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Related Party Transactions - Additional Information (Details) - USD ($)		1 Months Ended	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Jan. 03, 2023	Oct. 31, 2021	Mar. 31, 2023	Mar. 31, 2022	Mar. 31, 2023	Mar. 31, 2022	Jan. 01, 2023
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Contribution Amount							$ 3,000,000.0
Consolidated funds			$ 0		$ 0
GECC
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Percentage of ownership interest (as a percent)			20.60%		20.60%
Number of sharers held in subsidiary			1,569,787		1,569,787
Imperial Capital, LLC
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Retainer fee paid		$ 100,000
Success fee paid	$ 700,000
Shared Personnel and Reimbursement Agreement \| Jason W. Reese \| Investment Management Expenses
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Costs incurred under agreement			$ 400,000	$ 400,000	$ 1,100,000	$ 700,000