Goldman Sachs BDC, Inc. functions as a business development company (BDC) with a specific focus on extending capital to privately held, middle-market enterprises, including mezzanine-level investments. Its core objective is to generate capital appreciation, primarily achieved by directly originating various debt instruments. These include both secured debt (such as senior, junior, first lien, first lien/last-out unitranche, and second lien facilities) and unsecured debt, notably mezzanine financing. Equity investments are also made, though to a lesser extent. The company primarily directs its investment efforts toward opportunities within the United States. It typically allocates between $10 million and $75 million per investment, targeting companies that demonstrate annual EBITDA figures ranging from $5 million to $75 million.