Frank Karl
President of Kayne Anderson BDC and an experienced middle-market direct lending executive, responsible for managing a portfolio focused on first-lien senior secured loans to private equity-backed companies.
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Nov 24, 2025 • 42min
#261 - Beyond the Headlines: The Outlook for Private Credit with Kayne Anderson BDC President Frank Karl
In this engaging conversation, Frank Karl, President of Kayne Anderson BDC, shares his expertise in middle-market direct lending. He discusses the recent volatility in BDC prices, attributing it to rate cuts and credit market concerns. Frank explains the appeal of core middle-market lending, emphasizing its lower leverage and attractive documentation. He also highlights KBDC's strategic shift back to private loans, the nuances of payment-in-kind loans, and why private credit offers valuable downside protection for investors.
Mar 25, 2026 • 21min
Private Credit Strategist: Kayne Anderson’s Frank Karl
Frank Karl, Managing Director of Kayne Anderson Private Credit and President of Kayne Anderson BDC, brings deep middle-market lending experience. He discusses the firm’s origins, focus on senior secured loans to stable, 'boring' industries, conservative deal structures, why they launched a public BDC, and plans for measured AUM growth.
