties and is required to comply with various covenants, reporting requirements and other customary requirements for similar facilities. The Secured Credit Facility is subject to customary events of default for similar financing transactions. Upon the occurrence and during the continuation of an event of default, Webster may declare the outstanding advances and all other obligations under the Secured Credit Facility immediately due and payable.

On June 22, 2022 the Company entered into a Loan and Security Agreement with East West Bank, which provides for cash or credit advances of up to $25 million (the “Revolving Credit Line”) pursuant to the terms and conditions of the Revolving Credit Line. On September 26, 2022, the Company entered into an amendment with East West Bank, to downsize the Revolving Credit Line to $21 million. On May 17, 2023, the Company repaid the outstanding balance in full and terminated the loan and security agreement initially entered into on June 22, 2022. As of December 31, 2023 and December 31, 2022, the total fair value of the borrowings outstanding under the Revolving Credit Line were $0 and $8,000,000, respectively.

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STAR MOUNTAIN LOWER MIDDLE-MARKET CAPITAL CORP.

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements – (continued)

The fair value of the borrowings outstanding under the Secured Credit Facility and the Revolving Credit Line are based on a market yield approach and current interest rates, which are Level 3 inputs to the market yield model. The components of the Company’s interest expense and other debt financing expenses, average outstanding balances and average stated interest rates (i.e. the rate in effect plus spread) were as follows:

	For the year ended
	December 31, 2023			December 31, 2022			For the period May 14, 2021* to December 31, 2021
Interest expense - Secured Credit Facility	$	12,108,069		$	4,222,007		$	129,638
Interest expense - Revolving Credit Line		38,624			433,472			-
Unused commitment fees		278,783			277,339			149,153
Amortization of deferred financing costs		627,611			440,322			37,131
Utilization fees		1,141,897			425,175			9,979
Total interest and other debt financing fees	$	14,194,984		$	5,798,315		$	325,901
Average debt outstanding	$	154,152,055		$	90,928,767		$	6,810,345
Average stated interest rate		7.88	%		5.12	%		2.99	%

* Date of formation of the Company.

Note 8. Income Taxes

The amount of taxable income to be paid out as a distribution is determined by the Board each quarter and generally is based upon the annual earnings estimated by management of the Company. Net capital gains, if any, are distributed at least annually, although the Company may decide to retain all or some of those capital gains for investment and pay corporate-level income taxes on those retained amounts. If the Company chooses to do so, this generally would increase expenses and reduce the amount available to be distributed to stockholders. In the event the Company’s taxable income (including any net capital gains) for a fiscal year fall below the amount of distributions declared and paid with respect to that year, however, a portion of the total amount of those distributions may be deemed a return of capital for tax purposes to the Company’s stockholders.

Because federal income tax regulations differ from accounting principles generally accepted in the United States, distributions in accordance with tax regulations may differ from net investment income and realized gains recognized for financial reporting purposes. Differences may be permanent or temporary in nature. Permanent differences are reclassified among capital accounts in the consolidated financial statements to reflect their appropriate tax character. Temporary differences arise when certain items of income, expense, gain or loss are recognized at some time in the future.

The calculation of reclassifications due to permanent book-to-tax differences and tax character of distributions declared are performed at each calendar year end and have no impact on net assets.

The following permanent differences were reclassified for tax purposes for the years ended December 31, 2023, December 31, 2022 and for the period from May 14, 2021 to December 31, 2021:

	For the year ended
	December 31, 2023			December 31, 2022				For the period May 14, 2021* to December 31, 2021
Increase (decrease) in capital in excess of par value		$	-		$	202,722			$	10,594,332
Increase (decrease) in accumulated undistributed (overdistributed) earnings			-			(202,722	)			(10,594,332	)

* Date of Formation of the Company.

Taxable income generally differs from net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations for financial reporting purposes due to temporary and permanent differences in the recognition of income and expenses and generally excludes unrealized gain (loss) on investments as investment gains and losses are not included in taxable income until they are realized. The temporary and permanent differences in the recognition of income and expenses for the years ended December 31, 2023, December 31, 2022 and for the period from May 14, 2021 to December 31, 2021 are primarily due to organizational cost amortization.

Capital losses in excess of capital gains earned in a tax year may generally be carried forward and used to offset capital gains, subject to certain limitations. Under the Regulated Investment Company Modernization Act of 2010, capital losses incurred after September 30, 2011 are not subject to expiration and retain their character as either short-term or long-term capital losses. As of December 31, 2023 and December 31, 2022, the Company had no short-term capital loss carryforwards. As of December 31, 2023 and December 31, 2022, the Company had no long-term capital loss carryforwards.

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STAR MOUNTAIN LOWER MIDDLE-MARKET CAPITAL CORP.

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements – (continued)

The following table reconciles the components of accumulated undistributed (overdistributed) earnings:

	For the year ended
	December 31, 2023			December 31, 2022			For the period May 14, 2021* to December 31, 2021
Net accumulated change in unrealized gain (loss)	$	(1,559,013	)	$	2,090,736		$	3,399,241
Undistributed ordinary income		701,484			399,145			-
Other cumulative effect of timing differences		(224,715	)		(242,886	)		(261,056	)
Total accumulated undistributed (overdistributed) earnings	$	(1,082,244	)	$	2,246,995		$	3,138,185

* Date of Formation of the Company.

For income tax purposes, distributions paid to stockholders are reported as ordinary income, return of capital, redemption, long term capital gains or a combination thereof. The following table provides the tax character of distributions declared for the years ended December 31, 2023, December 31, 2022 and for the period from May 14, 2021 to December 31, 2021:

	For the year ended
	December 31, 2023		December 31, 2022		For the period May 14, 2021* to December 31, 2021
Ordinary income	$	22,097,019	$	10,682,401	$	2,267,468
Redemption		-		-		13,457,540
Long-term capital gains		3,773		-		240,492
Total	$	22,100,792	$	10,682,401	$	15,965,500

* Date of Formation of the Company.

As of December 31, 2023, the estimated cost basis of investment for U.S. federal income tax purposes was $378,551,985, resulting in estimated net unrealized loss of $(1,559,013), comprised of estimated gross unrealized gains of $20,541,825 and gross unrealized losses of $22,100,838. As of December 31, 2022, the estimated cost basis of investment for U.S. federal income tax purposes was $301,104,946, resulting in estimated net unrealized gain of $2,090,736, comprised of estimated gross unrealized gains of $11,979,460, and gross unrealized losses of $9,888,724. 

Note 9. Stock Issuances

As of December 31, 2023 and December 31, 2022, the total number of shares of all classes of capital stock that the Company has the authority to issue was 200,000,000 shares of Common Stock, par value $0.001 per share.

New Stockholders admitted to the Company or existing Stockholders increasing their Capital Commitments at a particular Closing will be required to purchase shares of the Company with an aggregate purchase price necessary to ensure that all Stockholders in the Company have generally contributed the same percentage of their Capital Commitments to the Company immediately following such purchase (a “Catch-up Purchase”) and each such Stockholder shall be issued a number of shares of the Company based on a per share purchase price determined by the Board. A Catch-up Purchase may be made in multiple installments as determined by the Advisor based on the Company’s capital requirements. The per share purchase price shall be at least equal to the NAV per share in accordance with the limitations of Section 23 of the 1940 Act. The Board may set the price per share above the NAV per share based on a variety of factors, including without limitation, the total amount of the Company’s organizational and other expenses that will have accrued following the Company’s Initial Closing.

For the year ended December 31, 2023, the Company entered into subscription agreements (collectively, the “Subscription Agreements”) with new investors, providing for the private placement of common shares. Under the terms of the Subscription Agreements, investors are required to fund drawdowns to purchase common shares up to the amount of their respective capital commitments on an as-needed basis with a minimum of 8 business days’ prior notice. As of December 31, 2023 and December 31, 2022, the Company had received capital commitments totaling $218,337,762 and $219,908,470, respectively.

As of December 31, 2023, net contributions of $204,144,825 had been made by Stockholders and $14,192,937 remained available to be drawn by the Company. As of December 31, 2022, net contributions of $165,406,541 had been made by Stockholders and $54,501,929 remained available to be drawn by the Company.

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STAR MOUNTAIN LOWER MIDDLE-MARKET CAPITAL CORP.

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements – (continued)

The following tables summarize the issuance of shares for the years ended December 31, 2023 and 2022 and for the period from May 14, 2021 to December 31, 2021:

Date	Price per share		Shares Issued		Proceeds
For the year ended December 31, 2023:
March 21, 2023	$	25.31		803,600	$	20,339,128
May 15, 2023		25.30		343,695		8,695,500
August 28, 2023		25.49		179,590		4,577,750
December 8, 2023		25.41		198,169		5,035,468
				1,525,054	$	38,647,846
Stock issued in connection with dividend reinvestment plan
January 26, 2023		25.34		86,086		2,181,430
May 5, 2023		25.38		98,060		2,488,754
July 31, 2023		25.56		100,593		2,571,168
November 10, 2023		25.55		114,935		2,936,599
				399,674	$	10,177,951
Total				1,924,728	$	48,825,797

Date	Price per share		Shares Issued		Proceeds
For the year ended December 31, 2022:
March 25, 2022	$	25.59		708,935	$	18,142,000
April 21, 2022		25.73		446,880		11,448,234
September 12, 2022		25.58		441,121		11,283,885
November 22, 2022		25.25		2,186,113		55,199,312
				3,783,049	$	96,073,431
Stock issued in connection with dividend reinvestment plan
January 14, 2022		25.32		24,306		615,437
May 20, 2022		25.64		21,875		560,883
July 29, 2022		25.51		36,141		921,955
November 4, 2022		25.34		49,212		1,247,052
				131,534		3,345,327
Total				3,914,583	$	99,418,758

Date	Price per share		Shares Issued		Proceeds
Period from May 14, 2021* to December 31, 2021:
May 14, 2021	$	25.00		1,688,601	$	42,215,029
June 11, 2021		25.19		629,240		15,851,000
August 17, 2021		25.10		244,608		6,139,651
November 4, 2021		25.88		740,397		19,161,474
				3,302,846	$	83,367,154
Stock issued in connection with dividend reinvestment plan
August 20, 2021		25.07		11,997		300,751
November 19, 2021		25.78		5,631		145,176
				17,628		445,927
Total				3,320,474	$	83,813,081

* Date of formation of the Company.

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STAR MOUNTAIN LOWER MIDDLE-MARKET CAPITAL CORP.

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements – (continued)

Note 10. Discretionary Repurchase of Shares of Common Stock and Distributions

Beginning with the quarter ended September 30, 2022, the Company began to conduct quarterly tender offers, at the Board’s discretion, in accordance with the requirements of Rule 13e-4 under the Exchange Act and the 1940 Act, to permit Stockholders to tender their shares of common stock at a specific per share price (“Purchase Price”) based on the Company’s NAV as of the last date of the quarter in which the tender offer is conducted. The Company intends to conduct each tender offer to repurchase up to 2.5% of the number of shares of common stock outstanding as of the end of the prior quarter in which the tender offer is conducted, subject to numerous restrictions that limit Stockholders’ ability to sell their shares of common stock.

The following tables summarize the repurchase of shares for the years ended December 31, 2023 and 2022.

Quarter Ended	Purchase Price		Shares Repurchased		Amount Paid in Cash
Stock repurchased in connection with tender offer
December 31, 2022*	$	25.21		108,930.54	$	2,746,138
March 31, 2023		25.80		164,813.65		4,252,192
June 30, 2023		26.06		180,212.21		4,696,330
September 30, 2023		26.01		186,750.79		4,857,388
December 31, 2023**		24.78		189,086.61		4,700,693
Total				829,793.80	$	21,252,741

*On December 15, 2022 the Company commenced a tender offer for repurchase of common shares. The tender offer expired on January 16, 2023 and the stock repurchased in connection with the tender offer was recorded and paid out as capital activity for 2023.

**As of December 31, 2023, stock repurchased in connection with tender offers remained payable as shown in redemptions payable on the Consolidated Statements of Assets and Liabilities.

Quarter Ended	Purchase Price		Shares Repurchased		Amount Paid in Cash
Stock repurchased in connection with tender offer
September 30, 2022	$	25.78		99,486.14	$	2,564,753
Total				99,486.14	$	2,564,753

The Company’s distributions are recorded on the record date. For the year ended December 31, 2023, distributions declared to Stockholders totaled $22,100,792 of which $8,031,160 was paid as a cash distribution and $7,996,521 was paid in the form of 313,588 shares of the Company’s common stock issued to existing Stockholders. Subsequent to December 31, 2023, distributions of $3,008,410 will be paid out in cash and $3,064,701 will be paid in the form of the Company's common stock issued to existing shareholders. Distribution payments have been made in accordance with Stockholders DRP payment election as disclosed in Note 2.

The following table summarizes the settlement of distributions declared and recorded as of December 31, 2023 and the subsequent payment and issuance of those distributions for the year ended December 31, 2023:

Date Declared	Record Date	Payment/Issuance Date	Amount Per Share		Amount Paid in Cash		Amount Settled via Newly Issued Shares		Total
For the year ended December 31, 2023
April 3, 2023	April 3, 2023	May 5, 2023	$	0.69	$	2,485,103	$	2,488,754	$	4,973,857
July 3, 2023	July 3, 2023	July 31, 2023		0.69		2,583,154		2,571,168		5,154,322
October 4, 2023	October 4, 2023	November 10, 2023		0.78		2,962,903		2,936,599		5,899,502
December 29, 2023	December 31, 2023	January 31, 2024		0.79		3,008,410		3,064,701		6,073,111
Total			$	2.95	$	11,039,570	$	11,061,222	$	22,100,792

As of December 31, 2023, $6,073,111 of distributions declared and recorded remained payable as shown in distributions payable on the Consolidated Statements of Assets and Liabilities. As of December 31, 2023, $10,177,951 of distributions as shown in stock issued in connection with dividend reinvestment plan on the Statements of Changes in Net Assets includes the effect of distributions payable as of December 31, 2022.

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STAR MOUNTAIN LOWER MIDDLE-MARKET CAPITAL CORP.

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements – (continued)

The following table summarizes the settlement of distributions declared and recorded as of December 31, 2022, and for the year ended December 31, 2022 and the subsequent payment and issuance of those distributions for the year ended December 31, 2022:

Date Declared	Record Date	Payment/Issuance Date	Amount Per Share		Amount Paid in Cash		Amount Settled via Newly Issued Shares		Total
For the year ended December 31, 2022:
May 18, 2022	May 18, 2022	May 20, 2022	$	0.30	$	626,388	$	560,883	$	1,187,271
June 30, 2022	June 30, 2022	July 29, 2022		0.57		1,346,329		921,955		2,268,284
October 4, 2022	October 4, 2022	November 4, 2022		0.66		1,628,714		1,247,052		2,875,766
December 31, 2022	December 31, 2022	January 26, 2023		0.66		2,169,650		2,181,430		4,351,080
Total			$	2.19	$	5,771,081	$	4,911,320	$	10,682,401

The following table summarizes the settlement of distributions declared and recorded as of December 31, 2021 and for the period from May 14, 2021 to December 31, 2021 and the subsequent payment and issuance of those distributions for the period from May 14, 2021 to December 31, 2021:

Date Declared	Record Date	Payment/Issuance Date	Amount Per Share		Amount Paid in Cash		Amount Settled via Newly Issued Shares		Total
Period from May 14, 2021* to December 31, 2021:
August 10, 2021	August 10, 2021	August 20, 2021	$	0.13	$	568	$	300,751	$	301,319
November 10, 2021	November 10, 2021	November 19, 2021		0.18		318,225		145,175		463,400
December 31, 2021	December 31, 2021	January 14, 2022		0.46		662,190		615,437		1,277,627
Total			$	0.77	$	980,983	$	1,061,363	$	2,042,346

F-35

STAR MOUNTAIN LOWER MIDDLE-MARKET CAPITAL CORP.

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements – (continued)

Note 11. Commitments, Contingencies, and Risks

Commitments: As of December 31, 2023 and December 31, 2022, the Company had $15,600,970 and $25,345,245, respectively, in outstanding commitments to direct investments. As of December 31, 2023 and December 31, 2022 the Company had $1,101,695 and $1,105,362, respectively, in outstanding commitments to fund investments.

F-36

STAR MOUNTAIN LOWER MIDDLE-MARKET CAPITAL CORP.

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements – (continued)

December 31, 2023	Outstanding Commitments
Direct Investments
Consolidated Machine & Tool Holdings, LLC	$	267,525
PPC Event Services, Inc.		2,391,846
TCP Acquisition, LLC		5,595,960
The Range NYC, LLC (dba Five Iron Golf)		6,722,689
YTC Holdings, Inc. (dba Yorktel)		622,950
Total Direct Investments	$	15,600,970
Fund Investments
Madryn Select Opportunities, LP	$	1,101,695
Total Fund Investments	$	1,101,695
Total	$	16,702,665

December 31, 2022	Outstanding Commitments
Direct Investments
Gridsource Incorporated, LLC	$	4,166,667
PPC Event Services, Inc.		3,159,041
Rock Gate Capital, LLC (dba 160 Driving Academy)		1,296,848
TCP Acquisition, LLC		10,000,000
The Range NYC, LLC (dba Five Iron Golf)		6,722,689
Total Direct Investments	$	25,345,245
Fund Investments
Madryn Select Opportunities, LP	$	1,105,362
Total Fund Investments	$	1,105,362
Total	$	26,450,607

Management believes that the Company’s available cash balances provide sufficient funds to cover its unfunded commitments as of December 31, 2023 and December 31, 2022.

Indemnifications: In the normal course of business, the Company enters into contracts and agreements that contain a variety of representations and warranties that provide general indemnification. The Company’s maximum exposure under these agreements is unknown, as these involve future claims that may be made against the Company but that have not occurred. The Company expects the risk of any future obligations under these indemnification provisions to be remote.

Legal proceedings: In the normal course of business, the Company may be subject to legal and regulatory proceedings that are generally incidental to its ongoing operations. While there can be no assurance of the ultimate disposition of any such proceedings, the Company is not currently aware of any such proceedings or disposition that would have a material adverse effect on the Company’s consolidated financial statements.

F-37

STAR MOUNTAIN LOWER MIDDLE-MARKET CAPITAL CORP.

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements – (continued)

Concentration of credit and counterparty risk: Credit risk arises primarily from the potential inability of counterparties to perform in accordance with the terms of the contract. In the event that the counterparties do not fulfill their obligations, the Company may be exposed to risk. The risk of default depends on the creditworthiness of the counterparties or issuers of the instruments. It is the Company’s policy to review, as necessary, the credit standing of each counterparty.

Note 12. Financial Highlights

The following is a schedule of financial highlights for the years ended December 31, 2023 and 2022 and for the period from May 14, 2021 to December 31, 2021:

	For the year ended
	December 31, 2023			December 31, 2022			For the period May 14, 2021* to December 31, 2021
Per share data:
Net asset value at beginning of period	$	25.21		$	25.26		$	25.00
Net investment income (loss) (1)		3.02			2.47			0.80
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) (1)		(0.46	)		(0.18	)		0.12
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations (1)		2.56			2.29			0.92
Stockholder distributions (2)		(1.87	)		(1.20	)		(0.36	)
Dividend reinvestment plan distributions (2)		(1.08	)		(0.99	)		(0.41	)
Other (3)		(0.04	)		(0.15	)		0.11
Net asset value at end of period	$	24.78		$	25.21		$	25.26
Net assets at end of period	$	190,460,589		$	166,216,773		$	70,162,127
Shares outstanding at end of period		7,687,482			6,592,546			2,777,449
Total return (4)		9.64	%		5.91	%		4.13	%
Ratio/Supplemental data:
Ratio of expenses to average net assets before incentive fees and waivers(5)		11.80	%		10.53	%		5.92	%
Ratio of expenses to average net assets after incentive fees and before waivers(5)		14.49	%		12.30	%		6.28	%
Ratio of expenses to average net assets after incentive fees and waivers (5)		13.59	%		10.08	%		6.28	%
Ratio of net investment income (loss) to average net assets before incentive fees and waivers(5)		13.77	%		9.23	%		5.41	%
Ratio of net investment income (loss) to average net assets after incentive fees and before waivers(5)		11.07	%		7.47	%		5.05	%
Ratio of net investment income (loss) to average net assets after incentive fees and waivers(5)		11.97	%		9.68	%		5.05	%
Portfolio turnover (6)		5.19	%		5.17	%		4.22	%

(1) The per share data was derived by using the weighted average shares outstanding during the period presented.

(2) Management monitors available taxable earnings, including net investment income and realized capital gains, to determine if a tax return of capital may occur for the year. To the extent the Company’s taxable earnings fall below the total amount of the Company’s distributions for that fiscal year, a portion of those distributions may be deemed a tax return of capital to the Company’s stockholders. The tax character of distributions was $22,097,019 and $3,773 of ordinary income and long term capital gain, respectively, for the year ended December 31, 2023.

(3) Includes the impact of different share amounts used in calculating per share data as a result of calculating certain per share data based on weighted average shares outstanding during the period and certain per share data based on shares outstanding as of a period end or transaction date.

(4) Total return is calculated as the change in NAV per share during the period, divided by the beginning NAV per share and assumes reinvestment of dividends at NAV. Total return is not annualized.

(5) Ratios are annualized for periods less than one year. To the extent incentive fees and waivers are included within the ratio, they are not annualized.

(6) Ratio is not annualized.

* Date of Formation of the Company.

F-38

STAR MOUNTAIN LOWER MIDDLE-MARKET CAPITAL CORP.

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements – (continued)

13. Subsequent Events

The Company has evaluated subsequent events through March 29, 2024, the date on which the consolidated financial statements were issued.

On December 29, 2023 the Company declared a dividend of $0.79 per share to shareholders of record as of December 31, 2023, which was paid in the form of cash and shares on January 31, 2024.  On January 31, 2024 the Company paid a total distribution of $6,073,111, of which $3,008,410 was paid in cash and $3,064,701 in the form of shares.

On January 16, 2024, the Company issued a capital call of $6,246,250.

F-39

SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.

Date: March 29, 2024		Star Mountain Lower Middle-Market Capital Corp.
	By:	/s/	Brett A. Hickey
	Name:		Brett A. Hickey
	Title:		Chief Executive Officer and President

Date: March 29, 2024	By:	/s/	Christopher J. Gimbert
	Name:		Christopher J. Gimbert
	Title:		Chief Financial Officer

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, this Annual Report on Form 10-K has been signed below by the following persons on behalf of the registrant and in the following capacities on March 29, 2024.

By:	/s/	Brett A. Hickey
Name:		Brett A. Hickey
Title:		Chief Executive Officer, President and Director

By:	/s/	Christopher J. Gimbert
Name:		Christopher J. Gimbert
Title:		Chief Financial Officer

By:	/s/	Stephen B. Paras
Name:		Stephen B. Paras
Title:		Director

By:	/s/	Jeffrey Rogers
Name:		Jeffrey Rogers
Title:		Director

By:	/s/	O. James Sterling
Name:		O. James Sterling
Title:		Director

By:	/s/	David S. Kimmel
Name:		David S. Kimmel
Title:		Director

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EX-4.1

Exhibit 4.1

DESCRIPTION OF SECURITIES

The following description is based on relevant portions of Delaware law and on the Certificate of Incorporation of the Company and bylaws. This summary is not necessarily complete, and the Company refers investors to Delaware law and the Certificate of Incorporation and bylaws for a more detailed description of the provisions summarized below. Capitalized terms used but not defined herein shall have the meaning ascribed to them in the Annual Report on Form 10-K to which this Description of Securities is attached as an exhibit.

General

The Company’s authorized stock consists of 200,000,000 shares of common stock, par value $0.001 per share. There is currently no market for the Company’s common stock, and the Company can offer no assurances that a market for its shares of common stock will develop in the future. There are no outstanding options or warrants to purchase the Company’s common stock. No stock has been authorized for issuance under any equity compensation plans. Under Delaware law, Stockholders generally are not personally liable for the debts or obligations of the Company.

Common Stock

All shares of the Company’s common stock have equal rights as to earnings, assets, dividends and voting and, when they are issued, will be duly authorized, validly issued, fully paid and non-assessable. Distributions may be paid to the holders of the Company’s common stock if, as and when authorized by the Board and declared by the Company out of funds legally available therefor. Shares of the Company’s common stock have no preemptive, exchange, conversion or redemption rights and are freely transferable, except when their transfer is restricted by the Certificate of Incorporation, federal and state securities laws or by contract. In the event of the Company’s liquidation, dissolution or winding up, each share of the Company’s common stock would be entitled to share ratably in all of the Company’s assets that are legally available for distribution after the Company pays all debts and other liabilities and subject to any preferential rights of holders of the Company’s preferred stock, if any preferred stock is outstanding at such time. Each share of the Company’s common stock is entitled to one vote on all matters submitted to a vote of Stockholders, including the election of directors. Except as provided with respect to any other class or series of stock, the holders of the Company’s common stock will possess exclusive voting power. There is no cumulative voting in the election of directors, which means that holders of a majority of the outstanding shares of common stock can elect all of the Company’s directors, and holders of less than a majority of such shares will not be able to elect any directors.

Preferred Stock

The Company does not intend to issue preferred stock.

Limitation on Liability of Directors and Officers; Indemnification and Advance of Expenses

The indemnification of the Company’s officers and directors is governed by Section 145 of the Delaware General Corporation Law (“DGCL”), the Certificate of Incorporation and bylaws. Subsection (a) of DGCL Section 145 empowers a corporation to indemnify any person who was or is a party or is threatened to be made a party to any threatened, pending or completed action, suit or proceeding, whether civil, criminal, administrative or investigative (other than an action by or in the right of the corporation) by reason of the fact that the person is or was a director, officer, employee or agent of the corporation, or is or was serving at the request of the corporation as a director, officer, employee or agent of another corporation, partnership, joint venture, trust or other enterprise, against expenses (including attorneys’ fees), judgments, fines and amounts paid in settlement actually and reasonably incurred by the person in connection with such action, suit or proceeding if (1) such person acted in good faith, (2) in a manner such person reasonably believed to be in or not opposed to the best interests of the corporation and (3) with respect to any criminal action or proceeding, such person had no reasonable cause to believe the person’s conduct was unlawful.

Exhibit 4.1

Subsection (b) of DGCL Section 145 empowers a corporation to indemnify any person who was or is a party or is threatened to be made a party to any threatened, pending or completed action or suit by or in the right of the corporation to procure a judgment in its favor by reason of the fact that the person is or was a director, officer, employee or agent of the corporation, or is or was serving at the request of the corporation as a director, officer, employee or agent of another corporation, partnership, joint venture, trust or other enterprise against expenses (including attorneys’ fees) actually and reasonably incurred by such person in connection with the defense or settlement of such action or suit if such person acted in good faith and in a manner the person reasonably believed to be in, or not opposed to, the best interests of the corporation, and except that no indemnification may be made in respect of any claim, issue or matter as to which such person has been adjudged to be liable to the corporation unless and only to the extent that the Delaware Court of Chancery or the court in which such action or suit was brought determines upon application that, despite the adjudication of liability but in view of all the circumstances of the case, such person is fairly and reasonably entitled to indemnity for such expenses which the Court of Chancery or such other court deems proper.

DGCL Section 145 further provides that to the extent that a present or former director or officer is successful, on the merits or otherwise, in the defense of any action, suit or proceeding referred to in subsections (a) and (b) of Section 145, or in defense of any claim, issue or matter therein, such person will be indemnified against expenses (including attorneys’ fees) actually and reasonably incurred by such person in connection with such action, suit or proceeding. In all cases in which indemnification is permitted under subsections (a) and (b) of Section 145 (unless ordered by a court), it will be made by the corporation only as authorized in the specific case upon a determination that indemnification of the present or former director, officer, employee or agent is proper in the circumstances because the applicable standard of conduct has been met by the party to be indemnified. Such determination must be made, with respect to a person who is a director or officer at the time of such determination, (1) by a majority vote of the directors who are not parties to such action, suit or proceeding, even though less than a quorum, (2) by a committee of such directors designated by majority vote of such directors, even though less than a quorum, (3) if there are no such directors, or if such directors so direct, by independent legal counsel in a written opinion or (4) by the Stockholders. The statute authorizes the corporation to pay expenses incurred by an officer or director in advance of the final disposition of a proceeding upon receipt of an undertaking by or on behalf of the person to whom the advance will be made, to repay the advances if it is ultimately determined that he or she was not entitled to indemnification. DGCL Section 145 also provides that indemnification and advancement of expenses permitted under such Section are not to be exclusive of any other rights to which those seeking indemnification or advancement of expenses may be entitled under any bylaw, agreement, vote of Stockholders or disinterested directors, or otherwise. DGCL Section 145 also authorizes the corporation to purchase and maintain liability insurance on behalf of its directors, officers, employees and agents regardless of whether the corporation would have the statutory power to indemnify such persons against the liabilities insured.

The Certificate of Incorporation provides that the Company’s directors will not be liable to the Company or the Company’s Stockholders for monetary damages for breach of fiduciary duty as a director to the fullest extent permitted by the current DGCL or as the DGCL may hereafter be amended. DGCL Section 102(b)(7) provides that the personal liability of a director to a corporation or its Stockholders for breach of fiduciary duty as a director may be eliminated except for liability (1) for any breach of the director’s duty of loyalty to the registrant or its Stockholders, (2) for which the director would otherwise be subject by reason of willful misfeasance, bad faith, or gross negligence, in the performance of his or her duties, or by reason of his or her reckless disregard of his obligations and duties to the Company, (3) under Section 174 of the DGCL, relating to unlawful payment of dividends or unlawful stock purchases or redemption of stock or (4) for any transaction from which the director derives an improper personal benefit.

The bylaws provide for the indemnification of any person to the full extent permitted, and in the manner provided, by the current DGCL or as the DGCL may hereafter be amended.

As a BDC, the Company is not permitted to and will not indemnify the Advisor, any of its executive officers and directors, or any other person against liability arising from willful misfeasance, bad faith, gross negligence or reckless disregard of the duties involved in the conduct of such person’s office, or by reason of reckless disregard of obligations and duties of such person arising under contract or agreement. 

Exhibit 4.1

Organization and Duration

The Company was formed as Star Mountain Credit Opportunities Fund, LP, a Delaware limited partnership, on August 7, 2019. On May 14, 2021, Star Mountain Credit Opportunities Fund, LP changed its name and converted to Star Mountain Lower Middle-Market Capital Corp., a Delaware corporation, and  the existing limited partners of Star Mountain Credit Opportunities Fund, LP became stockholders of the Company. The Company shall continue perpetually unless terminated pursuant to the provisions contained in the Certificate of Incorporation or pursuant to any applicable provision of the DGCL.

Purpose

Under the Certificate of Incorporation, the Company may engage in any lawful act or activity for which corporations may be organized under the DGCL and to possess and exercise all of the powers and privileges granted by such law and any other law of Delaware. The activities of the Company will be limited to actions permitted for a BDC that operates as a RIC.

Delaware Anti-takeover Provisions

The DGCL contains provisions that could make it more difficult for a potential acquirer to acquire the Company by means of a tender offer, proxy contest or otherwise. These provisions are expected to discourage certain coercive takeover practices and inadequate takeover bids and to encourage persons seeking to acquire control of the Company to negotiate first with the Board. These measures may delay, defer or prevent a transaction or a change in control that might otherwise be in the best interests of the Company’s Stockholders. The Company believes, however, that the benefits of these provisions outweigh the potential disadvantages of discouraging any such acquisition proposals because the negotiation of such proposals may improve their terms.

The Company is subject to the provisions of Section 203 of the DGCL regulating corporate takeovers. In general, these provisions prohibit a Delaware corporation from engaging in any business combination with any interested stockholder for a period of three years following the date that the stockholder became an interested stockholder, unless:

• prior to such time, the board of directors approved either the business combination or the transaction which resulted in the stockholder becoming an interested stockholder;

• upon consummation of the transaction that resulted in the stockholder becoming an interested stockholder, the interested stockholder owned at least 85% of the voting stock of the corporation outstanding at the time the transaction commenced; or

• at or subsequent to such time, the business combination is approved by the board of directors and authorized at a meeting of stockholders, by at least two-thirds of the outstanding voting stock that is not owned by the interested stockholder.

Section 203 of the DGCL defines “business combination” to include the following:

• any merger or consolidation involving the corporation and the interested stockholder;

• any sale, transfer, pledge or other disposition (in one transaction or a series of transactions) of 10% or more of either the aggregate market value of all the assets of the corporation or the aggregate market value of all the outstanding stock of the corporation involving the interested stockholder;

• subject to certain exceptions, any transaction that results in the issuance or transfer by the corporation of any stock of the corporation to the interested stockholder;

• any transaction involving the corporation that has the effect of increasing the proportionate share of the stock of any class or series of the corporation owned by the interested stockholder; or

• the receipt by the interested stockholder of the benefit of any loans, advances, guarantees, pledges or other financial benefits provided by or through the corporation.

In general, Section 203 of the DGCL defines an interested stockholder as any entity or person beneficially owning 15% or more of the outstanding voting stock of the corporation and any entity or person affiliated with or controlling or controlled by any of these entities or persons.

The statute could prohibit or delay mergers or other takeover or change in control attempts and, accordingly, may discourage attempts to acquire the Company.

Exhibit 4.1

The Board will adopt a resolution exempting from Section 203 of the DGCL any business combination between the Company and any other person, subject to prior approval of such business combination by the Board, including approval by a majority of the Independent Directors.

Number of Directors; Vacancies; Removal

The Certificate of Incorporation provides that the number of directors is set only by the Board in accordance with the bylaws. The bylaws provide that a majority of the entire Board may at any time increase or decrease the number of directors. However, unless the bylaws are amended, the number of directors may never be less than four nor more than eight. Under the DGCL, unless the certificate of incorporation provides otherwise (which the Company’s Certificate of Incorporation does not), directors on a classified board such as the Board may be removed only for cause. Under the Certificate of Incorporation and bylaws, any vacancy on the Board, including a vacancy resulting from an enlargement of the Board, may be filled only by vote of a majority of the directors then in office. The limitations on the ability of Stockholders to remove directors and fill vacancies could make it more difficult for a third party to acquire, or discourage a third party from seeking to acquire, control of the Company.

Action by Stockholders

The Company’s Certificate of Incorporation provides that Stockholder action can be taken only at an annual or special meeting of Stockholders or by written consent in lieu of a meeting. This may have the effect of delaying consideration of a Stockholder proposal until the next annual meeting.

Exclusive Forum

The Company’s Certificate of Incorporation and bylaws provide that, to the fullest extent permitted by law, unless the Company consents in writing to the selection of an alternative forum, the sole and exclusive forum for (i) any derivative action or proceeding brought on behalf of the Company, (ii) any action asserting a claim of breach of a fiduciary duty owed by any director, officer or other employee of the Company to the Company or the Company’s Stockholders, (iii) any action asserting a claim arising pursuant to any provision of the DGCL, the Certificate of Incorporation or bylaws or the securities, antifraud, unfair trade practices or similar laws of any international, national, state, provincial, territorial, local or other governmental or regulatory authority, including, in each case, the applicable rules and regulations promulgated thereunder, or (iv) any action asserting a claim governed by the internal affairs doctrine shall be a federal or state court located in the state of Delaware. Any person or entity purchasing or otherwise acquiring any interest in shares of capital stock of the Company shall be deemed, to the fullest extent permitted by law, to have notice of and consented to these exclusive forum provisions and to have irrevocably submitted to, and waived any objection to, the exclusive jurisdiction of such courts in connection with any such action or proceeding and consented to process being served in any such action or proceeding, without limitation, by United States mail addressed to the Stockholder at the Stockholder’s address as it appears on the records of the Company, with postage thereon prepaid.

Conflict with the 1940 Act

The Company’s bylaws provide that, if and to the extent that any provision of the DGCL or any provision of the Company’s Certificate of Incorporation or bylaws conflicts with any provision of the 1940 Act, the applicable provision of the 1940 Act will control.

EX-21.1

Exhibit 21.1

LIST OF SUBSIDIARIES

Star Mountain Lower Middle-Market Capital Holdings, LLC

EX-31.1

Exhibit 31.1

CERTIFICATION PURSUANT TO

RULE 13a-14(a) and 15d-14(a) UNDER THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934, AS AMENDED

I, Brett A. Hickey, certify that:

1. I have reviewed this Annual Report on Form 10-K of Star Mountain Lower Middle-Market Capital Corp. (the “registrant”);

2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to the period covered by this report;

3. Based on my knowledge, the consolidated financial statements, and other financial information included in this report, fairly present in all material respects the financial condition, results of operations and cash flows of the registrant as of, and for, the periods presented in this report;

4. The registrant’s other certifying officer(s) and I are responsible for establishing and maintaining disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e)) and internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f)) for the registrant and have:

(a) Designed such disclosure controls and procedures, or caused such disclosure controls and procedures to be designed under our supervision, to ensure that material information relating to the registrant is made known to us by others within those entities, particularly during the period in which this report is being prepared;

(b) Designed such internal control over financial reporting, or caused such internal control over financial reporting to be designed under our supervision, to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of consolidated financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles;

(c) Evaluated the effectiveness of the registrant’s disclosure controls and procedures and presented in this report our conclusions about the effectiveness of the disclosure controls and procedures, as of the end of the period covered by this report based on such evaluation; and

(d) Disclosed in this report any change in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the registrant’s most recent fiscal quarter (the registrant’s fourth fiscal quarter in the case of an annual report) that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting; and

5. The registrant’s other certifying officer(s) and I have disclosed, based on our most recent evaluation of internal control over financial reporting, to the registrant’s auditors and the audit committee of the registrant’s board of directors (or persons performing the equivalent functions):

(a) All significant deficiencies and material weaknesses in the design or operation of internal control over financial reporting which are reasonably likely to adversely affect the registrant’s ability to record, process, summarize and report financial information; and

(b) Any fraud, whether or not material, that involves management or other employees who have a significant role in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting.

Date: March 29, 2024	By:	/s/ Brett A. Hickey
		Brett A. Hickey
		President and Chief Executive Officer
		(Principal Executive Officer)

EX-31.2

Exhibit 31.2

CERTIFICATION PURSUANT TO

RULE 13a-14(a) and 15d-14(a) UNDER THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934, AS AMENDED

I, Christopher J. Gimbert, certify that:

1. I have reviewed this Annual Report on Form 10-K of Star Mountain Lower Middle-Market Capital Corp. (the “registrant”);

2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to the period covered by this report;

3. Based on my knowledge, the consolidated financial statements, and other financial information included in this report, fairly present in all material respects the financial condition, results of operations and cash flows of the registrant as of, and for, the periods presented in this report;

4. The registrant’s other certifying officer(s) and I are responsible for establishing and maintaining disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e)) and internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f)) for the registrant and have:

(a) Designed such disclosure controls and procedures, or caused such disclosure controls and procedures to be designed under our supervision, to ensure that material information relating to the registrant is made known to us by others within those entities, particularly during the period in which this report is being prepared;

(b) Designed such internal control over financial reporting, or caused such internal control over financial reporting to be designed under our supervision, to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of consolidated financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles;

(c) Evaluated the effectiveness of the registrant’s disclosure controls and procedures and presented in this report our conclusions about the effectiveness of the disclosure controls and procedures, as of the end of the period covered by this report based on such evaluation; and

(d) Disclosed in this report any change in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the registrant’s most recent fiscal quarter (the registrant’s fourth fiscal quarter in the case of an annual report) that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting; and

5. The registrant’s other certifying officer(s) and I have disclosed, based on our most recent evaluation of internal control over financial reporting, to the registrant’s auditors and the audit committee of the registrant’s board of directors (or persons performing the equivalent functions):

(a) All significant deficiencies and material weaknesses in the design or operation of internal control over financial reporting which are reasonably likely to adversely affect the registrant’s ability to record, process, summarize and report financial information; and

(b) Any fraud, whether or not material, that involves management or other employees who have a significant role in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting.

Date: March 29, 2024	By:	/s/ Christopher J. Gimbert
		Christopher J. Gimbert
		Chief Financial Officer
		(Principal Financial Officer)

EX-32.1

Exhibit 32.1

CERTIFICATION PURSUANT TO

SECTION 1350, CHAPTER 63 OF TITLE 18, UNITED STATES CODE, AS ADOPTED PURSUANT

TO

SECTION 906 OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002

In connection with the accompanying Annual Report of Star Mountain Lower Middle-Market Capital Corp. (the “Company”) on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2023 (the “Report”), I, Brett A. Hickey, President and Chief Executive Officer of the Company, certify, pursuant to 18 U.S.C. §1350, as adopted pursuant to §906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, that:

(1) The Report fully complies with the requirements of Section 13(a) or Section 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended; and

(2) The information contained in the Report fairly presents, in all material respects, the financial condition and results of operations of the Company.

Date: March 29, 2024	By:	/s/ Brett A. Hickey
		Brett A. Hickey
		President and Chief Executive Officer
		(Principal Executive Officer)

EX-32.2

Exhibit 32.2

CERTIFICATION PURSUANT TO

SECTION 1350, CHAPTER 63 OF TITLE 18, UNITED STATES CODE, AS ADOPTED PURSUANT

TO

SECTION 906 OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002

In connection with the accompanying Annual Report of Star Mountain Lower Middle-Market Capital Corp. (the “Company”) on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2023 (the “Report”), I, Christopher J. Gimbert, Chief Financial Officer of the Company, certify, pursuant to 18 U.S.C. §1350, as adopted pursuant to §906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, that:

(1) The Report fully complies with the requirements of Section 13(a) or Section 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended; and

(2) The information contained in the Report fairly presents, in all material respects, the financial condition and results of operations of the Company.

Date: March 29, 2024	By:	/s/ Christopher J. Gimbert
		Christopher J. Gimbert
		Chief Financial Officer
		(Principal Financial Officer)

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Document and Entity Information - USD ($)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2023	Mar. 29, 2024	Jun. 30, 2023
Cover [Abstract]
Document Type	10-K
Amendment Flag	false
Document Annual Report	true
Document Period End Date	Dec. 31, 2023
Current Fiscal Year End Date	--12-31
Document Fiscal Year Focus	2023
Document Fiscal Period Focus	FY
Document Transition Report	false
Entity File Number	814-01399
Entity Registrant Name	Star Mountain Lower Middle-Market Capital Corp
Entity Central Index Key	0001786835
Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code	DE
Entity Tax Identification Number	86-3924884
Entity Address, Address Line One	140 E. 45th Street
Entity Address, Address Line Two	37th Floor
Entity Address, City or Town	New York
Entity Address, State or Province	NY
Entity Address, Postal Zip Code	10017
City Area Code	212
Local Phone Number	810-9044
Entity Well-known Seasoned Issuer	No
Entity Voluntary Filers	No
Entity Current Reporting Status	Yes
Entity Interactive Data Current	Yes
Entity Filer Category	Non-accelerated Filer
Entity Small Business	false
Entity Emerging Growth Company	true
Entity Ex Transition Period	false
ICFR Auditor Attestation Flag	false
Document Financial Statement Error Correction [Flag]	false
Entity Shell Company	false
Entity Public Float			$ 0
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding		7,687,482
Auditor Firm ID	42
Auditor Name	Ernst & Young LLP
Auditor Location	New York, New York

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Consolidated Statements of Assets and Liabilities - USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2023	Dec. 31, 2022
Investments at fair value:
Investments at fair value	$ 376,992,972	$ 303,195,681	[1]
Cash	5,045,540	18,958,445
Interest receivable	3,291,794	2,873,029
Paydown receivable	1,068,839	844,269
Deferred financing cost	846,916	1,474,527
Total assets	387,246,061	327,345,951
LIABILITIES
Credit facility payable	176,500,000	153,000,000
Distributions payable	6,073,111	4,351,080
Redemptions payable	4,700,693	0
Incentive fees payable, net of fee waivers (Note 6)	3,961,476	0
Credit facility interest payable	3,645,612	2,283,546
Management fees payable, net of fee waivers (Note 6)	1,121,412	1,049,992
Other payables	368,999	187,230
Professional fees payable	308,137	195,076
Reimbursement expense payable	79,070	35,877
Legal fees payable	26,962	26,377
Total liabilities	196,785,472	161,129,178
Commitments and contingencies (Note 11)
NET ASSETS
Common shares, $0.001 par value (200,000,000 shares authorized, 7,687,482 and 6,592,546 shares issued and outstanding as of December 31, 2023 and December 31, 2022, respectively)	7,688	6,593
Contribution receivable	(110,891)	(110,891)
Additional paid-in capital	191,646,036	164,074,076
Accumulated undistributed (overdistributed) earnings	(1,082,244)	2,246,995
Total net assets	$ 190,460,589	$ 166,216,773
Net asset value per share (in dollars per share)	$ 24.78	$ 25.21
Non-controlled/Non-affiliated Investments [Member]
Investments at fair value:
Investments at fair value	$ 367,622,559	$ 301,766,151
Controlled/Affiliate Investments [Member]
Investments at fair value:
Investments at fair value	$ 9,370,413	$ 1,429,530

[1] Because there is no readily available market value for these investments, the fair value of each of these investments is determined in good faith using significant unobservable inputs by the Company’s board of directors (the “Board”) as required by the 1940 Act. See Note 4 "Fair Value Measurements" in the accompanying notes to the financial statements.

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Consolidated Statements of Assets and Liabilities (Parenthetical) - USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2023	Dec. 31, 2022
ASSETS
Amortized cost	$ 378,081,148	$ 300,834,211	[1]
NET ASSETS
Common stock, par value (in dollars per share)	$ 0.001	$ 0.001
Common stock, shares authorized (in shares)	200,000,000	200,000,000
Common stock, shares issued (in shares)	7,687,482	6,592,546
Common stock, shares outstanding (in shares)	7,687,482	6,592,546
Non-controlled/Non-affiliated Investments [Member]
ASSETS
Amortized cost	$ 370,712,305	$ 299,401,792
Controlled/Affiliate Investments [Member]
ASSETS
Amortized cost	$ 7,368,843	$ 1,432,419

[1] The amortized cost represents the original cost adjusted for the amortization of discounts and premiums, as applicable, on debt investments using the effective interest method.

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Consolidated Statements of Operations - USD ($)	8 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2021	Dec. 31, 2023	Dec. 31, 2022
Non-controlled/non-affiliate, Controlled/affiliate, investment income [Abstract]
Dividend income	$ 94,628	$ 1,546,675	$ 181,458
Other income	0	158,980	17,054
Total investment income	4,499,992	47,362,351	21,975,603
Operating expenses:
Interest and other financing fees	325,901	14,194,984	5,798,315
Management fees (Note 6)	757,520	5,183,339	3,467,163
Incentive fees (Note 6)	225,883	4,996,040	1,960,085
Professional fees	387,308	1,525,307	1,356,001
General and administrative fees	206,855	535,638	609,391
Legal expenses	266,709	328,091	393,131
Director expenses	50,849	91,250	89,151
Organizational expenses	272,555	0	0
Total expenses before fee waivers	2,493,580	26,854,649	13,673,237
Management fee waiver (Note 6)	0	(633,649)	(279,725)
Incentive fee waiver (Note 6)	0	(1,034,565)	(2,185,968)
Total expenses after fee waivers	2,493,580	25,186,435	11,207,544
Net investment income	2,006,412	22,175,916	10,768,059
Net realized gain (loss):
Net realized gain (loss) on investments	240,492	45,283	43,607
Net change in unrealized gain (loss):
Net change in unrealized gain (loss) on investments	67,642	(3,449,646)	(817,733)
Net gain (loss)	308,134	(3,404,363)	(774,126)
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations	$ 2,314,546	$ 18,771,553	$ 9,993,933
Per common share data:
Net investment income per share - basic (in dollars per share)	$ 0.8	$ 3.02	$ 2.47
Net investment income per share - diluted (in dollars per share)	0.8	3.02	2.47
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations per share - basic (in dollars per share)	0.92	2.56	2.29
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations per share - diluted (in dollars per share)	$ 0.92	$ 2.56	$ 2.29
Weighted average shares outstanding - basic (in shares)	2,502,175	7,349,990	4,351,453
Weighted average shares outstanding - diluted (in shares)	2,502,175	7,349,990	4,351,453
Non-controlled/Non-affiliated Investments [Member]
Non-controlled/non-affiliate, Controlled/affiliate, investment income [Abstract]
Interest income	$ 4,091,514	$ 42,194,403	$ 20,937,595
PIK interest income	249,427	3,099,419	495,426
Dividend income	94,628	1,498,864	181,458
Other income	0	159,915	257,368
Net realized gain (loss):
Net realized gain (loss) on investments	240,492	45,283	43,607
Net change in unrealized gain (loss):
Net change in unrealized gain (loss) on investments	55,911	(5,454,105)	(803,113)
Controlled/Affiliate Investments [Member]
Non-controlled/non-affiliate, Controlled/affiliate, investment income [Abstract]
Interest income	64,423	253,540	103,756
PIK interest income	0	90,372	0
Dividend income	0	47,811	0
Other income	0	18,027	0
Net change in unrealized gain (loss):
Net change in unrealized gain (loss) on investments	$ 11,731	$ 2,004,459	$ (14,620)

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Consolidated Statements of Changes in Net Assets - USD ($)		8 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	May 14, 2021	Dec. 31, 2021	Dec. 31, 2023	Dec. 31, 2022
Common Stock [Member]
Investment Company, Net Assets [Roll Forward]
Beginning balance		$ 0	$ 6,593	$ 2,777
Beginning balance (in shares)		0	6,592,546	2,777,449
Net investment income		$ 0	$ 0	$ 0
Net realized gain (loss)		0	0	0
Net change in unrealized gain (loss) on investments		0	0	0
Issuance of common shares		$ 3,302	$ 1,525	$ 3,783
Issuance of common shares (in shares)		3,302,846	1,525,054	3,783,049
Purchases of shares in repurchase offer			$ (830)	$ (99)
Purchases of shares in repurchase offer (in shares)			(829,792)	(99,486)
Redemption of common shares		$ (543)
Redemption of common shares (in shares)		(543,025)
Distributions declared to stockholders		$ 0	$ 0	$ 0
Stock issued in connection with dividend reinvestment plan		$ 18	$ 400	$ 132
Stock issued in connection with dividend reinvestment plan (in shares)		17,628	399,674	131,534
Ending balance	$ 0	$ 2,777	$ 7,688	$ 6,593
Ending balance (in shares)	0	2,777,449	7,687,482	6,592,546
Additional Paid-in Capital [Member]
Investment Company, Net Assets [Roll Forward]
Beginning balance		$ 0	$ 163,963,185	$ 67,021,165
Net investment income		0	0	0
Net realized gain (loss)		0	0	0
Net change in unrealized gain (loss) on investments		0	0	0
Issuance of common shares		83,363,852	38,646,321	96,069,648
Contribution receivable				(110,891)
Purchases of shares in repurchase offer			(21,251,912)	(2,564,654)
Redemption of common shares		(13,922,611)
Distributions declared to stockholders		0	0	0
Stock issued in connection with dividend reinvestment plan		445,909	10,177,551	3,345,195
Return of Capital and Other Tax Related Adjustments		(2,865,985)		202,722
Ending balance	$ 0	67,021,165	191,535,145	163,963,185
Accumulated Undistributed (Overdistributed) Earnings [Member]
Investment Company, Net Assets [Roll Forward]
Beginning balance		0	2,246,995	3,138,185
Net investment income		2,006,412	22,175,916	10,768,059
Net realized gain (loss)		240,492	45,283	43,607
Net change in unrealized gain (loss) on investments		67,642	(3,449,646)	(817,733)
Issuance of common shares		0	0	0
Contribution receivable				0
Purchases of shares in repurchase offer			0	0
Redemption of common shares		0
Distributions declared to stockholders		(2,042,346)	(22,100,792)	(10,682,401)
Stock issued in connection with dividend reinvestment plan		0	0	0
Return of Capital and Other Tax Related Adjustments		2,865,985		(202,722)
Ending balance	$ 0	3,138,185	(1,082,244)	2,246,995
Beginning balance		0	166,216,773	70,162,127
Net investment income		2,006,412	22,175,916	10,768,059
Net realized gain (loss)		240,492	45,283	43,607
Net change in unrealized gain (loss) on investments		67,642	(3,449,646)	(817,733)
Issuance of common shares		$ 83,367,154	$ 38,647,846	$ 96,073,431
Issuance of common shares (in shares)	1,688,601	3,302,846	1,525,054	3,783,049
Contribution receivable				$ (110,891)
Purchases of shares in repurchase offer			$ (21,252,742)	(2,564,753)
Redemption of common shares		$ (13,923,154)
Distributions declared to stockholders		(2,042,346)	(22,100,792)	(10,682,401)
Stock issued in connection with dividend reinvestment plan		$ 445,927	$ 10,177,951	$ 3,345,327
Stock issued in connection with dividend reinvestment plan (in shares)		17,628	399,674	131,534
Return of Capital and Other Tax Related Adjustments		$ 0		$ 0
Ending balance	$ 0	$ 70,162,127	$ 190,460,589	$ 166,216,773

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Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows - USD ($)	8 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2021	Dec. 31, 2023	Dec. 31, 2022
Cash flows from operating activities:
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations	$ 2,314,546	$ 18,771,553	$ 9,993,933
Adjustments to reconcile net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations to net cash provided (used in) operating activities:
Net realized (gain) loss on investments	(240,492)	(45,283)	(43,607)
Net change in unrealized (gain) loss on investments	(67,642)	3,449,646	817,733
Net accretion of discounts and amortization of premiums	(101,958)	(1,382,244)	(862,570)
Purchases of investments	(63,820,333)	(90,635,833)	(217,512,647)
Proceeds from sales of investments	844,010	2,679,712	7,971,150
Proceeds from principal payments	2,559,788	15,101,932	10,026,750
Amortization of deferred financing costs	37,131	627,611	440,322
Payment-in-kind interest income	(249,427)	(3,189,791)	(495,426)
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:
Interest receivable	(419,381)	(418,765)	(2,242,657)
Carried interest payable	(990,732)	0	0
Management fees payable, net of fee waivers (Note 6)	757,520	71,420	292,472
Incentive fees payable, net of fee waivers (Note 6)	225,883	3,961,476	(225,883)
Credit facility interest payable	172,096	1,362,066	2,111,450
Other payables	107,127	181,769	46,821
Professional fees payable	117,959	113,061	83,824
Due to Shareholder	(413,685)	0	0
Legal fees payable	(25,132)	585	1,245
Reimbursement expense payable	0	43,193	35,877
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities	(59,192,722)	(49,307,892)	(189,561,213)
Cash flows from financing activities:
Proceeds from issuance of common shares, including subscriptions received in advance	41,634,310	38,647,846	95,480,355
Redemption of common shares	(13,923,154)	0	0
Payments in repurchase of shares	0	(16,552,049)	(2,564,753)
Proceeds from credit facility	35,000,000	96,000,000	188,000,000
Repayments of credit facility	(1,000,000)	(72,500,000)	(69,000,000)
Distributions paid	(318,792)	(10,200,810)	(4,263,621)
Deferred financing and debt issuance costs paid	(328,350)	0	(1,623,630)
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities	61,064,014	35,394,987	206,028,351
Net increase (decrease) in Cash	1,871,292	(13,912,905)	16,467,138
Cash, beginning of period	620,015	18,958,445	2,491,307
Cash, end of period	2,491,307	5,045,540	18,958,445
Non cash operating activities:
Transfer of investments (see Note 1)	(42,865,258)	0	0
Transfer of cash (see Note 1)	(620,015)	0	0
Transfer of carried interest payable (see Note 1)	990,732	0	0
Transfer of organizational costs payable (see Note 1)	413,685	0	0
Transfer of other receivables and payables (see Note 1)	(134,173)	0	0
Interest received in kind	249,427	3,189,791	495,426
Supplemental and non cash financing activities:
Shares issued from BDC conversion (see Note 1)	42,215,029	0	0
Shares issued from dividend reinvestment plan (see Note 10)	445,927	10,177,951	3,345,327
Supplemental Information:
Cash paid for interest	$ 13,586	$ 10,626,030	$ 2,731,891

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Schedule of Investments - USD ($)		12 Months Ended
		Dec. 31, 2023		Dec. 31, 2022
Investments [Abstract]
Amortized cost		$ 378,081,148		$ 300,834,211	[1]
Fair value		$ 376,992,972		$ 303,195,681	[2]
Percentage of net assets		197.90%		182.40%
Investment, Identifier [Axis]: "Nurses Staffing, LLC (dba Nurses 24/7) First Lien Senior Secured Term Loan SOFR Spread 7.26% Cash Plus 2.00% PIK Interest Rate 12.59% Cash Plus 2.00% PIK Due 8/26/2028"
Investments [Abstract]
Investment, Issuer Name [Extensible Enumeration]	[3],[4],[5],[6],[7],[8],[9]	star:NursesStaffingLLCDbaNurses247FirstLienSeniorSecuredTermLoanSOFRSpread726CashPlus200PIKInterestRate1259CashPlus200PIKDue8262028Member
Investment, Significant Unobservable Input [true false]	[7]	true
Basis spread on variable rate	[7],[10]	7.26%
Paid in Kind Basis Spread Variable Rate	[7],[10]	2.00%
Interest Rate	[7]	12.59%
PIK Interest Rate	[7]	2.00%
Acquisition date	[7]	May 26, 2023
Maturity date	[7]	Aug. 26, 2028
Principal, Shares, Units	[7]	$ 7,396,865
Amortized cost	[1],[7]	7,251,132
Fair value	[2],[7]	$ 7,258,544
Percentage of net assets	[7]	3.80%
Investment, Identifier [Axis]: 48forty Intermediate Holdings, Inc. First Lien Senior Secured Term Loan SOFR Spread 6.10% Interest Rate 11.45% Due 12/1/2026
Investments [Abstract]
Investment, Issuer Name [Extensible Enumeration]	[3],[4],[5],[6],[8],[9],[11]	star:Four8fortyIntermediateHoldingsIncSeniorSecuredTermLoanSOFRSpread610InterestRate1145Due1212026Member
Investment, Significant Unobservable Input [true false]	[11]	true
Basis spread on variable rate	[10],[11]	6.10%
Interest Rate	[11]	11.45%
Acquisition date	[11]	Oct. 11, 2022
Maturity date	[11]	Dec. 01, 2026
Principal, Shares, Units	[11]	$ 14,812,030
Amortized cost	[1],[11]	14,299,832
Fair value	[2],[11]	$ 13,807,774
Percentage of net assets	[11]	7.20%
Investment, Identifier [Axis]: 48forty Intermediate Holdings, Inc. First Lien Senior Secured Term Loan SOFR Spread 6.15% Interest Rate 10.74% Due 12/1/2026
Investments [Abstract]
Investment, Issuer Name [Extensible Enumeration]	[3],[4],[5],[6],[8],[9],[12]			star:Four8fortyIntermediateHoldingsIncFirstLienSeniorSecuredTermLoanSOFRSpread610InterestRate1101Due1212026Member
Investment, Significant Unobservable Input [true false]	[12]			true
Basis spread on variable rate	[12],[13]			6.15%
Interest Rate	[12]			10.74%
Acquisition date	[12]			Oct. 11, 2022
Maturity date	[12]			Dec. 01, 2026
Principal, Shares, Units	[12]			$ 14,962,500
Amortized cost	[1],[12]			14,383,702
Fair value	[2],[12]			$ 14,383,702
Percentage of net assets	[12]			8.70%
Investment, Identifier [Axis]: Aerospace & Defense First Lien Senior Secured Term Loan
Investments [Abstract]
Investment, Issuer Name [Extensible Enumeration]	[3],[4],[5],[6],[8],[9]	star:AerospaceDefenseFirstLienSeniorSecuredTermLoanMember		star:AerospaceDefenseFirstLienSeniorSecuredTermLoanMember
Principal, Shares, Units		$ 7,828,281		$ 6,175,748
Amortized cost	[1]	7,760,936		6,094,051
Fair value	[2]	$ 7,394,161		$ 5,844,055
Percentage of net assets		3.90%		3.40%
Investment, Identifier [Axis]: Aerospace & Defense Warrants and Other Equity Securities
Investments [Abstract]
Investment, Issuer Name [Extensible Enumeration]	[3],[4],[5],[6],[8],[9]	star:AerospaceDefenseWarrantsAndOtherEquitySecuritiesMember		star:AerospaceDefenseWarrantsAndOtherEquitySecuritiesMember	[14]
Principal, Shares, Units		$ 176		$ 127	[14]
Amortized cost		142,485		142,485	[1],[14]
Fair value		$ 0		$ 33,642	[2],[14]
Percentage of net assets		0.00%		0.00%	[14]
Investment, Identifier [Axis]: Arrow Home Health, LLC (dba Acara Home Health) - Class 1 Units
Investments [Abstract]
Investment, Issuer Name [Extensible Enumeration]	[3],[4],[5],[6],[8],[9]	star:ArrowHomeHealthLLCDbaAcaraHomeHealthPreferredEquitySecuritiesClass1UnitsMember
Investment, Significant Unobservable Input [true false]		true
Basis spread on variable rate		0.00%
Interest Rate		0.00%
Acquisition date		Nov. 13, 2023
Principal, Shares, Units		$ 56,005
Amortized cost		56,005
Fair value		$ 112,010
Percentage of net assets		0.10%
Investment, Identifier [Axis]: Arrow Home Health, LLC (dba Acara Home Health) First Lien Senior Secured Term Loan LIBOR Spread 8.50% Interest Rate 13.27% Due 3/19/2026
Investments [Abstract]
Investment, Issuer Name [Extensible Enumeration]	[3],[4],[5],[6],[8],[9],[15],[16]			star:ArrowHomeHealthLLCDbaAcaraHomeHealthFirstLienSeniorSecuredTermLoanSOFRSpread850InterestRate1341Due3192026Member
Investment, Significant Unobservable Input [true false]	[15],[16]			true
Basis spread on variable rate	[13],[15],[16]			8.50%
Interest Rate	[15],[16]			13.27%
Acquisition date	[15],[16]			Mar. 19, 2021
Maturity date	[15],[16]			Mar. 19, 2026
Principal, Shares, Units	[15],[16]			$ 883,775
Amortized cost	[1],[15],[16]			869,498
Fair value	[2],[15],[16]			$ 851,429
Percentage of net assets	[15],[16]			0.50%
Investment, Identifier [Axis]: Arrow Home Health, LLC (dba Acara Home Health) Preferred Equity Securities
Investments [Abstract]
Investment, Issuer Name [Extensible Enumeration]	[3],[4],[5],[6],[8],[9],[14],[15]			star:ArrowHomeHealthLLCDbaAcaraHomeHealthPreferredEquitySecuritiesMember
Investment, Significant Unobservable Input [true false]	[14],[15]			true
Basis spread on variable rate	[13],[14],[15]			0.00%
Interest Rate	[14],[15]			0.00%
Acquisition date	[14],[15]			Mar. 19, 2021
Principal, Shares, Units	[14],[15]			$ 571,080
Amortized cost	[1],[14],[15]			562,921
Fair value	[2],[14],[15]			$ 578,101
Percentage of net assets	[14],[15]			0.30%
Investment, Identifier [Axis]: Arrow Home Health, LLC (dba Acara Home Health) Preferred Equity Securities Interest Rate 10.00% PIK
Investments [Abstract]
Investment, Issuer Name [Extensible Enumeration]	[3],[4],[5],[6],[8],[9]	star:ArrowHomeHealthLLCDbaAcaraHomeHealthPreferredEquitySecuritiesInterestRate1000PIKMember
Investment, Significant Unobservable Input [true false]		true
Basis spread on variable rate		0.00%
Interest Rate		10.00%
Acquisition date		Mar. 19, 2021
Principal, Shares, Units		$ 571,080
Amortized cost		564,321
Fair value		$ 202,097
Percentage of net assets		0.10%
Investment, Identifier [Axis]: Arrow Home Health, LLC (dba Acara Home Health)First Lien Senior Secured Term Loan SOFR Spread 8.50% Interest Rate 13.83% Cash% Due 3/19/2026
Investments [Abstract]
Investment, Issuer Name [Extensible Enumeration]	[3],[4],[5],[6],[7],[8],[9],[17]	star:ArrowHomeHealthLLCDbaAcaraHomeHealthFirstLienSeniorSecuredTermLoanSOFRSpread850InterestRate1383CashDue3192026Member
Investment, Significant Unobservable Input [true false]	[7],[17]	true
Basis spread on variable rate	[7],[10],[17]	8.50%
Interest Rate	[7],[17]	13.83%
Acquisition date	[7],[17]	Mar. 19, 2021
Maturity date	[7],[17]	Mar. 19, 2026
Principal, Shares, Units	[7],[17]	$ 797,086
Amortized cost	[1],[7],[17]	780,141
Fair value	[2],[7],[17]	$ 748,782
Percentage of net assets	[7],[17]	0.40%
Investment, Identifier [Axis]: BB-HH Platform, Inc. (dba Preferred Care Home Health) First Lien Senior Secured Term Loan SOFR Spread 7.00% Cash Plus 1.50% PIK Interest Rate 12.33% Cash Plus 1.50% PIK Due 5/16/2028
Investments [Abstract]
Investment, Issuer Name [Extensible Enumeration]	[3],[4],[5],[6],[7],[8],[9]	star:BBHHPlatformIncDbaPreferredCareHomeHealthFirstLienSeniorSecuredTermLoanSOFRSpread700CashPlus150PIKInterestRate1233CashPlus150PIKDue5162028Member
Investment, Significant Unobservable Input [true false]	[7]	true
Basis spread on variable rate	[7],[10]	7.00%
Paid in Kind Basis Spread Variable Rate	[7],[10]	1.50%
Interest Rate	[7]	12.33%
PIK Interest Rate	[7]	1.50%
Acquisition date	[7]	May 16, 2023
Maturity date	[7]	May 16, 2028
Principal, Shares, Units	[7]	$ 6,661,564
Amortized cost	[1],[7]	6,476,196
Fair value	[2],[7]	$ 6,600,944
Percentage of net assets	[7]	3.50%
Investment, Identifier [Axis]: CHG Parent Holding LLC (dba Coop Home Goods) Warrants and Other Equity Securities
Investments [Abstract]
Investment, Issuer Name [Extensible Enumeration]	[3],[4],[5],[6],[8],[9]	star:CHGParentHoldingLLCDbaCoopHomeGoodsWarrantsAndOtherEquitySecuritiesMember	[18]	star:CHGParentHoldingLLCDbaCoopHomeGoodsWarrantsAndOtherEquitySecuritiesMember	[14]
Investment, Significant Unobservable Input [true false]		true	[18]	true	[14]
Basis spread on variable rate		0.00%	[18]	0.00%	[13],[14]
Interest Rate		0.00%	[18]	0.00%	[14]
Acquisition date		Jun. 18, 2021	[18]	Jun. 18, 2021	[14]
Principal, Shares, Units		$ 535,714	[18]	$ 535,714	[14]
Amortized cost		535,714	[18]	535,714	[1],[14]
Fair value		$ 99,286	[18]	$ 156,607	[2],[14]
Percentage of net assets		0.10%	[18]	0.10%	[14]
Investment, Identifier [Axis]: CP Acquisition, LLC (dba HighStar Traffic) First Lien Senior Secured Term Loan SOFR Spread 7.61% Interest Rate 12.20% Due 7/26/2027
Investments [Abstract]
Investment, Issuer Name [Extensible Enumeration]	[3],[4],[5],[6],[8],[9],[12],[19]			star:TCPAcquisitionLLCFirstLienSeniorSecuredTermLoanSOFRSpread750InterestRate1241Due7262027Member
Investment, Significant Unobservable Input [true false]	[12],[19]			true
Basis spread on variable rate	[12],[13],[19]			7.61%
Interest Rate	[12],[19]			12.20%
Acquisition date	[12],[19]			Jul. 26, 2022
Maturity date	[12],[19]			Jul. 26, 2027
Principal, Shares, Units	[12],[19]			$ 15,000,000
Amortized cost	[1],[12],[19]			14,612,085
Fair value	[2],[12],[19]			$ 14,752,716
Percentage of net assets	[12],[19]			8.90%
Investment, Identifier [Axis]: CSI IT, LLC (dba Consulting Solutions) First Lien Senior Secured Term Loan LIBOR Spread 10.50% Interest Rate 15.27% Due 1/29/2026
Investments [Abstract]
Investment, Issuer Name [Extensible Enumeration]	[3],[4],[5],[6],[8],[9],[16]			star:CSIITLLCDbaConsultingSolutionsFirstLienSeniorSecuredTermLoanLIBORSpread1050InterestRate1569Due1292026Member
Investment, Significant Unobservable Input [true false]	[16]			true
Basis spread on variable rate	[13],[16]			10.50%
Interest Rate	[16]			15.27%
Acquisition date	[16]			Jan. 29, 2021
Maturity date	[16]			Jan. 29, 2026
Principal, Shares, Units	[16]			$ 14,100,695
Amortized cost	[1],[16]			13,842,228
Fair value	[2],[16]			$ 14,001,990
Percentage of net assets	[16]			8.40%
Investment, Identifier [Axis]: CSI IT, LLC (dba Consulting Solutions) First Lien Senior Secured Term Loan LIBOR Spread 10.76% Interest Rate 16.09% Due 1/29/2026
Investments [Abstract]
Investment, Issuer Name [Extensible Enumeration]	[3],[4],[5],[6],[7],[8],[9]	star:CSIITLLCDbaConsultingSolutionsFirstLienSeniorSecuredTermLoanLIBORSpread1076InterestRate1609Due1292026Member
Investment, Significant Unobservable Input [true false]	[7]	true
Basis spread on variable rate	[7],[10]	10.76%
Interest Rate	[7]	16.09%
Acquisition date	[7]	Jan. 29, 2021
Maturity date	[7]	Jan. 29, 2026
Principal, Shares, Units	[7]	$ 13,329,812
Amortized cost	[1],[7]	13,139,755
Fair value	[2],[7]	$ 13,196,514
Percentage of net assets	[7]	6.90%
Investment, Identifier [Axis]: Capone Holdings JV, LLC (dba LaSalle Staffing) Preferred Equity Securities
Investments [Abstract]
Investment, Issuer Name [Extensible Enumeration]	[3],[4],[5],[6],[8],[9]	star:CaponeHoldingsJVLLCDbaLaSalleStaffingPreferredEquitySecuritiesMember		star:CaponeHoldingsJVLLCDbaLaSalleStaffingPreferredEquitySecuritiesMember	[14]
Investment, Significant Unobservable Input [true false]		true		true	[14]
Basis spread on variable rate		0.00%		0.00%	[13],[14]
Interest Rate		0.00%		0.00%	[14]
Acquisition date		Feb. 15, 2022		Feb. 15, 2022	[14]
Principal, Shares, Units		$ 4,000,000		$ 4,000,000	[14]
Amortized cost		4,000,000		4,000,000	[1],[14]
Fair value		$ 6,047,467		$ 5,964,267	[2],[14]
Percentage of net assets		3.20%		3.60%	[14]
Investment, Identifier [Axis]: Caregility Corporation 2 Preferred Equity Securities Interest Rate 8.00% PIK
Investments [Abstract]
Investment, Issuer Name [Extensible Enumeration]	[3],[4],[5],[6],[8],[9]	star:CaregilityCorporation2PreferredEquitySecuritiesInterestRate800PIKMember
Investment, Significant Unobservable Input [true false]		true
Basis spread on variable rate		0.00%
Interest Rate		8.00%
Acquisition date		Jul. 03, 2023
Principal, Shares, Units		$ 446,689
Amortized cost		3,591,494
Fair value		$ 4,108,869
Percentage of net assets		2.20%
Investment, Identifier [Axis]: Caregility Corporation First Lien Senior Secured Term Loan LIBOR Spread 9.00% Interest Rate 13.77% Due 12/29/2024
Investments [Abstract]
Investment, Issuer Name [Extensible Enumeration]	[3],[4],[5],[6],[8],[9],[16],[20]			star:CaregilityCorporationFirstLienSeniorSecuredTermLoanLIBORSpread900InterestRate1419Due12292024Member
Investment, Significant Unobservable Input [true false]	[16],[20]			true
Basis spread on variable rate	[13],[16],[20]			9.00%
Interest Rate	[16],[20]			13.77%
Acquisition date	[16],[20]			Dec. 29, 2021
Maturity date	[16],[20]			Dec. 29, 2024
Principal, Shares, Units	[16],[20]			$ 5,757,839
Amortized cost	[1],[16],[20]			5,362,503
Fair value	[2],[16],[20]			$ 4,599,360
Percentage of net assets	[16],[20]			2.80%
Investment, Identifier [Axis]: Caregility Corporation First Lien Senior Secured Term Loan SOFR Spread 9.26% Interest Rate 3.00% Cash Plus 11.59% PIK Due 1/31/2025.
Investments [Abstract]
Investment, Issuer Name [Extensible Enumeration]	[3],[4],[5],[6],[7],[8],[9],[17]	star:CaregilityCorporationFirstLienSeniorSecuredTermLoanSOFRSpread926InterestRate300CashPlus1159PIKDue1312025Member
Investment, Significant Unobservable Input [true false]	[7],[17]	true
Basis spread on variable rate	[7],[10],[17]	9.26%
Interest Rate	[7],[17]	3.00%
PIK Interest Rate	[7],[17]	11.59%
Acquisition date	[7],[17]	Dec. 29, 2021
Maturity date	[7],[17]	Jan. 31, 2025
Principal, Shares, Units	[7],[17]	$ 2,244,216
Amortized cost	[1],[7],[17]	1,933,490
Fair value	[2],[7],[17]	$ 2,244,216
Percentage of net assets	[7],[17]	1.20%
Investment, Identifier [Axis]: Caregility Corporation Preferred Equity Securities
Investments [Abstract]
Investment, Issuer Name [Extensible Enumeration]	[3],[4],[5],[6],[8],[9],[14],[21]			star:CaregilityCorporationPreferredEquitySecuritiesMember
Investment, Significant Unobservable Input [true false]	[14],[21]			true
Basis spread on variable rate	[13],[14],[21]			0.00%
Interest Rate	[14],[21]			0.00%
Acquisition date	[14],[21]			Dec. 29, 2021
Principal, Shares, Units	[14],[21]			$ 151,018
Amortized cost	[1],[14],[21]			0
Fair value	[2],[14],[21]			$ 1,346,645
Percentage of net assets	[14],[21]			0.80%
Investment, Identifier [Axis]: Caregility Corporation Preferred Equity Securities Interest Rate 8.00% PIK
Investments [Abstract]
Investment, Issuer Name [Extensible Enumeration]	[3],[4],[5],[6],[8],[9]	star:CaregilityCorporationPreferredEquitySecuritiesInterestRate800PIKMember
Investment, Significant Unobservable Input [true false]		true
Basis spread on variable rate		0.00%
Interest Rate		8.00%
Acquisition date		Dec. 31, 2022
Principal, Shares, Units		$ 151,018
Amortized cost		0
Fair value		$ 1,383,250
Percentage of net assets		0.70%
Investment, Identifier [Axis]: Caregility Corporation Warrants and Other Equity Securities
Investments [Abstract]
Investment, Issuer Name [Extensible Enumeration]	[3],[4],[5],[6],[8],[9]	star:CaregilityCorporationWarrantsAndOtherEquitySecuritiesMember		star:CaregilityCorporationWarrantsAndOtherEquitySecuritiesMember	[14],[20]
Investment, Significant Unobservable Input [true false]		true		true	[14],[20]
Basis spread on variable rate		0.00%		0.00%	[13],[14],[20]
Interest Rate		0.00%		0.00%	[14],[20]
Acquisition date		Dec. 29, 2021		Dec. 29, 2021	[14],[20]
Principal, Shares, Units		$ 267,801		$ 237,082	[14],[20]
Amortized cost		443,392		443,392	[1],[14],[20]
Fair value		$ 571,189		$ 1,856,302	[2],[14],[20]
Percentage of net assets		0.30%		1.10%	[14],[20]
Investment, Identifier [Axis]: Channel Factory Holdings, LLC Preferred Equity Securities Interest Rate 5.00% Plus 5.00% PIK
Investments [Abstract]
Investment, Issuer Name [Extensible Enumeration]	[3],[4],[5],[6],[8],[9]	star:ChannelFactoryHoldingsLLCPreferredEquitySecuritiesInterestRate500Plus500PIKMember		star:ChannelFactoryHoldingsLLCPreferredEquitySecuritiesInterestRate500Plus500PIKMember	[14],[21]
Investment, Significant Unobservable Input [true false]		true		true	[14],[21]
Basis spread on variable rate		0.00%		0.00%	[13],[14],[21]
Interest Rate		5.00%		5.00%	[14],[21]
PIK Interest Rate		5.00%		5.00%	[14],[21]
Acquisition date		Aug. 27, 2020		Aug. 27, 2020	[14],[21]
Principal, Shares, Units		$ 2,381,867		$ 2,381,867	[14],[21]
Amortized cost		2,442,592		2,238,424	[1],[14],[21]
Fair value		$ 4,154,769		$ 3,469,292	[2],[14],[21]
Percentage of net assets		2.20%		2.10%	[14],[21]
Investment, Identifier [Axis]: Chemicals First Lien Senior Secured Term Loan
Investments [Abstract]
Investment, Issuer Name [Extensible Enumeration]	[3],[4],[5],[6],[8],[9]	star:ChemicalsFirstLienSeniorSecuredTermLoanMember
Investment, Significant Unobservable Input [true false]		true
Principal, Shares, Units		$ 14,962,500
Amortized cost	[1]	14,538,407
Fair value	[2]	$ 14,538,406
Percentage of net assets		7.50%
Investment, Identifier [Axis]: Chicken Soup For The Soul, LLC First Lien Senior Secured Term Loan SOFR Spread 8.60% Interest Rate 13.95% Due 3/31/2024
Investments [Abstract]
Investment, Issuer Name [Extensible Enumeration]	[3],[4],[5],[6],[8],[9],[11]	star:ChickenSoupForTheSoulLLCFirstLienSeniorSecuredTermLoanSOFRSpread860InterestRate1395Due3312024Member
Investment, Significant Unobservable Input [true false]	[11]	true
Basis spread on variable rate	[10],[11]	8.60%
Interest Rate	[11]	13.95%
Acquisition date	[11]	Oct. 29, 2021
Maturity date	[11]	Mar. 31, 2024
Principal, Shares, Units	[11]	$ 6,380,856
Amortized cost	[1],[11]	6,368,361
Fair value	[2],[11]	$ 5,756,809
Percentage of net assets	[11]	3.00%
Investment, Identifier [Axis]: Chicken Soup for The Soul, LLC First Lien Senior Secured Term Loan LIBOR Spread 8.50% Interest Rate 12.89% Due 3/31/2024
Investments [Abstract]
Investment, Issuer Name [Extensible Enumeration]	[3],[4],[5],[6],[8],[9],[22]			star:ChickenSoupForTheSoulLLCFirstLienSeniorSecuredTermLoanLIBORSpread850InterestRate1336Due3312024Member
Investment, Significant Unobservable Input [true false]	[22]			true
Basis spread on variable rate	[13],[22]			8.50%
Interest Rate	[22]			12.89%
Acquisition date	[22]			Oct. 29, 2021
Maturity date	[22]			Mar. 31, 2024
Principal, Shares, Units	[22]			$ 6,547,551
Amortized cost	[1],[22]			6,498,009
Fair value	[2],[22]			$ 6,547,551
Percentage of net assets	[22]			3.90%
Investment, Identifier [Axis]: Clearview Systems, LLC (dba Rip-It) First Lien Senior Secured Term Loan SOFR Spread 7.65% Interest Rate 12.24% Due 10/11/2027
Investments [Abstract]
Investment, Issuer Name [Extensible Enumeration]	[3],[4],[5],[6],[8],[9],[12]			star:ClearviewSystemsLLCDbaRipItFirstLienSeniorSecuredTermLoanSOFRSpread760InterestRate1251Due10112027Member
Investment, Significant Unobservable Input [true false]	[12]			true
Basis spread on variable rate	[12],[13]			7.65%
Interest Rate	[12]			12.24%
Acquisition date	[12]			Oct. 11, 2022
Maturity date	[12]			Oct. 11, 2027
Principal, Shares, Units	[12]			$ 6,452,101
Amortized cost	[1],[12]			6,314,472
Fair value	[2],[12]			$ 6,318,303
Percentage of net assets	[12]			3.80%
Investment, Identifier [Axis]: Clearview Systems, LLC (dba Rip-It) First Lien Senior Secured Term Loan SOFR Spread 7.65% Interest Rate 12.98% Due 10/11/2027
Investments [Abstract]
Investment, Issuer Name [Extensible Enumeration]	[3],[4],[5],[6],[7],[8],[9],[23]	star:ClearviewSystemsLLCDbaRipItFirstLienSeniorSecuredTermLoanSOFRSpread765InterestRate1298Due10112027Member
Investment, Significant Unobservable Input [true false]	[7],[23]	true
Basis spread on variable rate	[7],[10],[23]	7.65%
Interest Rate	[7],[23]	12.98%
Acquisition date	[7],[23]	Oct. 11, 2022
Maturity date	[7],[23]	Oct. 11, 2027
Principal, Shares, Units	[7],[23]	$ 6,452,101
Amortized cost	[1],[7],[23]	6,333,920
Fair value	[2],[7],[23]	$ 6,367,578
Percentage of net assets	[7],[23]	3.30%
Investment, Identifier [Axis]: Commercial Services & Supplies First Lien Senior Secured Term Loan
Investments [Abstract]
Investment, Issuer Name [Extensible Enumeration]	[3],[4],[5],[6],[8],[9]	star:CommercialServicesSuppliesFirstLienSeniorSecuredTermLoanMember		star:CommercialServicesSuppliesFirstLienSeniorSecuredTermLoanMember
Principal, Shares, Units		$ 11,255,312		$ 10,544,330
Amortized cost	[1]	11,128,632		10,397,880
Fair value	[2]	$ 11,055,036		$ 10,343,496
Percentage of net assets		5.70%		6.00%
Investment, Identifier [Axis]: Commercial Services and Supplies Preferred Equity Securities
Investments [Abstract]
Investment, Issuer Name [Extensible Enumeration]	[3],[4],[5],[6],[8],[9]	star:CommercialServicesAndSuppliesPreferredEquitySecuritiesMember		star:CommercialServicesAndSuppliesPreferredEquitySecuritiesMember	[14]
Principal, Shares, Units		$ 192,444		$ 192,444	[14]
Amortized cost		183,612		183,612	[1],[14]
Fair value		$ 227,311		$ 285,516	[2],[14]
Percentage of net assets		0.10%		0.20%	[14]
Investment, Identifier [Axis]: Consolidated Machine & Tool Holdings, LLC Warrants and Other Equity Securities
Investments [Abstract]
Investment, Issuer Name [Extensible Enumeration]	[3],[4],[5],[6],[8],[9]	star:ConsolidatedMachineToolHoldingsLLCWarrantsAndOtherEquitySecuritiesMember		star:ConsolidatedMachineToolHoldingsLLCWarrantsAndOtherEquitySecuritiesMember	[14],[24]
Investment, Significant Unobservable Input [true false]	[14]	true	[18]	true	[24]
Basis spread on variable rate	[14]	0.00%	[18]	0.00%	[13],[24]
Interest Rate	[14]	0.00%	[18]	0.00%	[24]
Acquisition date	[14]	Jan. 15, 2020	[18]	Jan. 15, 2020	[24]
Principal, Shares, Units	[14]	$ 176	[18]	$ 127	[24]
Amortized cost	[14]	142,485	[18]	142,485	[1],[24]
Fair value	[14]	$ 0	[18]	$ 33,642	[2],[24]
Percentage of net assets	[14]	0.00%	[18]	0.00%	[24]
Investment, Identifier [Axis]: Consolidated Machine and Tool Holdings, LLC First Lien Senior Secured Term Loan LIBOR Spread 11.01% Interest rate 11.44% Cash 4.90% PIK Due 1/15/2025
Investments [Abstract]
Investment, Issuer Name [Extensible Enumeration]	[3],[4],[5],[6],[7],[8],[9],[25]	star:ConsolidatedMachineAndToolHoldingsLLCFirstLienSeniorSecuredTermLoanLIBORSpread1101InterestRate1144Cash490PIKDue1152025Member
Investment, Significant Unobservable Input [true false]	[7],[25]	true
Basis spread on variable rate	[7],[10],[25]	11.01%
Interest Rate	[7],[25]	11.44%
PIK Interest Rate	[7],[25]	4.90%
Acquisition date	[7],[25]	Jan. 15, 2020
Maturity date	[7],[25]	Jan. 15, 2025
Principal, Shares, Units	[7],[25]	$ 7,387,652
Amortized cost	[1],[7],[25]	7,323,725
Fair value	[2],[7],[25]	$ 6,956,951
Percentage of net assets	[7],[25]	3.70%
Investment, Identifier [Axis]: Consolidated Machine and Tool Holdings, LLC First Lien Senior Secured Term Loan LIBOR Spread 20.00% PIK Interest rate 12.02% Due 1/15/2025
Investments [Abstract]
Investment, Issuer Name [Extensible Enumeration]	[3],[4],[5],[6],[8],[9]	star:ConsolidatedMachineAndToolHoldingsLLCFirstLienSeniorSecuredTermLoanLIBORSpread2000PIKInterestRate1202Due1152025Member
Investment, Significant Unobservable Input [true false]		true
Basis spread on variable rate	[10]	0.00%
Interest Rate		20.00%
Acquisition date		Nov. 22, 2023
Maturity date		Jan. 15, 2025
Principal, Shares, Units		$ 440,629
Amortized cost	[1]	437,211
Fair value	[2]	$ 437,210
Percentage of net assets		0.20%
Investment, Identifier [Axis]: Consolidated Machine and Tool Holdings, LLC First Lien Senior Secured Term Loan LIBOR Spread 7.25% Interest rate 12.02% Due 1/15/2025
Investments [Abstract]
Investment, Issuer Name [Extensible Enumeration]	[3],[4],[5],[6],[8],[9],[16],[26]			star:ConsolidatedMachineToolHoldingsLLCFirstLienSeniorSecuredTermLoanSOFRSpread725Plus591PIKInterestRate1000Plus807PIKDue1152025Member
Investment, Significant Unobservable Input [true false]	[16],[26]			true
Basis spread on variable rate	[13],[16],[26]			7.25%
Interest Rate	[16],[26]			12.02%
Acquisition date	[16],[26]			Jan. 15, 2020
Maturity date	[16],[26]			Jan. 15, 2025
Principal, Shares, Units	[16],[26]			$ 6,175,748
Amortized cost	[1],[16],[26]			6,094,051
Fair value	[2],[16],[26]			$ 5,844,055
Percentage of net assets	[16],[26]			3.40%
Investment, Identifier [Axis]: Construction & Engineering First Lien Senior Secured Term Loan
Investments [Abstract]
Investment, Issuer Name [Extensible Enumeration]	[3],[4],[5],[6],[8],[9]	star:ConstructionEngineeringFirstLienSeniorSecuredTermLoanMember		star:ConstructionEngineeringFirstLienSeniorSecuredTermLoanMember
Principal, Shares, Units		$ 53,035,735		$ 35,240,560
Amortized cost	[1]	52,047,015		34,622,478
Fair value	[2]	$ 50,278,748		$ 33,632,137
Percentage of net assets		26.40%		20.30%
Investment, Identifier [Axis]: Construction & Engineering Preferred Equity Securities
Investments [Abstract]
Investment, Issuer Name [Extensible Enumeration]	[3],[4],[5],[6],[8],[9]	star:ConstructionEngineeringPreferredEquitySecuritiesMember		star:ConstructionEngineeringPreferredEquitySecuritiesMember	[14]
Principal, Shares, Units		$ 189,043		$ 2,111,706	[14]
Amortized cost		5,153,950		3,291,909	[1],[14]
Fair value		$ 3,322,215		$ 2,165,391	[2],[14]
Percentage of net assets		1.80%		1.30%	[14]
Investment, Identifier [Axis]: Construction & Engineering Warrants and Other Equity Securities
Investments [Abstract]
Investment, Issuer Name [Extensible Enumeration]	[3],[4],[5],[6],[8],[9]	star:ConstructionEngineeringWarrantsAndOtherEquitySecuritiesMember		star:ConstructionEngineeringWarrantsAndOtherEquitySecuritiesMember	[14]
Principal, Shares, Units		$ 1,117		$ 1,168	[14]
Amortized cost		939,949		939,949	[1],[14]
Fair value		$ 1,939,562		$ 1,098,242	[2],[14]
Percentage of net assets		1.00%		0.60%	[14]
Investment, Identifier [Axis]: Consumer Finance First Lien Senior Secured Term Loan
Investments [Abstract]
Investment, Issuer Name [Extensible Enumeration]	[3],[4],[5],[6],[8],[9]	star:ConsumerFinanceFirstLienSeniorSecuredTermLoanMember		star:ConsumerFinanceFirstLienSeniorSecuredTermLoanMember
Principal, Shares, Units		$ 3,427,073		$ 3,481,009
Amortized cost	[1]	3,407,754		3,460,009
Fair value	[2]	$ 3,427,073		$ 3,481,008
Percentage of net assets		1.80%		2.20%
Investment, Identifier [Axis]: Consumer Finance Warrants and Other Equity Securities
Investments [Abstract]
Investment, Issuer Name [Extensible Enumeration]	[3],[4],[5],[6],[8],[9]	star:ConsumerFinanceWarrantsAndOtherEquitySecuritiesMember		star:ConsumerFinanceWarrantsAndOtherEquitySecuritiesMember	[14]
Principal, Shares, Units		$ 164,332		$ 164,332	[14]
Amortized cost		0		0	[1],[14]
Fair value		$ 190,807		$ 355,814	[2],[14]
Percentage of net assets		0.10%		0.20%	[14]
Investment, Identifier [Axis]: Coop Home Goods LLC (dba Coop Home Goods) First Lien Senior Secured Term Loan LIBOR Spread 8.26% Interest rate 13.59% Due 6/18/2026
Investments [Abstract]
Investment, Issuer Name [Extensible Enumeration]	[3],[4],[5],[6],[7],[8],[9],[23]	star:CoopHomeGoodsLLCDbaCoopHomeGoodsFirstLienSeniorSecuredTermLoanLIBORSpread800InterestRate900Due6182026Member
Investment, Significant Unobservable Input [true false]	[7],[23]	true
Basis spread on variable rate	[7],[10],[23]	8.26%
Interest Rate	[7],[23]	13.59%
Acquisition date	[7],[23]	Jun. 18, 2021
Maturity date	[7],[23]	Jun. 18, 2026
Principal, Shares, Units	[7],[23]	$ 4,387,729
Amortized cost	[1],[7],[23]	4,335,754
Fair value	[2],[7],[23]	$ 4,365,790
Percentage of net assets	[7],[23]	2.30%
Investment, Identifier [Axis]: Coop Home Goods LLC (dba Coop Home Goods) First Lien Senior Secured Term Loan SOFR Spread 8.26% Interest Rate 12.85% Due 6/18/2026
Investments [Abstract]
Investment, Issuer Name [Extensible Enumeration]	[3],[4],[5],[6],[8],[9],[12],[26]			star:CoopHomeGoodsLLCDbaCoopHomeGoodsFirstLienSeniorSecuredTermLoanSOFRSpread826InterestRate1317Due6182021Member
Investment, Significant Unobservable Input [true false]	[12],[26]			true
Basis spread on variable rate	[12],[13],[26]			8.26%
Interest Rate	[12],[26]			12.85%
Acquisition date	[12],[26]			Jun. 18, 2021
Maturity date	[12],[26]			Jun. 18, 2026
Principal, Shares, Units	[12],[26]			$ 4,385,303
Amortized cost	[1],[12],[26]			4,319,885
Fair value	[2],[12],[26]			$ 3,917,365
Percentage of net assets	[12],[26]			2.40%
Investment, Identifier [Axis]: CorTech, LLC Second Lien Senior Secured Loan LIBOR Spread 6.25% Interest Rate 11.02% Due 9/30/2025
Investments [Abstract]
Investment, Issuer Name [Extensible Enumeration]	[3],[4],[5],[6],[8],[9],[16]			star:CorTechLLCSecondLienSeniorSecuredLoanLIBORSpread625InterestRate1144Due9302025Member
Investment, Significant Unobservable Input [true false]	[16]			true
Basis spread on variable rate	[13],[16]			6.25%
Interest Rate	[16]			11.02%
Acquisition date	[16]			Mar. 13, 2020
Maturity date	[16]			Sep. 30, 2025
Principal, Shares, Units	[16]			$ 6,563,134
Amortized cost	[1],[16]			6,522,877
Fair value	[2],[16]			$ 6,250,270
Percentage of net assets	[16]			3.80%
Investment, Identifier [Axis]: CorTech, LLC Second Lien Senior Secured Loan LIBOR Spread 6.35% Interest rate 11.68% Due 9/30/2025
Investments [Abstract]
Investment, Issuer Name [Extensible Enumeration]	[3],[4],[5],[6],[8],[9],[27]	star:CorTechLLCSecondLienSeniorSecuredLoanLIBORSpread635InterestRate1168Due9302025Member
Investment, Significant Unobservable Input [true false]	[27]	true
Basis spread on variable rate	[27]	6.35%
Interest Rate	[27]	11.68%
Acquisition date	[27]	Mar. 13, 2020
Maturity date	[27]	Sep. 30, 2025
Principal, Shares, Units	[27]	$ 6,359,542
Amortized cost	[27]	6,305,249
Fair value	[27]	$ 6,059,372
Percentage of net assets	[27]	3.20%
Investment, Identifier [Axis]: DCCM, LLC First Lien Senior Secured Term Loan Acquisition Date 8/6/2021
Investments [Abstract]
Investment, Significant Unobservable Input [true false]	[18]	true
Basis spread on variable rate		0.00%
Interest Rate		0.00%
Acquisition date		Aug. 06, 2021
Principal, Shares, Units		$ 897
Amortized cost		939,949
Fair value		$ 1,045,109
Percentage of net assets		0.50%
Investment, Identifier [Axis]: DCCM, LLC First Lien Senior Secured Term Loan LIBOR Spread 6.90% Interest Rate 11.67% Due 12/30/2026
Investments [Abstract]
Investment, Issuer Name [Extensible Enumeration]	[3],[4],[5],[6],[8],[9],[16]			star:DCCMLLCFirstLienSeniorSecuredTermLoanLIBORSpread690InterestRate1209Due12302026Member
Investment, Significant Unobservable Input [true false]	[16]			true
Basis spread on variable rate	[13],[16]			6.90%
Interest Rate	[16]			11.67%
Acquisition date	[16]			Aug. 06, 2021
Maturity date	[16]			Dec. 30, 2026
Principal, Shares, Units	[16]			$ 18,938,595
Amortized cost	[1],[16]			18,603,528
Fair value	[2],[16]			$ 18,838,220
Percentage of net assets	[16]			11.30%
Investment, Identifier [Axis]: DCCM, LLC First Lien Senior Secured Term Loan LIBOR Spread 7.16% Interest Rate 11.67% Due 12/30/2026
Investments [Abstract]
Investment, Issuer Name [Extensible Enumeration]	[3],[4],[5],[6],[7],[8],[9]	star:DCCMLLCFirstLienSeniorSecuredTermLoanLIBORSpread716InterestRate1167Due12302026Member
Investment, Significant Unobservable Input [true false]	[7]	true
Basis spread on variable rate	[7],[10]	7.16%
Interest Rate	[7]	12.49%
Acquisition date	[7]	Aug. 06, 2021
Maturity date	[7]	Dec. 30, 2026
Principal, Shares, Units	[7]	$ 18,409,233
Amortized cost	[1],[7]	18,151,330
Fair value	[2],[7]	$ 18,201,208
Percentage of net assets	[7]	9.60%
Investment, Identifier [Axis]: DCCM, LLC Warrants and Other Equity Securities
Investments [Abstract]
Investment, Issuer Name [Extensible Enumeration]	[3],[4],[5],[6],[8],[9]	star:DCCMLLCWarrantsAndOtherEquitySecuritiesMember		star:DCCMLLCWarrantsAndOtherEquitySecuritiesMember	[14]
Investment, Significant Unobservable Input [true false]	[14]			true
Basis spread on variable rate	[13],[14]			0.00%
Interest Rate	[14]			0.00%
Acquisition date	[14]			Aug. 06, 2021
Principal, Shares, Units	[14]			$ 940
Amortized cost	[1],[14]			939,949
Fair value	[2],[14]			$ 907,451
Percentage of net assets	[14]			0.50%
Investment, Identifier [Axis]: Distributors First Lien Senior Secured Term Loan
Investments [Abstract]
Investment, Issuer Name [Extensible Enumeration]	[3],[4],[5],[6],[8],[9]	star:DistributorsFirstLienSeniorSecuredTermLoanMember		star:DistributorsFirstLienSeniorSecuredTermLoanMember
Principal, Shares, Units		$ 14,812,030		$ 14,962,500
Amortized cost	[1]	14,299,832		14,383,702
Fair value	[2]	$ 13,807,774		$ 14,383,702
Percentage of net assets		7.20%		8.70%
Investment, Identifier [Axis]: Diversified Consumer Services First Lien Senior Secured Term Loan
Investments [Abstract]
Investment, Issuer Name [Extensible Enumeration]	[3],[4],[5],[6],[8],[9]	star:DiversifiedConsumerServicesFirstLienSeniorSecuredTermLoanMember		star:DiversifiedConsumerServicesFirstLienSeniorSecuredTermLoanMember
Principal, Shares, Units		$ 15,000,652		$ 14,456,337
Amortized cost	[1]	14,905,882		14,281,403
Fair value	[2]	$ 15,000,652		$ 14,400,081
Percentage of net assets		7.90%		8.80%
Investment, Identifier [Axis]: Diversified Consumer Services Warrants and Other Equity Securities
Investments [Abstract]
Investment, Issuer Name [Extensible Enumeration]	[3],[4],[5],[6],[8],[9]	star:DiversifiedConsumerServicesWarrantsAndOtherEquitySecuritiesMember		star:DiversifiedConsumerServicesWarrantsAndOtherEquitySecuritiesMember	[14]
Principal, Shares, Units		$ 12,693		$ 12,693	[14]
Amortized cost		0		0	[1],[14]
Fair value		$ 181,524		$ 102,210	[2],[14]
Percentage of net assets		0.10%		0.10%	[14]
Investment, Identifier [Axis]: Diversified Financials Fund Investments
Investments [Abstract]
Investment, Issuer Name [Extensible Enumeration]	[3],[4],[5],[6],[8],[9]	star:DiversifiedFinancialsFundInvestmentsMember		star:DiversifiedFinancialsFundInvestmentsMember
Investment, Significant Unobservable Input [true false]		true
Principal, Shares, Units		$ 2,898,305		$ 2,855,855
Amortized cost		2,898,305		2,855,855	[1]
Fair value		$ 2,809,327		$ 3,045,128	[2]
Percentage of net assets		1.50%		1.80%
Investment, Identifier [Axis]: Diversified Telecommunication Services First Lien Senior Secured Term Loan
Investments [Abstract]
Investment, Issuer Name [Extensible Enumeration]	[3],[4],[5],[6],[8],[9]	star:DiversifiedTelecommunicationServicesFirstLienSeniorSecuredTermLoanMember		star:DiversifiedTelecommunicationServicesFirstLienSeniorSecuredTermLoanMember
Principal, Shares, Units		$ 20,951,616		$ 13,955,483
Amortized cost	[1]	20,222,254		13,368,809
Fair value	[2]	$ 21,123,326		$ 12,633,810
Percentage of net assets		11.10%		7.70%
Investment, Identifier [Axis]: Diversified Telecommunication Services Preferred Equity Securities
Investments [Abstract]
Investment, Issuer Name [Extensible Enumeration]	[3],[4],[5],[6],[8],[9]	star:DiversifiedTelecommunicationServicesPreferredEquitySecuritiesMember		star:DiversifiedTelecommunicationServicesPreferredEquitySecuritiesMember	[14]
Principal, Shares, Units		$ 4,708,702		$ 302,036	[14]
Amortized cost		6,718,484		2,191,398	[1],[14]
Fair value		$ 8,557,688		$ 2,499,374	[2],[14]
Percentage of net assets		4.50%		1.50%	[14]
Investment, Identifier [Axis]: Diversified Telecommunication Services Warrants and Other Equity Securities
Investments [Abstract]
Investment, Issuer Name [Extensible Enumeration]	[3],[4],[5],[6],[8],[9]	star:DiversifiedTelecommunicationServicesWarrantsAndOtherEquitySecuritiesMember		star:DiversifiedTelecommunicationServicesWarrantsAndOtherEquitySecuritiesMember	[14]
Principal, Shares, Units		$ 344,996		$ 314,277	[14]
Amortized cost		443,392		443,392	[1],[14]
Fair value		$ 1,153,829		$ 2,108,361	[2],[14]
Percentage of net assets		0.60%		1.30%	[14]
Investment, Identifier [Axis]: Douglas Products and Packaging Company, LLC First Lien Senior Secured Term Loan LIBOR Spread 6.90% PIK Interest rate 12.25%Due9/20/2028
Investments [Abstract]
Investment, Issuer Name [Extensible Enumeration]	[3],[4],[5],[6],[8],[9],[11],[23]	star:DouglasProductsAndPackagingCompanyLLCFirstLienSeniorSecuredTermLoanLIBORSpread690PIKInterestRate1225Due9202028Member
Investment, Significant Unobservable Input [true false]	[11],[23]	true
Basis spread on variable rate	[10],[11],[23]	6.90%
Interest Rate	[11],[23]	12.25%
Acquisition date	[11],[23]	Sep. 20, 2023
Maturity date	[11],[23]	Sep. 20, 2028
Principal, Shares, Units	[11],[23]	$ 14,962,500
Amortized cost	[1],[11],[23]	14,538,407
Fair value	[2],[11],[23]	$ 14,538,406
Percentage of net assets	[11],[23]	7.50%
Investment, Identifier [Axis]: Electrical Equipment First Lien Senior Secured Term Loan
Investments [Abstract]
Investment, Issuer Name [Extensible Enumeration]	[3],[4],[5],[6],[8],[9]	star:ElectricalEquipmentFirstLienSeniorSecuredTermLoanMember		star:ElectricalEquipmentFirstLienSeniorSecuredTermLoanMember
Principal, Shares, Units		$ 8,521,445		$ 8,260,870
Amortized cost	[1]	8,357,466		8,099,828
Fair value	[2]	$ 6,935,604		$ 8,099,828
Percentage of net assets		3.60%		4.90%
Investment, Identifier [Axis]: Electrical Equipment Senior Unsecured Notes
Investments [Abstract]
Investment, Issuer Name [Extensible Enumeration]	[3],[4],[5],[6],[8],[9]	star:ElectricalEquipmentSeniorUnsecuredNotesMember		star:ElectricalEquipmentSeniorUnsecuredNotesMember	[14]
Principal, Shares, Units	[14]			$ 1,771,739
Amortized cost	[1],[14]			1,736,957
Fair value	[2],[14]			$ 1,736,957
Percentage of net assets	[14]			1.00%
Investment, Identifier [Axis]: Electrical Equipment Warrants and Other Equity Securities
Investments [Abstract]
Investment, Issuer Name [Extensible Enumeration]	[3],[4],[5],[6],[8],[9]	star:ElectricalEquipmentWarrantsAndOtherEquitySecuritiesMember		star:ElectricalEquipmentWarrantsAndOtherEquitySecuritiesMember	[14]
Principal, Shares, Units		$ 190,019		$ 190,019	[14]
Amortized cost		0		0	[1],[14]
Fair value		$ 0		$ 0	[2],[14]
Percentage of net assets		0.00%		0.00%	[14]
Investment, Identifier [Axis]: Entertainment First Lien Senior Secured Term Loan
Investments [Abstract]
Investment, Issuer Name [Extensible Enumeration]	[3],[4],[5],[6],[8],[9]	star:EntertainmentFirstLienSeniorSecuredTermLoanMember		star:EntertainmentFirstLienSeniorSecuredTermLoanMember
Principal, Shares, Units		$ 17,485,872		$ 17,767,237
Amortized cost	[1]	17,257,718		17,531,800
Fair value	[2]	$ 16,861,825		$ 17,666,766
Percentage of net assets		8.80%		10.60%
Investment, Identifier [Axis]: Entertainment Preferred Equity Securities
Investments [Abstract]
Investment, Issuer Name [Extensible Enumeration]	[3],[4],[5],[6],[8],[9]	star:EntertainmentPreferredEquitySecuritiesMember		star:EntertainmentPreferredEquitySecuritiesMember	[14]
Principal, Shares, Units		$ 971		$ 970	[14]
Amortized cost		955,843		955,843	[1],[14]
Fair value		$ 1,088,481		$ 955,843	[2],[14]
Percentage of net assets		0.60%		0.60%	[14]
Investment, Identifier [Axis]: Entertainment Warrants and Other Equity Securities
Investments [Abstract]
Investment, Issuer Name [Extensible Enumeration]	[3],[4],[5],[6],[8],[9]	star:EntertainmentWarrantsAndOtherEquitySecuritiesMember		star:EntertainmentWarrantsAndOtherEquitySecuritiesMember	[14]
Principal, Shares, Units		$ 2		$ 2	[14]
Amortized cost		43,478		43,478	[1],[14]
Fair value		$ 528,569		$ 542,730	[2],[14]
Percentage of net assets		0.30%		0.30%	[14]
Investment, Identifier [Axis]: Food Products First Lien Senior Secured Term Loan
Investments [Abstract]
Investment, Issuer Name [Extensible Enumeration]	[3],[4],[5],[6],[8],[9]	star:FoodProductsFirstLienSeniorSecuredTermLoanMember		star:FoodProductsFirstLienSeniorSecuredTermLoanMember
Principal, Shares, Units		$ 7,146,952		$ 5,469,309
Amortized cost	[1]	7,017,250		5,368,762
Fair value	[2]	$ 7,146,952		$ 5,370,764
Percentage of net assets		3.80%		3.20%
Investment, Identifier [Axis]: Food Products Preferred Equity Securities
Investments [Abstract]
Investment, Issuer Name [Extensible Enumeration]	[3],[4],[5],[6],[8],[9]	star:FoodProductsPreferredEquitySecuritiesMember		star:FoodProductsPreferredEquitySecuritiesMember	[14]
Principal, Shares, Units		$ 2,829,787		$ 1,489,362	[14]
Amortized cost		2,829,787		1,489,362	[1],[14]
Fair value		$ 4,482,681		$ 1,572,766	[2],[14]
Percentage of net assets		2.40%		0.90%	[14]
Investment, Identifier [Axis]: Food Products Warrants and Other Equity Securities
Investments [Abstract]
Investment, Issuer Name [Extensible Enumeration]	[3],[4],[5],[6],[8],[9]	star:FoodProductsWarrantsAndOtherEquitySecuritiesMember		star:FoodProductsWarrantsAndOtherEquitySecuritiesMember	[14]
Principal, Shares, Units		$ 127,215		$ 127,215	[14]
Amortized cost		0		0	[1],[14]
Fair value		$ 53,021		$ 9,830	[2],[14]
Percentage of net assets		0.00%		0.00%	[14]
Investment, Identifier [Axis]: Fremont-Wright, LLC First Lien Senior Secured Term Loan LIBOR Spread 9.00% Interest Rate 13.39% Due 12/2/2024
Investments [Abstract]
Investment, Issuer Name [Extensible Enumeration]	[3],[4],[5],[6],[8],[9],[22]			star:FremontWrightLLCFirstLienSeniorSecuredTermLoanLIBORSpread900InterestRate1386Due1222024Member
Investment, Significant Unobservable Input [true false]	[22]			true
Basis spread on variable rate	[13],[22]			9.00%
Interest Rate	[22]			13.39%
Acquisition date	[22]			Dec. 02, 2020
Maturity date	[22]			Dec. 02, 2024
Principal, Shares, Units	[22]			$ 4,615,535
Amortized cost	[1],[22]			4,579,554
Fair value	[2],[22]			$ 4,580,171
Percentage of net assets	[22]			2.80%
Investment, Identifier [Axis]: Fremont-Wright, LLC First Lien Senior Secured Term Loan LIBOR Spread 9.10% Interest Rate 14.45% Due 12/2/2024
Investments [Abstract]
Investment, Issuer Name [Extensible Enumeration]	[3],[4],[5],[6],[8],[9],[11]	star:FremontWrightLLCFirstLienSeniorSecuredTermLoanLIBORSpread910InterestRate1445Due1222024Member
Investment, Significant Unobservable Input [true false]	[11]	true
Basis spread on variable rate	[10],[11]	9.10%
Interest Rate	[11]	14.45%
Acquisition date	[11]	Dec. 02, 2020
Maturity date	[11]	Dec. 02, 2024
Principal, Shares, Units	[11]	$ 4,258,824
Amortized cost	[1],[11]	4,233,922
Fair value	[2],[11]	$ 4,246,047
Percentage of net assets	[11]	2.20%
Investment, Identifier [Axis]: Fremont-Wright, LLC Warrants and Other Equity Securities
Investments [Abstract]
Investment, Issuer Name [Extensible Enumeration]	[3],[4],[5],[6],[8],[9]	star:FremontWrightLLCWarrantsAndOtherEquitySecuritiesMember		star:FremontWrightLLCWarrantsAndOtherEquitySecuritiesMember	[14]
Investment, Significant Unobservable Input [true false]		true		true	[14]
Basis spread on variable rate		0.00%		0.00%	[13],[14]
Interest Rate		0.00%		0.00%	[14]
Acquisition date		Dec. 02, 2020		Dec. 02, 2020	[14]
Principal, Shares, Units		$ 2		$ 2	[14]
Amortized cost		0		0	[1],[14]
Fair value		$ 894,453		$ 179,048	[2],[14]
Percentage of net assets		0.50%		0.10%	[14]
Investment, Identifier [Axis]: Fund Investments
Investments [Abstract]
Investment, Issuer Name [Extensible Enumeration]	[3],[4],[5],[6],[8],[9]	Fund Investments [Member]		Fund Investments [Member]
Amortized cost		$ 2,898,305		$ 2,855,855	[1]
Fair value		$ 2,809,327		$ 3,045,128	[2]
Percentage of net assets		1.50%		1.80%
Investment, Identifier [Axis]: Gateway Dealer Network, LLC First Lien Senior Secured Term Loan SOFR Spread 7.85% Interest Rate 12.21% Due 6/30/2027
Investments [Abstract]
Investment, Issuer Name [Extensible Enumeration]	[3],[4],[5],[6],[8],[9],[26],[28]			star:GatewayDealerNetworkLLCFirstLienSeniorSecuredTermLoanSpread635InterestRate1115Due6302027Member
Investment, Significant Unobservable Input [true false]	[26],[28]			true
Basis spread on variable rate	[13],[26],[28]			7.85%
Interest Rate	[26],[28]			12.21%
Acquisition date	[26],[28]			Jun. 30, 2022
Maturity date	[26],[28]			Jun. 30, 2027
Principal, Shares, Units	[26],[28]			$ 9,831,500
Amortized cost	[1],[26],[28]			9,696,610
Fair value	[2],[26],[28]			$ 9,831,500
Percentage of net assets	[26],[28]			6.00%
Investment, Identifier [Axis]: Gateway Dealer Network, LLC First Lien Senior Secured Term Loan SOFR Spread 7.85% Interest Rate 13.20% Due 6/30/2027
Investments [Abstract]
Investment, Issuer Name [Extensible Enumeration]	[3],[4],[5],[6],[8],[9],[11],[23]	star:GatewayDealerNetworkLLCFirstLienSeniorSecuredTermLoanSOFRSpread785InterestRate1320Due6302027Member, star:USBidIncFirstLienSeniorSecuredTermLoanSOFRSpread726InterestRate1259Due1132027Member
Investment, Significant Unobservable Input [true false]	[11],[23]	true
Basis spread on variable rate	[10],[11],[23]	7.85%
Interest Rate	[11],[23]	13.20%
Acquisition date	[11],[23]	Jun. 30, 2022
Maturity date	[11],[23]	Jun. 30, 2027
Principal, Shares, Units	[11],[23]	$ 8,594,363
Amortized cost	[1],[11],[23]	8,494,408
Fair value	[2],[11],[23]	$ 8,594,363
Percentage of net assets	[11],[23]	4.50%
Investment, Identifier [Axis]: Gridsource Holdings, LLC Preferred Equity Securities Interest Rate 8.00% PIK
Investments [Abstract]
Investment, Issuer Name [Extensible Enumeration]	[3],[4],[5],[6],[8],[9]	star:GridsourceHoldingsLLCPreferredEquitySecuritiesInterestRate800PIKMember
Investment, Significant Unobservable Input [true false]		true
Basis spread on variable rate		0.00%
Interest Rate		8.00%
Acquisition date		Mar. 09, 2023
Principal, Shares, Units		$ 3,959,977
Amortized cost		799,597
Fair value		$ 1,138,860
Percentage of net assets		0.60%
Investment, Identifier [Axis]: Gridsource Incorporated, LLC First Lien Senior Secured Term Loan SOFR Spread 8.00% Interest Rate 12.59% Due 12/16/2027
Investments [Abstract]
Investment, Issuer Name [Extensible Enumeration]	[3],[4],[5],[6],[8],[9],[12],[16]			star:GridsourceIncorporatedLLCFirstLienSeniorSecuredTermLoanSOFRSpread850InterestRate1341Due12162027Member
Investment, Significant Unobservable Input [true false]	[12],[16]			true
Basis spread on variable rate	[12],[13],[16]			8.00%
Interest Rate	[12],[16]			12.59%
Acquisition date	[12],[16]			Dec. 16, 2022
Maturity date	[12],[16]			Dec. 16, 2027
Principal, Shares, Units	[12],[16]			$ 4,444,444
Amortized cost	[1],[12],[16]			4,281,250
Fair value	[2],[12],[16]			$ 4,281,250
Percentage of net assets	[12],[16]			2.60%
Investment, Identifier [Axis]: Gridsource Incorporated, LLC First Lien Senior Secured Term Loan SOFR Spread 8.50% Interest Rate 13.83% Due 12/16/2027
Investments [Abstract]
Investment, Issuer Name [Extensible Enumeration]	[3],[4],[5],[6],[7],[8],[9]	star:GridsourceIncorporatedLLCSeniorSecuredTermLoanSOFRSpread850InterestRate1383Due12162027Member
Investment, Significant Unobservable Input [true false]	[7]	true
Basis spread on variable rate	[7],[10]	8.50%
Interest Rate	[7]	13.83%
Acquisition date	[7]	Dec. 16, 2022
Maturity date	[7]	Dec. 16, 2027
Principal, Shares, Units	[7]	$ 14,074,595
Amortized cost	[1],[7]	13,688,488
Fair value	[2],[7]	$ 14,246,305
Percentage of net assets	[7]	7.50%
Investment, Identifier [Axis]: HH Masterwork Intermediate, Inc. Senior Unsecured Notes Interest Rate 15.00% PIK Due 11/17/2027
Investments [Abstract]
Investment, Issuer Name [Extensible Enumeration]	[3],[4],[5],[6],[8],[9],[14]			star:HHMasterworkIntermediateIncSeniorUnsecuredNotesInterestRate1500PIKDue5172028Member
Investment, Significant Unobservable Input [true false]	[14]			true
Basis spread on variable rate	[13],[14]			0.00%
Interest Rate	[14]			15.00%
Acquisition date	[14]			Nov. 17, 2022
Maturity date	[14]			Nov. 17, 2027
Principal, Shares, Units	[14]			$ 1,771,739
Amortized cost	[1],[14]			1,736,957
Fair value	[2],[14]			$ 1,736,957
Percentage of net assets	[14]			1.00%
Investment, Identifier [Axis]: HH Masterwork Intermediate, Inc. Senior Unsecured Notes Interest Rate 17.00% PIK Due 5/17/2028
Investments [Abstract]
Investment, Issuer Name [Extensible Enumeration]	[3],[4],[5],[6],[8],[9]	star:HHMasterworkIntermediateIncSeniorUnsecuredNotesInterestRate1700PIKDue5172028Member
Investment, Significant Unobservable Input [true false]		true
Basis spread on variable rate		0.00%
Interest Rate		17.00%
Acquisition date		Nov. 17, 2022
Maturity date		May 17, 2028
Principal, Shares, Units		$ 2,067,881
Amortized cost		2,033,098
Fair value		$ 1,384,446
Percentage of net assets		0.70%
Investment, Identifier [Axis]: HH Masterwork Intermediate, Inc. Warrants and Other Equity Securities Due 11/17/2027
Investments [Abstract]
Investment, Issuer Name [Extensible Enumeration]	[3],[4],[5],[6],[8],[9]	star:HHMasterworkIntermediateIncWarrantsAndOtherEquitySecuritiesDue11172027Member		star:HHMasterworkIntermediateIncWarrantsAndOtherEquitySecuritiesDue11172027Member	[14]
Investment, Significant Unobservable Input [true false]		true		true	[14]
Basis spread on variable rate		0.00%		0.00%	[13],[14]
Interest Rate		0.00%		0.00%	[14]
Acquisition date		Nov. 17, 2022		Nov. 17, 2022	[14]
Maturity date		Nov. 17, 2027		Nov. 17, 2027	[14]
Principal, Shares, Units		$ 190,019		$ 190,019	[14]
Amortized cost		0		0	[1],[14]
Fair value		$ 0		$ 0	[2],[14]
Percentage of net assets		0.00%		0.00%	[14]
Investment, Identifier [Axis]: Healthcare Providers & Services First Lien Senior Secured Term Loan
Investments [Abstract]
Investment, Issuer Name [Extensible Enumeration]	[3],[4],[5],[6],[8],[9]	star:HealthcareProvidersServicesFirstLienSeniorSecuredTermLoanMember		star:HealthcareProvidersServicesFirstLienSeniorSecuredTermLoanMember
Principal, Shares, Units		$ 42,503,656		$ 15,708,269
Amortized cost	[1]	41,247,262		15,452,207
Fair value	[2]	$ 39,727,544		$ 14,607,782
Percentage of net assets		10.80%		8.80%
Investment, Identifier [Axis]: Healthcare Providers & Services Preferred Equity Securities
Investments [Abstract]
Investment, Issuer Name [Extensible Enumeration]	[3],[4],[5],[6],[8],[9]	star:HealthcareProvidersServicesPreferredEquitySecuritiesMember		star:HealthcareProvidersServicesPreferredEquitySecuritiesMember	[14]
Principal, Shares, Units		$ 629,728		$ 571,080	[14]
Amortized cost		2,618,164		562,921	[1],[14]
Fair value		$ 3,168,575		$ 578,101	[2],[14]
Percentage of net assets		1.70%		0.30%	[14]
Investment, Identifier [Axis]: Healthcare Providers & Services Warrants and Other Equity Securities
Investments [Abstract]
Investment, Issuer Name [Extensible Enumeration]	[3],[4],[5],[6],[8],[9]	star:HealthcareProvidersServicesWarrantsAndOtherEquitySecuritiesMember
Principal, Shares, Units		$ 1,185
Amortized cost		419,877
Fair value		$ 428,568
Percentage of net assets		0.20%
Investment, Identifier [Axis]: Hometown Holdings JV, LLC (dba BWG Strategy) Preferred Equity Securities
Investments [Abstract]
Investment, Issuer Name [Extensible Enumeration]	[3],[4],[5],[6],[8],[9],[14],[21]			star:HometownHoldingsJVLLCDbaBWGStrategyPreferredEquitySecuritiesMember
Investment, Significant Unobservable Input [true false]	[14],[21]			true
Basis spread on variable rate	[13],[14],[21]			0.00%
Interest Rate	[14],[21]			0.00%
Acquisition date	[14],[21]			Dec. 24, 2020
Principal, Shares, Units	[14],[21]			$ 666,667
Amortized cost	[1],[14],[21]			657,811
Fair value	[2],[14],[21]			$ 844,400
Percentage of net assets	[14],[21]			0.50%
Investment, Identifier [Axis]: Hometown Holdings JV, LLC (dba BWG Strategy) Preferred Equity Securities Interest Rate 8.00% PIK
Investments [Abstract]
Investment, Issuer Name [Extensible Enumeration]	[3],[4],[5],[6],[8],[9]	star:HometownHoldingsJVLLCDbaBWGStrategyPreferredEquitySecuritiesInterestRate800PIKMember
Investment, Significant Unobservable Input [true false]		true
Basis spread on variable rate		0.00%
Interest Rate		8.00%
Acquisition date		Dec. 24, 2020
Principal, Shares, Units		$ 666,667
Amortized cost		676,799
Fair value		$ 820,533
Percentage of net assets		0.40%
Investment, Identifier [Axis]: Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure First Lien Senior Secured Term Loan
Investments [Abstract]
Investment, Issuer Name [Extensible Enumeration]	[3],[4],[5],[6],[8],[9]	star:HotelsRestaurantsLeisureFirstLienSeniorSecuredTermLoanMember		star:HotelsRestaurantsLeisureFirstLienSeniorSecuredTermLoanMember
Principal, Shares, Units		$ 4,978,992		$ 5,042,017
Amortized cost	[1]	4,839,259		4,876,933
Fair value	[2]	$ 4,876,922		$ 4,848,856
Percentage of net assets		2.60%		2.90%
Investment, Identifier [Axis]: Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure Warrants and Other Equity Securities
Investments [Abstract]
Investment, Issuer Name [Extensible Enumeration]	[3],[4],[5],[6],[8],[9]	star:HotelsRestaurantsLeisureWarrantsAndOtherEquitySecuritiesMember		star:HotelsRestaurantsLeisureWarrantsAndOtherEquitySecuritiesMember	[14]
Principal, Shares, Units		$ 21,210		$ 21,210	[14]
Amortized cost		71,599		71,599	[1],[14]
Fair value		$ 32,606		$ 70,590	[2],[14]
Percentage of net assets		0.00%		0.00%	[14]
Investment, Identifier [Axis]: Household Durables First Lien Senior Secured Term Loan
Investments [Abstract]
Investment, Issuer Name [Extensible Enumeration]	[3],[4],[5],[6],[8],[9]	star:HouseholdDurablesFirstLienSeniorSecuredTermLoanMember		star:HouseholdDurablesFirstLienSeniorSecuredTermLoanMember
Principal, Shares, Units		$ 4,683,036		$ 4,839,432
Amortized cost	[1]	4,618,637		4,380,844
Fair value	[2]	$ 2,341,518		$ 2,586,687
Percentage of net assets		1.20%		1.60%
Investment, Identifier [Axis]: Household Durables Warrants and Other Equity Securities
Investments [Abstract]
Investment, Issuer Name [Extensible Enumeration]	[3],[4],[5],[6],[8],[9]	star:HouseholdDurablesWarrantsAndOtherEquitySecuritiesMember		star:HouseholdDurablesWarrantsAndOtherEquitySecuritiesMember	[14]
Principal, Shares, Units		$ 1,846,180		$ 1,199,975	[14]
Amortized cost		0		0	[1],[14]
Fair value		$ 0		$ 0	[2],[14]
Percentage of net assets		0.00%		0.00%	[14]
Investment, Identifier [Axis]: Household Products First Lien Senior Secured Term Loan
Investments [Abstract]
Investment, Issuer Name [Extensible Enumeration]	[3],[4],[5],[6],[8],[9]	star:HouseholdProductsFirstLienSeniorSecuredTermLoanMember		star:HouseholdProductsFirstLienSeniorSecuredTermLoanMember
Principal, Shares, Units		$ 4,387,729		$ 4,385,303
Amortized cost	[1]	4,335,754		4,319,885
Fair value	[2]	$ 4,365,790		$ 3,917,365
Percentage of net assets		2.30%		2.40%
Investment, Identifier [Axis]: Household Products Warrants and Other Equity Securities
Investments [Abstract]
Investment, Issuer Name [Extensible Enumeration]	[3],[4],[5],[6],[8],[9]	star:HouseholdProductsWarrantsAndOtherEquitySecuritiesMember		star:HouseholdProductsWarrantsAndOtherEquitySecuritiesMember	[14]
Principal, Shares, Units		$ 535,714		$ 535,714	[14]
Amortized cost		535,714		535,714	[1],[14]
Fair value		$ 99,286		$ 156,607	[2],[14]
Percentage of net assets		0.10%		0.10%	[14]
Investment, Identifier [Axis]: IPA Intermediate Co., LLC (dba Integrated Pain Associates)First Lien Senior Secured Term Loan SOFR Spread 8.01% Interest Rate 13.34% Due 1/9/2028
Investments [Abstract]
Investment, Issuer Name [Extensible Enumeration]	[3],[4],[5],[6],[7],[8],[9]	star:IPAIntermediateCoLLCDbaIntegratedPainAssociatesFirstLienSeniorSecuredTermLoanSOFRSpread801InterestRate1334Due192028Member
Investment, Significant Unobservable Input [true false]	[7]	true
Basis spread on variable rate	[7],[10]	8.01%
Interest Rate	[7]	13.34%
Acquisition date	[7]	Jan. 09, 2023
Maturity date	[7]	Jan. 09, 2028
Principal, Shares, Units	[7]	$ 11,209,312
Amortized cost	[1],[7]	10,930,921
Fair value	[2],[7]	$ 10,930,921
Percentage of net assets	[7]	5.70%
Investment, Identifier [Axis]: IPA Investors, LP Preferred Equity Securities Interest Rate 8.00% PIK
Investments [Abstract]
Investment, Issuer Name [Extensible Enumeration]	[3],[4],[5],[6],[8],[9]	star:IPAInvestorsLPPreferredEquitySecuritiesInterestRate800PIKMember
Investment, Significant Unobservable Input [true false]		true
Basis spread on variable rate		0.00%
Interest Rate		8.00%
Acquisition date		Jan. 09, 2023
Principal, Shares, Units		$ 2,643
Amortized cost		1,997,838
Fair value		$ 2,854,468
Percentage of net assets		1.50%
Investment, Identifier [Axis]: IT Services First Lien Senior Secured Term Loan
Investments [Abstract]
Investment, Issuer Name [Extensible Enumeration]	[3],[4],[5],[6],[8],[9]	star:ITServicesFirstLienSeniorSecuredTermLoanMember		star:ITServicesFirstLienSeniorSecuredTermLoanMember
Principal, Shares, Units		$ 18,687,526		$ 14,100,695
Amortized cost	[1]	18,368,354		13,842,228
Fair value	[2]	$ 18,406,891		$ 14,001,990
Percentage of net assets		9.60%		8.40%
Investment, Identifier [Axis]: Investments First Lien Senior Secured Term Loan
Investments [Abstract]
Investment, Type [Extensible Enumeration]	[3],[4],[5],[6],[8],[9]	Investments First Lien Senior Secured Term Loan [Member]		Investments First Lien Senior Secured Term Loan [Member]
Amortized cost	[1]	$ 332,292,188		$ 265,743,871
Fair value	[2]	$ 319,229,009		$ 260,982,122
Percentage of net assets		167.20%		157.30%
Investment, Identifier [Axis]: Investments Second Lien Senior Secured Loan
Investments [Abstract]
Investment, Issuer Name [Extensible Enumeration]	[3],[4],[5],[6],[8],[9]	star:InvestmentsSecondLienSeniorSecuredLoanMember
Investment, Type [Extensible Enumeration]	[3],[4],[5],[6],[8],[9]			star:InvestmentsSecondLienSeniorSecuredLoanMember
Amortized cost		$ 6,305,249		$ 6,522,877	[1]
Fair value		$ 6,059,372		$ 6,250,270	[2]
Percentage of net assets		3.20%		3.80%
Investment, Identifier [Axis]: Japonesque, LLC First Lien Senior Secured Term Loan LIBOR Spread 8.00% Interest rate 12.77% Due 11/30/2026
Investments [Abstract]
Investment, Issuer Name [Extensible Enumeration]	[3],[4],[5],[6],[8],[9],[16],[26]			star:JaponesqueLLCFirstLienSeniorSecuredTermLoanSOFRSpread818InterestRate1309Plus200PIKDue11232026Member
Investment, Significant Unobservable Input [true false]	[16],[26]			true
Basis spread on variable rate	[13],[16],[26]			8.00%
Interest Rate	[16],[26]			12.77%
Acquisition date	[16],[26]			Nov. 23, 2021
Maturity date	[16],[26]			Nov. 23, 2026
Principal, Shares, Units	[16],[26]			$ 4,549,112
Amortized cost	[1],[16],[26]			4,480,452
Fair value	[2],[16],[26]			$ 4,335,304
Percentage of net assets	[16],[26]			2.60%
Investment, Identifier [Axis]: Japonesque, LLC First Lien Senior Secured Term Loan LIBOR Spread S8.18% Cash 1.50% PIK Interest rate 13.51% Cash 1.50% PIK Due 11/23/2026
Investments [Abstract]
Investment, Issuer Name [Extensible Enumeration]	[3],[4],[5],[6],[7],[8],[9],[23]	star:JaponesqueLLCFirstLienSeniorSecuredTermLoanLIBORSpreadS818Cash150PIKInterestRate1351CashPlus150PIKDue11232026Member
Investment, Significant Unobservable Input [true false]	[7],[23]	true
Basis spread on variable rate	[7],[10],[23]	8.18%
Paid in Kind Basis Spread Variable Rate	[7],[10],[23]	1.50%
Interest Rate	[7],[23]	13.51%
PIK Interest Rate	[7],[23]	1.50%
Acquisition date	[7],[23]	Nov. 23, 2021
Maturity date	[7],[23]	Nov. 23, 2026
Principal, Shares, Units	[7],[23]	$ 4,525,012
Amortized cost	[1],[7],[23]	4,451,581
Fair value	[2],[7],[23]	$ 4,457,979
Percentage of net assets	[7],[23]	2.30%
Investment, Identifier [Axis]: Klein Hersh, LLC First Lien Senior Secured Term Loan SOFR Spread 7.76% Interest Rate 12.35% Due 4/27/2027
Investments [Abstract]
Investment, Issuer Name [Extensible Enumeration]	[3],[4],[5],[6],[8],[9],[12],[26]			star:KleinHershLLCFirstLienSeniorSecuredTermLoanSOFRSpread1076InterestRate463Plus1105PIKDue4272027Member
Investment, Significant Unobservable Input [true false]	[12],[26]			true
Basis spread on variable rate	[12],[13],[26]			7.76%
Interest Rate	[12],[26]			12.35%
Acquisition date	[12],[26]			Apr. 27, 2022
Maturity date	[12],[26]			Apr. 27, 2027
Principal, Shares, Units	[12],[26]			$ 14,824,494
Amortized cost	[1],[12],[26]			14,582,709
Fair value	[2],[12],[26]			$ 13,756,353
Percentage of net assets	[12],[26]			8.30%
Investment, Identifier [Axis]: Klein Hersh, LLC First Lien Senior Secured Term Loan SOFR Spread 7.76% Interest Rate 4.63% Cash Plus 8.47% PIK Due 4/27/2027
Investments [Abstract]
Investment, Issuer Name [Extensible Enumeration]	[3],[4],[5],[6],[7],[8],[9],[23]	star:KleinHershLLCFirstLienSeniorSecuredTermLoanSOFRSpread776InterestRate463CashPlus847PIKDue4272027Member
Investment, Significant Unobservable Input [true false]	[7],[23]	true
Basis spread on variable rate	[7],[10],[23]	7.76%
Interest Rate	[7],[23]	4.63%
PIK Interest Rate	[7],[23]	8.47%
Acquisition date	[7],[23]	Apr. 27, 2022
Maturity date	[7],[23]	Apr. 27, 2027
Principal, Shares, Units	[7],[23]	$ 16,438,829
Amortized cost	[1],[7],[23]	15,808,872
Fair value	[2],[7],[23]	$ 14,188,353
Percentage of net assets	[7],[23]	7.40%
Investment, Identifier [Axis]: Klein Hersh, LLC Warrants and Other Equity Securities
Investments [Abstract]
Investment, Issuer Name [Extensible Enumeration]	[3],[4],[5],[6],[8],[9]	star:KleinHershLLCWarrantsAndOtherEquitySecuritiesMember
Investment, Significant Unobservable Input [true false]		true
Basis spread on variable rate		0.00%
Interest Rate		0.00%
Acquisition date		Apr. 27, 2022
Principal, Shares, Units		$ 1,003
Amortized cost		0
Fair value		$ 0
Percentage of net assets		0.00%
Investment, Identifier [Axis]: LRI Holdco, LLC (dba Linden Labs) Warrants and Other Equity Securities
Investments [Abstract]
Investment, Issuer Name [Extensible Enumeration]	[3],[4],[5],[6],[8],[9]	star:LRIHoldcoLLCDbaLindenLabsWarrantsAndOtherEquitySecuritiesMember		star:LRIHoldcoLLCDbaLindenLabsWarrantsAndOtherEquitySecuritiesMember	[14]
Investment, Significant Unobservable Input [true false]		true		true	[14]
Basis spread on variable rate		0.00%		0.00%	[13],[14]
Interest Rate		0.00%		0.00%	[14]
Acquisition date		Dec. 31, 2020		Dec. 31, 2020	[14]
Principal, Shares, Units		$ 2		$ 2	[14]
Amortized cost		43,478		43,478	[1],[14]
Fair value		$ 528,569		$ 542,730	[2],[14]
Percentage of net assets		0.30%		0.30%	[14]
Investment, Identifier [Axis]: Lasalle Staffing, LLC First Lien Senior Secured Term Loan SOFR Spread 6.86% Interest Rate 12.21% Due 2/15/2022
Investments [Abstract]
Investment, Issuer Name [Extensible Enumeration]	[3],[4],[5],[6],[8],[9],[11],[23]	star:LasalleStaffingLLCFirstLienSeniorSecuredTermLoanSOFRSpread686InterestRate1221Due2152022Member
Investment, Significant Unobservable Input [true false]	[11],[23]	true
Basis spread on variable rate	[10],[11],[23]	6.86%
Interest Rate	[11],[23]	12.21%
Acquisition date	[11],[23]	Feb. 15, 2022
Maturity date	[11],[23]	Feb. 15, 2027
Principal, Shares, Units	[11],[23]	$ 7,461,888
Amortized cost	[1],[11],[23]	7,332,377
Fair value	[2],[11],[23]	$ 7,499,198
Percentage of net assets	[11],[23]	3.90%
Investment, Identifier [Axis]: Lasalle Staffing, LLC First Lien Senior Secured Term Loan SOFR Spread 7.11% Interest Rate 11.47% Due 2/15/2027
Investments [Abstract]
Investment, Issuer Name [Extensible Enumeration]	[3],[4],[5],[6],[8],[9],[26],[28]			star:LasalleStaffingLLCFirstLienSeniorSecuredTermLoanSOFRSpread711InterestRate1191Due2152027Member
Investment, Significant Unobservable Input [true false]	[26],[28]			true
Basis spread on variable rate	[13],[26],[28]			7.11%
Interest Rate	[26],[28]			11.47%
Acquisition date	[26],[28]			Feb. 15, 2022
Maturity date	[26],[28]			Feb. 15, 2027
Principal, Shares, Units	[26],[28]			$ 7,925,000
Amortized cost	[1],[26],[28]			7,753,501
Fair value	[2],[26],[28]			$ 7,925,000
Percentage of net assets	[26],[28]			4.80%
Investment, Identifier [Axis]: Leisure Products First Lien Senior Secured Term Loan
Investments [Abstract]
Investment, Issuer Name [Extensible Enumeration]	[3],[4],[5],[6],[8],[9]	star:LeisureProductsFirstLienSeniorSecuredTermLoanMember		star:LeisureProductsFirstLienSeniorSecuredTermLoanMember
Principal, Shares, Units		$ 4,226,371		$ 4,247,780
Amortized cost	[1]	4,163,215		4,186,414
Fair value	[2]	$ 3,852,760		$ 4,229,089
Percentage of net assets		2.00%		2.50%
Investment, Identifier [Axis]: Leisure Products Preferred Equity Securities
Investments [Abstract]
Investment, Issuer Name [Extensible Enumeration]	[3],[4],[5],[6],[8],[9]	star:LeisureProductsPreferredEquitySecuritiesMember		star:LeisureProductsPreferredEquitySecuritiesMember	[14]
Principal, Shares, Units		$ 13		$ 13	[14]
Amortized cost		564,645		564,645	[1],[14]
Fair value		$ 0		$ 564,618	[2],[14]
Percentage of net assets		0.00%		0.30%	[14]
Investment, Identifier [Axis]: Linden Research, Inc. (dba Linden Labs) First Lien Senior Secured Term Loan LIBOR Spread 10.59% Plus 1.62% PIK Interest Rate 14.77% Plus 1.62 PIK Due 12/31/2025
Investments [Abstract]
Investment, Issuer Name [Extensible Enumeration]	[3],[4],[5],[6],[8],[9],[16],[26]			star:LindenResearchIncDbaLindenLabsFirstLienSeniorSecuredTermLoanLIBORSpread850Plus161PIKInterestRate1519Plus161PIKDue12312025Member
Investment, Significant Unobservable Input [true false]	[16],[26]			true
Basis spread on variable rate	[13],[16],[26]			10.59%
Paid in Kind Basis Spread Variable Rate	[13],[16],[26]			1.62%
Interest Rate	[16],[26]			14.77%
PIK Interest Rate	[16],[26]			1.62%
Acquisition date	[16],[26]			Dec. 31, 2020
Maturity date	[16],[26]			Dec. 31, 2025
Principal, Shares, Units	[16],[26]			$ 4,690,085
Amortized cost	[1],[16],[26]			4,618,458
Fair value	[2],[16],[26]			$ 4,703,236
Percentage of net assets	[16],[26]			2.80%
Investment, Identifier [Axis]: Linden Research, Inc. (dba Linden Labs)First Lien Senior Secured Term Loan SOFR Spread 7.26% Cash Plus 3.25% PIK Interest Rate 12.59% Cash Plus 3.25% PIK Due 12/31/2025
Investments [Abstract]
Investment, Issuer Name [Extensible Enumeration]	[3],[4],[5],[6],[7],[8],[9],[23]	star:LindenResearchIncDbaLindenLabsFirstLienSeniorSecuredTermLoanSOFRSpread726CashPlus325PIKInterestRate1259CashPlus325PIKDue12312025Member
Investment, Significant Unobservable Input [true false]	[7],[23]	true
Basis spread on variable rate	[7],[10],[23]	7.26%
Paid in Kind Basis Spread Variable Rate	[7],[10],[23]	3.25%
Interest Rate	[7],[23]	12.59%
PIK Interest Rate	[7],[23]	3.25%
Acquisition date	[7],[23]	Dec. 31, 2020
Maturity date	[7],[23]	Dec. 31, 2025
Principal, Shares, Units	[7],[23]	$ 4,738,655
Amortized cost	[1],[7],[23]	4,634,407
Fair value	[2],[7],[23]	$ 4,738,655
Percentage of net assets	[7],[23]	2.50%
Investment, Identifier [Axis]: Lockstep Holdings, LLC First Lien Senior Secured Term Loan LIBOR Spread 6.75% Interest Rate 12.08% Due 7/3/2028
Investments [Abstract]
Investment, Issuer Name [Extensible Enumeration]	[3],[4],[5],[6],[7],[8],[9],[23]	star:LockstepHoldingsLLCFirstLienSeniorSecuredTermLoanLIBORSpread675InterestRate1208Due732028Member
Investment, Significant Unobservable Input [true false]	[7],[23]	true
Basis spread on variable rate	[7],[10],[23]	6.75%
Interest Rate	[7],[23]	12.08%
Acquisition date	[7],[23]	Jul. 03, 2023
Maturity date	[7],[23]	Jul. 03, 2028
Principal, Shares, Units	[7],[23]	$ 5,357,714
Amortized cost	[1],[7],[23]	5,228,599
Fair value	[2],[7],[23]	$ 5,210,377
Percentage of net assets	[7],[23]	2.70%
Investment, Identifier [Axis]: MPUSA, LLC (dba Mission) First Lien Senior Secured Term Loan LIBOR Spread 11.26% Interest Rate 13.59% Cash Plus 3.00% PIK13.27% Due 12/9/2026
Investments [Abstract]
Investment, Issuer Name [Extensible Enumeration]	[3],[4],[5],[6],[7],[8],[9]	star:MPUSALLCDbaMissionFirstLienSeniorSecuredTermLoanLIBORSpread1126InterestRate1359CashPlus300PIK1327Due1292026Member
Investment, Significant Unobservable Input [true false]	[7]	true
Basis spread on variable rate	[7],[10]	11.26%
Interest Rate	[7]	13.59%
PIK Interest Rate	[7]	3.00%
Acquisition date	[7]	Dec. 09, 2021
Maturity date	[7]	Dec. 09, 2026
Principal, Shares, Units	[7]	$ 4,226,371
Amortized cost	[1],[7]	4,163,215
Fair value	[2],[7]	$ 3,852,760
Percentage of net assets	[7]	2.00%
Investment, Identifier [Axis]: MPUSA, LLC (dba Mission) First Lien Senior Secured Term Loan LIBOR Spread 8.50% Interest Rate 13.27% Due 12/9/2026
Investments [Abstract]
Investment, Issuer Name [Extensible Enumeration]	[3],[4],[5],[6],[8],[9],[16]			star:MPUSALLCDbaMissionFirstLienSeniorSecuredTermLoanLIBORSpread900InterestRate1419Due1292026Member
Investment, Significant Unobservable Input [true false]	[16]			true
Basis spread on variable rate	[13],[16]			8.50%
Interest Rate	[16]			13.27%
Acquisition date	[16]			Dec. 09, 2021
Maturity date	[16]			Dec. 09, 2026
Principal, Shares, Units	[16]			$ 4,247,780
Amortized cost	[1],[16]			4,186,414
Fair value	[2],[16]			$ 4,229,089
Percentage of net assets	[16]			2.50%
Investment, Identifier [Axis]: MPUSA, LLC (dba Mission) Preferred Equity Securities
Investments [Abstract]
Investment, Issuer Name [Extensible Enumeration]	[3],[4],[5],[6],[8],[9]	star:MPUSALLCDbaMissionPreferredEquitySecuritiesMember		star:MPUSALLCDbaMissionPreferredEquitySecuritiesMember	[14]
Investment, Significant Unobservable Input [true false]		true		true	[14]
Basis spread on variable rate		0.00%		0.00%	[13],[14]
Interest Rate		0.00%		0.00%	[14]
Acquisition date		Dec. 09, 2021		Dec. 09, 2021	[14]
Principal, Shares, Units		$ 13		$ 13	[14]
Amortized cost		564,645		564,645	[1],[14]
Fair value		$ 0		$ 564,618	[2],[14]
Percentage of net assets		0.00%		0.30%	[14]
Investment, Identifier [Axis]: Machinery First Lien Senior Secured Term Loan
Investments [Abstract]
Investment, Issuer Name [Extensible Enumeration]	[3],[4],[5],[6],[8],[9]	star:MachineryFirstLienSeniorSecuredTermLoanMember		star:MachineryFirstLienSeniorSecuredTermLoanMember
Principal, Shares, Units		$ 4,909,896		$ 6,096,210
Amortized cost	[1]	4,832,798		5,983,378
Fair value	[2]	$ 4,196,979		$ 5,384,172
Percentage of net assets		2.20%		3.20%
Investment, Identifier [Axis]: Machinery Warrants and Other Equity Securities
Investments [Abstract]
Investment, Issuer Name [Extensible Enumeration]	[3],[4],[5],[6],[8],[9]	star:MachineryWarrantsAndOtherEquitySecuritiesMember		star:MachineryWarrantsAndOtherEquitySecuritiesMember	[14]
Principal, Shares, Units		$ 1,602		$ 1,602	[14]
Amortized cost		0		0	[1],[14]
Fair value		$ 490,323		$ 1,251,613	[2],[14]
Percentage of net assets		0.30%		0.80%	[14]
Investment, Identifier [Axis]: Madryn Select Opportunities, LP Fund Investments
Investments [Abstract]
Investment, Issuer Name [Extensible Enumeration]	[3],[4],[5],[6],[8],[9]	star:MadrynSelectOpportunitiesLPFundInvestmentsMember		star:MadrynSelectOpportunitiesLPFundInvestmentsMember	[19]
Investment, Significant Unobservable Input [true false]		true		true	[19]
Basis spread on variable rate		0.00%		0.00%	[13],[19]
Interest Rate		0.00%		0.00%	[19]
Acquisition date		Jan. 04, 2022		Jan. 04, 2022	[19]
Principal, Shares, Units		$ 2,898,305		$ 2,855,855	[19]
Amortized cost		2,898,305		2,855,855	[1],[19]
Fair value		$ 2,809,327		$ 3,045,128	[2],[19]
Percentage of net assets		1.50%		1.80%	[19]
Investment, Identifier [Axis]: Masterwork Electronics, Inc. First Lien Senior Secured Term Loan SOFR Spread 7.65% Interest Rate 12.24% Due 11/17/2027
Investments [Abstract]
Investment, Issuer Name [Extensible Enumeration]	[3],[4],[5],[6],[8],[9],[12]			star:MasterworkElectronicsIncFirstLienSeniorSecuredTermLoanSOFRSpread765InterestRate1256Due11172027Member
Investment, Significant Unobservable Input [true false]	[12]			true
Basis spread on variable rate	[12],[13]			7.65%
Interest Rate	[12]			12.24%
Acquisition date	[12]			Nov. 17, 2022
Maturity date	[12]			Nov. 17, 2027
Principal, Shares, Units	[12]			$ 8,260,870
Amortized cost	[1],[12]			8,099,828
Fair value	[2],[12]			$ 8,099,828
Percentage of net assets	[12]			4.90%
Investment, Identifier [Axis]: Masterwork Electronics, Inc. First Lien Senior Secured Term Loan SOFR Spread 9.50% Interest Rate 14.83% PIK Due 11/17/2027
Investments [Abstract]
Investment, Issuer Name [Extensible Enumeration]	[3],[4],[5],[6],[7],[8],[9]	star:MasterworkElectronicsIncSeniorSecuredTermLoanSOFRSpread950InterestRate1483PIKDue11172027Member
Investment, Significant Unobservable Input [true false]	[7]	true
Basis spread on variable rate	[7],[10]	9.50%
Interest Rate	[7]	14.83%
Acquisition date	[7]	Nov. 17, 2022
Maturity date	[7]	Nov. 17, 2027
Principal, Shares, Units	[7]	$ 8,521,445
Amortized cost	[1],[7]	8,357,466
Fair value	[2],[7]	$ 6,935,604
Percentage of net assets	[7]	3.60%
Investment, Identifier [Axis]: MechanAir Holdings, LLC Preferred Equity Securities Interest Rate 13.50% PIK
Investments [Abstract]
Investment, Issuer Name [Extensible Enumeration]	[3],[4],[5],[6],[8],[9]	star:MechanAirHoldingsLLCPreferredEquitySecuritiesInterestRate1350PIKMember		star:MechanAirHoldingsLLCPreferredEquitySecuritiesInterestRate1350PIKMember	[14],[21]
Investment, Significant Unobservable Input [true false]		true		true	[14],[21]
Basis spread on variable rate		0.00%		0.00%	[13],[14],[21]
Interest Rate		13.50%		13.50%	[14],[21]
Acquisition date		Sep. 02, 2021		Sep. 02, 2021	[14],[21]
Principal, Shares, Units		$ 1,219		$ 1,219	[14],[21]
Amortized cost		1,219,441		1,219,441	[1],[14],[21]
Fair value		$ 0		$ 0	[2],[14],[21]
Percentage of net assets		0.00%		0.00%	[14],[21]
Investment, Identifier [Axis]: MechanAir, LLC First Lien Senior Secured Term Loan SOFR Spread 10.50% Interest Rate 15.27% Due 9/2/2026
Investments [Abstract]
Investment, Issuer Name [Extensible Enumeration]	[3],[4],[5],[6],[8],[9],[16]			star:MechanAirLLCFirstLienSeniorSecuredTermLoanLIBORSpread1050InterestRate1569Due922026Member
Investment, Significant Unobservable Input [true false]	[16]			true
Basis spread on variable rate	[13],[16]			10.50%
Interest Rate	[16]			15.27%
Acquisition date	[16]			Sep. 02, 2021
Maturity date	[16]			Sep. 02, 2026
Principal, Shares, Units	[16]			$ 8,085,096
Amortized cost	[1],[16]			7,904,767
Fair value	[2],[16]			$ 6,625,737
Percentage of net assets	[16]			4.00%
Investment, Identifier [Axis]: MechanAir, LLC First Lien Senior Secured Term Loan SOFR Spread 10.80% Interest Rate 11.29% Cash 4.84% PIK Due 9/2/2026
Investments [Abstract]
Investment, Issuer Name [Extensible Enumeration]	[3],[4],[5],[6],[7],[8],[9]	star:MechanAirLLCFirstLienSeniorSecuredTermLoanSOFRSpread1080InterestRate1129Cash484PIKDue922026Member
Investment, Significant Unobservable Input [true false]	[7]	true
Basis spread on variable rate	[7],[10]	10.80%
Interest Rate	[7]	11.29%
PIK Interest Rate	[7]	4.84%
Acquisition date	[7]	Sep. 02, 2021
Maturity date	[7]	Sep. 02, 2026
Principal, Shares, Units	[7]	$ 11,006,971
Amortized cost	[1],[7]	10,846,083
Fair value	[2],[7]	$ 10,616,224
Percentage of net assets	[7]	5.60%
Investment, Identifier [Axis]: MechanAir, LLC First Lien Senior Secured Term Loan SOFR Spread 12.30% Interest Rate 17.63% PIK Due 9/2/2026MechanAir, LLC First Lien Senior Secured Term Loan SOFR Spread 12.30% Interest Rate 17.63% PIK Due 9/2/2026
Investments [Abstract]
Investment, Issuer Name [Extensible Enumeration]	[3],[4],[5],[6],[7],[8],[9]	star:MechanAirLLCFirstLienSeniorSecuredTermLoanSOFRSpread1230InterestRate1763PIKDue922026MechanAirLLCFirstLienSeniorSecuredTermLoanSOFRSpread1230InterestRate1763PIKDue922026Member
Investment, Significant Unobservable Input [true false]	[7]	true
Basis spread on variable rate	[7],[10]	12.30%
Interest Rate	[7]	17.63%
Acquisition date	[7]	Dec. 15, 2023
Maturity date	[7]	Sep. 02, 2026
Principal, Shares, Units	[7]	$ 710,054
Amortized cost	[1],[7]	710,054
Fair value	[2],[7]	$ 0
Percentage of net assets	[7]	0.00%
Investment, Identifier [Axis]: MechanAir, LLC First Lien Senior Secured Term Loan SOFR Spread Interest Rate 18.00% PIK Due 9/2/2026
Investments [Abstract]
Investment, Issuer Name [Extensible Enumeration]	[3],[4],[5],[6],[8],[9],[21]	star:MechanAirLLCFirstLienSeniorSecuredTermLoanSOFRSpreadInterestRate1800PIKDue922026Member
Investment, Significant Unobservable Input [true false]	[21]	true
Basis spread on variable rate	[10],[21]	0.00%
Interest Rate	[21]	18.00%
Acquisition date	[21]	Dec. 15, 2023
Maturity date	[21]	Sep. 02, 2026
Principal, Shares, Units	[21]	$ 426,099
Amortized cost	[1],[21]	426,099
Fair value	[2],[21]	$ 0
Percentage of net assets	[21]	0.00%
Investment, Identifier [Axis]: Media First Lien Senior Secured Term Loan
Investments [Abstract]
Investment, Issuer Name [Extensible Enumeration]	[3],[4],[5],[6],[8],[9]	star:MediaFirstLienSeniorSecuredTermLoanMember		star:MediaFirstLienSeniorSecuredTermLoanMember
Principal, Shares, Units		$ 19,022,302		$ 19,230,850
Amortized cost	[1]	18,733,268		18,862,326
Fair value	[2]	$ 18,700,248		$ 19,203,458
Percentage of net assets		9.90%		11.60%
Investment, Identifier [Axis]: Media Preferred Equity Securities
Investments [Abstract]
Investment, Issuer Name [Extensible Enumeration]	[3],[4],[5],[6],[8],[9]	star:MediaPreferredEquitySecuritiesMember		star:MediaPreferredEquitySecuritiesMember	[14]
Principal, Shares, Units		$ 3,515,344		$ 3,474,456	[14]
Amortized cost		4,847,503		4,565,171	[1],[14]
Fair value		$ 7,170,030		$ 6,455,778	[2],[14]
Percentage of net assets		3.90%		3.90%	[14]
Investment, Identifier [Axis]: Microf, LLC First Lien Senior Secured Term Loan LIBOR Spread 10.75% Interest Rate 15.52% Due 6/30/2023
Investments [Abstract]
Investment, Issuer Name [Extensible Enumeration]	[3],[4],[5],[6],[8],[9],[16]			star:MicrofLLCFirstLienSeniorSecuredTermLoanLIBORSpread1075InterestRate1594Due6302025Member
Investment, Significant Unobservable Input [true false]	[16]			true
Basis spread on variable rate	[13],[16]			10.75%
Interest Rate	[16]			15.52%
Acquisition date	[16]			Mar. 29, 2019
Maturity date	[16]			Jun. 30, 2023
Principal, Shares, Units	[16]			$ 3,481,009
Amortized cost	[1],[16]			3,460,009
Fair value	[2],[16]			$ 3,481,008
Percentage of net assets	[16]			2.20%
Investment, Identifier [Axis]: Microf, LLC First Lien Senior Secured Term Loan SOFR Spread 10.85% Interest Rate 16.18% Due 6/30/2025
Investments [Abstract]
Investment, Issuer Name [Extensible Enumeration]	[3],[4],[5],[6],[7],[8],[9]	star:MicrofLLCSeniorSecuredTermLoanSOFRSpread1085InterestRate1618Due6302025Member
Investment, Significant Unobservable Input [true false]	[7]	true
Basis spread on variable rate	[7],[10]	10.85%
Interest Rate	[7]	16.18%
Acquisition date	[7]	Mar. 29, 2019
Maturity date	[7]	Jun. 30, 2025
Principal, Shares, Units	[7]	$ 3,427,073
Amortized cost	[1],[7]	3,407,754
Fair value	[2],[7]	$ 3,427,073
Percentage of net assets	[7]	1.80%
Investment, Identifier [Axis]: Microf, LLC Warrants and Other Equity Securities
Investments [Abstract]
Investment, Issuer Name [Extensible Enumeration]	[3],[4],[5],[6],[8],[9]	star:MicrofLLCWarrantsAndOtherEquitySecuritiesMember		star:MicrofLLCWarrantsAndOtherEquitySecuritiesMember	[14]
Investment, Significant Unobservable Input [true false]		true		true	[14]
Basis spread on variable rate		0.00%		0.00%	[13],[14]
Interest Rate		0.00%		0.00%	[14]
Acquisition date		May 05, 2020		May 05, 2020	[14]
Principal, Shares, Units		$ 164,332		$ 164,332	[14]
Amortized cost		0		0	[1],[14]
Fair value		$ 190,807		$ 355,814	[2],[14]
Percentage of net assets		0.10%		0.20%	[14]
Investment, Identifier [Axis]: NSC Holdings, LLC Warrants and Other Equity Securities
Investments [Abstract]
Investment, Issuer Name [Extensible Enumeration]	[3],[4],[5],[6],[8],[9]	star:NSCHoldingsLLCWarrantsAndOtherEquitySecuritiesMember	[18]	star:NSCHoldingsLLCWarrantsAndOtherEquitySecuritiesMember	[14]
Investment, Significant Unobservable Input [true false]		true	[18]	true	[14]
Basis spread on variable rate		0.00%	[18]	0.00%	[13],[14]
Interest Rate		0.00%	[18]	0.00%	[14]
Acquisition date		Apr. 26, 2019	[18]	Apr. 26, 2019	[14]
Principal, Shares, Units		$ 111	[18]	$ 111	[14]
Amortized cost		271,262	[18]	271,262	[1],[14]
Fair value		$ 296,715	[18]	$ 34,629	[2],[14]
Percentage of net assets		0.20%	[18]	0.00%	[14]
Investment, Identifier [Axis]: NSC Technologies, LLC First Lien Senior Secured Term Loan LIBOR Spread 7.76% Interest Rate 13.09% Due 4/26/2026
Investments [Abstract]
Investment, Issuer Name [Extensible Enumeration]	[3],[4],[5],[6],[7],[8],[9]	star:NSCTechnologiesLLCFirstLienSeniorSecuredTermLoanLIBORSpread776InterestRate1309Due4262026Member
Investment, Significant Unobservable Input [true false]	[7]	true
Basis spread on variable rate	[7],[10]	7.76%
Interest Rate	[7]	13.09%
Acquisition date	[7]	Apr. 26, 2019
Maturity date	[7]	Oct. 26, 2026
Principal, Shares, Units	[7]	$ 4,148,472
Amortized cost	[1],[7]	4,139,598
Fair value	[2],[7]	$ 4,148,472
Percentage of net assets	[7]	2.20%
Investment, Identifier [Axis]: NSC Technologies, LLC First Lien Senior Secured Term Loan LIBOR Spread 8.50% Interest Rate 13.27% Due 4/26/2024
Investments [Abstract]
Investment, Issuer Name [Extensible Enumeration]	[3],[4],[5],[6],[8],[9],[16]			star:NSCTechnologiesLLCFirstLienSeniorSecuredTermLoanLIBORSpread850InterestRate1369Due4262024Member
Investment, Significant Unobservable Input [true false]	[16]			true
Basis spread on variable rate	[13],[16]			8.50%
Interest Rate	[16]			13.27%
Acquisition date	[16]			Apr. 26, 2019
Maturity date	[16]			Apr. 26, 2024
Principal, Shares, Units	[16]			$ 4,394,398
Amortized cost	[1],[16]			4,352,849
Fair value	[2],[16]			$ 4,160,176
Percentage of net assets	[16]			2.50%
Investment, Identifier [Axis]: NW Entertainment, LLC First Lien Senior Secured Term Loan SOFR Spread 7.76% Interest Rate 12.35% Due 11/4/2027
Investments [Abstract]
Investment, Issuer Name [Extensible Enumeration]	[3],[4],[5],[6],[8],[9],[12]			star:NWEntertainmentLLCFirstLienSeniorSecuredTermLoanSOFRSpread776InterestRate1267Due1142027Member
Investment, Significant Unobservable Input [true false]	[12]			true
Basis spread on variable rate	[12],[13]			7.76%
Interest Rate	[12]			12.35%
Acquisition date	[12]			Nov. 04, 2022
Maturity date	[12]			Nov. 04, 2027
Principal, Shares, Units	[12]			$ 6,529,601
Amortized cost	[1],[12]			6,415,333
Fair value	[2],[12]			$ 6,415,979
Percentage of net assets	[12]			3.90%
Investment, Identifier [Axis]: NW Entertainment, LLC First Lien Senior Secured Term Loan SOFR Spread 7.76% Interest Rate 13.09% Due 11/4/2027
Investments [Abstract]
Investment, Issuer Name [Extensible Enumeration]	[3],[4],[5],[6],[7],[8],[9]	star:NWEntertainmentLLCFirstLienSeniorSecuredTermLoanSOFRSpread776InterestRate1309Due1142027Member
Investment, Significant Unobservable Input [true false]	[7]	true
Paid in Kind Basis Spread Variable Rate	[7],[10]	7.76%
Interest Rate	[7]	13.09%
Acquisition date	[7]	Nov. 04, 2022
Maturity date	[7]	Nov. 04, 2027
Principal, Shares, Units	[7]	$ 6,366,361
Amortized cost	[1],[7]	6,254,950
Fair value	[2],[7]	$ 6,366,361
Percentage of net assets	[7]	3.30%
Investment, Identifier [Axis]: NW Entertainment, LLC Preferred Equity Securities Interest Rate 10.00% PIK Due 11/4/2027
Investments [Abstract]
Investment, Issuer Name [Extensible Enumeration]	[3],[4],[5],[6],[8],[9]	star:NWEntertainmentLLCPreferredEquitySecuritiesInterestRate1000PIKDue1142027Member		star:NWEntertainmentLLCPreferredEquitySecuritiesInterestRate1000PIKMember	[14]
Investment, Significant Unobservable Input [true false]		true		true	[14]
Basis spread on variable rate		0.00%		0.00%	[13],[14]
Interest Rate		10.00%		10.00%	[14]
Acquisition date		Nov. 04, 2022		Nov. 04, 2022	[14]
Maturity date	[14]			Nov. 04, 2027
Principal, Shares, Units		$ 971		$ 970	[14]
Amortized cost		955,843		955,843	[1],[14]
Fair value		$ 1,088,481		$ 955,843	[2],[14]
Percentage of net assets		0.60%		0.60%	[14]
Investment, Identifier [Axis]: Nurses Staffing, LLC Warrants and Other Equity Securities Due 5/26/2023
Investments [Abstract]
Investment, Issuer Name [Extensible Enumeration]	[3],[4],[5],[6],[8],[9],[18]	star:NursesStaffingLLCWarrantsAndOtherEquitySecuritiesDue5262023Member
Investment, Significant Unobservable Input [true false]	[18]	true
Basis spread on variable rate	[18]	0.00%
Interest Rate	[18]	0.00%
Acquisition date	[18]	May 26, 2023
Principal, Shares, Units	[18]	$ 182
Amortized cost	[18]	419,877
Fair value	[18]	$ 428,568
Percentage of net assets	[18]	0.20%
Investment, Identifier [Axis]: PPC Event Services, Inc. First Lien Senior Secured Term Loan SOFR Spread 6.76% Interest Rate 11.35% Due 9/22/2027
Investments [Abstract]
Investment, Issuer Name [Extensible Enumeration]	[3],[4],[5],[6],[8],[9],[12],[19]			star:PPCEventServicesIncFirstLienSeniorSecuredTermLoanSOFRSpread651InterestRate1142Due9222027Member
Investment, Significant Unobservable Input [true false]	[12],[19]			true
Basis spread on variable rate	[12],[13],[19]			6.76%
Interest Rate	[12],[19]			11.35%
Acquisition date	[12],[19]			Sep. 22, 2022
Maturity date	[12],[19]			Sep. 22, 2027
Principal, Shares, Units	[12],[19]			$ 6,555,917
Amortized cost	[1],[12],[19]			6,470,731
Fair value	[2],[12],[19]			$ 6,429,432
Percentage of net assets	[12],[19]			3.80%
Investment, Identifier [Axis]: PPC Event Services, Inc. First Lien Senior Secured Term Loan SOFR Spread 6.76% Interest Rate 12.09% Due 9/22/2027
Investments [Abstract]
Investment, Issuer Name [Extensible Enumeration]	[3],[4],[5],[6],[7],[8],[9],[29]	star:PPCEventServicesIncFirstLienSeniorSecuredTermLoanSOFRSpread676InterestRate1135Due9222027Member, star:PPCEventServicesIncFirstLienSeniorSecuredTermLoanSOFRSpread676InterestRate1209Due9222027Member
Investment, Significant Unobservable Input [true false]	[7],[29]	true
Basis spread on variable rate	[7],[10],[29]	6.76%
Interest Rate	[7],[29]	12.09%
Acquisition date	[7],[29]	Sep. 22, 2022
Maturity date	[7],[29]	Sep. 22, 2027
Principal, Shares, Units	[7],[29]	$ 7,273,693
Amortized cost	[1],[7],[29]	7,199,328
Fair value	[2],[7],[29]	$ 7,273,693
Percentage of net assets	[7],[29]	3.70%
Investment, Identifier [Axis]: PQT Ayaquhs, LLC (dba WWC Global) First Lien Senior Secured Term Loan SOFR Spread 7.76% Interest Rate 13.09% Due 8/1/2027
Investments [Abstract]
Investment, Issuer Name [Extensible Enumeration]	[3],[4],[5],[6],[7],[8],[9]	star:PQTAyaquhsLLCDbaWWCGlobalFirstLienSeniorSecuredTermLoanSOFRSpread776InterestRate1309Due812027Member
Investment, Significant Unobservable Input [true false]	[7]	true
Basis spread on variable rate	[7],[10]	7.76%
Interest Rate	[7]	13.09%
Acquisition date	[7]	Aug. 01, 2022
Maturity date	[7]	Aug. 01, 2027
Principal, Shares, Units	[7]	$ 7,606,855
Amortized cost	[1],[7]	7,481,063
Fair value	[2],[7]	$ 7,606,855
Percentage of net assets	[7]	4.00%
Investment, Identifier [Axis]: PQT Ayaquhs, LLC (dba WWC Global) First Lien Senior Secured Term Loan SOFR Spread 8.26% Interest Rate 12.85% Due 8/1/2027
Investments [Abstract]
Investment, Issuer Name [Extensible Enumeration]	[3],[4],[5],[6],[8],[9],[12]			star:PQTAyaquhsLLCDbaWWCGlobalFirstLienSeniorSecuredTermLoanSOFRSpread826InterestRate1317Due812027Member
Investment, Significant Unobservable Input [true false]	[12]			true
Basis spread on variable rate	[12],[13]			8.26%
Interest Rate	[12]			12.85%
Acquisition date	[12]			Aug. 01, 2022
Maturity date	[12]			Aug. 01, 2027
Principal, Shares, Units	[12]			$ 7,804,435
Amortized cost	[1],[12]			7,656,886
Fair value	[2],[12]			$ 7,656,151
Percentage of net assets	[12]			4.60%
Investment, Identifier [Axis]: PQT Ayaquhs, LLC (dba WWC Global) Preferred Equity Securities Interest Rate 10.50% PIK
Investments [Abstract]
Investment, Issuer Name [Extensible Enumeration]	[3],[4],[5],[6],[8],[9]	star:PQTAyaquhsLLCDbaWWCGlobalPreferredEquitySecuritiesInterestRate1050PIKMember		star:PQTAyaquhsLLCDbaWWCGlobalPreferredEquitySecuritiesInterestRate1050PIKMember	[14],[21]
Investment, Significant Unobservable Input [true false]		true		true	[14],[21]
Basis spread on variable rate		0.00%		0.00%	[13],[14],[21]
Interest Rate		10.50%		10.50%	[14],[21]
Acquisition date		Aug. 01, 2022		Aug. 01, 2022	[14],[21]
Principal, Shares, Units		$ 5,774		$ 5,774	[14],[21]
Amortized cost		1,064,516		1,064,516	[1],[14],[21]
Fair value		$ 3,821,290		$ 1,525,806	[2],[14],[21]
Percentage of net assets		2.00%		0.90%	[14],[21]
Investment, Identifier [Axis]: PQT Ayaquhs, LLC (dba WWC Global) Warrants and Other Equity Securities
Investments [Abstract]
Investment, Issuer Name [Extensible Enumeration]	[3],[4],[5],[6],[8],[9]	star:PQTAyaquhsLLCDbaWWCGlobalWarrantsAndOtherEquitySecuritiesMember		star:PQTAyaquhsLLCDbaWWCGlobalWarrantsAndOtherEquitySecuritiesMember	[14]
Investment, Significant Unobservable Input [true false]		true		true	[14]
Basis spread on variable rate		0.00%		0.00%	[13],[14]
Interest Rate		0.00%		0.00%	[14]
Acquisition date		Aug. 01, 2022		Aug. 01, 2022	[14]
Principal, Shares, Units		$ 645		$ 645	[14]
Amortized cost		0		0	[1],[14]
Fair value		$ 311,613		$ 65,161	[2],[14]
Percentage of net assets		0.20%		0.00%	[14]
Investment, Identifier [Axis]: PadSquad Holdings LLC (dba Padsquad) Preferred Equity Securities Interest Rate 6.00% Plus 6.00% PIK
Investments [Abstract]
Investment, Issuer Name [Extensible Enumeration]	[3],[4],[5],[6],[8],[9]	star:PadSquadHoldingsLLCDbaPadsquadPreferredEquitySecuritiesInterestRate600Plus600PIKMember		star:PadSquadHoldingsLLCDbaPadsquadPreferredEquitySecuritiesInterestRate600Plus600PIKMember	[14],[21]
Investment, Significant Unobservable Input [true false]		true		true	[14],[21]
Basis spread on variable rate		0.00%		0.00%	[13],[14],[21]
Interest Rate		6.00%		6.00%	[14],[21]
PIK Interest Rate		6.00%		6.00%	[14],[21]
Acquisition date		Mar. 30, 2022		Mar. 30, 2022	[14],[21]
Principal, Shares, Units		$ 720,767		$ 720,767	[14],[21]
Amortized cost		1,964,204		1,960,647	[1],[14],[21]
Fair value		$ 2,206,343		$ 2,079,054	[2],[14],[21]
Percentage of net assets		1.20%		1.30%	[14],[21]
Investment, Identifier [Axis]: PadSquad, LLC First Lien Senior Secured Term Loan SOFR Spread 9.00% Interest Rate 13.59% Due 3/30/2027
Investments [Abstract]
Investment, Issuer Name [Extensible Enumeration]	[3],[4],[5],[6],[8],[9],[12]			star:PadSquadLLCFirstLienSeniorSecuredTermLoanSOFRSpread900InterestRate1391Due3302027Member
Investment, Significant Unobservable Input [true false]	[12]			true
Basis spread on variable rate	[12],[13]			9.00%
Interest Rate	[12]			13.59%
Acquisition date	[12]			Mar. 30, 2022
Maturity date	[12]			Mar. 30, 2027
Principal, Shares, Units	[12]			$ 4,814,168
Amortized cost	[1],[12]			4,727,179
Fair value	[2],[12]			$ 4,814,168
Percentage of net assets	[12]			2.90%
Investment, Identifier [Axis]: PadSquad, LLC First Lien Senior Secured Term Loan SOFR Spread 9.00% Interest Rate 14.33% Due 3/30/2027
Investments [Abstract]
Investment, Issuer Name [Extensible Enumeration]	[3],[4],[5],[6],[7],[8],[9]	star:PadSquadLLCFirstLienSeniorSecuredTermLoanSOFRSpread900InterestRate1433Due3302027Member
Investment, Significant Unobservable Input [true false]	[7]	true
Basis spread on variable rate	[7],[10]	9.00%
Interest Rate	[7]	14.33%
Acquisition date	[7]	Mar. 30, 2022
Maturity date	[7]	Mar. 30, 2027
Principal, Shares, Units	[7]	$ 4,549,341
Amortized cost	[1],[7]	4,488,472
Fair value	[2],[7]	$ 4,482,011
Percentage of net assets	[7]	2.40%
Investment, Identifier [Axis]: Personal Products First Lien Senior Secured Term Loan
Investments [Abstract]
Investment, Issuer Name [Extensible Enumeration]	[3],[4],[5],[6],[8],[9]	star:PersonalProductsFirstLienSeniorSecuredTermLoanMember		star:PersonalProductsFirstLienSeniorSecuredTermLoanMember
Principal, Shares, Units		$ 4,525,012		$ 4,549,112
Amortized cost	[1]	4,451,581		4,480,452
Fair value	[2]	$ 4,457,979		$ 4,335,304
Percentage of net assets		2.30%		2.60%
Investment, Identifier [Axis]: Preferred equity securities
Investments [Abstract]
Investment, Issuer Name [Extensible Enumeration]	[3],[4],[5],[6],[8],[9]	Preferred Equity Securities [Member]		Preferred Equity Securities [Member]	[14]
Amortized cost		$ 31,684,552		$ 23,263,729	[1],[14]
Fair value		$ 41,804,395		$ 27,088,732	[2],[14]
Percentage of net assets		22.20%		16.10%	[14]
Investment, Identifier [Axis]: Proactive Dealer Holdings Parent, LLC Preferred Equity Securities Interest Rate 10.00% PIK
Investments [Abstract]
Investment, Issuer Name [Extensible Enumeration]	[3],[4],[5],[6],[8],[9]	star:ProactiveDealerHoldingsParentLLCPreferredEquitySecuritiesInterestRate1000PIKMember		star:ProactiveDealerHoldingsParentLLCPreferredEquitySecuritiesInterestRate1000PIKMember	[14]
Investment, Significant Unobservable Input [true false]		true		true	[14]
Basis spread on variable rate		0.00%		0.00%	[13],[14]
Interest Rate		10.00%		10.00%	[14]
Acquisition date		Dec. 27, 2021		Dec. 27, 2021	[14]
Principal, Shares, Units		$ 1,141,205		$ 1,263,821	[14]
Amortized cost		1,328,162		1,263,821	[1],[14]
Fair value		$ 3,052,404		$ 1,384,601	[2],[14]
Percentage of net assets		1.60%		0.80%	[14]
Investment, Identifier [Axis]: Proactive Dealer Solutions, LLC First Lien Senior Secured Term Loan LIBOR Spread 10.00% Interest Rate 14.77% Due 12/26/2026
Investments [Abstract]
Investment, Issuer Name [Extensible Enumeration]	[3],[4],[5],[6],[8],[9],[16]			star:ProactiveDealerSolutionsLLCFirstLienSeniorSecuredTermLoanLIBORSpread1000InterestRate1519Due12262026Member
Investment, Significant Unobservable Input [true false]	[16]			true
Basis spread on variable rate	[13],[16]			10.00%
Interest Rate	[16]			14.77%
Acquisition date	[16]			Dec. 27, 2021
Maturity date	[16]			Dec. 26, 2026
Principal, Shares, Units	[16]			$ 3,253,483
Amortized cost	[1],[16]			3,186,456
Fair value	[2],[16]			$ 3,253,483
Percentage of net assets	[16]			2.00%
Investment, Identifier [Axis]: Proactive Dealer Solutions, LLC First Lien Senior Secured Term Loan LIBOR Spread 10.26% Interest Rate 15.59% Due 12/26/2026
Investments [Abstract]
Investment, Issuer Name [Extensible Enumeration]	[3],[4],[5],[6],[7],[8],[9]	star:ProactiveDealerSolutionsLLCFirstLienSeniorSecuredTermLoanLIBORSpread1026InterestRate1559Due12262026Member
Investment, Significant Unobservable Input [true false]	[7]	true
Basis spread on variable rate	[7],[10]	10.26%
Interest Rate	[7]	15.59%
Acquisition date	[7]	Dec. 27, 2021
Maturity date	[7]	Dec. 26, 2026
Principal, Shares, Units	[7]	$ 3,074,615
Amortized cost	[1],[7]	3,023,230
Fair value	[2],[7]	$ 3,074,615
Percentage of net assets	[7]	1.60%
Investment, Identifier [Axis]: Professional Services First Lien Senior Secured Term Loan
Investments [Abstract]
Investment, Issuer Name [Extensible Enumeration]	[3],[4],[5],[6],[8],[9]	star:ProfessionalServicesFirstLienSeniorSecuredTermLoanMember		star:ProfessionalServicesFirstLienSeniorSecuredTermLoanMember
Principal, Shares, Units		$ 19,217,215		$ 20,123,833
Amortized cost	[1]	18,953,038		19,763,236
Fair value	[2]	$ 19,254,525		$ 19,741,327
Percentage of net assets		10.10%		11.90%
Investment, Identifier [Axis]: Professional Services Preferred Equity Securities
Investments [Abstract]
Investment, Issuer Name [Extensible Enumeration]	[3],[4],[5],[6],[8],[9]	star:ProfessionalServicesPreferredEquitySecuritiesMember		star:ProfessionalServicesPreferredEquitySecuritiesMember	[14]
Principal, Shares, Units		$ 4,672,441		$ 4,672,441	[14]
Amortized cost		5,741,315		5,722,327	[1],[14]
Fair value		$ 10,689,290		$ 8,334,473	[2],[14]
Percentage of net assets		5.60%		5.00%	[14]
Investment, Identifier [Axis]: Professional Services Second Lien Senior Secured Loan
Investments [Abstract]
Investment, Issuer Name [Extensible Enumeration]	[3],[4],[5],[6],[8],[9]	star:ProfessionalServicesSecondLienSeniorSecuredLoanMember		star:ProfessionalServicesSecondLienSeniorSecuredLoanMember
Investment, Significant Unobservable Input [true false]		true		true
Principal, Shares, Units		$ 6,359,542		$ 6,563,134
Amortized cost		6,305,249		6,522,877	[1]
Fair value		$ 6,059,372		$ 6,250,270	[2]
Percentage of net assets		3.20%		3.80%
Investment, Identifier [Axis]: Professional Services Warrants and Other Equity Securities
Investments [Abstract]
Investment, Issuer Name [Extensible Enumeration]	[3],[4],[5],[6],[8],[9]	star:ProfessionalServicesWarrantsAndOtherEquitySecuritiesMember		star:ProfessionalServicesWarrantsAndOtherEquitySecuritiesMember	[14]
Principal, Shares, Units		$ 756		$ 756	[14]
Amortized cost		271,262		271,262	[1],[14]
Fair value		$ 608,328		$ 99,790	[2],[14]
Percentage of net assets		0.40%		0.00%	[14]
Investment, Identifier [Axis]: PureCars Technologies Holdings, LLC Preferred Equity Securities Interest Rate 8.00% PIK
Investments [Abstract]
Investment, Issuer Name [Extensible Enumeration]	[3],[4],[5],[6],[8],[9]	star:PureCarsTechnologiesHoldingsLLCPreferredEquitySecuritiesInterestRate800PIKMember		star:PureCarsTechnologiesHoldingsLLCPreferredEquitySecuritiesInterestRate800PIKMember	[14],[21]
Investment, Significant Unobservable Input [true false]		true		true	[14],[21]
Basis spread on variable rate		0.00%		0.00%	[13],[14],[21]
Interest Rate		8.00%		8.00%	[14],[21]
Acquisition date		Apr. 17, 2019		Apr. 19, 2019	[14],[21]
Principal, Shares, Units		$ 514		$ 514	[14],[21]
Amortized cost		240,065		240,065	[1],[14],[21]
Fair value		$ 19,192		$ 60,036	[2],[14],[21]
Percentage of net assets		0.00%		0.00%	[14],[21]
Investment, Identifier [Axis]: PureCars Technologies, First Lien Senior Secured Term Loan LIBOR Spread S Plus 6.35% Cash 1.00% PIK Interest Rate 11.68% Cash Plus 1.00% PIK Due 4/18/2024
Investments [Abstract]
Investment, Issuer Name [Extensible Enumeration]	[3],[4],[5],[6],[7],[8],[9],[23]	star:PureCarsTechnologiesFirstLienSeniorSecuredTermLoanLIBORSpreadSPlus635Cash100PIKInterestRate1168CashPlus100PIKDue4182024Member
Investment, Significant Unobservable Input [true false]	[7],[23]	true
Basis spread on variable rate	[7],[10],[23]	6.35%
Paid in Kind Basis Spread Variable Rate	[7],[10],[23]	1.00%
Interest Rate	[7],[23]	11.68%
PIK Interest Rate	[7],[23]	1.00%
Acquisition date	[7],[23]	Apr. 17, 2019
Maturity date	[7],[23]	Apr. 18, 2024
Principal, Shares, Units	[7],[23]	$ 1,471,687
Amortized cost	[1],[7],[23]	1,464,114
Fair value	[2],[7],[23]	$ 1,418,118
Percentage of net assets	[7],[23]	0.70%
Investment, Identifier [Axis]: PureCars Technologies, LLC First Lien Senior Secured Term Loan LIBOR Spread 6.25% Interest rate 11.02% Due 4/18/2024
Investments [Abstract]
Investment, Issuer Name [Extensible Enumeration]	[3],[4],[5],[6],[8],[9],[16],[26]			star:PureCarsTechnologiesLLCFirstLienSeniorSecuredTermLoanLIBORSpread625InterestRate1144Due4182024Member
Investment, Significant Unobservable Input [true false]	[16],[26]			true
Basis spread on variable rate	[13],[16],[26]			6.25%
Interest Rate	[16],[26]			11.02%
Acquisition date	[16],[26]			Apr. 18, 2019
Maturity date	[16],[26]			Apr. 18, 2024
Principal, Shares, Units	[16],[26]			$ 1,300,000
Amortized cost	[1],[16],[26]			1,300,000
Fair value	[2],[16],[26]			$ 1,236,820
Percentage of net assets	[16],[26]			0.70%
Investment, Identifier [Axis]: PureCars Technologies, LLC Preferred Equity Securities
Investments [Abstract]
Investment, Issuer Name [Extensible Enumeration]	[3],[4],[5],[6],[8],[9],[14]			star:PureCarsTechnologiesLLCPreferredEquitySecuritiesInterestRate800PIKDue7262024Member
Investment, Significant Unobservable Input [true false]	[14]			true
Basis spread on variable rate	[13],[14]			0.00%
Interest Rate	[14]			0.00%
Acquisition date	[14]			Jul. 25, 2022
Principal, Shares, Units	[14]			$ 78
Amortized cost	[1],[14]			26,948
Fair value	[2],[14]			$ 26,528
Percentage of net assets	[14]			0.00%
Investment, Identifier [Axis]: PureCars Technologies, LLC Preferred Equity Securities Interest Rate 8.00% PIK Due 7/26/2024
Investments [Abstract]
Investment, Issuer Name [Extensible Enumeration]	[3],[4],[5],[6],[8],[9]	star:PureCarsTechnologiesLLCPreferredEquitySecuritiesInterestRate800PIKDue7262024Member
Investment, Significant Unobservable Input [true false]		true
Basis spread on variable rate		0.00%
Interest Rate		8.00%
Acquisition date		Jul. 25, 2022
Maturity date		Jul. 26, 2024
Principal, Shares, Units		$ 78
Amortized cost		26,948
Fair value		$ 26,528
Percentage of net assets		0.00%
Investment, Identifier [Axis]: Road & Rail First Lien Senior Secured Term Loan
Investments [Abstract]
Investment, Issuer Name [Extensible Enumeration]	[3],[4],[5],[6],[8],[9]			star:RoadRailFirstLienSeniorSecuredTermLoanMember
Principal, Shares, Units				$ 15,000,000
Amortized cost	[1]			14,612,085
Fair value	[2]			$ 14,752,716
Percentage of net assets				8.90%
Investment, Identifier [Axis]: Rock Gate Capital, LLC (dba 160 Driving Academy) First Lien Senior Secured Term Loan LIBOR Spread 7.50% Interest Rate 12.27% Due 10/16/2024
Investments [Abstract]
Investment, Issuer Name [Extensible Enumeration]	[3],[4],[5],[6],[8],[9],[16],[19]			star:RockGateCapitalLLCDba160DrivingAcademyFirstLienSeniorSecuredTermLoanLIBORSpread750InterestRate1269Due10162024Member
Investment, Significant Unobservable Input [true false]	[16],[19]			true
Basis spread on variable rate	[13],[16],[19]			7.50%
Interest Rate	[16],[19]			12.27%
Acquisition date	[16],[19]			Oct. 16, 2019
Maturity date	[16],[19]			Oct. 16, 2024
Principal, Shares, Units	[16],[19]			$ 14,456,337
Amortized cost	[1],[16],[19]			14,281,403
Fair value	[2],[16],[19]			$ 14,400,081
Percentage of net assets	[16],[19]			8.80%
Investment, Identifier [Axis]: Rock Gate Capital, LLC (dba 160 Driving Academy) First Lien Senior Secured Term Loan SOFR Spread 7.50% Interest Rate 12.83% Due 10/16/2024
Investments [Abstract]
Investment, Issuer Name [Extensible Enumeration]	[3],[4],[5],[6],[7],[8],[9]	star:RockGateCapitalLLCDba160DrivingAcademySeniorSecuredTermLoanSOFRSpread750InterestRate1283Due10162024Member
Investment, Significant Unobservable Input [true false]	[7]	true
Basis spread on variable rate	[7],[10]	7.50%
Interest Rate	[7]	12.83%
Acquisition date	[7]	Oct. 16, 2019
Maturity date	[7]	Oct. 16, 2024
Principal, Shares, Units	[7]	$ 15,000,652
Amortized cost	[1],[7]	14,905,882
Fair value	[2],[7]	$ 15,000,652
Percentage of net assets	[7]	7.90%
Investment, Identifier [Axis]: Rock Gate Capital, LLC (dba 160 Driving Academy) Warrants and Other Equity Securities
Investments [Abstract]
Investment, Issuer Name [Extensible Enumeration]	[3],[4],[5],[6],[8],[9]	star:RockGateCapitalLLCDba160DrivingAcademyWarrantsAndOtherEquitySecuritiesMember		star:RockGateCapitalLLCDba160DrivingAcademyWarrantsAndOtherEquitySecuritiesMember	[14]
Investment, Significant Unobservable Input [true false]		true		true	[14]
Basis spread on variable rate		0.00%		0.00%	[13],[14]
Interest Rate		0.00%		0.00%	[14]
Acquisition date		Oct. 16, 2019		Oct. 16, 2019	[14]
Principal, Shares, Units		$ 12,693		$ 12,693	[14]
Amortized cost		0		0	[1],[14]
Fair value		$ 181,524		$ 102,210	[2],[14]
Percentage of net assets		0.10%		0.10%	[14]
Investment, Identifier [Axis]: Senior Unsecured Notes
Investments [Abstract]
Investment, Issuer Name [Extensible Enumeration]	[3],[4],[5],[6],[8],[9]	Senior Unsecured Notes [Member]
Investment, Significant Unobservable Input [true false]		true
Principal, Shares, Units		$ 2,067,881
Amortized cost		2,033,098
Fair value		$ 1,384,446
Percentage of net assets		0.70%
Investment, Identifier [Axis]: SkyBell Technologies, Inc. First Lien Senior Secured Term Loan SOFR Spread 0.00% Interest Rate 0.00% Due 12/13/2024
Investments [Abstract]
Investment, Issuer Name [Extensible Enumeration]	[3],[4],[5],[6],[8],[9],[18]	star:SkyBellTechnologiesIncFirstLienSeniorSecuredTermLoanSOFRSpread000InterestRate000Due12132024Member		star:SkyBellTechnologiesIncFirstLienSeniorSecuredTermLoanSOFRSpread000InterestRate000Due12132024Member
Investment, Significant Unobservable Input [true false]	[18]	true		true
Basis spread on variable rate	[18]	0.00%	[10]	0.00%	[13]
Interest Rate	[18]	0.00%		0.00%
Acquisition date	[18]	Dec. 13, 2019		Dec. 13, 2019
Maturity date	[18]	Dec. 13, 2024		Dec. 13, 2024
Principal, Shares, Units	[18]	$ 4,683,036		$ 4,839,432
Amortized cost	[1],[18]	4,618,637		4,380,844
Fair value	[2],[18]	$ 2,341,518		$ 2,586,687
Percentage of net assets	[18]	1.20%		1.60%
Investment, Identifier [Axis]: SkyBell Technologies, Inc. Warrants and Other Equity Securities
Investments [Abstract]
Investment, Issuer Name [Extensible Enumeration]	[3],[4],[5],[6],[8],[9]	star:SkyBellTechnologiesIncWarrantsAndOtherEquitySecuritiesMember		star:SkyBellTechnologiesIncWarrantsAndOtherEquitySecuritiesMember	[14]
Investment, Significant Unobservable Input [true false]		true		true	[14]
Basis spread on variable rate		0.00%		0.00%	[13],[14]
Interest Rate		0.00%		0.00%	[14]
Acquisition date		Dec. 13, 2019		Dec. 13, 2019	[14]
Principal, Shares, Units		$ 1,846,180		$ 1,199,975	[14]
Amortized cost		0		0	[1],[14]
Fair value		$ 0		$ 0	[2],[14]
Percentage of net assets		0.00%		0.00%	[14]
Investment, Identifier [Axis]: Software First Lien Senior Secured Term Loan
Investments [Abstract]
Investment, Issuer Name [Extensible Enumeration]	[3],[4],[5],[6],[8],[9]	star:SoftwareFirstLienSeniorSecuredTermLoanMember		star:SoftwareFirstLienSeniorSecuredTermLoanMember
Principal, Shares, Units		$ 4,546,302		$ 4,553,483
Amortized cost	[1]	4,487,344		4,486,456
Fair value	[2]	$ 4,492,733		$ 4,490,303
Percentage of net assets		2.30%		2.70%
Investment, Identifier [Axis]: Software Preferred Equity Securities
Investments [Abstract]
Investment, Issuer Name [Extensible Enumeration]	[3],[4],[5],[6],[8],[9]	star:SoftwarePreferredEquitySecuritiesMember		star:SoftwarePreferredEquitySecuritiesMember	[14]
Principal, Shares, Units		$ 1,141,797		$ 1,264,413	[14]
Amortized cost		1,595,175		1,530,834	[1],[14]
Fair value		$ 3,098,124		$ 1,471,165	[2],[14]
Percentage of net assets		1.60%		0.80%	[14]
Investment, Identifier [Axis]: Specialty Retail First Lien Senior Secured Term Loan
Investments [Abstract]
Investment, Issuer Name [Extensible Enumeration]	[3],[4],[5],[6],[8],[9]	star:SpecialtyRetailFirstLienSeniorSecuredTermLoanMember		star:SpecialtyRetailFirstLienSeniorSecuredTermLoanMember
Principal, Shares, Units		$ 6,452,101		$ 6,452,101
Amortized cost	[1]	6,333,920		6,314,472
Fair value	[2]	$ 6,367,578		$ 6,318,303
Percentage of net assets		3.30%		3.80%
Investment, Identifier [Axis]: Swyft AcquireCo LLC (dba Swyft Filings) First Lien Senior Secured Term Loan SOFR Spread 2.75% Interest Rate 7.11% Due 12/20/2027
Investments [Abstract]
Investment, Issuer Name [Extensible Enumeration]	[3],[4],[5],[6],[8],[9],[27],[28]			star:SwyftAcquireCoLLCDbaSwyftFilingsFirstLienSeniorSecuredTermLoanSOFRSpread275InterestRate755Due12202027Member
Investment, Significant Unobservable Input [true false]	[27],[28]			true
Basis spread on variable rate	[13],[27],[28]			2.75%
Interest Rate	[27],[28]			7.11%
Acquisition date	[27],[28]			Dec. 20, 2021
Maturity date	[27],[28]			Dec. 20, 2027
Principal, Shares, Units	[27],[28]			$ 306,030
Amortized cost	[1],[27],[28]			301,457
Fair value	[2],[27],[28]			$ 304,224
Percentage of net assets	[27],[28]			0.10%
Investment, Identifier [Axis]: Swyft AcquireCo LLC (dba Swyft Filings) First Lien Senior Secured Term Loan SOFR Spread 5.50% Interest Rate 10.85% Due 12/20/2027
Investments [Abstract]
Investment, Issuer Name [Extensible Enumeration]	[3],[4],[5],[6],[8],[9],[11],[23]	star:SwyftAcquireCoLLCDbaSwyftFilingsFirstLienSeniorSecuredTermLoanSOFRSpread550InterestRate1085Due12202027Member, star:SwyftAcquireCoLLCDbaSwyftFilingsFirstLienSeniorSecuredTermLoanSOFRSpread550InterestRate986Due12202027Member
Investment, Significant Unobservable Input [true false]	[11],[23]	true
Basis spread on variable rate	[10],[11],[23]	5.50%
Interest Rate	[11],[23]	10.85%
Acquisition date	[11],[23]	Dec. 20, 2021
Maturity date	[11],[23]	Dec. 20, 2027
Principal, Shares, Units	[11],[23]	$ 3,682,383
Amortized cost	[1],[11],[23]	3,633,920
Fair value	[2],[11],[23]	$ 3,483,902
Percentage of net assets	[11],[23]	1.80%
Investment, Identifier [Axis]: Swyft AcquireCo LLC (dba Swyft Filings) First Lien Senior Secured Term Loan SOFR Spread 5.50% Interest Rate 9.86% Due 12/20/2027
Investments [Abstract]
Investment, Issuer Name [Extensible Enumeration]	[3],[4],[5],[6],[8],[9],[26],[28]			star:SwyftAcquireCoLLCDbaSwyftFilingsFirstLienSeniorSecuredTermLoanSOFRSpread550InterestRate1030Due12202027Member
Investment, Significant Unobservable Input [true false]	[26],[28]			true
Basis spread on variable rate	[13],[26],[28]			5.50%
Interest Rate	[26],[28]			9.86%
Acquisition date	[26],[28]			Dec. 20, 2021
Maturity date	[26],[28]			Dec. 20, 2027
Principal, Shares, Units	[26],[28]			$ 3,682,383
Amortized cost	[1],[26],[28]			3,625,692
Fair value	[2],[26],[28]			$ 3,609,840
Percentage of net assets	[26],[28]			2.10%
Investment, Identifier [Axis]: Swyft AcquireCo LLC (dba Swyft Filings) First Lien Senior Secured Term Loan SOFR Spread 8.10% Interest Rate 7.11% Due 12/20/2027
Investments [Abstract]
Investment, Issuer Name [Extensible Enumeration]	[3],[4],[5],[6],[8],[9],[11],[30]	star:SwyftAcquireCoLLCDbaSwyftFilingsFirstLienSeniorSecuredTermLoanSOFRSpread275InterestRate711Due12202027Member, star:SwyftAcquireCoLLCDbaSwyftFilingsFirstLienSeniorSecuredTermLoanSOFRSpread810InterestRate711Due12202027Member
Investment, Significant Unobservable Input [true false]	[11],[30]	true
Basis spread on variable rate	[10],[11],[30]	2.75%
Interest Rate	[11],[30]	8.10%
Acquisition date	[11],[30]	Dec. 20, 2021
Maturity date	[11],[30]	Dec. 20, 2027
Principal, Shares, Units	[11],[30]	$ 299,236
Amortized cost	[1],[11],[30]	295,384
Fair value	[2],[11],[30]	$ 297,441
Percentage of net assets	[11],[30]	0.20%
Investment, Identifier [Axis]: Swyft Filings Holdings, LLC Preferred Equity Securities
Investments [Abstract]
Investment, Issuer Name [Extensible Enumeration]	[3],[4],[5],[6],[8],[9],[14],[31]			star:SwyftFilingsHoldingsLLCPreferredEquitySecuritiesInterestRate800PIKMember
Investment, Significant Unobservable Input [true false]	[14],[31]			true
Basis spread on variable rate	[13],[14],[31]			0.00%
Interest Rate	[14],[31]			0.00%
Acquisition date	[14],[31]			Dec. 20, 2021
Principal, Shares, Units	[14],[31]			$ 192,444
Amortized cost	[1],[14],[31]			183,612
Fair value	[2],[14],[31]			$ 285,516
Percentage of net assets	[14],[31]			0.20%
Investment, Identifier [Axis]: Swyft Filings Holdings, LLC Preferred Equity Securities Interest Rate 8.00% PIK
Investments [Abstract]
Investment, Issuer Name [Extensible Enumeration]	[3],[4],[5],[6],[8],[9],[12],[15],[18],[19]	star:SwyftFilingsHoldingsLLCPreferredEquitySecuritiesInterestRate800PIKMember
Investment, Significant Unobservable Input [true false]	[12],[15],[18],[19]	true
Basis spread on variable rate	[12],[15],[18],[19]	0.00%
Interest Rate	[12],[15],[18],[19]	8.00%
Acquisition date	[12],[15],[18],[19]	Dec. 20, 2021
Principal, Shares, Units	[12],[15],[18],[19]	$ 192,444
Amortized cost	[12],[15],[18],[19]	183,612
Fair value	[12],[15],[18],[19]	$ 227,311
Percentage of net assets	[12],[15],[18],[19]	0.10%
Investment, Identifier [Axis]: TCP Acquisition, LLC (dba HighStar Traffic) First Lien Senior Secured Term Loan SOFR Spread 7.50% Interest Rate 12.83% Due 7/26/2027
Investments [Abstract]
Investment, Issuer Name [Extensible Enumeration]	[3],[4],[5],[6],[7],[8],[9],[29]	star:TCPAcquisitionLLCDbaHighStarTrafficFirstLienSeniorSecuredTermLoanSOFRSpread750InterestRate1283Due7262027Member
Investment, Significant Unobservable Input [true false]	[7],[29]	true
Basis spread on variable rate	[7],[10],[29]	7.50%
Interest Rate	[7],[29]	12.83%
Acquisition date	[7],[29]	Jul. 26, 2022
Maturity date	[7],[29]	Jul. 26, 2027
Principal, Shares, Units	[7],[29]	$ 10,676,188
Amortized cost	[1],[7],[29]	10,474,007
Fair value	[2],[7],[29]	$ 10,473,968
Percentage of net assets	[7],[29]	5.50%
Investment, Identifier [Axis]: Texas Contract Manufacturing Group, Inc. First Lien Senior Secured Term Loan SOFR Spread 12.11% Interest Rate 16.70% Due 4/27/2027
Investments [Abstract]
Investment, Issuer Name [Extensible Enumeration]	[3],[4],[5],[6],[8],[9],[12]			star:TexasContractManufacturingGroupIncFirstLienSeniorSecuredTermLoanSOFRSpread1211InterestRate1702Due4272027Member
Investment, Significant Unobservable Input [true false]	[12]			true
Basis spread on variable rate	[12],[13]			12.11%
Interest Rate	[12]			16.70%
Acquisition date	[12]			Apr. 27, 2022
Maturity date	[12]			Apr. 27, 2027
Principal, Shares, Units	[12]			$ 6,096,210
Amortized cost	[1],[12]			5,983,378
Fair value	[2],[12]			$ 5,384,172
Percentage of net assets	[12]			3.20%
Investment, Identifier [Axis]: Texas Contract Manufacturing Group, Inc. First Lien Senior Secured Term Loan SOFR Spread 12.11% Interest Rate 17.44% Due 4/27/2027
Investments [Abstract]
Investment, Issuer Name [Extensible Enumeration]	[3],[4],[5],[6],[7],[8],[9]	star:TexasContractManufacturingGroupIncFirstLienSeniorSecuredTermLoanSOFRSpread1211InterestRate1744Due4272027Member
Investment, Significant Unobservable Input [true false]	[7]	true
Basis spread on variable rate	[7],[10]	12.11%
Interest Rate	[7]	17.44%
Acquisition date	[7]	Apr. 27, 2022
Maturity date	[7]	Apr. 27, 2027
Principal, Shares, Units	[7]	$ 4,909,896
Amortized cost	[1],[7]	4,832,798
Fair value	[2],[7]	$ 4,196,979
Percentage of net assets	[7]	2.20%
Investment, Identifier [Axis]: Texas Contract Manufacturing Group, Inc. Warrants and Other Equity Securities
Investments [Abstract]
Investment, Issuer Name [Extensible Enumeration]	[3],[4],[5],[6],[8],[9]	star:TexasContractManufacturingGroupIncWarrantsAndOtherEquitySecuritiesMember		star:TexasContractManufacturingGroupIncWarrantsAndOtherEquitySecuritiesMember	[14]
Investment, Significant Unobservable Input [true false]		true		true	[14]
Basis spread on variable rate		0.00%		0.00%	[13],[14]
Interest Rate		0.00%		0.00%	[14]
Acquisition date		Apr. 27, 2022		Apr. 27, 2022	[14]
Principal, Shares, Units		$ 1,602		$ 1,602	[14]
Amortized cost		0		0	[1],[14]
Fair value		$ 490,323		$ 1,251,613	[2],[14]
Percentage of net assets		0.30%		0.80%	[14]
Investment, Identifier [Axis]: The Range NYC, LLC (dba Five Iron Golf) First Lien Senior Secured Term Loan SOFR Spread 7.61% Interest Rate 12.20% Due 9/15/2027
Investments [Abstract]
Investment, Issuer Name [Extensible Enumeration]	[3],[4],[5],[6],[8],[9],[12],[19]			star:TheRangeNYCLLCDbaFiveIronGolfFirstLienSeniorSecuredTermLoanSOFRSpread761InterestRate1252Due9152027Member
Investment, Significant Unobservable Input [true false]	[12],[19]			true
Basis spread on variable rate	[12],[13],[19]			7.61%
Interest Rate	[12],[19]			12.20%
Acquisition date	[12],[19]			Sep. 15, 2022
Maturity date	[12],[19]			Sep. 15, 2027
Principal, Shares, Units	[12],[19]			$ 5,042,017
Amortized cost	[1],[12],[19]			4,876,933
Fair value	[2],[12],[19]			$ 4,848,856
Percentage of net assets	[12],[19]			2.90%
Investment, Identifier [Axis]: The Range NYC, LLC (dba Five Iron Golf) First Lien Senior Secured Term Loan SOFR Spread 7.61% Interest Rate 12.94% Due 9/15/2027
Investments [Abstract]
Investment, Issuer Name [Extensible Enumeration]	[3],[4],[5],[6],[7],[8],[9],[29]	star:TheRangeNYCLLCDbaFiveIronGolfFirstLienSeniorSecuredTermLoanSOFRSpread761InterestRate1294Due9152027Member
Investment, Significant Unobservable Input [true false]	[7],[29]	true
Basis spread on variable rate	[7],[10],[29]	7.61%
Interest Rate	[7],[29]	12.94%
Acquisition date	[7],[29]	Sep. 15, 2022
Maturity date	[7],[29]	Sep. 15, 2027
Principal, Shares, Units	[7],[29]	$ 4,978,992
Amortized cost	[1],[7],[29]	4,839,259
Fair value	[2],[7],[29]	$ 4,876,922
Percentage of net assets	[7],[29]	2.60%
Investment, Identifier [Axis]: The Range NYC, LLC (dba Five Iron Golf) Warrants and Other Equity Securities
Investments [Abstract]
Investment, Issuer Name [Extensible Enumeration]	[3],[4],[5],[6],[8],[9]	star:TheRangeNYCLLCDbaFiveIronGolfWarrantsAndOtherEquitySecuritiesMember
Investment, Significant Unobservable Input [true false]		true
Basis spread on variable rate		0.00%
Interest Rate		0.00%
Acquisition date		Sep. 15, 2022
Principal, Shares, Units		$ 21,210
Amortized cost		71,599
Fair value		$ 32,606
Percentage of net assets		0.00%
Investment, Identifier [Axis]: The Range NYC, LLC (dba Five Iron Golf) Warrants and Other Equity Securities Due 9/15/2027
Investments [Abstract]
Investment, Issuer Name [Extensible Enumeration]	[3],[4],[5],[6],[8],[9],[14]			star:TheRangeNYCLLCDbaFiveIronGolfWarrantsAndOtherEquitySecuritiesDue9152027Member
Investment, Significant Unobservable Input [true false]	[14]			true
Basis spread on variable rate	[13],[14]			0.00%
Interest Rate	[14]			0.00%
Acquisition date	[14]			Sep. 15, 2022
Maturity date	[14]			Sep. 15, 2027
Principal, Shares, Units	[14]			$ 21,210
Amortized cost	[1],[14]			71,599
Fair value	[2],[14]			$ 70,590
Percentage of net assets	[14]			0.00%
Investment, Identifier [Axis]: Trading Companies & Distributors First Lien Senior Secured Term Loan
Investments [Abstract]
Investment, Issuer Name [Extensible Enumeration]	[3],[4],[5],[6],[8],[9]	star:TradingCompaniesDistributorsFirstLienSeniorSecuredTermLoanMember		star:TradingCompaniesDistributorsFirstLienSeniorSecuredTermLoanMember
Principal, Shares, Units		$ 15,748,814		$ 16,862,750
Amortized cost	[1]	15,510,605		16,574,233
Fair value	[2]	$ 10,144,017		$ 16,709,123
Percentage of net assets		5.40%		10.20%
Investment, Identifier [Axis]: Trading Companies & Distributors Preferred Equity Securities
Investments [Abstract]
Investment, Issuer Name [Extensible Enumeration]	[3],[4],[5],[6],[8],[9]	star:TradingCompaniesDistributorsPreferredEquitySecuritiesMember		star:TradingCompaniesDistributorsPreferredEquitySecuritiesMember	[14]
Principal, Shares, Units		$ 9,844		$ 469	[14]
Amortized cost		476,074		468,750	[1],[14]
Fair value		$ 0		$ 468,750	[2],[14]
Percentage of net assets		0.00%		0.30%	[14]
Investment, Identifier [Axis]: Trading Companies & Distributors Warrants and Other Equity Securities
Investments [Abstract]
Investment, Issuer Name [Extensible Enumeration]	[3],[4],[5],[6],[8],[9]	star:TradingCompaniesDistributorsWarrantsAndOtherEquitySecuritiesMember
Investment, Significant Unobservable Input [true false]		true
Principal, Shares, Units		$ 204
Amortized cost		0
Fair value		$ 0
Percentage of net assets		0.00%
Investment, Identifier [Axis]: Trailer Park Group Holdings LLC First Lien Senior Secured Term Loan SOFR Spread 6.76% Cash Plus 1.50% PIK Interest Rate 12.09% Cash Plus 1.50% PIK Due 8/2/2026
Investments [Abstract]
Investment, Issuer Name [Extensible Enumeration]	[3],[4],[5],[6],[7],[8],[9],[23]	star:TrailerParkGroupHoldingsLLCFirstLienSeniorSecuredTermLoanSOFRSpread676CashPlus150PIKInterestRate1209CashPlus150PIKDue822026Member
Investment, Significant Unobservable Input [true false]	[7],[23]	true
Basis spread on variable rate	[7],[10],[23]	6.76%
Paid in Kind Basis Spread Variable Rate	[7],[10],[23]	1.50%
Interest Rate	[7],[23]	12.09%
PIK Interest Rate	[7],[23]	1.50%
Acquisition date	[7],[23]	Aug. 02, 2021
Maturity date	[7],[23]	Aug. 02, 2026
Principal, Shares, Units	[7],[23]	$ 14,472,961
Amortized cost	[1],[7],[23]	14,244,796
Fair value	[2],[7],[23]	$ 14,218,237
Percentage of net assets	[7],[23]	7.50%
Investment, Identifier [Axis]: Trailer Park Group Holdings LLC First Lien Senior Secured Term Loan SOFR Spread 7.76% Interest Rate 12.35% Due 8/2/2026
Investments [Abstract]
Investment, Issuer Name [Extensible Enumeration]	[3],[4],[5],[6],[8],[9],[12],[26]			star:TrailerParkGroupHoldingsLLCFirstLienSeniorSecuredTermLoanSOFRSpread776InterestRate1267Due822026Member
Investment, Significant Unobservable Input [true false]	[12],[26]			true
Basis spread on variable rate	[12],[13],[26]			7.76%
Interest Rate	[12],[26]			12.35%
Acquisition date	[12],[26]			Aug. 02, 2021
Maturity date	[12],[26]			Aug. 02, 2026
Principal, Shares, Units	[12],[26]			$ 14,416,682
Amortized cost	[1],[12],[26]			14,135,147
Fair value	[2],[12],[26]			$ 14,389,290
Percentage of net assets	[12],[26]			8.70%
Investment, Identifier [Axis]: Trailer Park Group Holdings LLC Preferred Equity Securities
Investments [Abstract]
Investment, Issuer Name [Extensible Enumeration]	[3],[4],[5],[6],[8],[9]	star:TrailerParkGroupHoldingsLLCPreferredEquitySecuritiesMember
Investment, Significant Unobservable Input [true false]		true
Basis spread on variable rate		0.00%
Interest Rate		0.00%
Acquisition date		Dec. 19, 2023
Principal, Shares, Units		$ 40,888
Amortized cost		73,599
Fair value		$ 112,309
Percentage of net assets		0.10%
Investment, Identifier [Axis]: Trailer Park Group Holdings LLC Preferred Equity Securities Interest Rate 8.00% PIK
Investments [Abstract]
Investment, Issuer Name [Extensible Enumeration]	[3],[4],[5],[6],[8],[9]	star:TrailerParkGroupHoldingsLLCPreferredEquitySecuritiesInterestRate800PIKMember		star:TrailerParkGroupHoldingsLLCPreferredEquitySecuritiesInterestRate800PIKMember	[14],[21]
Investment, Significant Unobservable Input [true false]		true		true	[14],[21]
Basis spread on variable rate		0.00%		0.00%	[13],[14],[21]
Interest Rate		8.00%		8.00%	[14],[21]
Acquisition date		Aug. 02, 2021		Aug. 02, 2021	[14],[21]
Principal, Shares, Units		$ 371,822		$ 371,822	[14],[21]
Amortized cost		367,108		366,100	[1],[14],[21]
Fair value		$ 696,609		$ 907,432	[2],[14],[21]
Percentage of net assets		0.40%		0.50%	[14],[21]
Investment, Identifier [Axis]: Transportation Infrastructure First Lien Senior Secured Term Loan
Investments [Abstract]
Investment, Issuer Name [Extensible Enumeration]	[3],[4],[5],[6],[8],[9]	star:TransportationInfrastructureFirstLienSeniorSecuredTermLoanMember
Principal, Shares, Units		$ 10,676,188
Amortized cost	[1]	10,474,007
Fair value	[2]	$ 10,473,968
Percentage of net assets		5.50%
Investment, Identifier [Axis]: UJP Acquisition, LLC (dba Uncle John's Pride) Preferred Equity Securities Interest Rate 8.00% PIK
Investments [Abstract]
Investment, Issuer Name [Extensible Enumeration]	[3],[4],[5],[6],[8],[9]	star:UJPAcquisitionLLCDbaUncleJohnSPridePreferredEquitySecuritiesInterestRate800PIKMember		star:UJPAcquisitionLLCDbaUncleJohnSPridePreferredEquitySecuritiesInterestRate800PIKMember	[14],[21]
Investment, Significant Unobservable Input [true false]		true		true	[14],[21]
Basis spread on variable rate		0.00%		0.00%	[13],[14],[21]
Interest Rate		8.00%		8.00%	[14],[21]
Acquisition date		Mar. 31, 2022		Mar. 31, 2022	[14],[21]
Principal, Shares, Units		$ 2,829,787		$ 1,489,362	[14],[21]
Amortized cost		2,829,787		1,489,362	[1],[14],[21]
Fair value		$ 4,482,681		$ 1,572,766	[2],[14],[21]
Percentage of net assets		2.40%		0.90%	[14],[21]
Investment, Identifier [Axis]: UJP Acquisition, LLC (dba Uncle John's Pride) Warrants and Other Equity Securities
Investments [Abstract]
Investment, Issuer Name [Extensible Enumeration]	[3],[4],[5],[6],[8],[9]	star:UJPAcquisitionLLCDbaUncleJohnSPrideWarrantsAndOtherEquitySecuritiesMember		star:UJPAcquisitionLLCDbaUncleJohnSPrideWarrantsAndOtherEquitySecuritiesMember	[14]
Investment, Significant Unobservable Input [true false]		true		true	[14]
Basis spread on variable rate		0.00%		0.00%	[13],[14]
Interest Rate		0.00%		0.00%	[14]
Acquisition date		Mar. 31, 2022		Mar. 31, 2022	[14]
Principal, Shares, Units		$ 127,215		$ 127,215	[14]
Amortized cost		0		0	[1],[14]
Fair value		$ 53,021		$ 9,830	[2],[14]
Percentage of net assets		0.00%		0.00%	[14]
Investment, Identifier [Axis]: USBid Inc. First Lien Senior Secured Term Loan SOFR Spread 7.26% Interest Rate 11.62% Due 11/3/2027
Investments [Abstract]
Investment, Issuer Name [Extensible Enumeration]	[3],[4],[5],[6],[8],[9],[26],[28]			star:USBidIncFirstLienSeniorSecuredTermLoanSpread726InterestRate1217Due1132027Member
Investment, Significant Unobservable Input [true false]	[26],[28]			true
Basis spread on variable rate	[13],[26],[28]			7.26%
Interest Rate	[26],[28]			11.62%
Acquisition date	[26],[28]			Nov. 03, 2022
Maturity date	[26],[28]			Nov. 03, 2027
Principal, Shares, Units	[26],[28]			$ 7,031,250
Amortized cost	[1],[26],[28]			6,877,623
Fair value	[2],[26],[28]			$ 6,877,623
Percentage of net assets	[26],[28]			4.20%
Investment, Identifier [Axis]: USBid Inc. First Lien Senior Secured Term Loan SOFR Spread 7.26% Interest Rate 12.59% Due 11/3/2027
Investments [Abstract]
Investment, Issuer Name [Extensible Enumeration]	[3],[4],[5],[6],[7],[8],[9],[23]	star:USBidIncFirstLienSeniorSecuredTermLoanSOFRSpread726InterestRate1259Due1132027Member
Investment, Significant Unobservable Input [true false]	[7],[23]	true
Basis spread on variable rate	[7],[10],[23]	7.26%
Interest Rate	[7],[23]	12.59%
Acquisition date	[7],[23]	Nov. 03, 2022
Maturity date	[7],[23]	Nov. 03, 2027
Principal, Shares, Units	[7],[23]	$ 7,154,451
Amortized cost	[1],[7],[23]	7,016,197
Fair value	[2],[7],[23]	$ 1,549,654
Percentage of net assets	[7],[23]	0.90%
Investment, Identifier [Axis]: USBid Inc. Preferred Equity Securities
Investments [Abstract]
Investment, Issuer Name [Extensible Enumeration]	[3],[4],[5],[6],[8],[9]	star:USBidIncPreferredEquitySecuritiesMember		star:USBidIncPreferredEquitySecuritiesMember	[14]
Investment, Significant Unobservable Input [true false]		true		true	[14]
Basis spread on variable rate		0.00%		0.00%	[13],[14]
Interest Rate		0.00%		0.00%	[14]
Acquisition date		Nov. 03, 2022		Nov. 03, 2022	[14]
Maturity date	[14]			Nov. 03, 2027
Principal, Shares, Units		$ 469		$ 469	[14]
Amortized cost		468,750		468,750	[1],[14]
Fair value		$ 0		$ 468,750	[2],[14]
Percentage of net assets		0.00%		0.30%	[14]
Investment, Identifier [Axis]: USBid Inc. Preferred Equity Securities Interest Rate 10.00% PIK
Investments [Abstract]
Investment, Issuer Name [Extensible Enumeration]	[3],[4],[5],[6],[8],[9]	star:USBidIncPreferredEquitySecuritiesInterestRate1000PIKMember
Investment, Significant Unobservable Input [true false]		true
Basis spread on variable rate		0.00%
Interest Rate		10.00%
Acquisition date		Nov. 02, 2023
Principal, Shares, Units		$ 9,375
Amortized cost		7,324
Fair value		$ 0
Percentage of net assets		0.00%
Investment, Identifier [Axis]: USBid Inc. Warrants and Other Equity Securities
Investments [Abstract]
Investment, Issuer Name [Extensible Enumeration]	[3],[4],[5],[6],[8],[9]	star:USBidIncWarrantsAndOtherEquitySecuritiesMember
Investment, Significant Unobservable Input [true false]		true
Basis spread on variable rate		0.00%
Interest Rate		0.00%
Acquisition date		Nov. 03, 2022
Principal, Shares, Units		$ 204
Amortized cost		0
Fair value		$ 0
Percentage of net assets		0.00%
Investment, Identifier [Axis]: Uncle John's Pride, LLC First Lien Senior Secured Term Loan SOFR Spread 10.11% Interest Rate 15.46% Due 3/31/2027
Investments [Abstract]
Investment, Issuer Name [Extensible Enumeration]	[3],[4],[5],[6],[8],[9],[11]	star:UncleJohnSPrideLLCFirstLienSeniorSecuredTermLoanSOFRSpread1011InterestRate1546Due3312027Member
Investment, Significant Unobservable Input [true false]	[11]	true
Basis spread on variable rate	[10],[11]	10.11%
Interest Rate	[11]	15.46%
Acquisition date	[11]	Mar. 31, 2022
Maturity date	[11]	Mar. 31, 2027
Principal, Shares, Units	[11]	$ 7,146,952
Amortized cost	[1],[11]	7,017,250
Fair value	[2],[11]	$ 7,146,952
Percentage of net assets	[11]	3.80%
Investment, Identifier [Axis]: Uncle John's Pride, LLC First Lien Senior Secured Term Loan SOFR Spread 9.11% Plus 1.00% PIK Interest Rate 13.47% Plus 1.00% Due 3/31/2027
Investments [Abstract]
Investment, Issuer Name [Extensible Enumeration]	[3],[4],[5],[6],[8],[9],[12]			star:UncleJohnSPrideLLCFirstLienSeniorSecuredTermLoanSOFRSpread1011InterestRate1491Due3312027Member
Investment, Significant Unobservable Input [true false]	[12]			true
Basis spread on variable rate	[12],[13]			9.11%
Paid in Kind Basis Spread Variable Rate	[12],[13]			1.00%
Interest Rate	[12]			13.47%
PIK Interest Rate	[12]			1.00%
Acquisition date	[12]			Mar. 31, 2022
Maturity date	[12]			Mar. 31, 2027
Principal, Shares, Units	[12]			$ 5,469,309
Amortized cost	[1],[12]			5,368,762
Fair value	[2],[12]			$ 5,370,764
Percentage of net assets	[12]			3.20%
Investment, Identifier [Axis]: Versar Inc. First Lien Senior Secured Term Loan SOFR Spread 8.10% Interest Rate 13.43% Due 8/4/2028
Investments [Abstract]
Investment, Issuer Name [Extensible Enumeration]	[3],[4],[5],[6],[7],[8],[9],[23]	star:VersarIncSeniorSecuredTermLoanSOFRSpread810InterestRate1343Due842028Member
Investment, Significant Unobservable Input [true false]	[7],[23]	true
Basis spread on variable rate	[7],[10],[23]	8.10%
Interest Rate	[7],[23]	13.43%
Acquisition date	[7],[23]	Aug. 04, 2023
Maturity date	[7],[23]	Aug. 04, 2028
Principal, Shares, Units	[7],[23]	$ 10,000,000
Amortized cost	[1],[7],[23]	9,662,349
Fair value	[2],[7],[23]	$ 9,662,349
Percentage of net assets	[7],[23]	5.10%
Investment, Identifier [Axis]: Vertical Mechanical Group Holdings, LLC Preferred Equity Securities
Investments [Abstract]
Investment, Issuer Name [Extensible Enumeration]	[3],[4],[5],[6],[8],[9]	star:VerticalMechanicalGroupHoldingsLLCPreferredEquitySecuritiesMember
Investment, Significant Unobservable Input [true false]		true
Basis spread on variable rate		0.00%
Interest Rate		0.00%
Acquisition date		May 12, 2023
Principal, Shares, Units		$ 185,714
Amortized cost		1,857,143
Fair value		$ 3,188,286
Percentage of net assets		1.70%
Investment, Identifier [Axis]: Vertical Mechanical Group, LLC First Lien Senior Secured Term Loan SOFR Spread 7.76% Interest Rate 13.09% Due 5/12/2028
Investments [Abstract]
Investment, Issuer Name [Extensible Enumeration]	[3],[4],[5],[6],[7],[8],[9],[23]	star:VerticalMechanicalGroupLLCSeniorSecuredTermLoanSOFRSpread776InterestRate1309Due5122028Member
Investment, Significant Unobservable Input [true false]	[7],[23]	true
Basis spread on variable rate	[7],[10],[23]	7.76%
Interest Rate	[7],[23]	13.09%
Acquisition date	[7],[23]	May 12, 2023
Maturity date	[7],[23]	May 12, 2028
Principal, Shares, Units	[7],[23]	$ 4,571,429
Amortized cost	[1],[7],[23]	4,420,000
Fair value	[2],[7],[23]	$ 4,420,000
Percentage of net assets	[7],[23]	2.30%
Investment, Identifier [Axis]: Warrants and Other Equity Securities
Investments [Abstract]
Investment, Issuer Name [Extensible Enumeration]	[3],[4],[5],[6],[8],[9]	Warrants and Other Equity Securities [Member]
Investment, Type [Extensible Enumeration]	[3],[4],[5],[6],[8],[9],[14]			Warrants and Other Equity Securities [Member]
Amortized cost		$ 2,867,756		$ 2,447,879	[1],[14]
Fair value		$ 5,706,423		$ 5,829,429	[2],[14]
Percentage of net assets		3.10%		3.40%	[14]
Investment, Identifier [Axis]: Watt Acquisition, LLC First Lien Senior Secured Term Loan SOFR Spread 11.25% Interest Rate 15.84% Due 4/15/2027
Investments [Abstract]
Investment, Issuer Name [Extensible Enumeration]	[3],[4],[5],[6],[8],[9],[12],[26]			star:WattAcquisitionLLCFirstLienSeniorSecuredTermLoanSOFRSpread1125InterestRate1616Due4152027Member
Investment, Significant Unobservable Input [true false]	[12],[26]			true
Basis spread on variable rate	[12],[13],[26]			11.25%
Interest Rate	[12],[26]			15.84%
Acquisition date	[12],[26]			Apr. 15, 2022
Maturity date	[12],[26]			Apr. 15, 2027
Principal, Shares, Units	[12],[26]			$ 3,601,334
Amortized cost	[1],[12],[26]			3,534,629
Fair value	[2],[12],[26]			$ 3,588,009
Percentage of net assets	[12],[26]			2.20%
Investment, Identifier [Axis]: Watt Acquisition, LLC First Lien Senior Secured Term Loan SOFR Spread 11.25% Interest Rate 16.58% Due 4/15/2027
Investments [Abstract]
Investment, Issuer Name [Extensible Enumeration]	[3],[4],[5],[6],[7],[8],[9],[23]	star:WattAcquisitionLLCSeniorSecuredTermLoanSOFRSpread1125InterestRate1658Due4152027Member
Investment, Significant Unobservable Input [true false]	[7],[23]	true
Basis spread on variable rate	[7],[10],[23]	11.25%
Interest Rate	[7],[23]	16.58%
Acquisition date	[7],[23]	Apr. 15, 2022
Maturity date	[7],[23]	Apr. 15, 2027
Principal, Shares, Units	[7],[23]	$ 3,653,125
Amortized cost	[1],[7],[23]	3,597,178
Fair value	[2],[7],[23]	$ 3,132,920
Percentage of net assets	[7],[23]	1.60%
Investment, Identifier [Axis]: Watt Contracting Holdings, LLC Preferred Equity Securities Interest Rate 15.00% PIK
Investments [Abstract]
Investment, Issuer Name [Extensible Enumeration]	[3],[4],[5],[6],[8],[9]	star:WattContractingHoldingsLLCPreferredEquitySecuritiesInterestRate1500PIKMember		star:WattContractingHoldingsLLCPreferredEquitySecuritiesInterestRate1500PIKMember	[14]
Investment, Significant Unobservable Input [true false]		true		true	[14]
Basis spread on variable rate		0.00%		0.00%	[13],[14]
Interest Rate		15.00%		15.00%	[14]
Acquisition date		Apr. 15, 2022		Apr. 15, 2022	[14]
Principal, Shares, Units		$ 2,110		$ 2,110,487	[14]
Amortized cost		2,077,366		2,072,468	[1],[14]
Fair value		$ 133,929		$ 2,165,391	[2],[14]
Percentage of net assets		0.10%		1.30%	[14]
Investment, Identifier [Axis]: Watt Contracting Holdings, LLC Warrants and Other Equity Securities
Investments [Abstract]
Investment, Issuer Name [Extensible Enumeration]	[3],[4],[5],[6],[8],[9]	star:WattContractingHoldingsLLCWarrantsAndOtherEquitySecuritiesMember		star:WattContractingHoldingsLLCWarrantsAndOtherEquitySecuritiesMember	[14]
Investment, Significant Unobservable Input [true false]		true		true	[14]
Basis spread on variable rate		0.00%		0.00%	[13],[14]
Interest Rate		0.00%		0.00%	[14]
Acquisition date		Apr. 15, 2022		Apr. 15, 2022	[14]
Principal, Shares, Units		$ 218		$ 226	[14]
Amortized cost		0		0	[1],[14]
Fair value		$ 0		$ 11,743	[2],[14]
Percentage of net assets		0.00%		0.00%	[14]
Investment, Identifier [Axis]: YTC Holdings, Inc. (dba Yorktel) First Lien Senior Secured Term Loan SOFR Spread 10.01% Interest Rate 15.34% Due 1/31/2025
Investments [Abstract]
Investment, Issuer Name [Extensible Enumeration]	[3],[4],[5],[6],[7],[8],[9],[29]	star:YTCHoldingsIncDbaYorktelSeniorSecuredTermLoanSOFRSpread1001InterestRate1534Due1312025Member
Investment, Significant Unobservable Input [true false]	[7],[29]	true
Basis spread on variable rate	[7],[10],[29]	10.01%
Interest Rate	[7],[29]	15.34%
Acquisition date	[7],[29]	Sep. 23, 2019
Maturity date	[7],[29]	Jan. 31, 2025
Principal, Shares, Units	[7],[29]	$ 4,632,805
Amortized cost	[1],[7],[29]	4,600,276
Fair value	[2],[7],[29]	$ 4,632,805
Percentage of net assets	[7],[29]	2.40%
Investment, Identifier [Axis]: YTC Holdings, Inc. (dba Yorktel) First Lien Senior Secured Term Loan SOFR Spread 9.75% Interest Rate 14.52% Due 9/23/2024
Investments [Abstract]
Investment, Issuer Name [Extensible Enumeration]	[3],[4],[5],[6],[8],[9],[16]			star:YTCHoldingsIncDbaYorktelFirstLienSeniorSecuredTermLoanLIBORSpread975InterestRate1494Due9232024Member
Investment, Significant Unobservable Input [true false]	[16]			true
Basis spread on variable rate	[13],[16]			9.75%
Interest Rate	[16]			14.52%
Acquisition date	[16]			Sep. 23, 2019
Maturity date	[16]			Sep. 23, 2024
Principal, Shares, Units	[16]			$ 3,753,200
Amortized cost	[1],[16]			3,725,056
Fair value	[2],[16]			$ 3,753,200
Percentage of net assets	[16]			2.30%
Investment, Identifier [Axis]: YTC Holdings, Inc. (dba Yorktel) Preferred Equity Securities Interest Rate 8.00% PIK
Investments [Abstract]
Investment, Issuer Name [Extensible Enumeration]	[3],[4],[5],[6],[8],[9]	star:YTCHoldingsIncDbaYorktelPreferredEquitySecuritiesInterestRate800PIKMember		star:YTCHoldingsIncDbaYorktelPreferredEquitySecuritiesInterestRate800PIKMember	[14],[21]
Investment, Significant Unobservable Input [true false]		true		true	[14],[21]
Basis spread on variable rate		0.00%		0.00%	[13],[14],[21]
Interest Rate		8.00%		8.00%	[14],[21]
Acquisition date		Sep. 23, 2019		Sep. 23, 2019	[14],[21]
Principal, Shares, Units		$ 151,018		$ 151,018	[14],[21]
Amortized cost		2,327,393		2,191,398	[1],[14],[21]
Fair value		$ 1,926,709		$ 1,152,729	[2],[14],[21]
Percentage of net assets		1.00%		0.70%	[14],[21]
Investment, Identifier [Axis]: York Telecom Corporation (dba Yorktel) Warrants and Other Equity Securities
Investments [Abstract]
Investment, Issuer Name [Extensible Enumeration]	[3],[4],[5],[6],[8],[9]	star:YorkTelecomCorporationDbaYorktelWarrantsAndOtherEquitySecuritiesOneMember		star:YorkTelecomCorporationDbaYorktelWarrantsAndOtherEquitySecuritiesMember	[14]
Investment, Significant Unobservable Input [true false]		true		true	[14]
Basis spread on variable rate		0.00%		0.00%	[13],[14]
Interest Rate		0.00%		0.00%	[14]
Acquisition date		Sep. 23, 2019		Sep. 23, 2019	[14]
Principal, Shares, Units		$ 77,195		$ 77,195	[14]
Amortized cost		0		0	[1],[14]
Fair value		$ 582,640		$ 252,059	[2],[14]
Percentage of net assets		0.30%		0.20%	[14]

[1] The amortized cost represents the original cost adjusted for the amortization of discounts and premiums, as applicable, on debt investments using the effective interest method.

[2] Because there is no readily available market value for these investments, the fair value of each of these investments is determined in good faith using significant unobservable inputs by the Company’s board of directors (the “Board”) as required by the 1940 Act. See Note 4 "Fair Value Measurements" in the accompanying notes to the financial statements.

[3] All investments are co-investments made with the Company’s affiliates in accordance with the terms of the exemptive relief that the Company received from the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”), unless otherwise noted. See Note 6 “Transactions with Related Parties” in the accompanying notes to the financial statements.

[4] All investments are non-controlled/non-affiliated investments as defined by the 1940 Act, unless otherwise noted. The 1940 Act classifies investments based on the level of control that the Company maintains in a particular portfolio company.

[5] All of the Company’s investments are issued by eligible portfolio companies, as defined in the Investment Company Act of 1940 (the “1940 Act”), unless otherwise noted. All of the Company’s investments are issued by U.S. portfolio companies unless otherwise noted.

[6] Except as otherwise noted, all of the Company’s portfolio company investments are subject to legal restrictions on sales.

[7] The interest rate on these loans is subject to 3 month SOFR, which was 5.33% as of December 31, 2023.

[8] Unless otherwise indicated, all investments are considered Level 3 assets.

[9] Unless otherwise indicated, the Company’s portfolio companies are pledged as collateral supporting the amounts outstanding under the Secured Credit Facility (as defined herein).

[10] Loan contains a variable rate structure and may be subject to an interest rate floor. Variable rate loans bear interest at a rate that may be determined by reference to either the Secured Overnight Financing Rate (“SOFR” or “S”) or an alternate base rate which can include the Federal Funds Effective Rate or the Prime Rate, at the borrower’s option, and which reset periodically based on the terms of the loan agreement. Interest rates subject to SOFR are typically accompanied by a Credit Spread Adjustment (“CSA”).

[11] The interest rate on these loans is subject to 1 month SOFR, which was 5.35% as of December 31, 2023.

[12] The interest rate on these loans is subject to 3 month SOFR, which was 4.59% as of December 31, 2022.

[13] Loan contains a variable rate structure and may be subject to an interest rate floor. Variable rate loans bear interest at a rate that may be determined by reference to either the London Interbank Offered Rate (“LIBOR” or “L”, which can include one or three- month LIBOR), the Secured Overnight Financing Rate (“SOFR” or “S”) or an alternate base rate which can include the Federal Funds Effective Rate or the Prime Rate, at the borrower’s option, and which reset periodically based on the terms of the loan agreement. Interest rates subject to SOFR are typically accompanied by a Credit Spread Adjustment (“CSA”).

[14] Ownership of certain equity investments may occur through a holding company or partnership. In no instances are the holding companies or partnerships wholly owned by the Company.

[15] As defined in the 1940 Act, the Company is deemed to be both an “Affiliated Person” and has “Control” of this portfolio company as the Company and its affiliated funds collectively owns more than 25% of the portfolio company’s outstanding voting securities or has the power to exercise control over management or policies of such portfolio company (including through a management agreement). The Company’s investment in affiliates for the year ended December 31, 2022 were Arrow Home Health, LLC which represented $9,370,413 of Fair Value and 0.9% of Net Assets of the Company. Transactions related to investments in “Controlled/Affiliate Investments” for the year ended December 31, 2022 were as follows:

[16] The interest rate on these loans is subject to 3 month LIBOR, which was 4.77% as of December 31, 2022.

[17] As defined in the 1940 Act, the Company is deemed to be both an “Affiliated Person” and may have “Control” of this portfolio company as the Company and/or its affiliated funds collectively owns more than 25% of the portfolio company’s outstanding voting securities or has the power to exercise control over management or policies of such portfolio company (including through a management agreement). The Company’s investment in affiliates for the year ended December 31, 2023 were Arrow Home Health, LLC and Caregility Corporation which represented $9,370,413 of Fair Value and 4.9% of Net Assets of the Company. Transactions related to investments in “Controlled/Affiliate Investments” for the year ended December 31, 2023 were as follows:

[18] The investment is on non-accrual status. See Note 2 “Significant Accounting Policies”.

[19] Positions have an aggregate unfunded commitment of $26,450,607 in addition to the amounts shown in the Schedule of Investments. See Note 11 “Commitments, Contingencies, and Risks” in the accompanying notes to the financial statements. The liquidity of the Company's investment in the above portfolio funds is based solely on the liquidation events, distributions and dissolution of the underlying assets of each portfolio funds and the subsequent distributions or dissolution of each portfolio fund as and when such events occur.

[20] Caregility Corporation is a wholly owned subsidiary of YTC Holdings, Inc.

[21] Investment contains a fixed rate structure.

[22] The interest rate on these loans is subject to 1 month LIBOR, which was 4.39% as of December 31, 2022.

[23] The Company categorized its unitranche loans as First Lien Senior Secured Loans. The First Lien Senior Secured Loan is comprised of two components: a first out tranche (“First Out”) and last out tranche (“Last Out”). The Company syndicates the First Out tranche and retains the Last Out tranche. The First Out and Last Out tranches have the same maturity date. Interest disclosed reflects the contractual rate of First Lien Senior Secured Loan. The First Out tranche has priority as to the Last Out tranche with respect to payments of principal, interest and any amounts due thereunder. The Company may be entitled to receive additional interest as a result of the Agreement Among Lenders (“AAL”) entered into with the First Out lender. In exchange for the higher interest rate, the Last Out portion is at a greater risk of loss.

[24] The Company has received 46 units of incentive shares, which have no Cost or Fair Value as of December 31, 2022.

[25] The investment does not accrue PIK for the debt investment as of December 31, 2023.

[26] The Company categorized its unitranche loans as First Lien Senior Secured Loans. The First Lien Senior Secured Loan is comprised of two components: a first out tranche ("First Out") and last out tranche ("Last Out"). The Company syndicates the First Out tranche and retains the Last Out tranche. The First Out and Last Out tranches have the same maturity date. Interest disclosed reflects the contractual rate of First Lien Senior Secured Loan. The First Out tranche has priority as to the Last Out tranche with respect to payments of principal, interest and any amounts due thereunder. The Company may be entitled to receive additional interest as a result of the Agreement Among Lenders ("AAL") entered into with the First Out lender. In exchange for the higher interest rate, the Last Out portion is at a greater risk of loss.

[27] Interest disclosed reflects the contractual rate of the First Out tranche under the Agreement Among Lenders (“AAL”).

[28] The interest rate on these loans is subject to 1 month SOFR, which was 4.36% as of December 31, 2022.

[29] Positions have an aggregate unfunded commitment of $16,702,665 in addition to the amounts shown in the Consolidated Schedule of Investments. See Note 11 “Commitments, Contingencies and Risks” in the accompanying notes to the consolidated financial statements.

[30] Interest disclosed reflects the contractual rate of the First Out tranche under the AAL.

[31] Shares of common equity issued in conjunction with the preferred equity.

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Schedule of Investments (Parenthetical)		8 Months Ended		12 Months Ended
		Dec. 31, 2021 USD ($)		Dec. 31, 2023 USD ($) shares		Dec. 31, 2022 USD ($) Investment shares
Investments [Abstract]
Percentage of net assets				197.90%		182.40%
Number of incentive shares received (in shares) | shares				46
Shares issued (in shares) | shares				1,015
Aggregate unfunded commitment amount				$ 16,702,665		$ 26,450,607
Number of investment on non-accrual status | Investment						1
Investments in Controlled/Affiliate Investments [Abstract]
Amount of realized gain (loss) on investments		$ 240,492		45,283		$ 43,607
Beginning value		42,865,258		303,195,681	[1]
Amount of unrealized gains (loss) on investments		3,399,241		(1,559,013)		2,090,736
Ending value				$ 376,992,972		$ 303,195,681	[1]
Minimum [Member]
Investments [Abstract]
Percentage of outstanding voting securities				25.00%		25.00%
LIBOR [Member]
Investments [Abstract]
Investment term of variable rate						1 month
Investment term of variable rate						3 months
Percentage of investment variable rate						4.39%
Percentage of investment variable rate						4.77%
SOFR [Member]
Investments [Abstract]
Investment term of variable rate				1 month		1 month
Investment term of variable rate				3 months		3 months
Percentage of investment variable rate				5.35%		4.36%
Percentage of investment variable rate				5.33%		4.59%
Arrow Home Health LLC and Caregility Corporation [Member]
Investments [Abstract]
Percentage of net assets						4.90%
Investments in Controlled/Affiliate Investments [Abstract]
Amount of realized gain (loss) on investments	[2]					$ 0
Amount of interest or dividends credited to income on investments	[2],[3]					319,378
Beginning value				$ 9,370,413		1,429,530	[2]
Gross additions	[2],[4]					3,956,690
Gross reductions	[2],[5]					(3,826,161)
Transfers in/out of affiliates				5,805,895
Amount of unrealized gains (loss) on investments						2,004,459
Ending value		1,429,530	[2]	9,370,413		$ 9,370,413
Arrow Home Health LLC [Member]
Investments [Abstract]
Percentage of net assets						0.90%
Caregility Corporation [Member]
Investments in Controlled/Affiliate Investments [Abstract]
Transfers in/out of affiliates				5,362,503
Investments First Lien Senior Secured Term Loan [Member] | Arrow Home Health LLC [Member]
Investments in Controlled/Affiliate Investments [Abstract]
Amount of realized gain (loss) on investments	[2]					$ 0
Amount of interest or dividends credited to income on investments	[2],[3]					122,389
Beginning value	[2]			748,782		851,429
Gross additions	[2],[4]					23,200
Gross reductions	[2],[5]					(112,557)
Transfers in/out of affiliates				0
Amount of unrealized gains (loss) on investments	[2]					(13,290)
Ending value	[2]	851,429				748,782
Investments First Lien Senior Secured Term Loan [Member] | Caregility Corporation [Member]
Investments in Controlled/Affiliate Investments [Abstract]
Amount of realized gain (loss) on investments	[2]					0
Amount of interest or dividends credited to income on investments	[2],[3]					149,178
Beginning value				2,244,216		0	[2]
Gross additions	[2],[4]					283,192
Gross reductions	[2],[5]					(3,712,205)
Amount of unrealized gains (loss) on investments						310,726
Ending value		0	[2]			2,244,216
Preferred Equity Securities [Member]
Investments in Controlled/Affiliate Investments [Abstract]
Beginning value				27,088,732
Ending value				41,804,395		$ 27,088,732
Preferred Equity Securities One [Member]
Investments in Controlled/Affiliate Investments [Abstract]
Transfers in/out of affiliates				0
Preferred Equity Securities One [Member] | Arrow Home Health LLC [Member]
Investments [Abstract]
Preferred equity securities shares (in shares) | shares						571,080
Investments in Controlled/Affiliate Investments [Abstract]
Amount of realized gain (loss) on investments	[2]					$ 0
Amount of interest or dividends credited to income on investments	[2],[3]					47,811
Beginning value				202,097		578,101	[2]
Gross additions	[2],[4]					2,799
Gross reductions	[2],[5]					(1,399)
Amount of unrealized gains (loss) on investments						(377,404)
Ending value		578,101	[2]			$ 202,097
Preferred Equity Securities One [Member] | Caregility Corporation [Member]
Investments [Abstract]
Preferred equity securities shares (in shares) | shares						151,018
Investments in Controlled/Affiliate Investments [Abstract]
Amount of realized gain (loss) on investments	[2]					$ 0
Amount of interest or dividends credited to income on investments	[2],[3]					0
Beginning value	[2]			1,383,250		0
Gross additions	[2],[4]					0
Gross reductions	[2],[5]					0
Transfers in/out of affiliates				0
Amount of unrealized gains (loss) on investments	[2]					1,383,250
Ending value	[2]	0				1,383,250
Preferred Equity Securities Two [Member]
Investments in Controlled/Affiliate Investments [Abstract]
Amount of realized gain (loss) on investments	[2]					0
Amount of interest or dividends credited to income on investments	[2],[3]					0
Beginning value	[2]			112,010		0
Gross additions	[2],[4]					56,005
Gross reductions	[2],[5]					0
Transfers in/out of affiliates				0
Amount of unrealized gains (loss) on investments	[2]					56,005
Ending value	[2]	0				$ 112,010
Preferred Equity Securities Two [Member] | Arrow Home Health LLC [Member]
Investments [Abstract]
Preferred equity securities shares (in shares) | shares						56,005
Preferred Equity Securities Two [Member] | Caregility Corporation [Member]
Investments [Abstract]
Preferred equity securities shares (in shares) | shares						446,689
Investments in Controlled/Affiliate Investments [Abstract]
Amount of realized gain (loss) on investments	[2]					$ 0
Amount of interest or dividends credited to income on investments	[2],[3]					0
Beginning value				4,108,869		0	[2]
Gross additions	[2],[4]					3,591,494
Gross reductions	[2],[5]					0
Transfers in/out of affiliates				0
Amount of unrealized gains (loss) on investments						517,375
Ending value		0	[2]			4,108,869
Warrants [Member]
Investments in Controlled/Affiliate Investments [Abstract]
Amount of realized gain (loss) on investments	[2]					0
Amount of interest or dividends credited to income on investments	[2],[3]					0
Beginning value				571,189		0	[2]
Gross additions	[2],[4]					0
Gross reductions	[2],[5]					0
Transfers in/out of affiliates				$ 443,392
Amount of unrealized gains (loss) on investments						127,797
Ending value		$ 0	[2]			$ 571,189
Warrants [Member] | Caregility Corporation [Member]
Investments [Abstract]
Preferred equity securities shares (in shares) | shares						267,801

[1] Because there is no readily available market value for these investments, the fair value of each of these investments is determined in good faith using significant unobservable inputs by the Company’s board of directors (the “Board”) as required by the 1940 Act. See Note 4 "Fair Value Measurements" in the accompanying notes to the financial statements.

[2] The fair value of the investment was determined using significant unobservable inputs.

[3] Represents the total amount of interest, fees or dividends credited to income for the portion of the period an investment was included in the Affiliate category.

[4] Gross additions include increase in the cost basis of investments resulting from purchases, PIK interest or amortization of original issue discount.

[5] Gross reductions include decreases in the total cost basis of investments resulting from principal repayments or sales.

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Organization and Principal Business

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2023

Organization and Principal Business [Abstract]

Organization and Principal Business

Note 1. Organization and Principal Business

Star Mountain Lower Middle-Market Capital Corp. (the “Company”) is an externally managed, closed-end management investment company and has elected to be regulated as a business development company (“BDC”) under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the “1940 Act”). The Company’s investment objectives are to generate current income and capital appreciation.

Star Mountain Credit Opportunities Fund, LP (the “Private Fund”) was formed as a Delaware limited partnership on August 7, 2019 to make investments in lower middle-market companies and commenced operations on September 16, 2019. On May 14, 2021, Star Mountain Credit Opportunities Fund, LP converted to Star Mountain Lower Middle-Market Capital Corp., via a filing with the State of Delaware of a Certificate of Conversion to a Corporation (“BDC Conversion”). Following the BDC Conversion, the existing limited partners of the Private Fund became Stockholders of the Company by operation of law, and the value of an investor’s limited partnership interest in the Private Fund was converted into a corresponding number of shares of Common Stock in the Company at a net asset value (“NAV”) per share of $25.00. Net asset value at the time of the BDC Conversion was $42,215,029, which consisted of investments at fair value of $42,865,258, cash of $620,015, carried interest payable of $990,732, organizational cost payable of $413,685, and other receivables and payables, which had a net value of $134,173. The net unrealized appreciation of $3,111,558 as of the Conversion date is included in accumulated undistributed earnings. The historical cost basis of investments was carried forward during the BDC Conversion.

Based on analysis of the attributes of the Star Mountain Credit Opportunities Fund, LP predecessor entity versus the Star Mountain Lower Middle-Market Capital Corp. converted entity, it was determined that Star Mountain Lower Middle-Market Capital Corp. was the accounting survivor.

Star Mountain Lower Middle-Market Capital Holdings, LLC (the “Holding Company”) was formed as a Delaware limited liability company on December 13, 2023 to hold certain of the Company’s investments for tax purposes. The Holding Company commenced operations on December 13, 2023.

The Company seeks to achieve its investment objectives by investing primarily in privately negotiated loans and equity investments to small and medium-sized businesses (“SMBs”) generally with annual revenues greater than $15 million and earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization (“EBITDA”) of less than $50 million. The Company is advised by Star Mountain Fund Management, LLC (“Star Mountain Fund Management”, the “Administrator” or the “Advisor”), a registered investment adviser under the Investment Advisers Act of 1940, as amended. In addition, for U.S. federal income tax purposes, the Company has elected to be treated and intends to continue to be treated as a regulated investment company (“RIC”) under Subchapter M of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended.

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Summary of Significant Accounting Policies

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2023

Summary of Significant Accounting Policies [Abstract]

Summary of Significant Accounting Policies

Note 2. Summary of Significant Accounting Policies

Basis of Presentation

The preparation of these consolidated financial statements is in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“U.S. GAAP”). The accompanying consolidated financial statements of the Company and related financial information have been prepared pursuant to the requirements for reporting on Form 10-K and Articles 6 and 10 of Regulation S-X. The Company is an investment company and accordingly follows the investment company accounting and reporting guidance of the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC”) Topic 946, Financial Services – Investment Companies.

Basis of Consolidation

As provided under ASC 946, the Company will not consolidate its investment in a company other than an investment company subsidiary or a controlled operating company whose business consists of providing services to the Company. Accordingly, the Company consolidated the financial position and results of operations of its wholly owned subsidiary Star Mountain Lower Middle-Market Capital Holdings, LLC (the “Holding Company”). All significant intercompany transactions and balances have been eliminated in consolidation.

Use of Estimates

The preparation of consolidated financial statements in conformity with U.S. GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities, the disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities as of December 31, 2023, and the reported revenue generated and expenses incurred during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates.

Fair Value of Financial Instruments

The Company applies fair value to substantially all of its financial instruments in accordance with ASC Topic 820 — Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures (“ASC Topic 820”). ASC Topic 820 defines fair value, establishes a framework used to measure fair value and requires disclosures for fair value measurements, including the categorization of financial instruments into a three-level hierarchy based on the transparency of valuation inputs. See Note 4 for further discussion regarding the fair value measurements and hierarchy.

ASC Topic 820 requires disclosure of the fair value of financial instruments for which it is practical to estimate such value. The Company believes that the carrying amounts of its other financial instruments, such as cash and cash equivalents, receivables and payables approximate the fair value of such items due to the short maturity of such instruments.

Revenue Recognition

The Company’s revenue recognition policies are as follows:

Interest income: Interest income is recorded on the accrual basis to the extent that the Company expects to collect such amounts. Interest income is accrued based upon the outstanding principal amount and contractual terms of debt investments. For the years ended December 31, 2023 and 2022 and for the period from May 14, 2021 to December 31, 2021, $42,447,943, $21,041,351 and $4,155,937, respectively, of interest income, excluding PIK interest income, has been accrued as shown on the Consolidated Statements of Operations. As of December 31, 2023 and December 31, 2022, $3,291,794 and $2,873,029 of interest income is receivable, respectively, as shown on the Consolidated Statements of Assets and Liabilities.

Payment In-Kind Income: The Company has certain investments in its portfolio that contain a payment-in-kind (“PIK”) provision, which represents contractual interest or dividends that are added to the principal balance and recorded as income. For loans and debt securities with contractual PIK, the Company generally will not accrue PIK interest for accounting purposes if the portfolio company valuation indicates that such PIK interest is not collectible. To maintain its ability to take a dividend paid deduction, the Company may need to pay out PIK non-cash income amounts in the form of distributions, even though the Company has not yet collected the cash. For the years ended December 31, 2023 and 2022 and for the period from May 14, 2021 to December 31, 2021 $3,189,791, $495,426 and $249,427, respectively, of PIK income has been accrued as shown on the Consolidated Statements of Operations.

Non-accrual: Loans or preferred equity securities are placed on non-accrual status when interest, PIK interest or dividend payments become 90 days or more past due, or when there is reasonable doubt that principal, interest or dividends will be collected. Additionally, any original issue discount and market discount are no longer accreted to interest income as of the date the loan is placed on non-accrual status. Any accrued interest receivable in previous year will be written off and corresponding interest income will be reversed, as applicable. Subsequent interest payments received on non-accrual loans may be recognized as income or applied to principal depending upon management’s judgment. Non-accrual loans are restored to accrual status when past due principal, interest, PIK interest or dividends are paid, and, in management’s judgment are likely to remain current. Please refer to the Consolidated Schedule of Investments for non-accrual status of investments as of December 31, 2023 and December 31, 2022. As of December 31, 2023 and December 31, 2022 no interest has been written off or reversed as a result of investments being on non-accrual status.

Dividend Income: Dividend income to be paid in-kind on equity securities is recorded on an accrual basis to the extent that such amounts are payable by the portfolio company and are expected to be collected. Dividend income paid in cash is recorded on the date declared for portfolio companies. Each distribution received from limited liability company and limited partnership interests is evaluated to determine if the distribution should be recorded as dividend income or a return of capital. Distributions that are classified as a return of capital are recorded as a reduction in the cost basis of the investment. For the years ended December 31, 2023 and 2022 and for the period from May 14, 2021 to December 31, 2021, the Company did not receive any return of capital distributions from its equity investments. For the years ended December 31, 2023 and 2022 and for the period from May 14, 2021 to December 31, 2021 $1,546,675, $181,458 and $94,628, respectively, of dividend income has been accrued as shown on the Consolidated Statements of Operations. As of December 31, 2023 and December 31, 2022, all dividend income has been received.

Original Issue Discount: Discounts to par on portfolio securities are accreted into income over the tenor of the instrument. Any remaining discount is accreted into income upon prepayment or redemption of the instrument and the Company then amortizes such amounts using the effective interest method as interest income over the life of the investment. The unamortized discount as of December 31, 2023 and December 31, 2022, was $6,789,496 and $7,155,487, respectively. The amount of original issue discount amortized for the years ended December 31, 2023 and 2022 and for the period May 14, 2021 to December 31, 2021 was $1,382,244, $862,570 and $101,958, respectively.

Amendment, waiver, and consent fees: In connection with modifying credit agreements with portfolio companies to provide additional operating or borrowing flexibility, the Company may be entitled to amendment, waiver and consent fees to compensate for the potentially enhanced credit risk. Such fees will be recorded as income on the date earned and accrued to the extent the fee is to be compensated in the form of additional principal balance. During the years ended December 31, 2023 and December 31, 2022, $158,980 and $17,054, respectively, of such fees were earned and included in other income in the Consolidated Statements of Operations. No such fees were earned for the period from May 14, 2021 to December 31, 2021.

Early repayment and termination fees: Upon the prepayment of a loan or debt security, any unamortized premium or discount or loan origination fees are recorded as interest income. To the extent the Company receives early repayment fees in connection with pre-maturity loan agreement termination, such income will be recorded on the date of prepayment. The Company and its Advisor generally do not structure transactions with a contractual exit fee to be collected upon loan repayment at maturity. For the years ended December 31, 2023 and December 31, 2022, $0 and $240,314, respectively, of early repayment fees were earned and included in other income on the Consolidated Statements of Operations. No such fees were earned for the period from May 14, 2021 to December 31, 2021.

Gains and Losses: Investment transactions are recorded on a trade-date basis. Realized gains or losses on portfolio investments are calculated based upon the difference between the net proceeds from the disposition and the amortized cost basis of the investment, without regard to unrealized gains or losses previously recognized. Realized gains and losses are recorded within net realized gain (loss) on investments on the Consolidated Statements of Operations. Changes in the fair value of investments from the prior period, as approved by the Board based on fair value recommendations from the Advisor in accordance with the Advisor’s valuation policy, are included within net change in unrealized gain (loss) on investments on the Consolidated Statements of Operations. For the years ended December 31, 2023 and 2022 and for the period from May 14, 2021 to December 31, 2021, the Company had $45,283, $43,607 and $240,492, respectively, of net realized gain (loss) on investments as represented on the Consolidated Statements of Operations.

Distributions

Distributions to Stockholders are recorded on the applicable record date. The Company generally intends to make quarterly distributions to its Stockholders out of assets legally available for distribution. All current income and realization proceeds will be retained by the Company and be available for re-investment. Distributions will be made to Stockholders at such times and in such amounts as determined by the Company’s Board.

The Company has adopted an “opt out” dividend reinvestment plan (“DRP”) for Stockholders. When a distribution is declared, Stockholders’ cash distributions will automatically be reinvested in additional shares of the Company’s common stock (“Common Stock”) unless a Stockholder specifically “opts out” of the Company’s DRP. Stockholders may opt out of the Company’s DRP by providing notice twenty (20) business days in advance of the distribution payment date.

If a Stockholder opts out, that Stockholder will receive cash distributions. Although distributions paid in the form of additional shares of Common Stock will generally be subject to U.S. federal, state and local taxes in the same manner as cash distributions, Stockholders participating in the Company’s DRP will not receive any corresponding cash distributions with which to pay any such applicable taxes. If distributions paid exceed tax earnings and profits, portions of the distribution can be recorded as a return of capital.

Earnings per Share

In accordance with the provisions of ASC Topic 260 – Earnings per Share, basic earnings per share is computed by dividing earnings available to common stockholders by the weighted average number of shares outstanding during the period. The weighted average shares outstanding utilized in the calculation of earnings per share take into account share issues on the issuance date and the Company’s repurchases of its Common Stock on the repurchase date. See Note 9 for additional information on the Company’s share activity. For the years ended December 31, 2023 and 2022 and for the period May 14, 2021 to December 31, 2021, there were no potentially dilutive common shares issued.

Segments

In accordance with ASC Topic 280 — Segment Reporting, the Company has determined that it has a single reporting segment and operating unit structure.

Cash

Cash is comprised of cash on deposit with major financial institutions. The Company places the majority of its cash with State Street Bank and Trust Company, a high credit quality institution, to minimize credit risk exposure. The Company, at times, may have cash on deposit with major financial institutions that exceeds federally insured limits.

Cash Equivalents

Cash equivalents are highly liquid investments with a current maturity of three months or less at the date of acquisition, which may include temporary investments in U.S. Treasury Bills (of varying maturities) or money market funds. There were no cash equivalents outstanding on the Company’s Consolidated Statements of Assets and Liabilities as of December 31, 2023 and December 31, 2022.

Unamortized Deferred Financing Costs

Deferred financing costs represent fees and other direct incremental costs incurred in connection with the Company’s borrowings. Deferred financing costs are capitalized as incurred and amortized on a straight-line basis to maturity of the Secured Credit Facility (as defined herein). For the years ended December 31, 2023 and 2022 and for the period May 14, 2021 to December 31, 2021, the Company had $627,611, $440,322 and $37,131, respectively, of expensed financing costs included in interest and other financing fees on the Consolidated Statements of Operations. As of December 31, 2023 and December 31, 2022, the Company had $846,916 and $1,474,527, respectively, of unamortized deferred financing costs as shown in deferred financing cost on the Consolidated Statements of Assets and Liabilities.

Organization and Offering Costs

Organizational and offering costs are expensed as incurred. These expenses consist primarily of legal fees and other costs incurred with Company’s share offerings, the preparation of the Company’s registration statement, and registration fees. For the years ended December 31, 2023, 2022, the Company had incurred no organizational costs, and for the period from May 14, 2021 to December 31, 2021, the Company had incurred organizational costs in the amount of $272,555. As of December 31, 2023 and December 31, 2022, no organizational costs remained payable on the Consolidated Statements of Assets and Liabilities.  For the years ended December 31, 2023 and 2022 and for the period from May 14, 2021 to December 31, 2021, the Company incurred offering costs in the amount of $209,416, $273,988 and $57,205, respectively, as shown as a component of the general and administrative fees in the Consolidated Statements of Operations, of which $40,050 and $96,785 remained payable as of December 31, 2023 and December 31, 2022, respectively, and is included in other payables on the Consolidated Statements of Assets and Liabilities.

Custodian Fees

The Company has entered into a custody agreement with State Street Bank and Trust Company (the “Custodian”). For the years ended December 31, 2023 and 2022 and for the period from May 14, 2021 (date of formation) to December 31, 2021, the Company incurred expenses for services provided by the Custodian of $30,000, $30,000 and $11,507, respectively, which is included in professional fees on the Consolidated Statements of Operations. As of December 31, 2023 and December 31, 2022, $14,004 and $4,069, respectively, remained payable, which is included in professional fees payable on the Consolidated Statements of Assets and Liabilities.

Income Taxes

On May 14, 2021, the Company elected to be regulated as a BDC under the 1940 Act. The Company also elected to be treated as a RIC under Subchapter M of the Code and intends to qualify annually as a RIC. As long as the Company maintains its status as a RIC, it generally will not pay corporate-level U.S. federal income taxes on any ordinary income or capital gains that it distributes at least annually to its Stockholders. Rather, any tax liability related to income earned by the Company represents obligations of the Company’s Stockholders and will not be reflected in the consolidated financial statements of the Company.

To qualify as a RIC under Subchapter M of the Code, the Company must, among other things, meet certain source-of-income and asset diversification requirements. In addition, to qualify for RIC tax treatment, the Company must distribute to its Stockholders, for each taxable year, at least 90% of its “investment company taxable income” for that year, which is generally its ordinary income plus the excess of its realized net short-term capital gains over its realized net long-term capital losses. In order for the Company not to be subject to U.S. federal excise taxes, it must distribute annually an amount at least equal to the sum of (i) 98% of its net ordinary income (taking into account certain deferrals and elections) for the calendar year, (ii) 98.2% of its capital gains in excess of capital losses for the one-year period ending October 31 in that calendar year and (iii) any net ordinary income and capital gains in excess of capital losses for preceding years that were not distributed during such years and on which the Company paid no U.S. federal income tax. The Company, at its discretion, may carry forward taxable income in excess of calendar year dividends and pay a 4% nondeductible U.S. federal excise tax on this income. For the years ended December 31, 2023 and 2022 and for the period from May 14, 2021 to December 31, 2021, the Company did not record a net expense on the Consolidated Statements of Operations for U.S. federal excise tax.

The Company accounts for income taxes in conformity with ASC Topic 740 — Income Taxes (“ASC Topic 740”). ASC Topic 740 provides guidelines for how uncertain tax positions should be recognized, measured, presented and disclosed in the consolidated financial statements. ASC Topic 740 requires the evaluation of tax positions taken in the course of preparing the Company’s tax returns to determine whether the tax positions are “more-likely-than-not” to be sustained by the applicable tax authority. Tax benefits of positions not deemed to meet the more-likely-than-not threshold would be recorded as a tax expense in the current period. It is the Company’s policy to recognize accrued interest and penalties related to uncertain tax benefits in income tax expense. The Company did not record any uncertain income tax positions for the years ended December 31, 2023 and 2022 and for the period ending December 31, 2021.

Recent Accounting Pronouncements

In November 2023, the FASB issued ASU 2023-07, Segment Reporting (Topic 280): Improvements to Reportable Segment Disclosures (“ASU 2023-07”). This change is intended to improve reportable segment requirements, primarily through enhanced disclosures about significant segment expenses, allowing financial statement users to better understand the components of a segment’s profit or loss and assess potential future cash flows for each reportable segment and the entity as a whole. The amendments expand a public entity’s segment disclosures by requiring disclosure of significant segment expenses that are regularly provided to the chief operating decision maker, clarifying when an entity may report one or more additional measures to assess segment performance, requiring enhanced interim disclosures, and providing new disclosure requirements for entities with a single reportable segment among other new disclosure requirements. The amendments are effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2023,  and interim periods within fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2024, and early adoption is permitted. Although the ASU only requires additional disclosure about the Company’s operating segment, the Company is currently evaluating the impact of adopting this guidance with respect to the consolidated financial statements.

In January 2021, the FASB issued Accounting Standards Update No. 2021-01 (“ASU 2021-01”), “Reference Rate Reform (Topic 848)”. ASU 2021-01 is an update of ASU 2020-04, which is in response to concerns about structural risks of interbank offered rates, and particularly the risk of cessation of LIBOR. Regulators have undertaken reference rate reform initiatives to identify alternative reference rates that are more observable or transaction based and less susceptible to manipulation. ASU 2020-04 provides optional guidance for a limited period of time to ease the potential burden in accounting for (or recognizing the effects of) reference rate reform on financial reporting. ASU 2020- 04 is elective and applies to all entities, subject to meeting certain criteria, that have contracts, hedging relationships, and other transactions that reference LIBOR or another reference rate expected to be discontinued because of reference rate reform. The ASU 2021-01 update clarifies that certain optional expedients and exceptions in Topic 848 for contract modifications and hedge accounting apply to derivatives that are affected by the discounting transition. The amendments in this update are effective immediately through December 31, 2022, for all entities. On December 21, 2022, the FASB issued a new Accounting Standards Update ASU 2022-06, “Reference Rate Reform (Topic 848): Deferral of the Sunset Date of Topic 848,” that extends the sunset (or expiration) date of Accounting Standards Codification (ASC) Topic 848 to December 31, 2024. This gives reporting entities two additional years to apply the accounting relief provided under ASC Topic 848 for matters related to reference rate reform. The ASU is effective immediately. The Company has evaluated its impact on the Company’s consolidated financial statements. Accordingly, all of the Company’s relevant credit agreements have transitioned to Secured Overnight Financing Rate (“SOFR”) as of December 31, 2023.

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Investments

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Dec. 31, 2023

Investments [Abstract]

Investments

Note 3. Investments

The following tables show the composition of the Company’s investment portfolio, at amortized cost and fair value (with corresponding percentage of total portfolio investments):

	December 31, 2023
	Amortized Cost				Fair Value
First Lien Senior Secured Loan	$	332,292,188	87.8	%	$	319,229,009	84.7	%
Second Lien Senior Secured Loan		6,305,249	1.7			6,059,372	1.6
Senior Unsecured Notes		2,033,098	0.5			1,384,446	0.4
Preferred Equity Securities		31,684,552	8.4			41,804,395	11.1
Warrants and Other Equity Securities		2,867,756	0.8			5,706,423	1.5
Fund Investments		2,898,305	0.8			2,809,327	0.7
Total	$	378,081,148	100.0	%	$	376,992,972	100.0	%

	December 31, 2022
	Amortized Cost				Fair Value
First Lien Senior Secured Loan	$	265,743,871	88.4	%	$	260,982,122	86.1	%
Second Lien Senior Secured Loan		6,522,877	2.2			6,250,270	2.1
Preferred Equity Securities		23,263,729	7.7			27,088,732	8.9
Warrants and Other Equity Securities		2,447,879	0.8			5,829,429	1.9
Fund Investments		2,855,855	0.9			3,045,128	1.0
Total	$	300,834,211	100.0	%	$	303,195,681	100.0	%

The following tables show the composition of the Company’s investment portfolio by geographic region, at amortized cost and fair value (with corresponding percentage of total portfolio investments). The geographic composition is determined by the location of the corporate headquarters of the portfolio company, which may not be indicative of the primary source of the portfolio company’s business:

	December 31, 2023
	Amortized Cost				Fair Value
Southeast	$	117,249,715	31.0	%	$	112,796,734	29.8	%
Midwest		72,946,758	19.3			72,951,802	19.4
Northeast		53,801,241	14.2			55,247,793	14.7
West		53,349,023	14.1			51,488,613	13.7
East		33,935,529	9.0			33,986,375	9.0
Southwest		25,324,544	6.7			24,996,508	6.6
South		21,474,338	5.7			25,525,147	6.8
Total	$	378,081,148	100.0	%	$	376,992,972	100.0	%

	December 31, 2022
	Amortized Cost				Fair Value
Southeast	$	85,623,345	28.4	%	$	85,292,317	28.1	%
Midwest		59,467,806	19.8			59,601,511	19.7
West		52,326,463	17.4			52,216,550	17.2
Northeast		44,592,174	14.8			46,433,182	15.3
Southwest		26,959,274	9.0			27,810,986	9.2
East		23,143,747	7.7			22,594,017	7.5
South		8,721,402	2.9			9,247,118	3.0
Total	$	300,834,211	100.0	%	$	303,195,681	100.0	%

The following tables show the composition of the Company’s investment portfolio by industry, at amortized cost and fair value (with corresponding percentage of total portfolio investments):

	December 31, 2023
	Amortized Cost				Fair Value
Aerospace & Defense	$	7,903,421	2.1	%	$	7,394,163	2.0	%
Chemicals		14,538,407	3.8			14,538,407	3.9
Commercial Services & Supplies		11,312,244	3.0			11,282,346	2.9
Construction & Engineering		58,140,914	15.4			55,540,524	14.7
Consumer Finance		3,407,754	0.9			3,617,879	1.0
Distributors		14,299,832	3.8			13,807,774	3.7
Diversified Consumer Services		14,905,882	3.9			15,182,176	4.0
Diversified Financials		2,898,305	0.8			2,809,327	0.7
Diversified Telecommunication Services		27,384,130	7.2			30,834,843	8.2
Electrical Equipment		10,390,564	2.7			8,320,050	2.2
Entertainment		18,257,039	4.8			18,478,875	4.9
Food Products		9,847,037	2.6			11,682,654	3.1
Healthcare Providers & Services		44,285,303	11.7			43,324,687	11.5
Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure		4,910,858	1.3			4,909,528	1.3
Household Durables		4,618,637	1.2			2,341,518	0.6
Household Products		4,871,468	1.3			4,465,076	1.2
IT Services		18,368,354	4.9			18,406,891	4.9
Leisure Products		4,727,860	1.3			3,852,760	1.0
Machinery		4,832,798	1.3			4,687,302	1.2
Media		23,580,771	6.2			25,870,278	6.9
Personal Products		4,451,581	1.2			4,457,979	1.2
Professional Services		31,270,864	8.3			36,611,515	9.7
Software		6,082,519	1.6			7,590,857	2.0
Specialty Retail		6,333,920	1.7			6,367,578	1.7
Trading Companies & Distributors		15,986,679	4.2			10,144,017	2.7
Transportation Infrastructure		10,474,007	2.8			10,473,968	2.8
Total	$	378,081,148	100.0	%	$	376,992,972	100.0	%

	December 31, 2022
	Amortized Cost				Fair Value
Aerospace & Defense	$	6,236,534	2.0	%	$	5,877,696	1.8	%
Commercial Services & Supplies		10,581,492	3.5			10,629,012	3.5
Construction & Engineering		38,854,336	12.9			36,895,770	12.2
Consumer Finance		3,460,009	1.2			3,836,822	1.3
Distributors		14,383,702	4.8			14,383,702	4.7
Diversified Consumer Services		14,281,403	4.7			14,502,291	4.8
Diversified Financials		2,855,855	0.9			3,045,128	1.0
Diversified Telecommunication Services		16,003,601	5.3			17,241,546	5.7
Electrical Equipment		9,836,785	3.3			9,836,785	3.2
Entertainment		18,531,121	6.2			19,165,339	6.3
Food Products		6,858,124	2.3			6,953,360	2.3
Healthcare Providers & Services		16,015,128	5.3			15,185,883	5.0
Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure		4,948,532	1.6			4,919,446	1.6
Household Durables		4,380,844	1.5			2,586,687	0.9
Household Products		4,855,599	1.6			4,073,972	1.3
IT Services		13,842,228	4.6			14,001,990	4.6
Leisure Products		4,751,059	1.6			4,793,707	1.6
Machinery		5,983,378	2.0			6,635,785	2.2
Media		23,427,497	7.8			25,659,236	8.5
Personal Products		4,480,452	1.5			4,335,304	1.4
Professional Services		32,279,702	10.7			34,425,860	11.4
Road & Rail		14,612,085	4.9			14,752,716	4.9
Software		6,017,290	2.0			5,961,468	2.0
Specialty Retail		6,314,472	2.1			6,318,303	2.1
Trading Companies & Distributors		17,042,983	5.7			17,177,873	5.7
Total	$	300,834,211	100.0	%	$	303,195,681	100.0	%

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Fair Value Measurements Investments

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2023

Fair Value Measurements Investments [Abstract]

Fair Value Measurements Investments

Note 4. Fair Value Measurements Investments

ASC Topic 820 clarifies the definition of fair value as the amount that would be received in the sale of an asset or paid in the transfer of a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date. Where available, the Company uses quoted market prices based on the last sales price on the measurement date.

In accordance with ASC Topic 820, the Company discloses the fair value of its investments in a hierarchy that prioritizes the inputs to valuation techniques used to measure fair value. The hierarchy gives the highest priority to valuations based upon unadjusted quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities (Level 1 measurements) and the lowest priority to valuations based upon unobservable inputs that are significant to the valuation (Level 3 measurements). To the extent that fair value is based on inputs that are less observable, the determination of fair value requires a significant amount of management judgment. Investments which are valued using NAV as a practical expedient are excluded from this hierarchy.

The three-tier hierarchy of inputs is summarized below.

• Level 1 - Quoted prices are available in active markets/exchanges for identical investments as of the reporting date.

• Level 2 - Pricing inputs are observable inputs including, but not limited to, prices quoted for similar assets or liabilities in active markets/exchanges or prices quoted for identical or similar assets or liabilities in markets that are not active, and fair value is determined through the use of models or other valuation methodologies.

• Level 3 - Pricing inputs are unobservable for the investment and include activities where there is little, if any, market activity for the investment. The inputs into determination of fair value require significant management judgment and estimation.

The inputs used by management in estimating the fair value of Level 3 investments may include valuations and other reporting provided by representatives of the portfolio companies, original transaction prices, recent transactions for identical or similar instruments, and comparisons to fair values of comparable investments, and may include adjustments to reflect illiquidity or non-transferability. The Company has policies with respect to its investments, which may assist the Advisor in assessing the quality of information provided by, or on behalf of, each portfolio investment and in determining whether such information continues to be provided by a reliable source or whether further investigation is necessary. Any such investigation, as applicable, may or may not require the Advisor to forego its normal reliance on the value supplied by, or on behalf of, such portfolio investment and to independently recommend the fair value of the Company’s interest in such portfolio investments for approval by the Board, consistent with the Company’s valuation procedures.

The Company has engaged an independent third-party valuation provider, which performs valuation procedures to arrive at estimated valuation ranges of the investments on a quarterly basis. Investments that have been completed within the past three months will be fair valued at cost unless there has been a material event. If there has been a material event or material information that was not known as of the close of the transaction, the independent third-party valuation provider will provide an independent valuation range. The types of valuation methodologies employed by the third-party valuation provider include discounted cash flow, recent financing and enterprise value valuation methodologies. The Company’s Board will discuss valuations and determine the fair value of each investment in the Company’s portfolio in good faith, based on the input of the Advisor, the respective independent valuation firms and the audit committee.

The Company’s investments and borrowings are subject to market risk. Market risk is the potential for changes in the value due to market changes. Market risk is directly impacted by the volatility and liquidity in the markets in which the investments and borrowings are traded.

The inputs or methodology used for valuing securities are not necessarily an indication of the risk associated with investing in these securities. The availability of valuation techniques and observable inputs can vary from security to security and is affected by a wide variety of factors including the type of security, whether the security is new and not yet established in the marketplace, and other characteristics particular to the transaction. Inputs may include price information, volatility statistics, specific and broad credit data, liquidity statistics and other factors.

The use of these valuation models requires significant estimation and judgment by the Advisor. While the Company believes its valuation methods are appropriate, other market participants may value identical assets differently than the Company at the measurement date. The methods used by the Company may produce a fair value calculation that may not be indicative of net realizable value or reflective of future fair values. The Company may also have risk associated with its concentration of investments in certain geographic regions and industries.

To the extent that valuation is based on models or inputs that are less observable or unobservable in the market, the determination of fair value requires more judgment. Those estimated values do not necessarily represent the amounts that may be ultimately realized due to the occurrence of future circumstances that cannot be reasonably determined. Accordingly, the degree of judgment exercised by the Company in determining fair value is greatest for securities categorized in Level 3.

The determination of what constitutes “observable” requires significant judgment by the Company. The Company considers observable data to be market data which is readily available, regularly distributed or updated, reliable and verifiable, not proprietary, which may fall into different levels of the fair value hierarchy. In such cases, for disclosure purposes, the level in the fair value hierarchy within which the fair value measurement in its entirety falls is determined based on the lowest level input that is significant to the fair value measurement. The categorization of an investment within the hierarchy is based upon the pricing transparency of the investment and observability of prices and inputs may be reduced for many investments. This condition could cause the investment to be reclassified to a lower level within the fair value hierarchy.

The consolidated financial statements include portfolio investments at fair value of $376,992,972 and $303,195,681 as of December 31, 2023 and December 31, 2022, respectively.

The Company valued its investments in underlying funds based on its proportionate interest in NAV of the underlying funds. For the purpose of classifying the investments in underlying funds within the fair value hierarchy, the Company makes use of the practical expedient under ASU 2015-07, Fair Value Measurement (Topic 820): Disclosures for Investments in Certain Entities That Calculate Net Asset Value per Share (or its Equivalent). As of December 31, 2023 and December 31, 2022, the Company’s investments in underlying funds amounted to $2,809,327 and $3,045,128, respectively.

U.S. GAAP requires that the Company disclose the Company’s pro-rata portion of individual securities, if available, that are reported to the Company by the underlying portfolio funds that exceed 5% of the Company’s capital balance.

The following tables present fair value measurements of investments, by major class according to the fair value hierarchy.

	Fair Value Measurements
December 31, 2023	Level 1		Level 2		Level 3		Total
First Lien Senior Secured Loan	$	-	$	-	$	319,229,009	$	319,229,009
Second Lien Senior Secured Loan		-		-		6,059,372		6,059,372
Senior Unsecured Notes		-		-		1,384,446		1,384,446
Preferred Equity Securities		-		-		41,804,395		41,804,395
Warrants and Other Equity Securities		-		-		5,706,423		5,706,423
Total	$	-	$	-	$	374,183,645	$	374,183,645
Fund Investments								2,809,327
Total Investments							$	376,992,972

	Fair Value Measurements
December 31, 2022	Level 1		Level 2		Level 3		Total
First Lien Senior Secured Loan	$	-	$	-	$	260,982,122	$	260,982,122
Second Lien Senior Secured Loan		-		-		6,250,270		6,250,270
Preferred Equity Securities		-		-		27,088,732		27,088,732
Warrants and Other Equity Securities		-		-		5,829,429		5,829,429
Total	$	-	$	-	$	300,150,553	$	300,150,553
Fund Investments								3,045,128
Total Investments								303,195,681

First Lien Senior Secured Loans and Second Lien Senior Secured Loans are collateralized by tangible and intangible assets of the borrowers. These investments include loans to entities that have some level of challenge in obtaining financing from other, more conventional institutions, such as a bank. Interest rates on these loans are either fixed or floating and are based on current market conditions.

The following table provides a reconciliation of the beginning and ending balances for investments at fair value that use Level 3 inputs for the year ended December 31, 2023:

	Investments
	First Lien Senior Secured Loan			Second Lien Senior Secured Loan			Senior Unsecured Notes			Preferred Equity Securities			Warrants and Other Equity Securities			Fund Investments			Total Investments
Balance as of December 31, 2022	$	260,982,122		$	6,250,270		$	-		$	27,088,732		$	5,829,429		$	3,045,128		$	303,195,681
Net realized gain (loss) on investments		45,283			-			-			-			-			-			45,283
Net change in unrealized gain (loss) on investments		(8,301,430	)		26,730			(648,652	)		6,294,840			(542,883	)		(278,251	)		(3,449,646	)
Purchases of investments and other adjustments to cost (1)		84,305,658			(14,038	)		229,700			10,224,221			419,877			42,450			95,207,868
Proceeds from sales of investments		(2,679,712	)		-			-			-			-			-			(2,679,712	)
Proceeds from principal repayments (2)		(15,122,912	)		(203,590	)		-			-			-			-			(15,326,502	)
Lien status change		-			-			1,803,398			(1,803,398	)		-			-			-
Balance as of December 31, 2023	$	319,229,009		$	6,059,372		$	1,384,446		$	41,804,395		$	5,706,423		$	2,809,327		$	376,992,972

(1) Includes purchases of new investments, premium and discount accretion and amortization and PIK interest.

(2) Includes paydowns receivable included in the Consolidated Statements of Assets and Liabilities.

The following table provides a reconciliation of the beginning and ending balances for investments at fair value that use Level 3 inputs for the year ended December 31, 2022:

	Investments
	First Lien Senior Secured Loan			Second Lien Senior Secured Loan			Preferred Equity Securities		Warrants and Other Equity Securities		Fund Investments		Total Investments
Balance as of December 31, 2021	$	79,686,882		$	9,748,549		$	10,604,516	$	3,600,418	$	-	$	103,640,365
Net realized gain on investments		43,607			-			-		-		-		43,607
Net change in unrealized gain (loss) on investments		(4,927,777	)		(205,084	)		2,076,625		2,049,230		189,273		(817,733	)
Purchases of investments and other adjustments to cost (1)		185,559,090			15,868,326			14,407,591		179,781		2,855,855		218,870,643
Proceeds from sales of investments		(7,971,150	)		-			-		-		-		(7,971,150	)
Proceeds from principal repayments (2)		(10,246,750	)		(323,301	)		-		-		-		(10,570,051	)
Lien status change		18,838,220			(18,838,220	)		-		-		-		-
Balance as of December 31, 2022	$	260,982,122		$	6,250,270		$	27,088,732	$	5,829,429	$	3,045,128	$	303,195,681

(1) Includes purchases of new investments, premium and discount accretion and amortization and PIK interest.

(2) Includes paydowns receivable included in the Consolidated Statements of Assets and Liabilities.

The net change in unrealized gain (loss) on investments included on the Consolidated Statements of Operations for the years ended December 31, 2023 and December 31, 2022, attributable to Level 3 investments still held as of December 31, 2023 and December 31, 2022 was $(5,567,922) and $(4,321,189), respectively.

Reclassifications impacting Level 3 of the fair value hierarchy are reported as transfers in or out of Level 3 as of the beginning of the period which the reclassifications occur. There were no transfers among Levels 1, 2 and 3 for the years ended December 31, 2023 and December 31, 2022.

Purchases (including accretion, amortization, PIK interest) for the year ended December 31, 2023 amounted to $95,207,868 of fair value. Purchases (including accretion, amortization, PIK interest) for the year ended December 31, 2022 amounted to $218,870,643 of fair value.

For the year ended December 31, 2023, the Company invested (net of original issue discount) $66,166,847 in seven new portfolio companies and $24,468,986 in twenty eight existing portfolio companies as reflected in the Consolidated Schedule of Investments. For the year ended December 31, 2022, the Company invested (net of original issue discount) $150,843,665 in twenty two new portfolio companies and $66,668,982 in sixteen existing portfolio companies as reflected in the Consolidated Schedule of Investments.

Significant Unobservable Inputs

ASC Topic 820 requires disclosure of quantitative information about the significant unobservable inputs used in the valuation of assets and liabilities classified as Level 3 within the fair value hierarchy. The tables below are not intended to be all-inclusive, but rather to provide information on significant unobservable inputs and valuation techniques used by the Company.

The table below summarizes the quantitative inputs and assumptions used for items categorized in Level 3 of the fair value hierarchy as of December 31, 2023.

								Range
	Fair Value		Valuation Technique	Unobservable Input	Weighted Average Mean			Minimum			Maximum
Assets:
First Lien Senior Secured Loan	$	297,206,519	Discounted Cash Flow	Market Yields		15.3	%		7.0	%		27.0	%
				EBITDA Multiple		8.15	x		1.97	x		35.50	x
First Lien Senior Secured Loan		5,270,878	Discounted Cash Flow	Market Yields		21.8	%		19.0	%		25.9	%
				Revenue Multiple		0.62	x		0.30	x		0.80	x
First Lien Senior Secured Loan		15,201,958	Enterprise Value Method	Revenue Multiple		1.77	x		0.40	x		8.43	x
First Lien Senior Secured Loan		1,549,654	Enterprise Value Method	EBITDA Multiple		5.50	x		5.00	x		6.00	x
Second Lien Senior Secured Loan		6,059,372	Discounted Cash Flow	Market Yields		16.6	%		15.5	%		17.7	%
				EBITDA Multiple		7.50	x		7.00	x		8.00	x
Senior Unsecured Note		1,384,446	Discounted Cash Flow	Market Yields		26.7	%		26.7	%		26.7	%
				EBITDA Multiple		9.00	x		8.50	x		9.50	x
Preferred Equity Securities		26,528	Discounted Cash Flow	Market Yields		23.3	%		23.3	%		23.3	%
				Revenue Multiple		0.40	x		0.30	x		0.50	x
Preferred Equity Securities		4,154,769	Enterprise Value Method	Gross Profit Multiple		2.60	x		2.10	x		3.10	x
				EBITDA Multiple		12.50	x		12.00	x		13.00	x
Preferred Equity Securities		5,511,310	Enterprise Value Method	Revenue Multiple		2.49	x		0.30	x		3.00	x
Preferred Equity Securities		32,111,788	Enterprise Value Method	EBITDA Multiple		7.51	x		3.25	x		14.00	x
Warrants and Other Equity Securities		571,189	Enterprise Value Method	Revenue Multiple		2.50	x		2.00	x		8.43	x
Warrants and Other Equity Securities		5,135,234	Enterprise Value Method	EBITDA Multiple		6.58	x		3.25	x		35.50	x
Fund Investments		2,809,327	Other	N/A		N/A			N/A			N/A
Total Level 3 Assets	$	376,992,972

The table below summarizes the quantitative inputs and assumptions used for items categorized in Level 3 of the fair value hierarchy as of December 31, 2022.

									Range
	Fair Value		Valuation Technique	Unobservable Input		Weighted Average Mean			Minimum			Maximum
Assets:
First Lien Senior Secured Loan	$	195,396,657	Discounted Cash Flow	Market Yields			15.0	%		6.5	%		27.0	%
				EBITDA Multiple			8.06	x		3.50	x		34.75	x
First Lien Senior Secured Loan		9,996,357	Discounted Cash Flow	Market Yields			26.8	%		19.0	%		32.6	%
				Revenue Multiple			1.33	x		0.23	x		3.00	x
First Lien Senior Secured Loan		9,212,424	Enterprise Value Method	Revenue Multiple			0.46	x		0.25	x		1.25	x
First Lien Senior Secured Loan		46,376,684	Recent Transaction		N/A		N/A			N/A			N/A
Second Lien Senior Secured Loan		6,250,270	Discounted Cash Flow	Market Yields			15.1	%		14.4	%		15.8	%
				EBITDA Multiple			6.75	x		6.25	x		7.25	x
Preferred Equity Securities		2,165,391	Discounted Cash Flow	Market Yields			17.8	%		17.8	%		17.8	%
				EBITDA Multiple			3.75	x		3.50	x		4.00	x
Preferred Equity Securities		26,528	Discounted Cash Flow	Market Yields			16.8	%		16.8	%		16.8	%
				Revenue Multiple			0.55	x		0.44	x		0.65
Preferred Equity Securities		3,469,292	Enterprise Value Method	Revenue Multiple			0.60	x		0.30	x		0.70	x
				EBITDA Multiple			10.75	x		5.75	x		11.25	x
Preferred Equity Securities		1,406,681	Enterprise Value Method	Revenue Multiple			2.42	x		0.44	x		3.00	x
Preferred Equity Securities		16,859,290	Enterprise Value Method	EBITDA Multiple			8.01	x		5.75	x		13.00	x
Preferred Equity Securities		3,161,550	Recent Transaction	N/A			N/A			N/A			N/A
Warrants and Other Equity Securities		1,890,932	Enterprise Value Method	Revenue Multiple			2.46	x		0.23	x		3.00	x
Warrants and Other Equity Securities		3,938,497	Enterprise Value Method	EBITDA Multiple			6.83	x		3.50	x		34.75	x
Fund Investments		3,045,128	Other	N/A			N/A			N/A			N/A
Total Level 3 Assets	$	303,195,681

An increase or decrease in any of the significant unobservable inputs used in the fair value measurement of the investments would result in a higher or lower fair value measurement, respectively.

The significant unobservable input used in the income approach of fair value measurement of the Company’s investments is the discount rate used to discount the estimated future cash flows expected to be received from the underlying investment, which include both future principal and interest payments. Increases (decreases) in the discount rate would result in a decrease (increase) in the fair value estimate of the investment. Included in the consideration and selection of discount rates are the following factors: risk of default, rating of the investment and comparable investments, and call provisions.

The significant unobservable inputs used in the market approach of fair value measurement of the Company’s investments are the market multiples of EBITDA or revenue of the comparable guideline public companies. The Company selects a population of public companies for each investment with similar operations and attributes of the portfolio company. Using these guideline public companies’ data, a range of multiples of enterprise value to EBITDA or revenue is calculated. The Company selects percentages from the range of multiples for purposes of determining the portfolio company’s estimated enterprise value based on said multiple and generally the latest twelve months EBITDA or revenue of the portfolio company (or other meaningful measure). Increases (decreases) in the multiple will result in an increase (decrease) in enterprise value, resulting in an increase (decrease) in the fair value estimate of the investment.

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Transactions with Affiliated Companies

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2023

Transactions with Affiliated Companies [Abstract]

Transactions with Affiliated Companies

Note 5. Transactions with Affiliated Companies

The Company and the Advisor have received an exemptive order from the SEC that permits the Company to co-invest with certain accounts managed by the Advisor and/or certain affiliates of the Company, subject to the terms and conditions specified in the exemptive order.

An affiliated company is a company in which the Company has an ownership interest of 5% or more of its voting securities. A controlled affiliate company is a company in which the Company and its affiliated funds have an ownership interest of more than 25% of its voting securities. Please see the Company’s Consolidated Schedule of Investments for the type of investment, principal amount, interest rate including the spread, and the maturity date. For the years ended December 31, 2023 and December 31, 2022, Star Mountain Fund Management, LLC’s managed funds had an ownership interest of 25% or more in one company’s voting securities.

Transactions related to the Company’s investments with controlled affiliates for the years ended December 31, 2023 and December 31, 2022, were as follows:

December 31, 2023	Equity Ownership Held by the Company			Equity Ownership Held by Star Mountain Affiliate Funds
Issuer:
Arrow Home Health LLC		2.2	%		55.5	%
Caregility Corporation		7.9	%		37.4	%

December 31, 2022	Equity Ownership Held by the Company			Equity Ownership Held by Star Mountain Affiliate Funds
Issuer:
Arrow Home Health LLC		2.2	%		55.5	%

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Transactions with Related Parties

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2023

Transactions with Related Parties [Abstract]

Transactions with Related Parties

Note 6. Transactions with Related Parties

Star Mountain Lower Middle-Market (Offshore) Ltd. (the “Feeder Fund”) was formed as a Cayman Islands exempted company and commenced operations on August 17, 2021. The Feeder Fund has been formed to invest all or substantially all of its investable assets in the common stock of the Company. As of December 31, 2023 and December 31, 2022, the Feeder Fund had $17,313,800 and $12,470,000 in capital committed to the Company, respectively, and an ownership percentage in the Company of 7.93% and 5.67%, respectively. As of December 31, 2023 and December 31, 2022, the Feeder Fund had $110,891 of contributions payable to the Company.

Management Fees

The Company has entered into an investment advisory agreement with the Advisor (the “Investment Advisory Agreement”), under which the Advisor, subject to the overall supervision of the Board, provides investment advisory services to the Company. The Company pays the Advisor a fee for its services under the Investment Advisory Agreement consisting of two components – a base management fee and an incentive fee. The cost of both the base management fee and the incentive fee are borne by the Company’s Stockholders, unless such fees are waived by the Advisor.

On June 14, 2023, the Company entered into an amended and restated investment advisory agreement with the Advisor (the “Amended and Restated Investment Advisory Agreement”), replacing the Investment Advisory Agreement pursuant to which effective June 14, 2023 (the “Effective Date”), the base management fee was reduced from 1.75% to 1.25% per annum of the average of the Company’s total gross assets (excluding cash or cash equivalents but including assets purchased with borrowed amounts) as of the end of each of the two most recently completed calendar quarters.

Management fees for the years ended December 31, 2023 and 2022 and for the period from May 14, 2021 to December 31, 2021 were $5,183,339, $3,467,163 and $757,520, respectively. For the years ended December 31, 2023 and 2022 and for the period from May 14, 2021 to December 31, 2021, Star Mountain Fund Management, LLC elected to voluntarily waive $633,649, $279,725 and $0, respectively, of such management fees. The management fees waived are not recoupable by Star Mountain Fund Management, LLC. There is no guarantee that Star Mountain Fund Management, LLC will waive management fees in the future, and Star Mountain Fund Management, LLC may discontinue or modify any such waivers in the future at its discretion. As of December 31, 2023 and December 31, 2022, $1,121,412 and $1,049,992 of management fees remained payable, respectively.

Incentive Fees

The incentive fee (“Incentive Compensation”) consists of two parts. The first component of the income incentive fee is payable quarterly in arrears. The Income Incentive Fee will be determined by comparing the Company’s pre-incentive fee net investment income for the preceding quarter. Pre-incentive fee net investment income means interest income, dividend income, PIK interest and any other income (including any other fees such as commitment, origination, structuring, diligence and consulting fees or other fees that the Company receives from portfolio companies but excluding fees for providing managerial assistance) accrued during the calendar quarter, minus operating expenses for the quarter (including the base management fee), any expenses payable under the administration agreement (the “Administration Agreement”) between the Company and the Administrator and any interest expense and dividends paid on any outstanding preferred stock, but excluding the incentive fee. Pre-incentive fee net investment income will include, in the case of investments with a deferred interest feature such as market discount, debt instruments with PIK interest, preferred stock with PIK dividends and zero-coupon securities, accrued income that the Company has not yet received in cash. The Advisor is not under any obligation to reimburse the Company for any part of the incentive fee it receives that was based on accrued interest that the Company never actually receives.

Pre-incentive fee net investment income does not include any realized capital gains or losses or unrealized capital gains or losses. If any distributions from portfolio companies are characterized as a return of capital, such returns of capital would affect the capital gains incentive fee to the extent a gain or loss is realized. Because of the structure of the incentive fee, it is possible that the Company may pay an incentive fee in a quarter where it incurs a loss. For example, if the Company receives pre-incentive fee net investment income in excess of the hurdle rate (as defined below) for a quarter, the Company will pay the applicable incentive fee even if it has incurred a loss in that quarter due to realized and unrealized capital losses.

Pre-incentive fee net investment income, expressed as a rate of return on the value of the Company’s net assets (defined as total assets less indebtedness and before taking into account any incentive fees payable during the period) at the end of the immediately preceding calendar quarter, is compared to a fixed “hurdle rate” of 1.75% per quarter (7% annually).

As of the Effective Date, the Income Incentive Fee was reduced from 20% to 17.5% of the Company’s pre-incentive fee net investment income.

Under the Amended and Restated Investment Advisory Agreement, the Company pays the Advisor an incentive fee with respect to its pre-incentive fee net investment income in each calendar quarter as follows:

• no incentive fee in any calendar quarter in which the pre-incentive fee net investment income does not exceed the hurdle rate of 1.75% (7% annually);

• 100% of the Company’s pre-incentive fee net investment income with respect to that portion of such pre-incentive fee net investment income, if any, that exceeds the hurdle rate but is less than or equal to the product of (i) 2.1212% per quarter (8.4848% annualized) and (ii) the Company’s net assets at the end of the immediately preceding quarter. The Company refers to this portion of the Company’s pre-incentive fee net investment income as the “catch-up” provision. The catch-up is meant to provide the Advisor with approximately 17.5% of the pre-incentive fee net investment income if a hurdle rate did not apply; and

• 17.5% of the Company’s pre-incentive fee net investment income that exceeds the “catch-up” provision. This provides that once the hurdle amount and the catch-up provision are achieved, 17.5% of all pre-incentive fee net investment income thereafter is allocated to the Advisor.

The second part of the incentive fee is a capital gains incentive fee that is determined and payable in arrears as of the end of each fiscal year (or upon termination of the Amended and Restated Advisory Agreement, as of the termination date). Under the Amended and Restated Investment Advisory Agreement, the Capital Gains Incentive Fee was reduced from 20.0% to 17.5% of cumulative realized capital gains as of the end of the fiscal year as of the Effective Date.

In determining the capital gains incentive fee payable to the Advisor, the Company calculates the cumulative aggregate realized capital gains and cumulative aggregate realized capital losses since the Company’s inception, and the aggregate unrealized capital depreciation as of the date of the calculation, as applicable, with respect to each of the investments in the Company’s portfolio. For this purpose, cumulative aggregate realized capital gains, if any, equals the sum of the differences between the net sales price of each investment, when sold, and the amortized cost of such investment. Cumulative aggregate realized capital losses equals the sum of the amounts by which the net sales price of each investment, when sold, is less than the amortized cost of such investment since the Company’s inception. Aggregate unrealized capital depreciation equals the sum of the difference, if negative, between the valuation of each investment as of the applicable calculation date and the amortized cost of such investment. At the end of the applicable year, the amount of capital gains that will serve as the basis for the calculation of the capital gains incentive fee equals the cumulative aggregate realized capital gains less cumulative aggregate realized capital losses, less aggregate unrealized capital depreciation, with respect to the Company’s portfolio of investments. If this number is positive at the end of such year, then the capital gains incentive fee for such year equals 17.5% (reduced from 20%) of such amount, less the aggregate amount of any capital gains incentive fees paid in respect of the Company’s portfolio in all prior years.

While the Amended and Restated Investment Advisory Agreement with the Advisor neither includes nor contemplates the inclusion of unrealized gains in the calculation of the capital gains incentive fee, pursuant to an interpretation of an American Institute for Certified Public Accountants Technical Practice Aid for investment companies, the Company includes unrealized gains in the calculation of the capital gains incentive fee expense and related accrued capital gains incentive fee. This accrual reflects the incentive fees that would be payable to the Advisor if the Company’s entire portfolio was liquidated at its fair value as of the balance sheet date even though the Advisor is not entitled to an incentive fee with respect to unrealized gains unless and until such gains are actually realized.

Incentive fees for the years ended December 31, 2023 and 2022 and for the period from May 14, 2021 to December 31, 2021 were $4,996,040, $1,960,085 and $225,883, respectively. For the years ended December 31, 2023 and 2022 and for the period from May 14, 2021 to December 31, 2021 Star Mountain Fund Management, LLC elected to voluntarily waive $1,034,565, $2,185,968 and $0 of such incentive fees, respectively. The incentive fees waived for the years ended December 31, 2023 and 2022 are not recoupable and there is no guarantee that Star Mountain Fund Management, LLC will waive incentive fees in the future, and Star Mountain Fund Management, LLC may discontinue or modify any such waivers in the future at its discretion. As of December 31, 2023 and December 31, 2022, $3,961,476 and $0 of such incentive fees remained payable, respectively.

Administration Fees

The Company has entered into the Administration Agreement with the Administrator, under which the Company reimburses the Administrator for its allocable portion of overhead and other expenses, including the costs of furnishing the Company with office facilities and equipment and providing clerical, bookkeeping, record-keeping and other administrative services at such facilities, and the Company’s allocable portion of the cost of the chief financial officer and chief compliance officer and their respective staffs. To the extent that the Administrator outsources any of its functions, the Company will pay the fees associated with such functions on a direct basis, without incremental profit, to the Administrator. For the years ended December 31, 2023 and 2022 and for the period from May 14, 2021 to December 31, 2021 the Company incurred reimbursement expenses of $237,082, $182,766 and $115,068, respectively, included under General and Administrative fees on the Consolidated Statements of Operations. As of December 31, 2023 and December 31, 2022, $79,070 and $35,877 of reimbursement expense was payable as shown in the Consolidated Statements of Assets and Liabilities as reimbursement expense payable, respectively.

The Administrator has entered into a sub-administration agreement with SS&C Technologies, Inc. (the “Sub-Administrator”), under which the Sub-Administrator provides various accounting and administrative services to the Company. Administrative services may include maintenance of the Company’s books and records, processing of investor transactions, and calculation of the NAV. For the years ended December 31, 2023 and 2022 and for the period from May 14, 2021 to December 31, 2021, the Company incurred expenses for services provided by the Sub-Administrator of $636,927, $412,218 and $99,285, respectively, which is included in professional fees on the Consolidated Statements of Operations. As of December 31, 2023 and December 31, 2022, there were no amounts payable for expenses incurred for services provided by the Sub-Administrator.

Directors’ Fees

The Company incurs certain fees and expenses paid to the Company’s independent directors (including expenses and costs related to meetings of the independent directors); for the years ended December 31, 2023 and 2022 and for the period from May 14, 2021 to December 31, 2021 directors’ expenses are $91,250, $89,151 and $50,849, respectively, as shown on the Consolidated Statements of Operations. As of December 31, 2023 and December 31, 2022, $23,750 and $20,000 of directors’ expenses remained payable, respectively, which is included in professional fees payable as shown on the Consolidated Statements of Assets and Liabilities.

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Borrowings

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2023

Borrowings [Abstract]

Borrowings

Note 7. Borrowings

On July 2, 2021, the Company entered into a Loan and Servicing Agreement (the “Loan Agreement”) with Sterling National Bank (“SNB”), which provides for a $55 million senior secured revolving credit facility (“Secured Credit Facility”). In February 2022, SNB was subsequently acquired by Webster Bank (“Webster”), which took over the relationship with the Company. On January 12, 2022, the Company entered into a second amendment to the Secured Credit Facility to upsize the Secured Credit Facility to $80 million. On May 6, 2022, the Company entered into an amendment to the Secured Credit Facility to upsize the Secured Credit Facility to $125 million. On September 16, 2022, the Company entered into an amendment to the Secured Credit Facility to upsize the Secured Credit Facility to $200 million.

As of December 31, 2023 and December 31, 2022, the Secured Credit Facility commitment amounts were as follows:

Secured Credit Facility Lender	As of December 31, 2023 Commitment		As of December 31,2022  Commitment
Webster Bank	$	67,500,000	$	67,500,000
Blue Ridge Bank		25,000,000		25,000,000
First Foundation Bank		20,000,000		20,000,000
Mitsubishi HC Capital America, Inc.		20,000,000		20,000,000
Woodforest National Bank		20,000,000		20,000,000
Forbright Bank		17,500,000		17,500,000
Apple Bank		15,000,000		15,000,000
Peapack-Gladstone Bank		15,000,000		15,000,000
Total Commitment	$	200,000,000	$	200,000,000

Borrowings can be increased to a maximum of $350 million in accordance with the Secured Credit Facility accordion feature terms and conditions and are limited by various advance rates and concentration limits.

As of December 31, 2023 and December 31, 2022, the total fair value of the borrowings outstanding under the Secured Credit Facility was $176,500,000 and $145,000,000, respectively.

Advances under the Secured Credit Facility bear interest at a per annum rate equal to the Prime rate in effect on such day minus 0.35%. Inclusive of syndication, agency, and administrative fees paid to Webster, the total annualized cost of capital is estimated to be 8.0%. The Company will also pay a non-utilization fee on the average daily unused amount of the aggregate commitments until the commitment termination date (as defined in the Loan Agreement). As of December 31, 2023 and December 31, 2022, the total commitments under the Secured Credit Facility were $200 million. Proceeds from borrowings under the Secured Credit Facility may be used to finance certain investments, fulfill payment obligations under the Secured Credit Facility, make distributions/payments permitted by the Loan Agreement. All amounts outstanding under the Secured Credit Facility must be repaid by the fourth anniversary of the initial closing of the Secured Credit Facility. The Company’s obligations to the lenders under the Secured Credit Facility are secured by a first priority security interest in substantially all of the Company’s assets, subject to certain exclusions.

Borrowings under the Secured Credit Facility are limited by various advance rates and concentration limits. In connection with the Secured Credit Facility, the Company has made certain customary representations/warranties and is required to comply with various covenants, reporting requirements and other customary requirements for similar facilities. The Secured Credit Facility is subject to customary events of default for similar financing transactions. Upon the occurrence and during the continuation of an event of default, Webster may declare the outstanding advances and all other obligations under the Secured Credit Facility immediately due and payable.

On June 22, 2022 the Company entered into a Loan and Security Agreement with East West Bank, which provides for cash or credit advances of up to $25 million (the “Revolving Credit Line”) pursuant to the terms and conditions of the Revolving Credit Line. On September 26, 2022, the Company entered into an amendment with East West Bank, to downsize the Revolving Credit Line to $21 million. On May 17, 2023, the Company repaid the outstanding balance in full and terminated the loan and security agreement initially entered into on June 22, 2022. As of December 31, 2023 and December 31, 2022, the total fair value of the borrowings outstanding under the Revolving Credit Line were $0 and $8,000,000, respectively.

The fair value of the borrowings outstanding under the Secured Credit Facility and the Revolving Credit Line are based on a market yield approach and current interest rates, which are Level 3 inputs to the market yield model. The components of the Company’s interest expense and other debt financing expenses, average outstanding balances and average stated interest rates (i.e. the rate in effect plus spread) were as follows:

	For the year ended
	December 31, 2023			December 31, 2022			For the period May 14, 2021* to December 31, 2021
Interest expense - Secured Credit Facility	$	12,108,069		$	4,222,007		$	129,638
Interest expense - Revolving Credit Line		38,624			433,472			-
Unused commitment fees		278,783			277,339			149,153
Amortization of deferred financing costs		627,611			440,322			37,131
Utilization fees		1,141,897			425,175			9,979
Total interest and other debt financing fees	$	14,194,984		$	5,798,315		$	325,901
Average debt outstanding	$	154,152,055		$	90,928,767		$	6,810,345
Average stated interest rate		7.88	%		5.12	%		2.99	%

* Date of formation of the Company.

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Income Taxes

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2023

Income Taxes [Abstract]

Income Taxes

Note 8. Income Taxes

The amount of taxable income to be paid out as a distribution is determined by the Board each quarter and generally is based upon the annual earnings estimated by management of the Company. Net capital gains, if any, are distributed at least annually, although the Company may decide to retain all or some of those capital gains for investment and pay corporate-level income taxes on those retained amounts. If the Company chooses to do so, this generally would increase expenses and reduce the amount available to be distributed to stockholders. In the event the Company’s taxable income (including any net capital gains) for a fiscal year fall below the amount of distributions declared and paid with respect to that year, however, a portion of the total amount of those distributions may be deemed a return of capital for tax purposes to the Company’s stockholders.

Because federal income tax regulations differ from accounting principles generally accepted in the United States, distributions in accordance with tax regulations may differ from net investment income and realized gains recognized for financial reporting purposes. Differences may be permanent or temporary in nature. Permanent differences are reclassified among capital accounts in the consolidated financial statements to reflect their appropriate tax character. Temporary differences arise when certain items of income, expense, gain or loss are recognized at some time in the future.

The calculation of reclassifications due to permanent book-to-tax differences and tax character of distributions declared are performed at each calendar year end and have no impact on net assets.

The following permanent differences were reclassified for tax purposes for the years ended December 31, 2023, December 31, 2022 and for the period from May 14, 2021 to December 31, 2021:

	For the year ended
	December 31, 2023			December 31, 2022				For the period May 14, 2021* to December 31, 2021
Increase (decrease) in capital in excess of par value		$	-		$	202,722			$	10,594,332
Increase (decrease) in accumulated undistributed (overdistributed) earnings			-			(202,722	)			(10,594,332	)

* Date of Formation of the Company.

Taxable income generally differs from net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations for financial reporting purposes due to temporary and permanent differences in the recognition of income and expenses and generally excludes unrealized gain (loss) on investments as investment gains and losses are not included in taxable income until they are realized. The temporary and permanent differences in the recognition of income and expenses for the years ended December 31, 2023, December 31, 2022 and for the period from May 14, 2021 to December 31, 2021 are primarily due to organizational cost amortization.

Capital losses in excess of capital gains earned in a tax year may generally be carried forward and used to offset capital gains, subject to certain limitations. Under the Regulated Investment Company Modernization Act of 2010, capital losses incurred after September 30, 2011 are not subject to expiration and retain their character as either short-term or long-term capital losses. As of December 31, 2023 and December 31, 2022, the Company had no short-term capital loss carryforwards. As of December 31, 2023 and December 31, 2022, the Company had no long-term capital loss carryforwards.

The following table reconciles the components of accumulated undistributed (overdistributed) earnings:

	For the year ended
	December 31, 2023			December 31, 2022			For the period May 14, 2021* to December 31, 2021
Net accumulated change in unrealized gain (loss)	$	(1,559,013	)	$	2,090,736		$	3,399,241
Undistributed ordinary income		701,484			399,145			-
Other cumulative effect of timing differences		(224,715	)		(242,886	)		(261,056	)
Total accumulated undistributed (overdistributed) earnings	$	(1,082,244	)	$	2,246,995		$	3,138,185

* Date of Formation of the Company.

For income tax purposes, distributions paid to stockholders are reported as ordinary income, return of capital, redemption, long term capital gains or a combination thereof. The following table provides the tax character of distributions declared for the years ended December 31, 2023, December 31, 2022 and for the period from May 14, 2021 to December 31, 2021:

	For the year ended
	December 31, 2023		December 31, 2022		For the period May 14, 2021* to December 31, 2021
Ordinary income	$	22,097,019	$	10,682,401	$	2,267,468
Redemption		-		-		13,457,540
Long-term capital gains		3,773		-		240,492
Total	$	22,100,792	$	10,682,401	$	15,965,500

* Date of Formation of the Company.

As of December 31, 2023, the estimated cost basis of investment for U.S. federal income tax purposes was $378,551,985, resulting in estimated net unrealized loss of $(1,559,013), comprised of estimated gross unrealized gains of $20,541,825 and gross unrealized losses of $22,100,838. As of December 31, 2022, the estimated cost basis of investment for U.S. federal income tax purposes was $301,104,946, resulting in estimated net unrealized gain of $2,090,736, comprised of estimated gross unrealized gains of $11,979,460, and gross unrealized losses of $9,888,724. 

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Stock Issuances

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2023

Stock Issuances [Abstract]

Stock Issuances

Note 9. Stock Issuances

As of December 31, 2023 and December 31, 2022, the total number of shares of all classes of capital stock that the Company has the authority to issue was 200,000,000 shares of Common Stock, par value $0.001 per share.

New Stockholders admitted to the Company or existing Stockholders increasing their Capital Commitments at a particular Closing will be required to purchase shares of the Company with an aggregate purchase price necessary to ensure that all Stockholders in the Company have generally contributed the same percentage of their Capital Commitments to the Company immediately following such purchase (a “Catch-up Purchase”) and each such Stockholder shall be issued a number of shares of the Company based on a per share purchase price determined by the Board. A Catch-up Purchase may be made in multiple installments as determined by the Advisor based on the Company’s capital requirements. The per share purchase price shall be at least equal to the NAV per share in accordance with the limitations of Section 23 of the 1940 Act. The Board may set the price per share above the NAV per share based on a variety of factors, including without limitation, the total amount of the Company’s organizational and other expenses that will have accrued following the Company’s Initial Closing.

For the year ended December 31, 2023, the Company entered into subscription agreements (collectively, the “Subscription Agreements”) with new investors, providing for the private placement of common shares. Under the terms of the Subscription Agreements, investors are required to fund drawdowns to purchase common shares up to the amount of their respective capital commitments on an as-needed basis with a minimum of 8 business days’ prior notice. As of December 31, 2023 and December 31, 2022, the Company had received capital commitments totaling $218,337,762 and $219,908,470, respectively.

As of December 31, 2023, net contributions of $204,144,825 had been made by Stockholders and $14,192,937 remained available to be drawn by the Company. As of December 31, 2022, net contributions of $165,406,541 had been made by Stockholders and $54,501,929 remained available to be drawn by the Company.

The following tables summarize the issuance of shares for the years ended December 31, 2023 and 2022 and for the period from May 14, 2021 to December 31, 2021:

Date	Price per share		Shares Issued		Proceeds
For the year ended December 31, 2023:
March 21, 2023	$	25.31		803,600	$	20,339,128
May 15, 2023		25.30		343,695		8,695,500
August 28, 2023		25.49		179,590		4,577,750
December 8, 2023		25.41		198,169		5,035,468
				1,525,054	$	38,647,846
Stock issued in connection with dividend reinvestment plan
January 26, 2023		25.34		86,086		2,181,430
May 5, 2023		25.38		98,060		2,488,754
July 31, 2023		25.56		100,593		2,571,168
November 10, 2023		25.55		114,935		2,936,599
				399,674	$	10,177,951
Total				1,924,728	$	48,825,797

Date	Price per share		Shares Issued		Proceeds
For the year ended December 31, 2022:
March 25, 2022	$	25.59		708,935	$	18,142,000
April 21, 2022		25.73		446,880		11,448,234
September 12, 2022		25.58		441,121		11,283,885
November 22, 2022		25.25		2,186,113		55,199,312
				3,783,049	$	96,073,431
Stock issued in connection with dividend reinvestment plan
January 14, 2022		25.32		24,306		615,437
May 20, 2022		25.64		21,875		560,883
July 29, 2022		25.51		36,141		921,955
November 4, 2022		25.34		49,212		1,247,052
				131,534		3,345,327
Total				3,914,583	$	99,418,758

Date	Price per share		Shares Issued		Proceeds
Period from May 14, 2021* to December 31, 2021:
May 14, 2021	$	25.00		1,688,601	$	42,215,029
June 11, 2021		25.19		629,240		15,851,000
August 17, 2021		25.10		244,608		6,139,651
November 4, 2021		25.88		740,397		19,161,474
				3,302,846	$	83,367,154
Stock issued in connection with dividend reinvestment plan
August 20, 2021		25.07		11,997		300,751
November 19, 2021		25.78		5,631		145,176
				17,628		445,927
Total				3,320,474	$	83,813,081

* Date of formation of the Company.

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Discretionary Repurchase of Shares of Common Stock and Distributions

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2023

Discretionary Repurchase of Shares of Common Stock and Distributions [Abstract]

Discretionary Repurchase of Shares of Common Stock and Distributions

Note 10. Discretionary Repurchase of Shares of Common Stock and Distributions

Beginning with the quarter ended September 30, 2022, the Company began to conduct quarterly tender offers, at the Board’s discretion, in accordance with the requirements of Rule 13e-4 under the Exchange Act and the 1940 Act, to permit Stockholders to tender their shares of common stock at a specific per share price (“Purchase Price”) based on the Company’s NAV as of the last date of the quarter in which the tender offer is conducted. The Company intends to conduct each tender offer to repurchase up to 2.5% of the number of shares of common stock outstanding as of the end of the prior quarter in which the tender offer is conducted, subject to numerous restrictions that limit Stockholders’ ability to sell their shares of common stock.

The following tables summarize the repurchase of shares for the years ended December 31, 2023 and 2022.

Quarter Ended	Purchase Price		Shares Repurchased		Amount Paid in Cash
Stock repurchased in connection with tender offer
December 31, 2022*	$	25.21		108,930.54	$	2,746,138
March 31, 2023		25.80		164,813.65		4,252,192
June 30, 2023		26.06		180,212.21		4,696,330
September 30, 2023		26.01		186,750.79		4,857,388
December 31, 2023**		24.78		189,086.61		4,700,693
Total				829,793.80	$	21,252,741

*On December 15, 2022 the Company commenced a tender offer for repurchase of common shares. The tender offer expired on January 16, 2023 and the stock repurchased in connection with the tender offer was recorded and paid out as capital activity for 2023.

**As of December 31, 2023, stock repurchased in connection with tender offers remained payable as shown in redemptions payable on the Consolidated Statements of Assets and Liabilities.

Quarter Ended	Purchase Price		Shares Repurchased		Amount Paid in Cash
Stock repurchased in connection with tender offer
September 30, 2022	$	25.78		99,486.14	$	2,564,753
Total				99,486.14	$	2,564,753

The Company’s distributions are recorded on the record date. For the year ended December 31, 2023, distributions declared to Stockholders totaled $22,100,792 of which $8,031,160 was paid as a cash distribution and $7,996,521 was paid in the form of 313,588 shares of the Company’s common stock issued to existing Stockholders. Subsequent to December 31, 2023, distributions of $3,008,410 will be paid out in cash and $3,064,701 will be paid in the form of the Company's common stock issued to existing shareholders. Distribution payments have been made in accordance with Stockholders DRP payment election as disclosed in Note 2.

The following table summarizes the settlement of distributions declared and recorded as of December 31, 2023 and the subsequent payment and issuance of those distributions for the year ended December 31, 2023:

Date Declared	Record Date	Payment/Issuance Date	Amount Per Share		Amount Paid in Cash		Amount Settled via Newly Issued Shares		Total
For the year ended December 31, 2023
April 3, 2023	April 3, 2023	May 5, 2023	$	0.69	$	2,485,103	$	2,488,754	$	4,973,857
July 3, 2023	July 3, 2023	July 31, 2023		0.69		2,583,154		2,571,168		5,154,322
October 4, 2023	October 4, 2023	November 10, 2023		0.78		2,962,903		2,936,599		5,899,502
December 29, 2023	December 31, 2023	January 31, 2024		0.79		3,008,410		3,064,701		6,073,111
Total			$	2.95	$	11,039,570	$	11,061,222	$	22,100,792

As of December 31, 2023, $6,073,111 of distributions declared and recorded remained payable as shown in distributions payable on the Consolidated Statements of Assets and Liabilities. As of December 31, 2023, $10,177,951 of distributions as shown in stock issued in connection with dividend reinvestment plan on the Statements of Changes in Net Assets includes the effect of distributions payable as of December 31, 2022.

The following table summarizes the settlement of distributions declared and recorded as of December 31, 2022, and for the year ended December 31, 2022 and the subsequent payment and issuance of those distributions for the year ended December 31, 2022:

Date Declared	Record Date	Payment/Issuance Date	Amount Per Share		Amount Paid in Cash		Amount Settled via Newly Issued Shares		Total
For the year ended December 31, 2022:
May 18, 2022	May 18, 2022	May 20, 2022	$	0.30	$	626,388	$	560,883	$	1,187,271
June 30, 2022	June 30, 2022	July 29, 2022		0.57		1,346,329		921,955		2,268,284
October 4, 2022	October 4, 2022	November 4, 2022		0.66		1,628,714		1,247,052		2,875,766
December 31, 2022	December 31, 2022	January 26, 2023		0.66		2,169,650		2,181,430		4,351,080
Total			$	2.19	$	5,771,081	$	4,911,320	$	10,682,401

The following table summarizes the settlement of distributions declared and recorded as of December 31, 2021 and for the period from May 14, 2021 to December 31, 2021 and the subsequent payment and issuance of those distributions for the period from May 14, 2021 to December 31, 2021:

Date Declared	Record Date	Payment/Issuance Date	Amount Per Share		Amount Paid in Cash		Amount Settled via Newly Issued Shares		Total
Period from May 14, 2021* to December 31, 2021:
August 10, 2021	August 10, 2021	August 20, 2021	$	0.13	$	568	$	300,751	$	301,319
November 10, 2021	November 10, 2021	November 19, 2021		0.18		318,225		145,175		463,400
December 31, 2021	December 31, 2021	January 14, 2022		0.46		662,190		615,437		1,277,627
Total			$	0.77	$	980,983	$	1,061,363	$	2,042,346

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Commitments, Contingencies, and Risks

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2023

Commitments, Contingencies, and Risks [Abstract]

Commitments, Contingencies, and Risks

Note 11. Commitments, Contingencies, and Risks

Commitments: As of December 31, 2023 and December 31, 2022, the Company had $15,600,970 and $25,345,245, respectively, in outstanding commitments to direct investments. As of December 31, 2023 and December 31, 2022 the Company had $1,101,695 and $1,105,362, respectively, in outstanding commitments to fund investments.

December 31, 2023	Outstanding Commitments
Direct Investments
Consolidated Machine & Tool Holdings, LLC	$	267,525
PPC Event Services, Inc.		2,391,846
TCP Acquisition, LLC		5,595,960
The Range NYC, LLC (dba Five Iron Golf)		6,722,689
YTC Holdings, Inc. (dba Yorktel)		622,950
Total Direct Investments	$	15,600,970
Fund Investments
Madryn Select Opportunities, LP	$	1,101,695
Total Fund Investments	$	1,101,695
Total	$	16,702,665

December 31, 2022	Outstanding Commitments
Direct Investments
Gridsource Incorporated, LLC	$	4,166,667
PPC Event Services, Inc.		3,159,041
Rock Gate Capital, LLC (dba 160 Driving Academy)		1,296,848
TCP Acquisition, LLC		10,000,000
The Range NYC, LLC (dba Five Iron Golf)		6,722,689
Total Direct Investments	$	25,345,245
Fund Investments
Madryn Select Opportunities, LP	$	1,105,362
Total Fund Investments	$	1,105,362
Total	$	26,450,607

Management believes that the Company’s available cash balances provide sufficient funds to cover its unfunded commitments as of December 31, 2023 and December 31, 2022.

Indemnifications: In the normal course of business, the Company enters into contracts and agreements that contain a variety of representations and warranties that provide general indemnification. The Company’s maximum exposure under these agreements is unknown, as these involve future claims that may be made against the Company but that have not occurred. The Company expects the risk of any future obligations under these indemnification provisions to be remote.

Legal proceedings: In the normal course of business, the Company may be subject to legal and regulatory proceedings that are generally incidental to its ongoing operations. While there can be no assurance of the ultimate disposition of any such proceedings, the Company is not currently aware of any such proceedings or disposition that would have a material adverse effect on the Company’s consolidated financial statements.

Concentration of credit and counterparty risk: Credit risk arises primarily from the potential inability of counterparties to perform in accordance with the terms of the contract. In the event that the counterparties do not fulfill their obligations, the Company may be exposed to risk. The risk of default depends on the creditworthiness of the counterparties or issuers of the instruments. It is the Company’s policy to review, as necessary, the credit standing of each counterparty.

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Financial Highlights

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2023

Financial Highlights [Abstract]

Financial Highlights

Note 12. Financial Highlights

The following is a schedule of financial highlights for the years ended December 31, 2023 and 2022 and for the period from May 14, 2021 to December 31, 2021:

	For the year ended
	December 31, 2023			December 31, 2022			For the period May 14, 2021* to December 31, 2021
Per share data:
Net asset value at beginning of period	$	25.21		$	25.26		$	25.00
Net investment income (loss) (1)		3.02			2.47			0.80
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) (1)		(0.46	)		(0.18	)		0.12
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations (1)		2.56			2.29			0.92
Stockholder distributions (2)		(1.87	)		(1.20	)		(0.36	)
Dividend reinvestment plan distributions (2)		(1.08	)		(0.99	)		(0.41	)
Other (3)		(0.04	)		(0.15	)		0.11
Net asset value at end of period	$	24.78		$	25.21		$	25.26
Net assets at end of period	$	190,460,589		$	166,216,773		$	70,162,127
Shares outstanding at end of period		7,687,482			6,592,546			2,777,449
Total return (4)		9.64	%		5.91	%		4.13	%
Ratio/Supplemental data:
Ratio of expenses to average net assets before incentive fees and waivers(5)		11.80	%		10.53	%		5.92	%
Ratio of expenses to average net assets after incentive fees and before waivers(5)		14.49	%		12.30	%		6.28	%
Ratio of expenses to average net assets after incentive fees and waivers (5)		13.59	%		10.08	%		6.28	%
Ratio of net investment income (loss) to average net assets before incentive fees and waivers(5)		13.77	%		9.23	%		5.41	%
Ratio of net investment income (loss) to average net assets after incentive fees and before waivers(5)		11.07	%		7.47	%		5.05	%
Ratio of net investment income (loss) to average net assets after incentive fees and waivers(5)		11.97	%		9.68	%		5.05	%
Portfolio turnover (6)		5.19	%		5.17	%		4.22	%

(1) The per share data was derived by using the weighted average shares outstanding during the period presented.

(2) Management monitors available taxable earnings, including net investment income and realized capital gains, to determine if a tax return of capital may occur for the year. To the extent the Company’s taxable earnings fall below the total amount of the Company’s distributions for that fiscal year, a portion of those distributions may be deemed a tax return of capital to the Company’s stockholders. The tax character of distributions was $22,097,019 and $3,773 of ordinary income and long term capital gain, respectively, for the year ended December 31, 2023.

(3) Includes the impact of different share amounts used in calculating per share data as a result of calculating certain per share data based on weighted average shares outstanding during the period and certain per share data based on shares outstanding as of a period end or transaction date.

(4) Total return is calculated as the change in NAV per share during the period, divided by the beginning NAV per share and assumes reinvestment of dividends at NAV. Total return is not annualized.

(5) Ratios are annualized for periods less than one year. To the extent incentive fees and waivers are included within the ratio, they are not annualized.

(6) Ratio is not annualized.

* Date of Formation of the Company.

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Subsequent Events

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2023

Subsequent Events [Abstract]

Subsequent Events

13. Subsequent Events

The Company has evaluated subsequent events through March 29, 2024, the date on which the consolidated financial statements were issued.

On December 29, 2023 the Company declared a dividend of $0.79 per share to shareholders of record as of December 31, 2023, which was paid in the form of cash and shares on January 31, 2024.  On January 31, 2024 the Company paid a total distribution of $6,073,111, of which $3,008,410 was paid in cash and $3,064,701 in the form of shares.

On January 16, 2024, the Company issued a capital call of $6,246,250.

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Insider Trading Arrangements	3 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2023
Insider Trading Arrangements [Line Items]
Rule 10b5-1 Arrangement Adopted	false
Non-Rule 10b5-1 Arrangement Adopted	false
Rule 10b5-1 Arrangement Terminated	false
Non-Rule 10b5-1 Arrangement Terminated	false

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Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Policies)

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2023

Summary of Significant Accounting Policies [Abstract]

Basis of Presentation

Basis of Presentation

The preparation of these consolidated financial statements is in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“U.S. GAAP”). The accompanying consolidated financial statements of the Company and related financial information have been prepared pursuant to the requirements for reporting on Form 10-K and Articles 6 and 10 of Regulation S-X. The Company is an investment company and accordingly follows the investment company accounting and reporting guidance of the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC”) Topic 946, Financial Services – Investment Companies.

Basis of Consolidation

Basis of Consolidation

As provided under ASC 946, the Company will not consolidate its investment in a company other than an investment company subsidiary or a controlled operating company whose business consists of providing services to the Company. Accordingly, the Company consolidated the financial position and results of operations of its wholly owned subsidiary Star Mountain Lower Middle-Market Capital Holdings, LLC (the “Holding Company”). All significant intercompany transactions and balances have been eliminated in consolidation.

Use of Estimates

Use of Estimates

The preparation of consolidated financial statements in conformity with U.S. GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities, the disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities as of December 31, 2023, and the reported revenue generated and expenses incurred during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates.

Fair Value of Financial Instruments

Fair Value of Financial Instruments

The Company applies fair value to substantially all of its financial instruments in accordance with ASC Topic 820 — Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures (“ASC Topic 820”). ASC Topic 820 defines fair value, establishes a framework used to measure fair value and requires disclosures for fair value measurements, including the categorization of financial instruments into a three-level hierarchy based on the transparency of valuation inputs. See Note 4 for further discussion regarding the fair value measurements and hierarchy.

ASC Topic 820 requires disclosure of the fair value of financial instruments for which it is practical to estimate such value. The Company believes that the carrying amounts of its other financial instruments, such as cash and cash equivalents, receivables and payables approximate the fair value of such items due to the short maturity of such instruments.

Revenue Recognition

Revenue Recognition

The Company’s revenue recognition policies are as follows:

Interest income: Interest income is recorded on the accrual basis to the extent that the Company expects to collect such amounts. Interest income is accrued based upon the outstanding principal amount and contractual terms of debt investments. For the years ended December 31, 2023 and 2022 and for the period from May 14, 2021 to December 31, 2021, $42,447,943, $21,041,351 and $4,155,937, respectively, of interest income, excluding PIK interest income, has been accrued as shown on the Consolidated Statements of Operations. As of December 31, 2023 and December 31, 2022, $3,291,794 and $2,873,029 of interest income is receivable, respectively, as shown on the Consolidated Statements of Assets and Liabilities.

Payment In-Kind Income: The Company has certain investments in its portfolio that contain a payment-in-kind (“PIK”) provision, which represents contractual interest or dividends that are added to the principal balance and recorded as income. For loans and debt securities with contractual PIK, the Company generally will not accrue PIK interest for accounting purposes if the portfolio company valuation indicates that such PIK interest is not collectible. To maintain its ability to take a dividend paid deduction, the Company may need to pay out PIK non-cash income amounts in the form of distributions, even though the Company has not yet collected the cash. For the years ended December 31, 2023 and 2022 and for the period from May 14, 2021 to December 31, 2021 $3,189,791, $495,426 and $249,427, respectively, of PIK income has been accrued as shown on the Consolidated Statements of Operations.

Non-accrual: Loans or preferred equity securities are placed on non-accrual status when interest, PIK interest or dividend payments become 90 days or more past due, or when there is reasonable doubt that principal, interest or dividends will be collected. Additionally, any original issue discount and market discount are no longer accreted to interest income as of the date the loan is placed on non-accrual status. Any accrued interest receivable in previous year will be written off and corresponding interest income will be reversed, as applicable. Subsequent interest payments received on non-accrual loans may be recognized as income or applied to principal depending upon management’s judgment. Non-accrual loans are restored to accrual status when past due principal, interest, PIK interest or dividends are paid, and, in management’s judgment are likely to remain current. Please refer to the Consolidated Schedule of Investments for non-accrual status of investments as of December 31, 2023 and December 31, 2022. As of December 31, 2023 and December 31, 2022 no interest has been written off or reversed as a result of investments being on non-accrual status.

Dividend Income: Dividend income to be paid in-kind on equity securities is recorded on an accrual basis to the extent that such amounts are payable by the portfolio company and are expected to be collected. Dividend income paid in cash is recorded on the date declared for portfolio companies. Each distribution received from limited liability company and limited partnership interests is evaluated to determine if the distribution should be recorded as dividend income or a return of capital. Distributions that are classified as a return of capital are recorded as a reduction in the cost basis of the investment. For the years ended December 31, 2023 and 2022 and for the period from May 14, 2021 to December 31, 2021, the Company did not receive any return of capital distributions from its equity investments. For the years ended December 31, 2023 and 2022 and for the period from May 14, 2021 to December 31, 2021 $1,546,675, $181,458 and $94,628, respectively, of dividend income has been accrued as shown on the Consolidated Statements of Operations. As of December 31, 2023 and December 31, 2022, all dividend income has been received.

Original Issue Discount: Discounts to par on portfolio securities are accreted into income over the tenor of the instrument. Any remaining discount is accreted into income upon prepayment or redemption of the instrument and the Company then amortizes such amounts using the effective interest method as interest income over the life of the investment. The unamortized discount as of December 31, 2023 and December 31, 2022, was $6,789,496 and $7,155,487, respectively. The amount of original issue discount amortized for the years ended December 31, 2023 and 2022 and for the period May 14, 2021 to December 31, 2021 was $1,382,244, $862,570 and $101,958, respectively.

Amendment, waiver, and consent fees: In connection with modifying credit agreements with portfolio companies to provide additional operating or borrowing flexibility, the Company may be entitled to amendment, waiver and consent fees to compensate for the potentially enhanced credit risk. Such fees will be recorded as income on the date earned and accrued to the extent the fee is to be compensated in the form of additional principal balance. During the years ended December 31, 2023 and December 31, 2022, $158,980 and $17,054, respectively, of such fees were earned and included in other income in the Consolidated Statements of Operations. No such fees were earned for the period from May 14, 2021 to December 31, 2021.

Early repayment and termination fees: Upon the prepayment of a loan or debt security, any unamortized premium or discount or loan origination fees are recorded as interest income. To the extent the Company receives early repayment fees in connection with pre-maturity loan agreement termination, such income will be recorded on the date of prepayment. The Company and its Advisor generally do not structure transactions with a contractual exit fee to be collected upon loan repayment at maturity. For the years ended December 31, 2023 and December 31, 2022, $0 and $240,314, respectively, of early repayment fees were earned and included in other income on the Consolidated Statements of Operations. No such fees were earned for the period from May 14, 2021 to December 31, 2021.

Gains and Losses: Investment transactions are recorded on a trade-date basis. Realized gains or losses on portfolio investments are calculated based upon the difference between the net proceeds from the disposition and the amortized cost basis of the investment, without regard to unrealized gains or losses previously recognized. Realized gains and losses are recorded within net realized gain (loss) on investments on the Consolidated Statements of Operations. Changes in the fair value of investments from the prior period, as approved by the Board based on fair value recommendations from the Advisor in accordance with the Advisor’s valuation policy, are included within net change in unrealized gain (loss) on investments on the Consolidated Statements of Operations. For the years ended December 31, 2023 and 2022 and for the period from May 14, 2021 to December 31, 2021, the Company had $45,283, $43,607 and $240,492, respectively, of net realized gain (loss) on investments as represented on the Consolidated Statements of Operations.

Distributions

Distributions

Distributions to Stockholders are recorded on the applicable record date. The Company generally intends to make quarterly distributions to its Stockholders out of assets legally available for distribution. All current income and realization proceeds will be retained by the Company and be available for re-investment. Distributions will be made to Stockholders at such times and in such amounts as determined by the Company’s Board.

The Company has adopted an “opt out” dividend reinvestment plan (“DRP”) for Stockholders. When a distribution is declared, Stockholders’ cash distributions will automatically be reinvested in additional shares of the Company’s common stock (“Common Stock”) unless a Stockholder specifically “opts out” of the Company’s DRP. Stockholders may opt out of the Company’s DRP by providing notice twenty (20) business days in advance of the distribution payment date.

If a Stockholder opts out, that Stockholder will receive cash distributions. Although distributions paid in the form of additional shares of Common Stock will generally be subject to U.S. federal, state and local taxes in the same manner as cash distributions, Stockholders participating in the Company’s DRP will not receive any corresponding cash distributions with which to pay any such applicable taxes. If distributions paid exceed tax earnings and profits, portions of the distribution can be recorded as a return of capital.

Earnings per Share

Earnings per Share

In accordance with the provisions of ASC Topic 260 – Earnings per Share, basic earnings per share is computed by dividing earnings available to common stockholders by the weighted average number of shares outstanding during the period. The weighted average shares outstanding utilized in the calculation of earnings per share take into account share issues on the issuance date and the Company’s repurchases of its Common Stock on the repurchase date. See Note 9 for additional information on the Company’s share activity. For the years ended December 31, 2023 and 2022 and for the period May 14, 2021 to December 31, 2021, there were no potentially dilutive common shares issued.

Segments

Segments

In accordance with ASC Topic 280 — Segment Reporting, the Company has determined that it has a single reporting segment and operating unit structure.

Cash

Cash

Cash is comprised of cash on deposit with major financial institutions. The Company places the majority of its cash with State Street Bank and Trust Company, a high credit quality institution, to minimize credit risk exposure. The Company, at times, may have cash on deposit with major financial institutions that exceeds federally insured limits.

Cash Equivalents

Cash Equivalents

Cash equivalents are highly liquid investments with a current maturity of three months or less at the date of acquisition, which may include temporary investments in U.S. Treasury Bills (of varying maturities) or money market funds. There were no cash equivalents outstanding on the Company’s Consolidated Statements of Assets and Liabilities as of December 31, 2023 and December 31, 2022.

Unamortized Deferred Financing Costs

Unamortized Deferred Financing Costs

Deferred financing costs represent fees and other direct incremental costs incurred in connection with the Company’s borrowings. Deferred financing costs are capitalized as incurred and amortized on a straight-line basis to maturity of the Secured Credit Facility (as defined herein). For the years ended December 31, 2023 and 2022 and for the period May 14, 2021 to December 31, 2021, the Company had $627,611, $440,322 and $37,131, respectively, of expensed financing costs included in interest and other financing fees on the Consolidated Statements of Operations. As of December 31, 2023 and December 31, 2022, the Company had $846,916 and $1,474,527, respectively, of unamortized deferred financing costs as shown in deferred financing cost on the Consolidated Statements of Assets and Liabilities.

Organization and Offering Costs

Organization and Offering Costs

Organizational and offering costs are expensed as incurred. These expenses consist primarily of legal fees and other costs incurred with Company’s share offerings, the preparation of the Company’s registration statement, and registration fees. For the years ended December 31, 2023, 2022, the Company had incurred no organizational costs, and for the period from May 14, 2021 to December 31, 2021, the Company had incurred organizational costs in the amount of $272,555. As of December 31, 2023 and December 31, 2022, no organizational costs remained payable on the Consolidated Statements of Assets and Liabilities.  For the years ended December 31, 2023 and 2022 and for the period from May 14, 2021 to December 31, 2021, the Company incurred offering costs in the amount of $209,416, $273,988 and $57,205, respectively, as shown as a component of the general and administrative fees in the Consolidated Statements of Operations, of which $40,050 and $96,785 remained payable as of December 31, 2023 and December 31, 2022, respectively, and is included in other payables on the Consolidated Statements of Assets and Liabilities.

Custodian Fees

Custodian Fees

The Company has entered into a custody agreement with State Street Bank and Trust Company (the “Custodian”). For the years ended December 31, 2023 and 2022 and for the period from May 14, 2021 (date of formation) to December 31, 2021, the Company incurred expenses for services provided by the Custodian of $30,000, $30,000 and $11,507, respectively, which is included in professional fees on the Consolidated Statements of Operations. As of December 31, 2023 and December 31, 2022, $14,004 and $4,069, respectively, remained payable, which is included in professional fees payable on the Consolidated Statements of Assets and Liabilities.

Income Taxes

Income Taxes

On May 14, 2021, the Company elected to be regulated as a BDC under the 1940 Act. The Company also elected to be treated as a RIC under Subchapter M of the Code and intends to qualify annually as a RIC. As long as the Company maintains its status as a RIC, it generally will not pay corporate-level U.S. federal income taxes on any ordinary income or capital gains that it distributes at least annually to its Stockholders. Rather, any tax liability related to income earned by the Company represents obligations of the Company’s Stockholders and will not be reflected in the consolidated financial statements of the Company.

To qualify as a RIC under Subchapter M of the Code, the Company must, among other things, meet certain source-of-income and asset diversification requirements. In addition, to qualify for RIC tax treatment, the Company must distribute to its Stockholders, for each taxable year, at least 90% of its “investment company taxable income” for that year, which is generally its ordinary income plus the excess of its realized net short-term capital gains over its realized net long-term capital losses. In order for the Company not to be subject to U.S. federal excise taxes, it must distribute annually an amount at least equal to the sum of (i) 98% of its net ordinary income (taking into account certain deferrals and elections) for the calendar year, (ii) 98.2% of its capital gains in excess of capital losses for the one-year period ending October 31 in that calendar year and (iii) any net ordinary income and capital gains in excess of capital losses for preceding years that were not distributed during such years and on which the Company paid no U.S. federal income tax. The Company, at its discretion, may carry forward taxable income in excess of calendar year dividends and pay a 4% nondeductible U.S. federal excise tax on this income. For the years ended December 31, 2023 and 2022 and for the period from May 14, 2021 to December 31, 2021, the Company did not record a net expense on the Consolidated Statements of Operations for U.S. federal excise tax.

The Company accounts for income taxes in conformity with ASC Topic 740 — Income Taxes (“ASC Topic 740”). ASC Topic 740 provides guidelines for how uncertain tax positions should be recognized, measured, presented and disclosed in the consolidated financial statements. ASC Topic 740 requires the evaluation of tax positions taken in the course of preparing the Company’s tax returns to determine whether the tax positions are “more-likely-than-not” to be sustained by the applicable tax authority. Tax benefits of positions not deemed to meet the more-likely-than-not threshold would be recorded as a tax expense in the current period. It is the Company’s policy to recognize accrued interest and penalties related to uncertain tax benefits in income tax expense. The Company did not record any uncertain income tax positions for the years ended December 31, 2023 and 2022 and for the period ending December 31, 2021.

Recent Accounting Pronouncements

Recent Accounting Pronouncements

In November 2023, the FASB issued ASU 2023-07, Segment Reporting (Topic 280): Improvements to Reportable Segment Disclosures (“ASU 2023-07”). This change is intended to improve reportable segment requirements, primarily through enhanced disclosures about significant segment expenses, allowing financial statement users to better understand the components of a segment’s profit or loss and assess potential future cash flows for each reportable segment and the entity as a whole. The amendments expand a public entity’s segment disclosures by requiring disclosure of significant segment expenses that are regularly provided to the chief operating decision maker, clarifying when an entity may report one or more additional measures to assess segment performance, requiring enhanced interim disclosures, and providing new disclosure requirements for entities with a single reportable segment among other new disclosure requirements. The amendments are effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2023,  and interim periods within fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2024, and early adoption is permitted. Although the ASU only requires additional disclosure about the Company’s operating segment, the Company is currently evaluating the impact of adopting this guidance with respect to the consolidated financial statements.

In January 2021, the FASB issued Accounting Standards Update No. 2021-01 (“ASU 2021-01”), “Reference Rate Reform (Topic 848)”. ASU 2021-01 is an update of ASU 2020-04, which is in response to concerns about structural risks of interbank offered rates, and particularly the risk of cessation of LIBOR. Regulators have undertaken reference rate reform initiatives to identify alternative reference rates that are more observable or transaction based and less susceptible to manipulation. ASU 2020-04 provides optional guidance for a limited period of time to ease the potential burden in accounting for (or recognizing the effects of) reference rate reform on financial reporting. ASU 2020- 04 is elective and applies to all entities, subject to meeting certain criteria, that have contracts, hedging relationships, and other transactions that reference LIBOR or another reference rate expected to be discontinued because of reference rate reform. The ASU 2021-01 update clarifies that certain optional expedients and exceptions in Topic 848 for contract modifications and hedge accounting apply to derivatives that are affected by the discounting transition. The amendments in this update are effective immediately through December 31, 2022, for all entities. On December 21, 2022, the FASB issued a new Accounting Standards Update ASU 2022-06, “Reference Rate Reform (Topic 848): Deferral of the Sunset Date of Topic 848,” that extends the sunset (or expiration) date of Accounting Standards Codification (ASC) Topic 848 to December 31, 2024. This gives reporting entities two additional years to apply the accounting relief provided under ASC Topic 848 for matters related to reference rate reform. The ASU is effective immediately. The Company has evaluated its impact on the Company’s consolidated financial statements. Accordingly, all of the Company’s relevant credit agreements have transitioned to Secured Overnight Financing Rate (“SOFR”) as of December 31, 2023.

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Investments (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2023

Investments [Abstract]

Portfolio Investments

The following tables show the composition of the Company’s investment portfolio, at amortized cost and fair value (with corresponding percentage of total portfolio investments):

	December 31, 2023
	Amortized Cost				Fair Value
First Lien Senior Secured Loan	$	332,292,188	87.8	%	$	319,229,009	84.7	%
Second Lien Senior Secured Loan		6,305,249	1.7			6,059,372	1.6
Senior Unsecured Notes		2,033,098	0.5			1,384,446	0.4
Preferred Equity Securities		31,684,552	8.4			41,804,395	11.1
Warrants and Other Equity Securities		2,867,756	0.8			5,706,423	1.5
Fund Investments		2,898,305	0.8			2,809,327	0.7
Total	$	378,081,148	100.0	%	$	376,992,972	100.0	%

	December 31, 2022
	Amortized Cost				Fair Value
First Lien Senior Secured Loan	$	265,743,871	88.4	%	$	260,982,122	86.1	%
Second Lien Senior Secured Loan		6,522,877	2.2			6,250,270	2.1
Preferred Equity Securities		23,263,729	7.7			27,088,732	8.9
Warrants and Other Equity Securities		2,447,879	0.8			5,829,429	1.9
Fund Investments		2,855,855	0.9			3,045,128	1.0
Total	$	300,834,211	100.0	%	$	303,195,681	100.0	%

The following tables show the composition of the Company’s investment portfolio by geographic region, at amortized cost and fair value (with corresponding percentage of total portfolio investments). The geographic composition is determined by the location of the corporate headquarters of the portfolio company, which may not be indicative of the primary source of the portfolio company’s business:

	December 31, 2023
	Amortized Cost				Fair Value
Southeast	$	117,249,715	31.0	%	$	112,796,734	29.8	%
Midwest		72,946,758	19.3			72,951,802	19.4
Northeast		53,801,241	14.2			55,247,793	14.7
West		53,349,023	14.1			51,488,613	13.7
East		33,935,529	9.0			33,986,375	9.0
Southwest		25,324,544	6.7			24,996,508	6.6
South		21,474,338	5.7			25,525,147	6.8
Total	$	378,081,148	100.0	%	$	376,992,972	100.0	%

	December 31, 2022
	Amortized Cost				Fair Value
Southeast	$	85,623,345	28.4	%	$	85,292,317	28.1	%
Midwest		59,467,806	19.8			59,601,511	19.7
West		52,326,463	17.4			52,216,550	17.2
Northeast		44,592,174	14.8			46,433,182	15.3
Southwest		26,959,274	9.0			27,810,986	9.2
East		23,143,747	7.7			22,594,017	7.5
South		8,721,402	2.9			9,247,118	3.0
Total	$	300,834,211	100.0	%	$	303,195,681	100.0	%

The following tables show the composition of the Company’s investment portfolio by industry, at amortized cost and fair value (with corresponding percentage of total portfolio investments):

	December 31, 2023
	Amortized Cost				Fair Value
Aerospace & Defense	$	7,903,421	2.1	%	$	7,394,163	2.0	%
Chemicals		14,538,407	3.8			14,538,407	3.9
Commercial Services & Supplies		11,312,244	3.0			11,282,346	2.9
Construction & Engineering		58,140,914	15.4			55,540,524	14.7
Consumer Finance		3,407,754	0.9			3,617,879	1.0
Distributors		14,299,832	3.8			13,807,774	3.7
Diversified Consumer Services		14,905,882	3.9			15,182,176	4.0
Diversified Financials		2,898,305	0.8			2,809,327	0.7
Diversified Telecommunication Services		27,384,130	7.2			30,834,843	8.2
Electrical Equipment		10,390,564	2.7			8,320,050	2.2
Entertainment		18,257,039	4.8			18,478,875	4.9
Food Products		9,847,037	2.6			11,682,654	3.1
Healthcare Providers & Services		44,285,303	11.7			43,324,687	11.5
Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure		4,910,858	1.3			4,909,528	1.3
Household Durables		4,618,637	1.2			2,341,518	0.6
Household Products		4,871,468	1.3			4,465,076	1.2
IT Services		18,368,354	4.9			18,406,891	4.9
Leisure Products		4,727,860	1.3			3,852,760	1.0
Machinery		4,832,798	1.3			4,687,302	1.2
Media		23,580,771	6.2			25,870,278	6.9
Personal Products		4,451,581	1.2			4,457,979	1.2
Professional Services		31,270,864	8.3			36,611,515	9.7
Software		6,082,519	1.6			7,590,857	2.0
Specialty Retail		6,333,920	1.7			6,367,578	1.7
Trading Companies & Distributors		15,986,679	4.2			10,144,017	2.7
Transportation Infrastructure		10,474,007	2.8			10,473,968	2.8
Total	$	378,081,148	100.0	%	$	376,992,972	100.0	%

	December 31, 2022
	Amortized Cost				Fair Value
Aerospace & Defense	$	6,236,534	2.0	%	$	5,877,696	1.8	%
Commercial Services & Supplies		10,581,492	3.5			10,629,012	3.5
Construction & Engineering		38,854,336	12.9			36,895,770	12.2
Consumer Finance		3,460,009	1.2			3,836,822	1.3
Distributors		14,383,702	4.8			14,383,702	4.7
Diversified Consumer Services		14,281,403	4.7			14,502,291	4.8
Diversified Financials		2,855,855	0.9			3,045,128	1.0
Diversified Telecommunication Services		16,003,601	5.3			17,241,546	5.7
Electrical Equipment		9,836,785	3.3			9,836,785	3.2
Entertainment		18,531,121	6.2			19,165,339	6.3
Food Products		6,858,124	2.3			6,953,360	2.3
Healthcare Providers & Services		16,015,128	5.3			15,185,883	5.0
Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure		4,948,532	1.6			4,919,446	1.6
Household Durables		4,380,844	1.5			2,586,687	0.9
Household Products		4,855,599	1.6			4,073,972	1.3
IT Services		13,842,228	4.6			14,001,990	4.6
Leisure Products		4,751,059	1.6			4,793,707	1.6
Machinery		5,983,378	2.0			6,635,785	2.2
Media		23,427,497	7.8			25,659,236	8.5
Personal Products		4,480,452	1.5			4,335,304	1.4
Professional Services		32,279,702	10.7			34,425,860	11.4
Road & Rail		14,612,085	4.9			14,752,716	4.9
Software		6,017,290	2.0			5,961,468	2.0
Specialty Retail		6,314,472	2.1			6,318,303	2.1
Trading Companies & Distributors		17,042,983	5.7			17,177,873	5.7
Total	$	300,834,211	100.0	%	$	303,195,681	100.0	%

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Fair Value Measurements Investments (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2023

Fair Value Measurements Investments [Abstract]

Fair Value Measurements of Investments, by Major Class

The following tables present fair value measurements of investments, by major class according to the fair value hierarchy.

	Fair Value Measurements
December 31, 2023	Level 1		Level 2		Level 3		Total
First Lien Senior Secured Loan	$	-	$	-	$	319,229,009	$	319,229,009
Second Lien Senior Secured Loan		-		-		6,059,372		6,059,372
Senior Unsecured Notes		-		-		1,384,446		1,384,446
Preferred Equity Securities		-		-		41,804,395		41,804,395
Warrants and Other Equity Securities		-		-		5,706,423		5,706,423
Total	$	-	$	-	$	374,183,645	$	374,183,645
Fund Investments								2,809,327
Total Investments							$	376,992,972

	Fair Value Measurements
December 31, 2022	Level 1		Level 2		Level 3		Total
First Lien Senior Secured Loan	$	-	$	-	$	260,982,122	$	260,982,122
Second Lien Senior Secured Loan		-		-		6,250,270		6,250,270
Preferred Equity Securities		-		-		27,088,732		27,088,732
Warrants and Other Equity Securities		-		-		5,829,429		5,829,429
Total	$	-	$	-	$	300,150,553	$	300,150,553
Fund Investments								3,045,128
Total Investments								303,195,681

Changes in Fair Value of Investments that Use Level 3 Inputs

The following table provides a reconciliation of the beginning and ending balances for investments at fair value that use Level 3 inputs for the year ended December 31, 2023:

	Investments
	First Lien Senior Secured Loan			Second Lien Senior Secured Loan			Senior Unsecured Notes			Preferred Equity Securities			Warrants and Other Equity Securities			Fund Investments			Total Investments
Balance as of December 31, 2022	$	260,982,122		$	6,250,270		$	-		$	27,088,732		$	5,829,429		$	3,045,128		$	303,195,681
Net realized gain (loss) on investments		45,283			-			-			-			-			-			45,283
Net change in unrealized gain (loss) on investments		(8,301,430	)		26,730			(648,652	)		6,294,840			(542,883	)		(278,251	)		(3,449,646	)
Purchases of investments and other adjustments to cost (1)		84,305,658			(14,038	)		229,700			10,224,221			419,877			42,450			95,207,868
Proceeds from sales of investments		(2,679,712	)		-			-			-			-			-			(2,679,712	)
Proceeds from principal repayments (2)		(15,122,912	)		(203,590	)		-			-			-			-			(15,326,502	)
Lien status change		-			-			1,803,398			(1,803,398	)		-			-			-
Balance as of December 31, 2023	$	319,229,009		$	6,059,372		$	1,384,446		$	41,804,395		$	5,706,423		$	2,809,327		$	376,992,972

(1) Includes purchases of new investments, premium and discount accretion and amortization and PIK interest.

(2) Includes paydowns receivable included in the Consolidated Statements of Assets and Liabilities.

The following table provides a reconciliation of the beginning and ending balances for investments at fair value that use Level 3 inputs for the year ended December 31, 2022:

	Investments
	First Lien Senior Secured Loan			Second Lien Senior Secured Loan			Preferred Equity Securities		Warrants and Other Equity Securities		Fund Investments		Total Investments
Balance as of December 31, 2021	$	79,686,882		$	9,748,549		$	10,604,516	$	3,600,418	$	-	$	103,640,365
Net realized gain on investments		43,607			-			-		-		-		43,607
Net change in unrealized gain (loss) on investments		(4,927,777	)		(205,084	)		2,076,625		2,049,230		189,273		(817,733	)
Purchases of investments and other adjustments to cost (1)		185,559,090			15,868,326			14,407,591		179,781		2,855,855		218,870,643
Proceeds from sales of investments		(7,971,150	)		-			-		-		-		(7,971,150	)
Proceeds from principal repayments (2)		(10,246,750	)		(323,301	)		-		-		-		(10,570,051	)
Lien status change		18,838,220			(18,838,220	)		-		-		-		-
Balance as of December 31, 2022	$	260,982,122		$	6,250,270		$	27,088,732	$	5,829,429	$	3,045,128	$	303,195,681

(1) Includes purchases of new investments, premium and discount accretion and amortization and PIK interest.

(2) Includes paydowns receivable included in the Consolidated Statements of Assets and Liabilities.

Summary of Quantitative Inputs and Assumptions Used for Items Categorized in Level 3

The table below summarizes the quantitative inputs and assumptions used for items categorized in Level 3 of the fair value hierarchy as of December 31, 2023.

								Range
	Fair Value		Valuation Technique	Unobservable Input	Weighted Average Mean			Minimum			Maximum
Assets:
First Lien Senior Secured Loan	$	297,206,519	Discounted Cash Flow	Market Yields		15.3	%		7.0	%		27.0	%
				EBITDA Multiple		8.15	x		1.97	x		35.50	x
First Lien Senior Secured Loan		5,270,878	Discounted Cash Flow	Market Yields		21.8	%		19.0	%		25.9	%
				Revenue Multiple		0.62	x		0.30	x		0.80	x
First Lien Senior Secured Loan		15,201,958	Enterprise Value Method	Revenue Multiple		1.77	x		0.40	x		8.43	x
First Lien Senior Secured Loan		1,549,654	Enterprise Value Method	EBITDA Multiple		5.50	x		5.00	x		6.00	x
Second Lien Senior Secured Loan		6,059,372	Discounted Cash Flow	Market Yields		16.6	%		15.5	%		17.7	%
				EBITDA Multiple		7.50	x		7.00	x		8.00	x
Senior Unsecured Note		1,384,446	Discounted Cash Flow	Market Yields		26.7	%		26.7	%		26.7	%
				EBITDA Multiple		9.00	x		8.50	x		9.50	x
Preferred Equity Securities		26,528	Discounted Cash Flow	Market Yields		23.3	%		23.3	%		23.3	%
				Revenue Multiple		0.40	x		0.30	x		0.50	x
Preferred Equity Securities		4,154,769	Enterprise Value Method	Gross Profit Multiple		2.60	x		2.10	x		3.10	x
				EBITDA Multiple		12.50	x		12.00	x		13.00	x
Preferred Equity Securities		5,511,310	Enterprise Value Method	Revenue Multiple		2.49	x		0.30	x		3.00	x
Preferred Equity Securities		32,111,788	Enterprise Value Method	EBITDA Multiple		7.51	x		3.25	x		14.00	x
Warrants and Other Equity Securities		571,189	Enterprise Value Method	Revenue Multiple		2.50	x		2.00	x		8.43	x
Warrants and Other Equity Securities		5,135,234	Enterprise Value Method	EBITDA Multiple		6.58	x		3.25	x		35.50	x
Fund Investments		2,809,327	Other	N/A		N/A			N/A			N/A
Total Level 3 Assets	$	376,992,972

The table below summarizes the quantitative inputs and assumptions used for items categorized in Level 3 of the fair value hierarchy as of December 31, 2022.

									Range
	Fair Value		Valuation Technique	Unobservable Input		Weighted Average Mean			Minimum			Maximum
Assets:
First Lien Senior Secured Loan	$	195,396,657	Discounted Cash Flow	Market Yields			15.0	%		6.5	%		27.0	%
				EBITDA Multiple			8.06	x		3.50	x		34.75	x
First Lien Senior Secured Loan		9,996,357	Discounted Cash Flow	Market Yields			26.8	%		19.0	%		32.6	%
				Revenue Multiple			1.33	x		0.23	x		3.00	x
First Lien Senior Secured Loan		9,212,424	Enterprise Value Method	Revenue Multiple			0.46	x		0.25	x		1.25	x
First Lien Senior Secured Loan		46,376,684	Recent Transaction		N/A		N/A			N/A			N/A
Second Lien Senior Secured Loan		6,250,270	Discounted Cash Flow	Market Yields			15.1	%		14.4	%		15.8	%
				EBITDA Multiple			6.75	x		6.25	x		7.25	x
Preferred Equity Securities		2,165,391	Discounted Cash Flow	Market Yields			17.8	%		17.8	%		17.8	%
				EBITDA Multiple			3.75	x		3.50	x		4.00	x
Preferred Equity Securities		26,528	Discounted Cash Flow	Market Yields			16.8	%		16.8	%		16.8	%
				Revenue Multiple			0.55	x		0.44	x		0.65
Preferred Equity Securities		3,469,292	Enterprise Value Method	Revenue Multiple			0.60	x		0.30	x		0.70	x
				EBITDA Multiple			10.75	x		5.75	x		11.25	x
Preferred Equity Securities		1,406,681	Enterprise Value Method	Revenue Multiple			2.42	x		0.44	x		3.00	x
Preferred Equity Securities		16,859,290	Enterprise Value Method	EBITDA Multiple			8.01	x		5.75	x		13.00	x
Preferred Equity Securities		3,161,550	Recent Transaction	N/A			N/A			N/A			N/A
Warrants and Other Equity Securities		1,890,932	Enterprise Value Method	Revenue Multiple			2.46	x		0.23	x		3.00	x
Warrants and Other Equity Securities		3,938,497	Enterprise Value Method	EBITDA Multiple			6.83	x		3.50	x		34.75	x
Fund Investments		3,045,128	Other	N/A			N/A			N/A			N/A
Total Level 3 Assets	$	303,195,681

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Transactions with Affiliated Companies (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2023

Transactions with Affiliated Companies [Abstract]

Investments with Controlled Affiliates

Transactions related to the Company’s investments with controlled affiliates for the years ended December 31, 2023 and December 31, 2022, were as follows:

December 31, 2023	Equity Ownership Held by the Company			Equity Ownership Held by Star Mountain Affiliate Funds
Issuer:
Arrow Home Health LLC		2.2	%		55.5	%
Caregility Corporation		7.9	%		37.4	%

December 31, 2022	Equity Ownership Held by the Company			Equity Ownership Held by Star Mountain Affiliate Funds
Issuer:
Arrow Home Health LLC		2.2	%		55.5	%

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Borrowings (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2023

Borrowings [Abstract]

Secured Credit Facility Commitment

As of December 31, 2023 and December 31, 2022, the Secured Credit Facility commitment amounts were as follows:

Secured Credit Facility Lender	As of December 31, 2023 Commitment		As of December 31,2022  Commitment
Webster Bank	$	67,500,000	$	67,500,000
Blue Ridge Bank		25,000,000		25,000,000
First Foundation Bank		20,000,000		20,000,000
Mitsubishi HC Capital America, Inc.		20,000,000		20,000,000
Woodforest National Bank		20,000,000		20,000,000
Forbright Bank		17,500,000		17,500,000
Apple Bank		15,000,000		15,000,000
Peapack-Gladstone Bank		15,000,000		15,000,000
Total Commitment	$	200,000,000	$	200,000,000

Interest and Other Debt Financing Expenses, Average Outstanding Balances and Average Stated Interest Rates

The components of the Company’s interest expense and other debt financing expenses, average outstanding balances and average stated interest rates (i.e. the rate in effect plus spread) were as follows:

	For the year ended
	December 31, 2023			December 31, 2022			For the period May 14, 2021* to December 31, 2021
Interest expense - Secured Credit Facility	$	12,108,069		$	4,222,007		$	129,638
Interest expense - Revolving Credit Line		38,624			433,472			-
Unused commitment fees		278,783			277,339			149,153
Amortization of deferred financing costs		627,611			440,322			37,131
Utilization fees		1,141,897			425,175			9,979
Total interest and other debt financing fees	$	14,194,984		$	5,798,315		$	325,901
Average debt outstanding	$	154,152,055		$	90,928,767		$	6,810,345
Average stated interest rate		7.88	%		5.12	%		2.99	%

* Date of formation of the Company.

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Income Taxes (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2023

Income Taxes [Abstract]

Permanent Differences Reclassified for Tax Purposes

The following permanent differences were reclassified for tax purposes for the years ended December 31, 2023, December 31, 2022 and for the period from May 14, 2021 to December 31, 2021:

	For the year ended
	December 31, 2023			December 31, 2022				For the period May 14, 2021* to December 31, 2021
Increase (decrease) in capital in excess of par value		$	-		$	202,722			$	10,594,332
Increase (decrease) in accumulated undistributed (overdistributed) earnings			-			(202,722	)			(10,594,332	)

Reconciles Components of Accumulated Undistributed (Overdistributed) Earnings

The following table reconciles the components of accumulated undistributed (overdistributed) earnings:

	For the year ended
	December 31, 2023			December 31, 2022			For the period May 14, 2021* to December 31, 2021
Net accumulated change in unrealized gain (loss)	$	(1,559,013	)	$	2,090,736		$	3,399,241
Undistributed ordinary income		701,484			399,145			-
Other cumulative effect of timing differences		(224,715	)		(242,886	)		(261,056	)
Total accumulated undistributed (overdistributed) earnings	$	(1,082,244	)	$	2,246,995		$	3,138,185

Components of Distributions Declared

The following table provides the tax character of distributions declared for the years ended December 31, 2023, December 31, 2022 and for the period from May 14, 2021 to December 31, 2021:

	For the year ended
	December 31, 2023		December 31, 2022		For the period May 14, 2021* to December 31, 2021
Ordinary income	$	22,097,019	$	10,682,401	$	2,267,468
Redemption		-		-		13,457,540
Long-term capital gains		3,773		-		240,492
Total	$	22,100,792	$	10,682,401	$	15,965,500

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Stock Issuances (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2023

Stock Issuances [Abstract]

Summary of Issuance of Shares

The following tables summarize the issuance of shares for the years ended December 31, 2023 and 2022 and for the period from May 14, 2021 to December 31, 2021:

Date	Price per share		Shares Issued		Proceeds
For the year ended December 31, 2023:
March 21, 2023	$	25.31		803,600	$	20,339,128
May 15, 2023		25.30		343,695		8,695,500
August 28, 2023		25.49		179,590		4,577,750
December 8, 2023		25.41		198,169		5,035,468
				1,525,054	$	38,647,846
Stock issued in connection with dividend reinvestment plan
January 26, 2023		25.34		86,086		2,181,430
May 5, 2023		25.38		98,060		2,488,754
July 31, 2023		25.56		100,593		2,571,168
November 10, 2023		25.55		114,935		2,936,599
				399,674	$	10,177,951
Total				1,924,728	$	48,825,797

Date	Price per share		Shares Issued		Proceeds
For the year ended December 31, 2022:
March 25, 2022	$	25.59		708,935	$	18,142,000
April 21, 2022		25.73		446,880		11,448,234
September 12, 2022		25.58		441,121		11,283,885
November 22, 2022		25.25		2,186,113		55,199,312
				3,783,049	$	96,073,431
Stock issued in connection with dividend reinvestment plan
January 14, 2022		25.32		24,306		615,437
May 20, 2022		25.64		21,875		560,883
July 29, 2022		25.51		36,141		921,955
November 4, 2022		25.34		49,212		1,247,052
				131,534		3,345,327
Total				3,914,583	$	99,418,758

Date	Price per share		Shares Issued		Proceeds
Period from May 14, 2021* to December 31, 2021:
May 14, 2021	$	25.00		1,688,601	$	42,215,029
June 11, 2021		25.19		629,240		15,851,000
August 17, 2021		25.10		244,608		6,139,651
November 4, 2021		25.88		740,397		19,161,474
				3,302,846	$	83,367,154
Stock issued in connection with dividend reinvestment plan
August 20, 2021		25.07		11,997		300,751
November 19, 2021		25.78		5,631		145,176
				17,628		445,927
Total				3,320,474	$	83,813,081

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Discretionary Repurchase of Shares of Common Stock and Distributions (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2023

Discretionary Repurchase of Shares of Common Stock and Distributions [Abstract]

Shares of Common Stock Purchased

The following tables summarize the repurchase of shares for the years ended December 31, 2023 and 2022.

Quarter Ended	Purchase Price		Shares Repurchased		Amount Paid in Cash
Stock repurchased in connection with tender offer
December 31, 2022*	$	25.21		108,930.54	$	2,746,138
March 31, 2023		25.80		164,813.65		4,252,192
June 30, 2023		26.06		180,212.21		4,696,330
September 30, 2023		26.01		186,750.79		4,857,388
December 31, 2023**		24.78		189,086.61		4,700,693
Total				829,793.80	$	21,252,741

*On December 15, 2022 the Company commenced a tender offer for repurchase of common shares. The tender offer expired on January 16, 2023 and the stock repurchased in connection with the tender offer was recorded and paid out as capital activity for 2023.

**As of December 31, 2023, stock repurchased in connection with tender offers remained payable as shown in redemptions payable on the Consolidated Statements of Assets and Liabilities.

Quarter Ended	Purchase Price		Shares Repurchased		Amount Paid in Cash
Stock repurchased in connection with tender offer
September 30, 2022	$	25.78		99,486.14	$	2,564,753
Total				99,486.14	$	2,564,753

Distributions Declared, Recorded, Subsequent Payment and Issuance

The following table summarizes the settlement of distributions declared and recorded as of December 31, 2023 and the subsequent payment and issuance of those distributions for the year ended December 31, 2023:

Date Declared	Record Date	Payment/Issuance Date	Amount Per Share		Amount Paid in Cash		Amount Settled via Newly Issued Shares		Total
For the year ended December 31, 2023
April 3, 2023	April 3, 2023	May 5, 2023	$	0.69	$	2,485,103	$	2,488,754	$	4,973,857
July 3, 2023	July 3, 2023	July 31, 2023		0.69		2,583,154		2,571,168		5,154,322
October 4, 2023	October 4, 2023	November 10, 2023		0.78		2,962,903		2,936,599		5,899,502
December 29, 2023	December 31, 2023	January 31, 2024		0.79		3,008,410		3,064,701		6,073,111
Total			$	2.95	$	11,039,570	$	11,061,222	$	22,100,792

The following table summarizes the settlement of distributions declared and recorded as of December 31, 2022, and for the year ended December 31, 2022 and the subsequent payment and issuance of those distributions for the year ended December 31, 2022:

Date Declared	Record Date	Payment/Issuance Date	Amount Per Share		Amount Paid in Cash		Amount Settled via Newly Issued Shares		Total
For the year ended December 31, 2022:
May 18, 2022	May 18, 2022	May 20, 2022	$	0.30	$	626,388	$	560,883	$	1,187,271
June 30, 2022	June 30, 2022	July 29, 2022		0.57		1,346,329		921,955		2,268,284
October 4, 2022	October 4, 2022	November 4, 2022		0.66		1,628,714		1,247,052		2,875,766
December 31, 2022	December 31, 2022	January 26, 2023		0.66		2,169,650		2,181,430		4,351,080
Total			$	2.19	$	5,771,081	$	4,911,320	$	10,682,401

The following table summarizes the settlement of distributions declared and recorded as of December 31, 2021 and for the period from May 14, 2021 to December 31, 2021 and the subsequent payment and issuance of those distributions for the period from May 14, 2021 to December 31, 2021:

Date Declared	Record Date	Payment/Issuance Date	Amount Per Share		Amount Paid in Cash		Amount Settled via Newly Issued Shares		Total
Period from May 14, 2021* to December 31, 2021:
August 10, 2021	August 10, 2021	August 20, 2021	$	0.13	$	568	$	300,751	$	301,319
November 10, 2021	November 10, 2021	November 19, 2021		0.18		318,225		145,175		463,400
December 31, 2021	December 31, 2021	January 14, 2022		0.46		662,190		615,437		1,277,627
Total			$	0.77	$	980,983	$	1,061,363	$	2,042,346

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Commitments, Contingencies, and Risks (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2023

Commitments, Contingencies, and Risks [Abstract]

Outstanding Commitments

Commitments: As of December 31, 2023 and December 31, 2022, the Company had $15,600,970 and $25,345,245, respectively, in outstanding commitments to direct investments. As of December 31, 2023 and December 31, 2022 the Company had $1,101,695 and $1,105,362, respectively, in outstanding commitments to fund investments.

December 31, 2023	Outstanding Commitments
Direct Investments
Consolidated Machine & Tool Holdings, LLC	$	267,525
PPC Event Services, Inc.		2,391,846
TCP Acquisition, LLC		5,595,960
The Range NYC, LLC (dba Five Iron Golf)		6,722,689
YTC Holdings, Inc. (dba Yorktel)		622,950
Total Direct Investments	$	15,600,970
Fund Investments
Madryn Select Opportunities, LP	$	1,101,695
Total Fund Investments	$	1,101,695
Total	$	16,702,665

December 31, 2022	Outstanding Commitments
Direct Investments
Gridsource Incorporated, LLC	$	4,166,667
PPC Event Services, Inc.		3,159,041
Rock Gate Capital, LLC (dba 160 Driving Academy)		1,296,848
TCP Acquisition, LLC		10,000,000
The Range NYC, LLC (dba Five Iron Golf)		6,722,689
Total Direct Investments	$	25,345,245
Fund Investments
Madryn Select Opportunities, LP	$	1,105,362
Total Fund Investments	$	1,105,362
Total	$	26,450,607

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Financial Highlights (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2023

Financial Highlights [Abstract]

Financial Highlights

The following is a schedule of financial highlights for the years ended December 31, 2023 and 2022 and for the period from May 14, 2021 to December 31, 2021:

	For the year ended
	December 31, 2023			December 31, 2022			For the period May 14, 2021* to December 31, 2021
Per share data:
Net asset value at beginning of period	$	25.21		$	25.26		$	25.00
Net investment income (loss) (1)		3.02			2.47			0.80
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) (1)		(0.46	)		(0.18	)		0.12
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations (1)		2.56			2.29			0.92
Stockholder distributions (2)		(1.87	)		(1.20	)		(0.36	)
Dividend reinvestment plan distributions (2)		(1.08	)		(0.99	)		(0.41	)
Other (3)		(0.04	)		(0.15	)		0.11
Net asset value at end of period	$	24.78		$	25.21		$	25.26
Net assets at end of period	$	190,460,589		$	166,216,773		$	70,162,127
Shares outstanding at end of period		7,687,482			6,592,546			2,777,449
Total return (4)		9.64	%		5.91	%		4.13	%
Ratio/Supplemental data:
Ratio of expenses to average net assets before incentive fees and waivers(5)		11.80	%		10.53	%		5.92	%
Ratio of expenses to average net assets after incentive fees and before waivers(5)		14.49	%		12.30	%		6.28	%
Ratio of expenses to average net assets after incentive fees and waivers (5)		13.59	%		10.08	%		6.28	%
Ratio of net investment income (loss) to average net assets before incentive fees and waivers(5)		13.77	%		9.23	%		5.41	%
Ratio of net investment income (loss) to average net assets after incentive fees and before waivers(5)		11.07	%		7.47	%		5.05	%
Ratio of net investment income (loss) to average net assets after incentive fees and waivers(5)		11.97	%		9.68	%		5.05	%
Portfolio turnover (6)		5.19	%		5.17	%		4.22	%

(1) The per share data was derived by using the weighted average shares outstanding during the period presented.

(2) Management monitors available taxable earnings, including net investment income and realized capital gains, to determine if a tax return of capital may occur for the year. To the extent the Company’s taxable earnings fall below the total amount of the Company’s distributions for that fiscal year, a portion of those distributions may be deemed a tax return of capital to the Company’s stockholders. The tax character of distributions was $22,097,019 and $3,773 of ordinary income and long term capital gain, respectively, for the year ended December 31, 2023.

(3) Includes the impact of different share amounts used in calculating per share data as a result of calculating certain per share data based on weighted average shares outstanding during the period and certain per share data based on shares outstanding as of a period end or transaction date.

(4) Total return is calculated as the change in NAV per share during the period, divided by the beginning NAV per share and assumes reinvestment of dividends at NAV. Total return is not annualized.

(5) Ratios are annualized for periods less than one year. To the extent incentive fees and waivers are included within the ratio, they are not annualized.

(6) Ratio is not annualized.

* Date of Formation of the Company.

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Organization and Principal Business (Details) - USD ($)	May 14, 2021	Dec. 31, 2023	Dec. 31, 2022		Dec. 31, 2021
Investment Owned, Balance [Abstract]
Common stock, net asset value per share (in dollars per share)	$ 25	$ 24.78	$ 25.21		$ 25.26
Net asset value at the time of BDC conversion price	$ 42,215,029	$ 190,460,589	$ 166,216,773		$ 70,162,127
Investments at fair value	42,865,258	376,992,972	303,195,681	[1]
Cash	620,015	5,045,540	18,958,445
Interest Payable	990,732
Organizational cost payable	413,685	$ 0	$ 0
Other receivables and payables, net	134,173
Net unrealized appreciation	3,111,558
Minimum [Member]
Investment Owned, Balance [Abstract]
Threshold value for small and medium-sized businesses, annual revenues	15,000,000
Maximum [Member]
Investment Owned, Balance [Abstract]
Threshold value for small and medium-sized businesses, EBITDA value	$ 50,000,000

[1] Because there is no readily available market value for these investments, the fair value of each of these investments is determined in good faith using significant unobservable inputs by the Company’s board of directors (the “Board”) as required by the 1940 Act. See Note 4 "Fair Value Measurements" in the accompanying notes to the financial statements.

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Summary of Significant Accounting Policies, Revenue Recognition (Details) - USD ($)	8 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2021	Dec. 31, 2023	Dec. 31, 2022
Revenue Recognition [Abstract]
Interest income	$ 4,155,937	$ 42,447,943	$ 21,041,351
Interest receivable		3,291,794	2,873,029
Payment in-kind interest income	249,427	$ 3,189,791	495,426
Non-accrual status interest or dividend payments		90 days
Non-accrual status investments interest		$ 0	0
Capital distributions from equity investments	0	0	0
Dividend income	94,628	1,546,675	181,458
Unamortized discount		6,789,496	7,155,487
Original issue discount amortized	101,958	1,382,244	862,570
Amendment, waiver, and consent fees	0	158,980	17,054
Early repayment and termination fees	0	0	240,314
Net realized gain (loss) on investments	$ 240,492	$ 45,283	$ 43,607

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Summary of Significant Accounting Policies, Distributions (Details)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2023
Distributions [Abstract]
Notice period to opt dividend reinvestment plan	20 days

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Summary of Significant Accounting Policies, Earnings per Share (Details) - shares	8 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2021	Dec. 31, 2023	Dec. 31, 2022
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]
Potentially dilutive securities (in shares)	0	0	0

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Summary of Significant Accounting Policies, Segments (Details)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2023 Segment
Segment Reporting [Abstract]
Number of reportable segment	1
Number of operating unit	1

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Summary of Significant Accounting Policies, Cash Equivalents (Details) - USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2023	Dec. 31, 2022
Cash Equivalents [Abstract]
Cash equivalents	$ 0	$ 0

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Summary of Significant Accounting Policies, Unamortized Deferred Financing Costs (Details) - USD ($)	8 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2021	Dec. 31, 2023	Dec. 31, 2022
Unamortized Deferred Financing Costs [Abstract]
Amortization of deferred financing costs	$ 37,131	$ 627,611	$ 440,322
Unamortized deferred financing costs		$ 846,916	$ 1,474,527

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Summary of Significant Accounting Policies, Organization and Offering Costs (Details) - USD ($)	8 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2021	Dec. 31, 2023	Dec. 31, 2022	May 14, 2021
Organization and Offering Costs [Abstract]
Organizational costs	$ 272,555	$ 0	$ 0
Organizational cost payable		0	0	$ 413,685
Offering costs	$ 57,205	209,416	273,988
Offering costs payable		$ 40,050	$ 96,785

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Summary of Significant Accounting Policies, Custodian Fees (Details) - USD ($)	8 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2021	Dec. 31, 2023	Dec. 31, 2022
Custodian Fees [Abstract]
Custodian fees	$ 11,507	$ 30,000	$ 30,000
Custodian fees payable		$ 14,004	$ 4,069

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Summary of Significant Accounting Policies, Income Taxes (Details) - USD ($)	8 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2021	Dec. 31, 2023	Dec. 31, 2022
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Percent [Abstract]
Minimum percentage of ordinary income		98.00%
Minimum percentage of capital gains		98.20%
Federal excise tax rate based on distribution requirements		4.00%
Statutory U.S. federal excise Tax	$ 0	$ 0	$ 0
Uncertain income tax positions	$ 0	$ 0	$ 0
Minimum [Member]
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Percent [Abstract]
Percentage of taxable income and gain planned to be distributed by company		90.00%

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Investments, Portfolio Investment (Details) - USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2023	Dec. 31, 2022		May 14, 2021
Amortized Cost [Abstract]
Amount	$ 378,081,148	$ 300,834,211	[1]
Percentage	100.00%	100.00%
Fair Value [Abstract]
Amount	$ 376,992,972	$ 303,195,681	[2]	$ 42,865,258
Percentage	100.00%	100.00%
First Lien Senior Secured Loan [Member]
Amortized Cost [Abstract]
Amount	$ 332,292,188	$ 265,743,871
Percentage	87.80%	88.40%
Fair Value [Abstract]
Amount	$ 319,229,009	$ 260,982,122
Percentage	84.70%	86.10%
Second Lien Senior Secured Loan [Member]
Amortized Cost [Abstract]
Amount	$ 6,305,249	$ 6,522,877
Percentage	1.70%	2.20%
Fair Value [Abstract]
Amount	$ 6,059,372	$ 6,250,270
Percentage	1.60%	2.10%
Senior Unsecured Notes [Member]
Amortized Cost [Abstract]
Amount	$ 2,033,098
Percentage	0.50%
Fair Value [Abstract]
Amount	$ 1,384,446
Percentage	0.40%
Preferred Equity Securities [Member]
Amortized Cost [Abstract]
Amount	$ 31,684,552	$ 23,263,729
Percentage	8.40%	7.70%
Fair Value [Abstract]
Amount	$ 41,804,395	$ 27,088,732
Percentage	11.10%	8.90%
Warrants and Other Equity Securities [Member]
Amortized Cost [Abstract]
Amount	$ 2,867,756	$ 2,447,879
Percentage	0.80%	0.80%
Fair Value [Abstract]
Amount	$ 5,706,423	$ 5,829,429
Percentage	1.50%	1.90%
Fund Investments [Member]
Amortized Cost [Abstract]
Amount	$ 2,898,305	$ 2,855,855
Percentage	0.80%	0.90%
Fair Value [Abstract]
Amount	$ 2,809,327	$ 3,045,128
Percentage	0.70%	1.00%

[1] The amortized cost represents the original cost adjusted for the amortization of discounts and premiums, as applicable, on debt investments using the effective interest method.

[2] Because there is no readily available market value for these investments, the fair value of each of these investments is determined in good faith using significant unobservable inputs by the Company’s board of directors (the “Board”) as required by the 1940 Act. See Note 4 "Fair Value Measurements" in the accompanying notes to the financial statements.

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Investments, Portfolio by Geographic Region (Details) - USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2023	Dec. 31, 2022		May 14, 2021
Amortized Cost [Abstract]
Amount	$ 378,081,148	$ 300,834,211	[1]
Percentage	100.00%	100.00%
Fair Value [Abstract]
Amount	$ 376,992,972	$ 303,195,681	[2]	$ 42,865,258
Percentage	100.00%	100.00%
Southeast [Member]
Amortized Cost [Abstract]
Amount	$ 117,249,715	$ 85,623,345
Percentage	31.00%	28.40%
Fair Value [Abstract]
Amount	$ 112,796,734	$ 85,292,317
Percentage	29.80%	28.10%
Midwest [Member]
Amortized Cost [Abstract]
Amount	$ 72,946,758	$ 59,467,806
Percentage	19.30%	19.80%
Fair Value [Abstract]
Amount	$ 72,951,802	$ 59,601,511
Percentage	19.40%	19.70%
Northeast [Member]
Amortized Cost [Abstract]
Amount	$ 53,801,241	$ 44,592,174
Percentage	14.20%	14.80%
Fair Value [Abstract]
Amount	$ 55,247,793	$ 46,433,182
Percentage	14.70%	15.30%
West [Member]
Amortized Cost [Abstract]
Amount	$ 53,349,023	$ 52,326,463
Percentage	14.10%	17.40%
Fair Value [Abstract]
Amount	$ 51,488,613	$ 52,216,550
Percentage	13.70%	17.20%
East [Member]
Amortized Cost [Abstract]
Amount	$ 33,935,529	$ 23,143,747
Percentage	9.00%	7.70%
Fair Value [Abstract]
Amount	$ 33,986,375	$ 22,594,017
Percentage	9.00%	7.50%
Southwest [Member]
Amortized Cost [Abstract]
Amount	$ 25,324,544	$ 26,959,274
Percentage	6.70%	9.00%
Fair Value [Abstract]
Amount	$ 24,996,508	$ 27,810,986
Percentage	6.60%	9.20%
South [Member]
Amortized Cost [Abstract]
Amount	$ 21,474,338	$ 8,721,402
Percentage	5.70%	2.90%
Fair Value [Abstract]
Amount	$ 25,525,147	$ 9,247,118
Percentage	6.80%	3.00%

[1] The amortized cost represents the original cost adjusted for the amortization of discounts and premiums, as applicable, on debt investments using the effective interest method.

[2] Because there is no readily available market value for these investments, the fair value of each of these investments is determined in good faith using significant unobservable inputs by the Company’s board of directors (the “Board”) as required by the 1940 Act. See Note 4 "Fair Value Measurements" in the accompanying notes to the financial statements.

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Investments, Portfolio by Industry (Details) - USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2023	Dec. 31, 2022		May 14, 2021
Amortized Cost [Abstract]
Amount	$ 378,081,148	$ 300,834,211	[1]
Percentage	100.00%	100.00%
Fair Value [Abstract]
Amount	$ 376,992,972	$ 303,195,681	[2]	$ 42,865,258
Percentage	100.00%	100.00%
Aerospace & Defense [Member]
Amortized Cost [Abstract]
Amount	$ 7,903,421	$ 6,236,534
Percentage	2.10%	2.00%
Fair Value [Abstract]
Amount	$ 7,394,163	$ 5,877,696
Percentage	2.00%	1.80%
Chemicals [Member]
Amortized Cost [Abstract]
Amount	$ 14,538,407
Percentage	3.80%
Fair Value [Abstract]
Amount	$ 14,538,407
Percentage	3.90%
Commercial Services & Supplies [Member]
Amortized Cost [Abstract]
Amount	$ 11,312,244	$ 10,581,492
Percentage	3.00%	3.50%
Fair Value [Abstract]
Amount	$ 11,282,346	$ 10,629,012
Percentage	2.90%	3.50%
Construction & Engineering [Member]
Amortized Cost [Abstract]
Amount	$ 58,140,914	$ 38,854,336
Percentage	15.40%	12.90%
Fair Value [Abstract]
Amount	$ 55,540,524	$ 36,895,770
Percentage	14.70%	12.20%
Consumer Finance [Member]
Amortized Cost [Abstract]
Amount	$ 3,407,754	$ 3,460,009
Percentage	0.90%	1.20%
Fair Value [Abstract]
Amount	$ 3,617,879	$ 3,836,822
Percentage	1.00%	1.30%
Distributors [Member]
Amortized Cost [Abstract]
Amount	$ 14,299,832	$ 14,383,702
Percentage	3.80%	4.80%
Fair Value [Abstract]
Amount	$ 13,807,774	$ 14,383,702
Percentage	3.70%	4.70%
Diversified Consumer Services [Member]
Amortized Cost [Abstract]
Amount	$ 14,905,882	$ 14,281,403
Percentage	3.90%	4.70%
Fair Value [Abstract]
Amount	$ 15,182,176	$ 14,502,291
Percentage	4.00%	4.80%
Diversified Financials [Member]
Amortized Cost [Abstract]
Amount	$ 2,898,305	$ 2,855,855
Percentage	0.80%	0.90%
Fair Value [Abstract]
Amount	$ 2,809,327	$ 3,045,128
Percentage	0.70%	1.00%
Diversified Telecommunication Services [Member]
Amortized Cost [Abstract]
Amount	$ 27,384,130	$ 16,003,601
Percentage	7.20%	5.30%
Fair Value [Abstract]
Amount	$ 30,834,843	$ 17,241,546
Percentage	8.20%	5.70%
Electrical Equipment [Member]
Amortized Cost [Abstract]
Amount	$ 10,390,564	$ 9,836,785
Percentage	2.70%	3.30%
Fair Value [Abstract]
Amount	$ 8,320,050	$ 9,836,785
Percentage	2.20%	3.20%
Entertainment [Member]
Amortized Cost [Abstract]
Amount	$ 18,257,039	$ 18,531,121
Percentage	4.80%	6.20%
Fair Value [Abstract]
Amount	$ 18,478,875	$ 19,165,339
Percentage	4.90%	6.30%
Food Products [Member]
Amortized Cost [Abstract]
Amount	$ 9,847,037	$ 6,858,124
Percentage	2.60%	2.30%
Fair Value [Abstract]
Amount	$ 11,682,654	$ 6,953,360
Percentage	3.10%	2.30%
Healthcare Providers & Services [Member]
Amortized Cost [Abstract]
Amount	$ 44,285,303	$ 16,015,128
Percentage	11.70%	5.30%
Fair Value [Abstract]
Amount	$ 43,324,687	$ 15,185,883
Percentage	11.50%	5.00%
Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure [Member]
Amortized Cost [Abstract]
Amount	$ 4,910,858	$ 4,948,532
Percentage	1.30%	1.60%
Fair Value [Abstract]
Amount	$ 4,909,528	$ 4,919,446
Percentage	1.30%	1.60%
Household Durables [Member]
Amortized Cost [Abstract]
Amount	$ 4,618,637	$ 4,380,844
Percentage	1.20%	1.50%
Fair Value [Abstract]
Amount	$ 2,341,518	$ 2,586,687
Percentage	0.60%	0.90%
Household Products [Member]
Amortized Cost [Abstract]
Amount	$ 4,871,468	$ 4,855,599
Percentage	1.30%	1.60%
Fair Value [Abstract]
Amount	$ 4,465,076	$ 4,073,972
Percentage	1.20%	1.30%
IT Services [Member]
Amortized Cost [Abstract]
Amount	$ 18,368,354	$ 13,842,228
Percentage	4.90%	4.60%
Fair Value [Abstract]
Amount	$ 18,406,891	$ 14,001,990
Percentage	4.90%	4.60%
Leisure Products [Member]
Amortized Cost [Abstract]
Amount	$ 4,727,860	$ 4,751,059
Percentage	1.30%	1.60%
Fair Value [Abstract]
Amount	$ 3,852,760	$ 4,793,707
Percentage	1.00%	1.60%
Machinery [Member]
Amortized Cost [Abstract]
Amount	$ 4,832,798	$ 5,983,378
Percentage	1.30%	2.00%
Fair Value [Abstract]
Amount	$ 4,687,302	$ 6,635,785
Percentage	1.20%	2.20%
Media [Member]
Amortized Cost [Abstract]
Amount	$ 23,580,771	$ 23,427,497
Percentage	6.20%	7.80%
Fair Value [Abstract]
Amount	$ 25,870,278	$ 25,659,236
Percentage	6.90%	8.50%
Personal Products [Member]
Amortized Cost [Abstract]
Amount	$ 4,451,581	$ 4,480,452
Percentage	1.20%	1.50%
Fair Value [Abstract]
Amount	$ 4,457,979	$ 4,335,304
Percentage	1.20%	1.40%
Professional Services [Member]
Amortized Cost [Abstract]
Amount	$ 31,270,864	$ 32,279,702
Percentage	8.30%	10.70%
Fair Value [Abstract]
Amount	$ 36,611,515	$ 34,425,860
Percentage	9.70%	11.40%
Software [Member]
Amortized Cost [Abstract]
Amount	$ 6,082,519	$ 6,017,290
Percentage	1.60%	2.00%
Fair Value [Abstract]
Amount	$ 7,590,857	$ 5,961,468
Percentage	2.00%	2.00%
Specialty Retail [Member]
Amortized Cost [Abstract]
Amount	$ 6,333,920	$ 6,314,472
Percentage	1.70%	2.10%
Fair Value [Abstract]
Amount	$ 6,367,578	$ 6,318,303
Percentage	1.70%	2.10%
Trading Companies & Distributors [Member]
Amortized Cost [Abstract]
Amount	$ 15,986,679	$ 17,042,983
Percentage	4.20%	5.70%
Fair Value [Abstract]
Amount	$ 10,144,017	$ 17,177,873
Percentage	2.70%	5.70%
Transportation Infrastructure [Member]
Amortized Cost [Abstract]
Amount	$ 10,474,007
Percentage	2.80%
Fair Value [Abstract]
Amount	$ 10,473,968
Percentage	2.80%
Road & Rail [Member]
Amortized Cost [Abstract]
Amount		$ 14,612,085
Percentage		4.90%
Fair Value [Abstract]
Amount		$ 14,752,716
Percentage		4.90%

[1] The amortized cost represents the original cost adjusted for the amortization of discounts and premiums, as applicable, on debt investments using the effective interest method.

[2] Because there is no readily available market value for these investments, the fair value of each of these investments is determined in good faith using significant unobservable inputs by the Company’s board of directors (the “Board”) as required by the 1940 Act. See Note 4 "Fair Value Measurements" in the accompanying notes to the financial statements.

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Fair Value Measurements Investments, Fair Value Measurements of Investments, by Major Class (Details) - USD ($)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2023	Dec. 31, 2022		May 14, 2021
Investments, Fair Value Disclosure [Abstract]
Investments at fair value	$ 376,992,972	$ 303,195,681	[1]	$ 42,865,258
Percentage of portfolio funds exceed capital balance	5.00%
Securities Investment [Member]
Investments, Fair Value Disclosure [Abstract]
Investments at fair value	$ 374,183,645	300,150,553
First Lien Senior Secured Loan [Member]
Investments, Fair Value Disclosure [Abstract]
Investments at fair value	319,229,009	260,982,122
Second Lien Senior Secured Loan [Member]
Investments, Fair Value Disclosure [Abstract]
Investments at fair value	6,059,372	6,250,270
Senior Unsecured Notes [Member]
Investments, Fair Value Disclosure [Abstract]
Investments at fair value	1,384,446
Preferred Equity Securities [Member]
Investments, Fair Value Disclosure [Abstract]
Investments at fair value	41,804,395	27,088,732
Warrants and Other Equity Securities [Member]
Investments, Fair Value Disclosure [Abstract]
Investments at fair value	5,706,423	5,829,429
Fund Investments [Member]
Investments, Fair Value Disclosure [Abstract]
Investments at fair value	2,809,327	3,045,128
Level 1 [Member] | Securities Investment [Member]
Investments, Fair Value Disclosure [Abstract]
Investments at fair value	0	0
Level 1 [Member] | First Lien Senior Secured Loan [Member]
Investments, Fair Value Disclosure [Abstract]
Investments at fair value	0	0
Level 1 [Member] | Second Lien Senior Secured Loan [Member]
Investments, Fair Value Disclosure [Abstract]
Investments at fair value	0	0
Level 1 [Member] | Senior Unsecured Notes [Member]
Investments, Fair Value Disclosure [Abstract]
Investments at fair value	0
Level 1 [Member] | Preferred Equity Securities [Member]
Investments, Fair Value Disclosure [Abstract]
Investments at fair value	0	0
Level 1 [Member] | Warrants and Other Equity Securities [Member]
Investments, Fair Value Disclosure [Abstract]
Investments at fair value	0	0
Level 2 [Member] | Securities Investment [Member]
Investments, Fair Value Disclosure [Abstract]
Investments at fair value	0	0
Level 2 [Member] | First Lien Senior Secured Loan [Member]
Investments, Fair Value Disclosure [Abstract]
Investments at fair value	0	0
Level 2 [Member] | Second Lien Senior Secured Loan [Member]
Investments, Fair Value Disclosure [Abstract]
Investments at fair value	0	0
Level 2 [Member] | Senior Unsecured Notes [Member]
Investments, Fair Value Disclosure [Abstract]
Investments at fair value	0
Level 2 [Member] | Preferred Equity Securities [Member]
Investments, Fair Value Disclosure [Abstract]
Investments at fair value	0	0
Level 2 [Member] | Warrants and Other Equity Securities [Member]
Investments, Fair Value Disclosure [Abstract]
Investments at fair value	0	0
Level 3 [Member]
Investments, Fair Value Disclosure [Abstract]
Investments at fair value	376,992,972	303,195,681
Level 3 [Member] | Securities Investment [Member]
Investments, Fair Value Disclosure [Abstract]
Investments at fair value	374,183,645	300,150,553
Level 3 [Member] | First Lien Senior Secured Loan [Member]
Investments, Fair Value Disclosure [Abstract]
Investments at fair value	319,229,009	260,982,122
Level 3 [Member] | Second Lien Senior Secured Loan [Member]
Investments, Fair Value Disclosure [Abstract]
Investments at fair value	6,059,372	6,250,270
Level 3 [Member] | Senior Unsecured Notes [Member]
Investments, Fair Value Disclosure [Abstract]
Investments at fair value	1,384,446
Level 3 [Member] | Preferred Equity Securities [Member]
Investments, Fair Value Disclosure [Abstract]
Investments at fair value	41,804,395	27,088,732
Level 3 [Member] | Warrants and Other Equity Securities [Member]
Investments, Fair Value Disclosure [Abstract]
Investments at fair value	5,706,423	5,829,429
Level 3 [Member] | Fund Investments [Member]
Investments, Fair Value Disclosure [Abstract]
Investments at fair value	$ 2,809,327	$ 3,045,128

[1] Because there is no readily available market value for these investments, the fair value of each of these investments is determined in good faith using significant unobservable inputs by the Company’s board of directors (the “Board”) as required by the 1940 Act. See Note 4 "Fair Value Measurements" in the accompanying notes to the financial statements.

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Fair Value Measurements Investments, Changes in Fair Value of Investments that Use Level 3 Inputs (Details)		12 Months Ended
		Dec. 31, 2023 USD ($) PortfolioCompany		Dec. 31, 2022 USD ($) PortfolioCompany
Changes in Fair Value of Level 3 Portfolio Investments [Abstract]
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Net realized gain (loss) on investments		45,283		43,607
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Proceeds from sales of investments		(2,679,712)		(7,971,150)
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Lien status change		0		0
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Transfer into Level 3		0		0
Transfer out of Level 3		0		0
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member]
Changes in Fair Value of Level 3 Portfolio Investments [Abstract]
Net change in unrealized gain (loss) on investments		(5,567,922)		(4,321,189)
First Lien Senior Secured Loan [Member]
Changes in Fair Value of Level 3 Portfolio Investments [Abstract]
Fair value, beginning of period		260,982,122		79,686,882
Net realized gain (loss) on investments		45,283		43,607
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Lien status change		0		18,838,220
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Second Lien Senior Secured Loan [Member]
Changes in Fair Value of Level 3 Portfolio Investments [Abstract]
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Preferred Equity Securities [Member]
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Fund Investments [Member]
Changes in Fair Value of Level 3 Portfolio Investments [Abstract]
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Changes in Fair Value of Level 3 Portfolio Investments [Abstract]
Investment, net		$ 66,166,847
Number of new portfolio companies | PortfolioCompany		7
Portfolio 28 [Member]
Changes in Fair Value of Level 3 Portfolio Investments [Abstract]
Investment, net		$ 24,468,986
Number of existing portfolio companies | PortfolioCompany		28
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Changes in Fair Value of Level 3 Portfolio Investments [Abstract]
Investment, net				$ 150,843,665
Number of new portfolio companies | PortfolioCompany				22
Portfolio 16 [Member]
Changes in Fair Value of Level 3 Portfolio Investments [Abstract]
Investment, net				$ 66,668,982
Number of existing portfolio companies | PortfolioCompany				16

[1] Includes purchases of new investments, premium and discount accretion and amortization and PIK interest.

[2] Includes paydowns receivable included in the Consolidated Statements of Assets and Liabilities.

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Fair Value Measurements Investments, Summary of Quantitative Inputs and Assumptions Used for Items Categorized in Level 3 (Details)		Dec. 31, 2023 USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2022 USD ($)		Dec. 31, 2021 USD ($)	May 14, 2021 USD ($)
Fair Value Measurement Inputs and Valuation Techniques [Abstract]
Fair value		$ 376,992,972	$ 303,195,681	[1]		$ 42,865,258
First Lien Senior Secured Loan [Member]
Fair Value Measurement Inputs and Valuation Techniques [Abstract]
Fair value		319,229,009	260,982,122
Second Lien Senior Secured Loan [Member]
Fair Value Measurement Inputs and Valuation Techniques [Abstract]
Fair value		6,059,372	6,250,270
Senior Unsecured Notes [Member]
Fair Value Measurement Inputs and Valuation Techniques [Abstract]
Fair value		1,384,446
Preferred Equity Securities [Member]
Fair Value Measurement Inputs and Valuation Techniques [Abstract]
Fair value		41,804,395	27,088,732
Preferred Equity Securities Two [Member]
Fair Value Measurement Inputs and Valuation Techniques [Abstract]
Fair value	[2]		112,010		$ 0
Warrants and Other Equity Securities [Member]
Fair Value Measurement Inputs and Valuation Techniques [Abstract]
Fair value		5,706,423	5,829,429
Fund Investments [Member]
Fair Value Measurement Inputs and Valuation Techniques [Abstract]
Fair value		2,809,327	3,045,128
Level 3 [Member]
Fair Value Measurement Inputs and Valuation Techniques [Abstract]
Fair value		376,992,972	303,195,681
Level 3 [Member] | First Lien Senior Secured Loan [Member]
Fair Value Measurement Inputs and Valuation Techniques [Abstract]
Fair value		319,229,009	260,982,122
Level 3 [Member] | First Lien Senior Secured Loan One [Member]
Fair Value Measurement Inputs and Valuation Techniques [Abstract]
Fair value		$ 297,206,519	$ 195,396,657
Level 3 [Member] | First Lien Senior Secured Loan One [Member] | Discounted Cash Flow [Member] | Market Yield [Member] | Minimum [Member]
Fair Value Measurement Inputs and Valuation Techniques [Abstract]
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Level 3 [Member] | First Lien Senior Secured Loan One [Member] | Discounted Cash Flow [Member] | Market Yield [Member] | Maximum [Member]
Fair Value Measurement Inputs and Valuation Techniques [Abstract]
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Level 3 [Member] | First Lien Senior Secured Loan One [Member] | Discounted Cash Flow [Member] | Market Yield [Member] | Weighted Average [Member]
Fair Value Measurement Inputs and Valuation Techniques [Abstract]
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Level 3 [Member] | First Lien Senior Secured Loan One [Member] | Discounted Cash Flow [Member] | EBITDA Multiple [Member] | Minimum [Member]
Fair Value Measurement Inputs and Valuation Techniques [Abstract]
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Level 3 [Member] | First Lien Senior Secured Loan One [Member] | Discounted Cash Flow [Member] | EBITDA Multiple [Member] | Maximum [Member]
Fair Value Measurement Inputs and Valuation Techniques [Abstract]
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Level 3 [Member] | First Lien Senior Secured Loan One [Member] | Discounted Cash Flow [Member] | EBITDA Multiple [Member] | Weighted Average [Member]
Fair Value Measurement Inputs and Valuation Techniques [Abstract]
Measurement Input		0.0815	0.0806
Level 3 [Member] | First Lien Senior Secured Loan Two [Member]
Fair Value Measurement Inputs and Valuation Techniques [Abstract]
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Level 3 [Member] | First Lien Senior Secured Loan Two [Member] | Discounted Cash Flow [Member] | Market Yield [Member] | Minimum [Member]
Fair Value Measurement Inputs and Valuation Techniques [Abstract]
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Level 3 [Member] | First Lien Senior Secured Loan Two [Member] | Discounted Cash Flow [Member] | Market Yield [Member] | Maximum [Member]
Fair Value Measurement Inputs and Valuation Techniques [Abstract]
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Level 3 [Member] | First Lien Senior Secured Loan Two [Member] | Discounted Cash Flow [Member] | Market Yield [Member] | Weighted Average [Member]
Fair Value Measurement Inputs and Valuation Techniques [Abstract]
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Level 3 [Member] | First Lien Senior Secured Loan Two [Member] | Discounted Cash Flow [Member] | Revenue Multiple [Member] | Minimum [Member]
Fair Value Measurement Inputs and Valuation Techniques [Abstract]
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Level 3 [Member] | First Lien Senior Secured Loan Two [Member] | Discounted Cash Flow [Member] | Revenue Multiple [Member] | Maximum [Member]
Fair Value Measurement Inputs and Valuation Techniques [Abstract]
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Level 3 [Member] | First Lien Senior Secured Loan Two [Member] | Discounted Cash Flow [Member] | Revenue Multiple [Member] | Weighted Average [Member]
Fair Value Measurement Inputs and Valuation Techniques [Abstract]
Measurement Input		0.0062	0.0133
Level 3 [Member] | First Lien Senior Secured Loan Three [Member]
Fair Value Measurement Inputs and Valuation Techniques [Abstract]
Fair value		$ 15,201,958	$ 9,212,424
Level 3 [Member] | First Lien Senior Secured Loan Three [Member] | Enterprise Value Method [Member] | EBITDA Multiple [Member] | Minimum [Member]
Fair Value Measurement Inputs and Valuation Techniques [Abstract]
Measurement Input		0.05
Level 3 [Member] | First Lien Senior Secured Loan Three [Member] | Enterprise Value Method [Member] | EBITDA Multiple [Member] | Maximum [Member]
Fair Value Measurement Inputs and Valuation Techniques [Abstract]
Measurement Input		0.06
Level 3 [Member] | First Lien Senior Secured Loan Three [Member] | Enterprise Value Method [Member] | EBITDA Multiple [Member] | Weighted Average [Member]
Fair Value Measurement Inputs and Valuation Techniques [Abstract]
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Level 3 [Member] | First Lien Senior Secured Loan Three [Member] | Enterprise Value Method [Member] | Revenue Multiple [Member] | Minimum [Member]
Fair Value Measurement Inputs and Valuation Techniques [Abstract]
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Level 3 [Member] | First Lien Senior Secured Loan Three [Member] | Enterprise Value Method [Member] | Revenue Multiple [Member] | Maximum [Member]
Fair Value Measurement Inputs and Valuation Techniques [Abstract]
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Level 3 [Member] | First Lien Senior Secured Loan Three [Member] | Enterprise Value Method [Member] | Revenue Multiple [Member] | Weighted Average [Member]
Fair Value Measurement Inputs and Valuation Techniques [Abstract]
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Level 3 [Member] | First Lien Senior Secured Loan Four [Member]
Fair Value Measurement Inputs and Valuation Techniques [Abstract]
Fair value		$ 1,549,654	$ 46,376,684
Level 3 [Member] | Second Lien Senior Secured Loan [Member]
Fair Value Measurement Inputs and Valuation Techniques [Abstract]
Fair value		$ 6,059,372	$ 6,250,270
Level 3 [Member] | Second Lien Senior Secured Loan [Member] | Discounted Cash Flow [Member] | Market Yield [Member] | Minimum [Member]
Fair Value Measurement Inputs and Valuation Techniques [Abstract]
Measurement Input		0.155	0.144
Level 3 [Member] | Second Lien Senior Secured Loan [Member] | Discounted Cash Flow [Member] | Market Yield [Member] | Maximum [Member]
Fair Value Measurement Inputs and Valuation Techniques [Abstract]
Measurement Input		0.177	0.158
Level 3 [Member] | Second Lien Senior Secured Loan [Member] | Discounted Cash Flow [Member] | Market Yield [Member] | Weighted Average [Member]
Fair Value Measurement Inputs and Valuation Techniques [Abstract]
Measurement Input		0.166	0.151
Level 3 [Member] | Second Lien Senior Secured Loan [Member] | Discounted Cash Flow [Member] | EBITDA Multiple [Member] | Minimum [Member]
Fair Value Measurement Inputs and Valuation Techniques [Abstract]
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Level 3 [Member] | Second Lien Senior Secured Loan [Member] | Discounted Cash Flow [Member] | EBITDA Multiple [Member] | Maximum [Member]
Fair Value Measurement Inputs and Valuation Techniques [Abstract]
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Level 3 [Member] | Second Lien Senior Secured Loan [Member] | Discounted Cash Flow [Member] | EBITDA Multiple [Member] | Weighted Average [Member]
Fair Value Measurement Inputs and Valuation Techniques [Abstract]
Measurement Input		0.075	0.0675
Level 3 [Member] | Senior Unsecured Notes [Member]
Fair Value Measurement Inputs and Valuation Techniques [Abstract]
Fair value		$ 1,384,446
Level 3 [Member] | Senior Unsecured Notes [Member] | Discounted Cash Flow [Member] | Market Yield [Member] | Minimum [Member]
Fair Value Measurement Inputs and Valuation Techniques [Abstract]
Measurement Input		0.267
Level 3 [Member] | Senior Unsecured Notes [Member] | Discounted Cash Flow [Member] | Market Yield [Member] | Maximum [Member]
Fair Value Measurement Inputs and Valuation Techniques [Abstract]
Measurement Input		0.267
Level 3 [Member] | Senior Unsecured Notes [Member] | Discounted Cash Flow [Member] | Market Yield [Member] | Weighted Average [Member]
Fair Value Measurement Inputs and Valuation Techniques [Abstract]
Measurement Input		0.267
Level 3 [Member] | Senior Unsecured Notes [Member] | Discounted Cash Flow [Member] | EBITDA Multiple [Member] | Minimum [Member]
Fair Value Measurement Inputs and Valuation Techniques [Abstract]
Measurement Input		0.085
Level 3 [Member] | Senior Unsecured Notes [Member] | Discounted Cash Flow [Member] | EBITDA Multiple [Member] | Maximum [Member]
Fair Value Measurement Inputs and Valuation Techniques [Abstract]
Measurement Input		0.095
Level 3 [Member] | Senior Unsecured Notes [Member] | Discounted Cash Flow [Member] | EBITDA Multiple [Member] | Weighted Average [Member]
Fair Value Measurement Inputs and Valuation Techniques [Abstract]
Measurement Input		0.09
Level 3 [Member] | Preferred Equity Securities [Member]
Fair Value Measurement Inputs and Valuation Techniques [Abstract]
Fair value		$ 41,804,395	$ 27,088,732
Level 3 [Member] | Preferred Equity Securities One [Member]
Fair Value Measurement Inputs and Valuation Techniques [Abstract]
Fair value		$ 26,528	$ 2,165,391
Level 3 [Member] | Preferred Equity Securities One [Member] | Discounted Cash Flow [Member] | Market Yield [Member] | Minimum [Member]
Fair Value Measurement Inputs and Valuation Techniques [Abstract]
Measurement Input		0.233	0.178
Level 3 [Member] | Preferred Equity Securities One [Member] | Discounted Cash Flow [Member] | Market Yield [Member] | Maximum [Member]
Fair Value Measurement Inputs and Valuation Techniques [Abstract]
Measurement Input		0.233	0.178
Level 3 [Member] | Preferred Equity Securities One [Member] | Discounted Cash Flow [Member] | Market Yield [Member] | Weighted Average [Member]
Fair Value Measurement Inputs and Valuation Techniques [Abstract]
Measurement Input		0.233	0.178
Level 3 [Member] | Preferred Equity Securities One [Member] | Discounted Cash Flow [Member] | EBITDA Multiple [Member] | Minimum [Member]
Fair Value Measurement Inputs and Valuation Techniques [Abstract]
Measurement Input			0.035
Level 3 [Member] | Preferred Equity Securities One [Member] | Discounted Cash Flow [Member] | EBITDA Multiple [Member] | Maximum [Member]
Fair Value Measurement Inputs and Valuation Techniques [Abstract]
Measurement Input			0.04
Level 3 [Member] | Preferred Equity Securities One [Member] | Discounted Cash Flow [Member] | EBITDA Multiple [Member] | Weighted Average [Member]
Fair Value Measurement Inputs and Valuation Techniques [Abstract]
Measurement Input			0.0375
Level 3 [Member] | Preferred Equity Securities One [Member] | Discounted Cash Flow [Member] | Revenue Multiple [Member] | Minimum [Member]
Fair Value Measurement Inputs and Valuation Techniques [Abstract]
Measurement Input		0.003
Level 3 [Member] | Preferred Equity Securities One [Member] | Discounted Cash Flow [Member] | Revenue Multiple [Member] | Maximum [Member]
Fair Value Measurement Inputs and Valuation Techniques [Abstract]
Measurement Input		0.005
Level 3 [Member] | Preferred Equity Securities One [Member] | Discounted Cash Flow [Member] | Revenue Multiple [Member] | Weighted Average [Member]
Fair Value Measurement Inputs and Valuation Techniques [Abstract]
Measurement Input		0.004
Level 3 [Member] | Preferred Equity Securities Two [Member]
Fair Value Measurement Inputs and Valuation Techniques [Abstract]
Fair value		$ 4,154,769	$ 26,528
Level 3 [Member] | Preferred Equity Securities Two [Member] | Discounted Cash Flow [Member] | Market Yield [Member] | Minimum [Member]
Fair Value Measurement Inputs and Valuation Techniques [Abstract]
Measurement Input			0.168
Level 3 [Member] | Preferred Equity Securities Two [Member] | Discounted Cash Flow [Member] | Market Yield [Member] | Maximum [Member]
Fair Value Measurement Inputs and Valuation Techniques [Abstract]
Measurement Input			0.168
Level 3 [Member] | Preferred Equity Securities Two [Member] | Discounted Cash Flow [Member] | Market Yield [Member] | Weighted Average [Member]
Fair Value Measurement Inputs and Valuation Techniques [Abstract]
Measurement Input			0.168
Level 3 [Member] | Preferred Equity Securities Two [Member] | Discounted Cash Flow [Member] | Revenue Multiple [Member] | Minimum [Member]
Fair Value Measurement Inputs and Valuation Techniques [Abstract]
Measurement Input			0.0044
Level 3 [Member] | Preferred Equity Securities Two [Member] | Discounted Cash Flow [Member] | Revenue Multiple [Member] | Maximum [Member]
Fair Value Measurement Inputs and Valuation Techniques [Abstract]
Measurement Input			0.0065
Level 3 [Member] | Preferred Equity Securities Two [Member] | Discounted Cash Flow [Member] | Revenue Multiple [Member] | Weighted Average [Member]
Fair Value Measurement Inputs and Valuation Techniques [Abstract]
Measurement Input			0.0055
Level 3 [Member] | Preferred Equity Securities Two [Member] | Enterprise Value Method [Member] | EBITDA Multiple [Member] | Minimum [Member]
Fair Value Measurement Inputs and Valuation Techniques [Abstract]
Measurement Input		0.12
Level 3 [Member] | Preferred Equity Securities Two [Member] | Enterprise Value Method [Member] | EBITDA Multiple [Member] | Maximum [Member]
Fair Value Measurement Inputs and Valuation Techniques [Abstract]
Measurement Input		0.13
Level 3 [Member] | Preferred Equity Securities Two [Member] | Enterprise Value Method [Member] | EBITDA Multiple [Member] | Weighted Average [Member]
Fair Value Measurement Inputs and Valuation Techniques [Abstract]
Measurement Input		0.125
Level 3 [Member] | Preferred Equity Securities Two [Member] | Enterprise Value Method [Member] | Gross Profit Multiple [Member] | Minimum [Member]
Fair Value Measurement Inputs and Valuation Techniques [Abstract]
Measurement Input		0.021
Level 3 [Member] | Preferred Equity Securities Two [Member] | Enterprise Value Method [Member] | Gross Profit Multiple [Member] | Maximum [Member]
Fair Value Measurement Inputs and Valuation Techniques [Abstract]
Measurement Input		0.031
Level 3 [Member] | Preferred Equity Securities Two [Member] | Enterprise Value Method [Member] | Gross Profit Multiple [Member] | Weighted Average [Member]
Fair Value Measurement Inputs and Valuation Techniques [Abstract]
Measurement Input		0.026
Level 3 [Member] | Preferred Equity Securities Three [Member]
Fair Value Measurement Inputs and Valuation Techniques [Abstract]
Fair value		$ 5,511,310	$ 3,469,292
Level 3 [Member] | Preferred Equity Securities Three [Member] | Enterprise Value Method [Member] | EBITDA Multiple [Member] | Minimum [Member]
Fair Value Measurement Inputs and Valuation Techniques [Abstract]
Measurement Input			0.0575
Level 3 [Member] | Preferred Equity Securities Three [Member] | Enterprise Value Method [Member] | EBITDA Multiple [Member] | Maximum [Member]
Fair Value Measurement Inputs and Valuation Techniques [Abstract]
Measurement Input			0.1125
Level 3 [Member] | Preferred Equity Securities Three [Member] | Enterprise Value Method [Member] | EBITDA Multiple [Member] | Weighted Average [Member]
Fair Value Measurement Inputs and Valuation Techniques [Abstract]
Measurement Input			0.1075
Level 3 [Member] | Preferred Equity Securities Three [Member] | Enterprise Value Method [Member] | Revenue Multiple [Member] | Minimum [Member]
Fair Value Measurement Inputs and Valuation Techniques [Abstract]
Measurement Input		0.003	0.003
Level 3 [Member] | Preferred Equity Securities Three [Member] | Enterprise Value Method [Member] | Revenue Multiple [Member] | Maximum [Member]
Fair Value Measurement Inputs and Valuation Techniques [Abstract]
Measurement Input		0.03	0.007
Level 3 [Member] | Preferred Equity Securities Three [Member] | Enterprise Value Method [Member] | Revenue Multiple [Member] | Weighted Average [Member]
Fair Value Measurement Inputs and Valuation Techniques [Abstract]
Measurement Input		0.0249	0.006
Level 3 [Member] | Preferred Equity Securities Four [Member]
Fair Value Measurement Inputs and Valuation Techniques [Abstract]
Fair value		$ 32,111,788	$ 1,406,681
Level 3 [Member] | Preferred Equity Securities Four [Member] | Enterprise Value Method [Member] | EBITDA Multiple [Member] | Minimum [Member]
Fair Value Measurement Inputs and Valuation Techniques [Abstract]
Measurement Input		0.0325
Level 3 [Member] | Preferred Equity Securities Four [Member] | Enterprise Value Method [Member] | EBITDA Multiple [Member] | Maximum [Member]
Fair Value Measurement Inputs and Valuation Techniques [Abstract]
Measurement Input		0.14
Level 3 [Member] | Preferred Equity Securities Four [Member] | Enterprise Value Method [Member] | EBITDA Multiple [Member] | Weighted Average [Member]
Fair Value Measurement Inputs and Valuation Techniques [Abstract]
Measurement Input		0.0751
Level 3 [Member] | Preferred Equity Securities Four [Member] | Enterprise Value Method [Member] | Revenue Multiple [Member] | Minimum [Member]
Fair Value Measurement Inputs and Valuation Techniques [Abstract]
Measurement Input			0.0044
Level 3 [Member] | Preferred Equity Securities Four [Member] | Enterprise Value Method [Member] | Revenue Multiple [Member] | Maximum [Member]
Fair Value Measurement Inputs and Valuation Techniques [Abstract]
Measurement Input			0.03
Level 3 [Member] | Preferred Equity Securities Four [Member] | Enterprise Value Method [Member] | Revenue Multiple [Member] | Weighted Average [Member]
Fair Value Measurement Inputs and Valuation Techniques [Abstract]
Measurement Input			0.0242
Level 3 [Member] | Preferred Equity Securities Five [Member]
Fair Value Measurement Inputs and Valuation Techniques [Abstract]
Fair value			$ 16,859,290
Level 3 [Member] | Preferred Equity Securities Five [Member] | Enterprise Value Method [Member] | EBITDA Multiple [Member] | Minimum [Member]
Fair Value Measurement Inputs and Valuation Techniques [Abstract]
Measurement Input			0.0575
Level 3 [Member] | Preferred Equity Securities Five [Member] | Enterprise Value Method [Member] | EBITDA Multiple [Member] | Maximum [Member]
Fair Value Measurement Inputs and Valuation Techniques [Abstract]
Measurement Input			0.13
Level 3 [Member] | Preferred Equity Securities Five [Member] | Enterprise Value Method [Member] | EBITDA Multiple [Member] | Weighted Average [Member]
Fair Value Measurement Inputs and Valuation Techniques [Abstract]
Measurement Input			0.0801
Level 3 [Member] | Preferred Equity Securities Six [Member]
Fair Value Measurement Inputs and Valuation Techniques [Abstract]
Fair value			$ 3,161,550
Level 3 [Member] | Warrants and Other Equity Securities [Member]
Fair Value Measurement Inputs and Valuation Techniques [Abstract]
Fair value		$ 5,706,423	5,829,429
Level 3 [Member] | Warrants And Other Equity Securities One [Member]
Fair Value Measurement Inputs and Valuation Techniques [Abstract]
Fair value		$ 571,189	$ 1,890,932
Level 3 [Member] | Warrants And Other Equity Securities One [Member] | Enterprise Value Method [Member] | Revenue Multiple [Member] | Minimum [Member]
Fair Value Measurement Inputs and Valuation Techniques [Abstract]
Measurement Input		0.02	0.0023
Level 3 [Member] | Warrants And Other Equity Securities One [Member] | Enterprise Value Method [Member] | Revenue Multiple [Member] | Maximum [Member]
Fair Value Measurement Inputs and Valuation Techniques [Abstract]
Measurement Input		0.0843	0.03
Level 3 [Member] | Warrants And Other Equity Securities One [Member] | Enterprise Value Method [Member] | Revenue Multiple [Member] | Weighted Average [Member]
Fair Value Measurement Inputs and Valuation Techniques [Abstract]
Measurement Input		0.025	0.0246
Level 3 [Member] | Warrants And Other Equity Securities Two [Member]
Fair Value Measurement Inputs and Valuation Techniques [Abstract]
Fair value		$ 5,135,234	$ 3,938,497
Level 3 [Member] | Warrants And Other Equity Securities Two [Member] | Enterprise Value Method [Member] | EBITDA Multiple [Member] | Minimum [Member]
Fair Value Measurement Inputs and Valuation Techniques [Abstract]
Measurement Input		0.0325	0.035
Level 3 [Member] | Warrants And Other Equity Securities Two [Member] | Enterprise Value Method [Member] | EBITDA Multiple [Member] | Maximum [Member]
Fair Value Measurement Inputs and Valuation Techniques [Abstract]
Measurement Input		0.355	0.3475
Level 3 [Member] | Warrants And Other Equity Securities Two [Member] | Enterprise Value Method [Member] | EBITDA Multiple [Member] | Weighted Average [Member]
Fair Value Measurement Inputs and Valuation Techniques [Abstract]
Measurement Input		0.0658	0.0683
Level 3 [Member] | Fund Investments [Member]
Fair Value Measurement Inputs and Valuation Techniques [Abstract]
Fair value		$ 2,809,327	$ 3,045,128

[1] Because there is no readily available market value for these investments, the fair value of each of these investments is determined in good faith using significant unobservable inputs by the Company’s board of directors (the “Board”) as required by the 1940 Act. See Note 4 "Fair Value Measurements" in the accompanying notes to the financial statements.

[2] The fair value of the investment was determined using significant unobservable inputs.

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Transactions with Affiliated Companies (Details)	Dec. 31, 2023	Dec. 31, 2022
Minimum [Member]
Investments Controlled Affiliates [Abstract]
Ownership percentage of voting securities required for affiliated company	5.00%
Ownership percentage of voting securities required for controlled affiliate company	25.00%
Advisor's Managed Funds [Member] | Minimum [Member]
Investments Controlled Affiliates [Abstract]
Equity ownership	25.00%	25.00%
Arrow Home Health LLC [Member] | Company [Member]
Investments Controlled Affiliates [Abstract]
Equity ownership	2.20%	2.20%
Arrow Home Health LLC [Member] | Star Mountain Affiliate Funds [Member]
Investments Controlled Affiliates [Abstract]
Equity ownership	55.50%	55.50%
Caregility Corporation [Member] | Company [Member]
Investments Controlled Affiliates [Abstract]
Equity ownership	7.90%
Caregility Corporation [Member] | Star Mountain Affiliate Funds [Member]
Investments Controlled Affiliates [Abstract]
Equity ownership	37.40%

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Transactions with Related Parties, Capital Commitments (Details) - USD ($)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2023	Dec. 31, 2022
Investment Company, Capital Commitments [Abstract]
Capital commitments	$ 218,337,762	$ 219,908,470
Star Mountain Lower Middle-Market (Offshore) Ltd [Member]
Investment Company, Capital Commitments [Abstract]
Capital commitments	$ 17,313,800	$ 12,470,000
Ownership percentage	7.93%	5.67%
Capital contributions payable	$ 110,891	$ 110,891

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Transactions with Related Parties, Management Fees (Details)			8 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	Jun. 14, 2023	Jun. 13, 2023	Dec. 31, 2021 USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2023 USD ($) Component	Dec. 31, 2022 USD ($)
Management Fees [Abstract]
Management fees			$ 757,520	$ 5,183,339	$ 3,467,163
Management fee payable				$ 1,121,412	1,049,992
Advisor [Member]
Management Fees [Abstract]
Number of management fee components | Component				2
Percentage of management fee payable	1.25%	1.75%
Management fees			757,520	$ 5,183,339	3,467,163
Management fee waived			$ 0	633,649	279,725
Management fee payable				$ 1,121,412	$ 1,049,992

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Transactions with Related Parties, Incentive Fees (Details) - Advisor [Member]			8 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	Jun. 14, 2023	Jun. 13, 2023	Dec. 31, 2021 USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2023 USD ($) Component	Dec. 31, 2022 USD ($)
Incentive Fee [Abstract]
Number of incentive fee components | Component				2
Coupon securities				$ 0
Percent of quarterly hurdle rate				1.75%
Percent of annual hurdle rate				7.00%
Percentage of dollar amount of all pre-incentive fee net investment income returns	17.50%	20.00%
Percentage of dollar amount of pre-incentive fee net investment income returns				100.00%
Percentage of pre incentive fee net investment income returns which exceeds the hurdle rate per calendar quarter				2.1212%
Percentage of pre incentive fee net investment income returns which exceeds the hurdle rate as annualized				8.4848%
Percentage of pre incentive fee net investment income returns which exceeds the hurdle rate as catch-up				17.50%
Percentage payable of realized capital gains on cumulative basis	17.50%	20.00%
Incentive fees paid			$ 225,883	$ 4,996,040	$ 1,960,085
Incentive fees waived			$ 0	1,034,565	2,185,968
Incentive fees remained payable				$ 3,961,476	$ 0

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Transactions with Related Parties, Administration and Director Fees (Details) - USD ($)	8 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2021	Dec. 31, 2023	Dec. 31, 2022
Administration Fees [Abstract]
Reimbursement expenses included in general and administrative fees	$ 206,855	$ 535,638	$ 609,391
Professional fees	387,308	1,525,307	1,356,001
Professional fees payable		308,137	195,076
Directors expenses	50,849	91,250	89,151
Director expense payable		23,750	20,000
Advisor [Member]
Administration Fees [Abstract]
Reimbursement expenses included in general and administrative fees	115,068	237,082	182,766
Reimbursement expense payable		79,070	35,877
SS&C Technologies, Inc. [Member]
Administration Fees [Abstract]
Professional fees	$ 99,285	636,927	412,218
Professional fees payable		$ 0	$ 0

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Borrowings, Secured Credit Facility Commitment (Details) - USD ($)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2023	Dec. 31, 2022	Sep. 26, 2022	Sep. 16, 2022	Jun. 22, 2022	May 06, 2022	Jan. 12, 2022	Jul. 02, 2021
Secured Credit Facility [Member]
Credit Facility Commitment [Abstract]
Secured credit facility commitment	$ 200,000,000	$ 200,000,000		$ 200,000,000		$ 125,000,000	$ 80,000,000
Borrowing capacity can be increased	350,000,000
Fair value of borrowings outstanding	$ 176,500,000	145,000,000
Estimated total annualized cost of capital percentage	8.00%
Secured Credit Facility [Member] | Prime Rate [Member]
Credit Facility Commitment [Abstract]
Interest rate	0.35%
Revolving Credit Line [Member]
Credit Facility Commitment [Abstract]
Fair value of borrowings outstanding	$ 0	8,000,000
Sterling National Bank [Member] | Secured Credit Facility [Member]
Credit Facility Commitment [Abstract]
Secured credit facility commitment								$ 55,000,000
Webster Bank [Member] | Secured Credit Facility [Member]
Credit Facility Commitment [Abstract]
Secured credit facility commitment	67,500,000	67,500,000
Blue Ridge Bank [Member] | Secured Credit Facility [Member]
Credit Facility Commitment [Abstract]
Secured credit facility commitment	25,000,000	25,000,000
First Foundation Bank [Member] | Secured Credit Facility [Member]
Credit Facility Commitment [Abstract]
Secured credit facility commitment	20,000,000	20,000,000
Mitsubishi HC Capital America, Inc. [Member] | Secured Credit Facility [Member]
Credit Facility Commitment [Abstract]
Secured credit facility commitment	20,000,000	20,000,000
Woodforest National Bank [Member] | Secured Credit Facility [Member]
Credit Facility Commitment [Abstract]
Secured credit facility commitment	20,000,000	20,000,000
Forbright Bank [Member] | Secured Credit Facility [Member]
Credit Facility Commitment [Abstract]
Secured credit facility commitment	17,500,000	17,500,000
Apple Bank [Member] | Secured Credit Facility [Member]
Credit Facility Commitment [Abstract]
Secured credit facility commitment	15,000,000	15,000,000
Peapack-Gladstone Bank [Member] | Secured Credit Facility [Member]
Credit Facility Commitment [Abstract]
Secured credit facility commitment	$ 15,000,000	$ 15,000,000
East West Bank [Member] | Revolving Credit Line [Member]
Credit Facility Commitment [Abstract]
Secured credit facility commitment			$ 21,000,000		$ 25,000,000

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Borrowings, Interest and Other Debt Financing Expenses, Average Outstanding Balances and Average Stated Interest Rates (Details) - USD ($)	8 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2021	Dec. 31, 2023	Dec. 31, 2022
Interest and Other Debt Financing Expenses, Average Outstanding Balances and Average Stated Interest Rates [Abstract]
Unused commitment fees	$ 149,153	$ 278,783	$ 277,339
Amortization of deferred financing costs	37,131	627,611	440,322
Utilization fees	9,979	1,141,897	425,175
Total interest and other debt financing fees	325,901	14,194,984	5,798,315
Average debt outstanding	$ 6,810,345	$ 154,152,055	$ 90,928,767
Average stated interest rate	2.99%	7.88%	5.12%
Secured Credit Facility [Member]
Interest and Other Debt Financing Expenses, Average Outstanding Balances and Average Stated Interest Rates [Abstract]
Interest expense	$ 129,638	$ 12,108,069	$ 4,222,007
Revolving Credit Line [Member]
Interest and Other Debt Financing Expenses, Average Outstanding Balances and Average Stated Interest Rates [Abstract]
Interest expense	$ 0	$ 38,624	$ 433,472

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Income Taxes (Details) - USD ($)	8 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2021	Dec. 31, 2023	Dec. 31, 2022
Permanent Differences Reclassified for Tax Purposes [Abstract]
Increase (decrease) in capital in excess of par value	$ 10,594,332	$ 0	$ 202,722
Increase (decrease) in accumulated undistributed (overdistributed) earnings	(10,594,332)	0	(202,722)
Short-term capital loss carryforwards		0	0
Long-term capital loss carryforwards		0	0
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations [Abstract]
Net accumulated change in unrealized (gain) loss	3,399,241	(1,559,013)	2,090,736
Undistributed ordinary income	0	701,484	399,145
Other cumulative effect of timing differences	(261,056)	(224,715)	(242,886)
Total accumulated undistributed (overdistributed) earnings	3,138,185	(1,082,244)	2,246,995
Distributions Declared [Abstract]
Ordinary income	2,267,468	22,097,019	10,682,401
Redemption	13,457,540	0	0
Long-term capital gains	240,492	3,773	0
Total	$ 15,965,500	22,100,792	10,682,401
Aggregate Gross Unrealized Appreciation and Depreciation from Investments for Federal Income Tax Purposes [Abstract]
Tax Cost of Investment		378,551,985	301,104,946
Net unrealized appreciation/(depreciation) from investments		(1,559,013)	2,090,736
Unrealized appreciation		20,541,825	11,979,460
Unrealized depreciation		$ (22,100,838)	$ (9,888,724)

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Stock Issuances (Details) - USD ($)																							8 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 08, 2023	Nov. 10, 2023	Aug. 28, 2023	Jul. 31, 2023	May 15, 2023	May 05, 2023	Mar. 21, 2023	Jan. 26, 2023	Nov. 22, 2022	Nov. 04, 2022	Sep. 12, 2022	Jul. 29, 2022	May 20, 2022	Apr. 21, 2022	Mar. 25, 2022	Jan. 14, 2022	Nov. 19, 2021	Nov. 04, 2021	Aug. 20, 2021	Aug. 17, 2021	Jun. 11, 2021	May 14, 2021	Dec. 31, 2021	Dec. 31, 2023	Dec. 31, 2022
Stock Issuances [Abstract]
Common stock shares authorized (in shares)																								200,000,000	200,000,000
Common stock par value (in dollars per share)																								$ 0.001	$ 0.001
Minimum number of business days prior notice																								8 days
Total capital commitments																								$ 218,337,762	$ 219,908,470
Net contributions made by stockholders																								204,144,825	165,406,541
Amount drawn by company																								$ 14,192,937	$ 54,501,929
Summary of Issuance of Shares [Abstract]
Price per share (in dollars per share)	$ 25.41	$ 25.55	$ 25.49	$ 25.56	$ 25.3	$ 25.38	$ 25.31	$ 25.34	$ 25.25	$ 25.34	$ 25.58	$ 25.51	$ 25.64	$ 25.73	$ 25.59	$ 25.32	$ 25.78	$ 25.88	$ 25.07	$ 25.1	$ 25.19	$ 25
Shares issued (in shares)	198,169		179,590		343,695		803,600		2,186,113		441,121			446,880	708,935			740,397		244,608	629,240	1,688,601	3,302,846	1,525,054	3,783,049
Proceeds from issuance of common stock	$ 5,035,468		$ 4,577,750		$ 8,695,500		$ 20,339,128		$ 55,199,312		$ 11,283,885			$ 11,448,234	$ 18,142,000			$ 19,161,474		$ 6,139,651	$ 15,851,000	$ 42,215,029	$ 83,367,154	$ 38,647,846	$ 96,073,431
Stock issued in connection with dividend reinvestment plan (in shares)		114,935		100,593		98,060		86,086		49,212		36,141	21,875			24,306	5,631		11,997				17,628	399,674	131,534
Proceeds from stock issued in connection with dividend reinvestment plan		$ 2,936,599		$ 2,571,168		$ 2,488,754		$ 2,181,430		$ 1,247,052		$ 921,955	$ 560,883			$ 615,437	$ 145,176		$ 300,751				$ 445,927	$ 10,177,951	$ 3,345,327
Stock issued and proceeds in connection with dividend reinvestment plan (in shares)																							3,320,474	1,924,728	3,914,583
Stock issued and proceeds in connection with dividend reinvestment plan																							$ 83,813,081	$ 48,825,797	$ 99,418,758

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Discretionary Repurchase of Shares of Common Stock and Distributions (Details) - USD ($)												3 Months Ended								5 Months Ended	8 Months Ended		10 Months Ended	12 Months Ended		15 Months Ended
	Dec. 29, 2023	Nov. 10, 2023	Jul. 31, 2023	May 05, 2023	Jan. 26, 2023	Nov. 04, 2022	Jul. 29, 2022	May 20, 2022	Jan. 14, 2022	Nov. 19, 2021	Aug. 20, 2021	Dec. 31, 2023	[1]	Sep. 30, 2023	Jun. 30, 2023	Mar. 31, 2023	Dec. 31, 2022	[2]	Sep. 30, 2022	Jan. 14, 2022	Jan. 26, 2023	Dec. 31, 2021	Jan. 31, 2024	Dec. 31, 2023	Dec. 31, 2022	Dec. 31, 2023
Repurchases of Common Stock [Abstract]
Purchase price (in dollars per share)												$ 24.78		$ 26.01	$ 26.06	$ 25.8	$ 25.21		$ 25.78
Common stock repurchase (in shares)												189,086.61		186,750.79	180,212.21	164,813.65	108,930.54		99,486.14							829,793.8
Common stock repurchased												$ 4,700,693		$ 4,857,388	$ 4,696,330	$ 4,252,192	$ 2,746,138		$ 2,564,753							$ 21,252,741
Distributions Declared, Recorded, Subsequent Payment and Issuance [Abstract]
Paid total dividend distribution																								$ 22,100,792
Record Date	Dec. 31, 2023
Payment/Issuance Date	Jan. 31, 2024
Amount Per Share (in dollars per share)	$ 0.79																					$ 0.77		$ 2.95	$ 2.19
Amount Paid in Cash																						$ 980,983		$ 11,039,570	$ 5,771,081
Amount Settled via Newly Issued Shares																				$ 1,061,363	$ 4,911,320	$ 445,927	$ 11,061,222	$ 10,177,951	$ 3,345,327
Dividend declared (in shares)		114,935	100,593	98,060	86,086	49,212	36,141	21,875	24,306	5,631	11,997											17,628		399,674	131,534
Distributions Payable																						$ 2,042,346		$ 22,100,792	$ 10,682,401
Treasury Stock [Member] | Maximum [Member]
Repurchases of Common Stock [Abstract]
Percentage of repurchase common stock outstanding																			2.50%
Dividend Declared April 3, 2023 and July 3, 2023 and October 4, 2023 [Member]
Distributions Declared, Recorded, Subsequent Payment and Issuance [Abstract]
Amount Paid in Cash																								8,031,160
Amount Settled via Newly Issued Shares																								$ 7,996,521
Dividend declared (in shares)																								313,588
Dividend Declared April 3, 2023 [Member]
Distributions Declared, Recorded, Subsequent Payment and Issuance [Abstract]
Date Declared																								Apr. 03, 2023
Record Date																								Apr. 03, 2023
Payment/Issuance Date																								May 05, 2023
Amount Per Share (in dollars per share)																								$ 0.69
Amount Paid in Cash																								$ 2,485,103
Amount Settled via Newly Issued Shares																								2,488,754
Distributions Payable																								$ 4,973,857
Dividend Declared July 3, 2023 [Member]
Distributions Declared, Recorded, Subsequent Payment and Issuance [Abstract]
Date Declared																								Jul. 03, 2023
Record Date																								Jul. 03, 2023
Payment/Issuance Date																								Jul. 31, 2023
Amount Per Share (in dollars per share)																								$ 0.69
Amount Paid in Cash																								$ 2,583,154
Amount Settled via Newly Issued Shares																								2,571,168
Distributions Payable																								$ 5,154,322
Dividend Declared October 4, 2023 [Member]
Distributions Declared, Recorded, Subsequent Payment and Issuance [Abstract]
Date Declared																								Oct. 04, 2023
Record Date																								Oct. 04, 2023
Payment/Issuance Date																								Nov. 10, 2023
Amount Per Share (in dollars per share)																								$ 0.78
Amount Paid in Cash																								$ 2,962,903
Amount Settled via Newly Issued Shares																								2,936,599
Distributions Payable																								$ 5,899,502
Dividend Declared December 29, 2023 [Member]
Distributions Declared, Recorded, Subsequent Payment and Issuance [Abstract]
Date Declared																								Dec. 29, 2023
Record Date																								Dec. 31, 2023
Payment/Issuance Date																								Jan. 31, 2024
Amount Per Share (in dollars per share)																								$ 0.79
Amount Paid in Cash																								$ 3,008,410
Amount Settled via Newly Issued Shares																								3,064,701
Distributions Payable																								$ 6,073,111
Dividend Declared May 18, 2022 [Member]
Distributions Declared, Recorded, Subsequent Payment and Issuance [Abstract]
Date Declared																									May 18, 2022
Record Date																									May 18, 2022
Payment/Issuance Date																									May 20, 2022
Amount Per Share (in dollars per share)																									$ 0.3
Amount Paid in Cash																									$ 626,388
Amount Settled via Newly Issued Shares																									560,883
Distributions Payable																									$ 1,187,271
Dividend Declared June 30, 2022 [Member]
Distributions Declared, Recorded, Subsequent Payment and Issuance [Abstract]
Date Declared																									Jun. 30, 2022
Record Date																									Jun. 30, 2022
Payment/Issuance Date																									Jul. 29, 2022
Amount Per Share (in dollars per share)																									$ 0.57
Amount Paid in Cash																									$ 1,346,329
Amount Settled via Newly Issued Shares																									921,955
Distributions Payable																									$ 2,268,284
Dividend Declared October 4, 2022 [Member]
Distributions Declared, Recorded, Subsequent Payment and Issuance [Abstract]
Date Declared																									Oct. 04, 2022
Record Date																									Oct. 04, 2022
Payment/Issuance Date																									Nov. 04, 2022
Amount Per Share (in dollars per share)																									$ 0.66
Amount Paid in Cash																									$ 1,628,714
Amount Settled via Newly Issued Shares																									1,247,052
Distributions Payable																									$ 2,875,766
Dividend Declared December 31, 2022 [Member]
Distributions Declared, Recorded, Subsequent Payment and Issuance [Abstract]
Date Declared																									Dec. 31, 2022
Record Date																									Dec. 31, 2022
Payment/Issuance Date																									Jan. 26, 2023
Amount Per Share (in dollars per share)																									$ 0.66
Amount Paid in Cash																									$ 2,169,650
Amount Settled via Newly Issued Shares																									2,181,430
Distributions Payable																									$ 4,351,080
Dividend Declared August 10, 2021 [Member]
Distributions Declared, Recorded, Subsequent Payment and Issuance [Abstract]
Date Declared																						Aug. 10, 2021
Record Date																						Aug. 10, 2021
Payment/Issuance Date																						Aug. 20, 2021
Amount Per Share (in dollars per share)																						$ 0.13
Amount Paid in Cash																						$ 568
Amount Settled via Newly Issued Shares																						300,751
Distributions Payable																						$ 301,319
Dividend Declared November 10, 2021 [Member]
Distributions Declared, Recorded, Subsequent Payment and Issuance [Abstract]
Date Declared																						Nov. 10, 2021
Record Date																						Nov. 10, 2021
Payment/Issuance Date																						Nov. 19, 2021
Amount Per Share (in dollars per share)																						$ 0.18
Amount Paid in Cash																						$ 318,225
Amount Settled via Newly Issued Shares																						145,175
Distributions Payable																						$ 463,400
Dividend Declared December 31, 2021 [Member]
Distributions Declared, Recorded, Subsequent Payment and Issuance [Abstract]
Date Declared																						Dec. 31, 2021
Record Date																						Dec. 31, 2021
Payment/Issuance Date																						Jan. 14, 2022
Amount Per Share (in dollars per share)																						$ 0.46
Amount Paid in Cash																						$ 662,190
Amount Settled via Newly Issued Shares																						615,437
Distributions Payable																						$ 1,277,627

[1] As of December 31, 2023, stock repurchased in connection with tender offers remained payable as shown in redemptions payable on the Consolidated Statements of Assets and Liabilities.

[2] On December 15, 2022 the Company commenced a tender offer for repurchase of common shares. The tender offer expired on January 16, 2023 and the stock repurchased in connection with the tender offer was recorded and paid out as capital activity for 2023.

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Commitments, Contingencies, and Risks (Details) - USD ($)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2023	Dec. 31, 2022
Commitments, Contingencies, and Risks [Abstract]
Total Direct Investments	$ 15,600,970	$ 25,345,245
Total Fund Investments	1,101,695	1,105,362
Total	16,702,665	26,450,607
Consolidated Machine & Tool Holdings, LLC [Member]
Commitments, Contingencies, and Risks [Abstract]
Total Direct Investments	267,525
Gridsource Incorporated, LLC [Member]
Commitments, Contingencies, and Risks [Abstract]
Total Direct Investments		4,166,667
PPC Event Services, Inc. [Member]
Commitments, Contingencies, and Risks [Abstract]
Total Direct Investments	2,391,846	3,159,041
Rock Gate Capital, LLC (dba 160 Driving Academy) [Member]
Commitments, Contingencies, and Risks [Abstract]
Total Direct Investments		1,296,848
TCP Acquisition, LLC [Member]
Commitments, Contingencies, and Risks [Abstract]
Total Direct Investments	5,595,960	10,000,000
The Range NYC, LLC (dba Five Iron Golf) [Member]
Commitments, Contingencies, and Risks [Abstract]
Total Direct Investments	6,722,689	6,722,689
YTC Holdings, Inc. (dba Yorktel) [Member]
Commitments, Contingencies, and Risks [Abstract]
Total Direct Investments	622,950
Madryn Select Opportunities, LP [Member]
Commitments, Contingencies, and Risks [Abstract]
Total Fund Investments	$ 1,101,695	$ 1,105,362

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Financial Highlights (Details) - USD ($)		8 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
		Dec. 31, 2021	Dec. 31, 2023	Dec. 31, 2022	May 14, 2021
Per share data [Roll Forward]
Net asset value at beginning of period (in dollars per share)		$ 25	$ 25.21	$ 25.26
Net investment income (loss) (in dollars per share)	[1]	0.8	3.02	2.47
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) (in dollars per share)	[1]	0.12	(0.46)	(0.18)
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations (in dollars per share)	[1]	0.92	2.56	2.29
Stockholder distributions (in dollars per share)	[2]	(0.36)	(1.87)	(1.2)
Dividend reinvestment plan distributions (in dollars per share)	[2]	(0.41)	(1.08)	(0.99)
Other (in dollars per share)	[3]	0.11	(0.04)	(0.15)
Net asset value at end of period (in dollars per share)		$ 25.26	$ 24.78	$ 25.21
Net assets at end of period		$ 70,162,127	$ 190,460,589	$ 166,216,773	$ 42,215,029
Shares outstanding at end of period (in shares)		2,777,449	7,687,482	6,592,546
Total return	[4]	4.13%	9.64%	5.91%
Ratio/Supplemental data [Abstract]
Ratio of expenses to average net assets before incentive fees and waivers	[5]	5.92%	11.80%	10.53%
Ratio of expenses to average net assets after incentive fees and before waivers	[5]	6.28%	14.49%	12.30%
Ratio of expenses to average net assets after incentive fees and waivers	[5]	6.28%	13.59%	10.08%
Ratio of net investment income (loss) to average net assets before incentive fees and waivers	[5]	5.41%	13.77%	9.23%
Ratio of net investment income (loss) to average net assets after incentive fees and before waivers	[5]	5.05%	11.07%	7.47%
Ratio of net investment income (loss) to average net assets after incentive fees and waivers	[5]	5.05%	11.97%	9.68%
Portfolio turnover	[6]	4.22%	5.19%	5.17%
Distributions Declared [Abstract]
Ordinary income		$ 2,267,468	$ 22,097,019	$ 10,682,401
Long-term capital gains		$ 240,492	$ 3,773	$ 0

[1] The per share data was derived by using the weighted average shares outstanding during the period presented.

[2] Management monitors available taxable earnings, including net investment income and realized capital gains, to determine if a tax return of capital may occur for the year. To the extent the Company’s taxable earnings fall below the total amount of the Company’s distributions for that fiscal year, a portion of those distributions may be deemed a tax return of capital to the Company’s stockholders. The tax character of distributions was $22,097,019 and $3,773 of ordinary income and long term capital gain, respectively, for the year ended December 31, 2023.

[3] Includes the impact of different share amounts used in calculating per share data as a result of calculating certain per share data based on weighted average shares outstanding during the period and certain per share data based on shares outstanding as of a period end or transaction date.

[4] Total return is calculated as the change in NAV per share during the period, divided by the beginning NAV per share and assumes reinvestment of dividends at NAV. Total return is not annualized.

[5] Ratios are annualized for periods less than one year. To the extent incentive fees and waivers are included within the ratio, they are not annualized.

[6] Ratio is not annualized.

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Subsequent Events (Details) - USD ($)				5 Months Ended	8 Months Ended		10 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 31, 2024	Jan. 16, 2024	Dec. 29, 2023	Jan. 14, 2022	Jan. 26, 2023	Dec. 31, 2021	Jan. 31, 2024	Dec. 31, 2023	Dec. 31, 2022
Dividends Distributions Declared and Recorded Payments [Abstract]
Dividend per share (in dollars per share)			$ 0.79			$ 0.77		$ 2.95	$ 2.19
Dividend declared record date			Dec. 31, 2023
Distribution payment date			Jan. 31, 2024
Paid total dividend distribution								$ 22,100,792
Dividend reinvestment amount				$ 1,061,363	$ 4,911,320	$ 445,927	$ 11,061,222	10,177,951	$ 3,345,327
Issued a capital						$ 83,367,154		$ 38,647,846	$ 96,073,431
Subsequent Event [Member]
Dividends Distributions Declared and Recorded Payments [Abstract]
Paid total dividend distribution	$ 6,073,111
Dividends, amount paid in cash	3,008,410
Dividend reinvestment amount	$ 3,064,701
Issued a capital		$ 6,246,250