Significant Accounting Policies (Policies) |
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| Accounting Policies [Abstract] | |
| Basis of Presentation | Basis of Presentation The accompanying consolidated financial statements are prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“U.S. GAAP”), and include the accounts of the Company and its subsidiaries. In the opinion of management all adjustments considered necessary for the fair presentation of the consolidated financial statements for the periods presented have been included. The Company is an investment company and, therefore, applies the specialized accounting and reporting guidance in Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC”) Topic 946, Financial Services – Investment Companies. Basis of Consolidation As provided under ASC 946, the Company will not consolidate its investments in a company other than an investment company subsidiary or a controlled operating company whose business consists of providing services to the Company. The Company consolidated the results of its wholly owned subsidiaries, CL LSF SPV I, LLC and CL LSF Blocker, LLC. All intercompany balances and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation.
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| 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 and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the consolidated financial statements. Actual amounts could differ from those estimates and such differences could be material.
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| Cash and Cash Equivalents | Cash and Cash Equivalents Cash and cash equivalents are held at major financial institutions, which at times may exceed U.S. federally insured limits. Cash and cash equivalents include short-term highly liquid investments, such as money market funds, that are readily convertible to cash and have original maturities of three months or less.
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| Investments at Fair Value | Investments at Fair Value The Company’s investments are recorded at fair value, as defined by U.S. GAAP, specifically FASB ASC 820, Fair Value Measurement (“Topic 820”), and determined by the Adviser. Topic 820 establishes a fair value hierarchy that gives the highest priority to unadjusted quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities (Level 1 measurements) and the lowest priority to unobservable inputs (Level 3 measurements). The three levels of the fair value hierarchy under Topic 820 are below: Level 1: Quoted prices (unadjusted) in active markets for identical assets or liabilities that the Company has the ability to access at the measurement date. This level of fair value hierarchy provides the most reliable evidence of fair value and is used to measure fair value whenever available. Level 2: Inputs other than quoted prices included within Level 1 that are observable for the asset or liability, either directly or indirectly. These inputs include: (a) quoted prices for similar assets or liabilities in active markets; (b) quoted prices for identical or similar assets or liabilities in markets that are not active, that is, markets in which there are few transactions for the asset or liability, the prices are not current or price quotations vary substantially either over time or among market makers, or in which little information is released publicly; (c) inputs other than quoted prices that are observable for the asset or liability; (d) inputs that are derived principally from or corroborated by observable market data by correlation or other means. Level 3: Inputs that are unobservable for the asset or liability. These inputs reflect the Company’s own assumptions about the assumptions that market participants would use in pricing the asset or liability (including assumptions about risk). These inputs are developed based on the best information available in the circumstances, which include the Company’s own data. The Company’s own data used to develop unobservable inputs is adjusted if information indicates that market participants would use different assumptions. A financial instrument’s level within the fair value hierarchy is based on the lowest level of any input that is significant to the fair value measurement. The inputs or methodology used for valuing investments are not necessarily an indication of the risk associated with investing in those investments. Fair value estimates are made at a point in time, based on relevant market data as well as the best information available about the financial instrument. Fair value estimates for financial instruments for which no or limited observable market data is available are based on judgments regarding current economic conditions, liquidity, currency, credit and interest rate risks, loss experience and other factors. These estimates involve significant uncertainties and judgments and cannot be determined with precision. As a result, such calculated fair value estimates may not be realizable in a current sale or immediate settlement of the instrument. In addition, changes in the underlying assumptions used in the fair value measurement technique, including discount rates, liquidity risks, and estimates of future cash flows, could significantly affect these fair value estimates. Because of the inherent uncertainty of valuation, including Level 3 input risks, this estimated value may differ from the value that would have been used had a ready market for these investments existed, and the differences could be material. Pursuant to Rule 2a-5 under the 1940 Act, the Board has designated the Adviser as the Company’s valuation designee (the “Valuation Designee”) to determine the fair value of the Company’s investments that do not have readily available market quotations. Pursuant to the Company’s valuation policy approved by the Board, a valuation committee comprised of employees of the Adviser (the “Valuation Committee”) is responsible for determining the fair value of the Company’s assets for which market quotations are not readily available, subject to the oversight of the Board. Investments for which market quotations are readily available are typically valued at those market quotations. Market quotations are obtained from independent pricing services where available. Generally, investments marked in this manner will be marked at the mean of the bid and ask of the quotes obtained. To validate market quotations, the Valuation Designee utilizes a number of factors to determine if the quotations are representative of fair value, including the source and number of the quotations. With respect to investments for which market quotations are not readily available, the Valuation Designee, or an independent third-party valuation firm engaged by the Valuation Designee, will take into account relevant factors in determining the fair value of our investments, including and in combination of: comparison to publicly traded securities, including factors such 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 flows; and the markets in which the portfolio company does business. Investment performance data utilized are the most recently available financial statements and compliance certificates received from the portfolio companies as of the measurement date, which in many cases may reflect a lag in information. The independent third-party valuation firm provides a fair valuation report, a description of the methodology used to determine the fair value and their analysis and calculations to support their conclusion. The Board is responsible for overseeing the Valuation Designee’s process for determining the fair value of the Company’s assets for which market quotations are not readily available, taking into account the Company’s valuation risks. To facilitate the Board’s oversight of the valuation process, the Valuation Designee provides the Board with quarterly reports, annual reports, and prompt reporting of material matters affecting the Valuation Designee’s determination of fair value. As part of the Board’s oversight role, the Board may request and review additional information to be informed of the Valuation Designee’s process for determining the fair value of the Company’s investments.
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| Organization and Offering Expenses | Organization and Offering Expenses Organizational costs consist of costs incurred to establish the entity as a Delaware limited liability company and subsequent election to be regulated as a BDC. Organizational costs are expensed as incurred. Offering costs consist of costs incurred in connection with the offering of interests in the Ramp Vehicle and subsequently the Company. Offering costs are capitalized as a deferred charge and will be amortized to expense on a straight-line basis over twelve months.
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| Debt Issuance Costs | Debt Issuance Costs The Company records origination and other expenses related to its debt obligations as deferred financing costs, which are presented as a direct deduction from the carrying value of the related debt liability. These expenses are deferred and amortized over the stated maturity of the debt obligation.
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| Interest Income Recognition | Interest and Dividend Income Recognition Interest income is recorded on an accrual basis and includes the accretion of discounts, amortization of premiums and payment-in-kind ("PIK") interest. Discounts and premiums to par value on securities purchased or originated are amortized into interest income over the contractual life of the respective security using the effective interest method. To the extent loans contain PIK provisions, PIK interest, computed at the contractual rate specified in each applicable agreement, is accrued and recorded as interest income and added to the principal balance of the loan. PIK interest income added to the principal balance is generally collected upon repayment of the outstanding principal. Unless providing services in connection with an investment, such as syndication, structuring or diligence, all or a portion of any loan fees received by the Company will be deferred and amortized over the investment’s life using the effective interest method. Loans are generally placed on non-accrual status when there is reasonable doubt that principal or interest will be collected in full. Accrued and unpaid interest is generally reversed when a loan is placed on non-accrual status. 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. Interest payments received on non-accrual loans may be recognized as income or applied to principal if deemed to be collectible. Non-accrual loans are restored to accrual status when past due principal and interest is paid current and are deemed likely to remain current.
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| Dividend Income Recognition | Dividend income on preferred 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 on common equity securities is recorded on the record date for private portfolio companies or on the ex-dividend date for publicly-traded portfolio companies.
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| Other Income | Other Income Other income may include various fees in the ordinary course of business such as structuring, syndication, diligence, amendment, or other service-based fees, and fees for managerial assistance rendered by the Company to its portfolio companies. Such fees are recognized as income when earned.
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| Income Taxes, Including Excise Taxes | Income Taxes, Including Excise Taxes The Company intends to elect to be treated as a RIC under subchapter M of the Code, and the Company intends to operate in a manner so as to continue to qualify for the tax treatment applicable to RICs. To qualify as a RIC, the Company must, among other things, distribute to its shareholders in each taxable year at least the sum of (i) 90% of its investment company taxable income, as defined by the Code, and (ii) 90% of its net tax-exempt income for that taxable year. To maintain its RIC status, the Company, among other things, has made and intends to continue to make the requisite distributions to its shareholders, which generally relieves the Company from corporate-level U.S. federal income taxes. The Company evaluates tax positions taken or expected to be taken in the course of preparing its consolidated financial statements to determine whether the tax positions are “more-likely-than-not” to be sustained by the applicable tax authority. Tax positions not deemed to meet the “more-likely-than-not” threshold are reserved and recorded as a tax benefit or expense in the current year. All penalties and interest associated with income taxes are included in income tax expense. Conclusions regarding tax positions are subject to review and may be adjusted at a later date based on factors including, but not limited to, on-going analyses of tax laws, regulations and interpretations thereof. As of December 31, 2025, the Company did not have any uncertain tax positions that met the recognition or measurement criteria, nor did the Company have any unrecognized tax benefits. The Company's 2024 tax year returns remain subject to examination by relevant federal, state, and local tax authorities. Depending on the level of taxable income earned in a tax year, the Company can be expected to carry forward taxable income (including net capital gains, if any) in excess of current year dividend distributions from the current tax year into the next tax year and pay a nondeductible 4% U.S. federal excise tax on such taxable income, as required. To the extent that the Company determines that the estimated current year annual taxable income will be in excess of estimated current year dividend distributions from such income, the Company accrues excise tax on estimated excess taxable income.
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| Dividends to Shareholders | Dividends to Shareholders Dividends to shareholders are recorded on the record date. The amount to be paid out as a dividend is determined by the Board and is generally based upon the earnings estimated by the Adviser. Net realized long-term capital gains, if any, would generally be distributed at least annually, although the Company may decide to retain such capital gains. The Company has adopted a dividend reinvestment plan that provides for reinvestment of any dividends declared in cash on behalf of shareholders, unless a shareholder elects to receive cash. As a result, if the Board authorizes and declares a cash dividend, then the shareholders who have not “opted out” of the dividend reinvestment plan will have their cash dividends automatically reinvested in additional shares, rather than receiving the cash dividend. The Company expects to use newly issued shares to satisfy the dividend reinvestment plan. See Note 9 for further information related to dividends.
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| Segment Reporting | Segment Reporting In accordance with ASC Topic 280 - Segment Reporting ("ASC 280"), the Company has determined that it has one reportable segment: Investment Activity. The Investment Activity segment generates revenue primarily in the form of interest income from the investments it holds. In addition, the Company may generate income from dividends on equity investments, capital gains on the sale of investments and various loan origination and other fees. The Company's chief operating decision maker (the "CODM"), comprised of the Company's investment committee (chief executive officer, chief investment officer, chief operating officer, and deputy investment officers) and the chief financial officer, assesses the performance and makes operating decisions of the Company primarily based on the Company's net increase in equity resulting from operations (net income). The accounting policies of the Investment Activity segment are the same as those described in the summary of significant accounting policies. As the Company's operations comprise a single reporting segment, the segment assets are reflected on the accompanying Consolidated Balance Sheet as "total assets" and the significant segment expenses are listed on the accompanying Consolidated Statement of Operations.
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| Recent Accounting Standards and Regulatory Updates | Recent Accounting Standards and Regulatory Updates The Company considers the applicability and impact of all accounting standard updates ("ASU") issued by the Financial Accounting Standards Board (the "FASB"). ASU's not listed were assessed by the Company and either determined to be not applicable or expected to have minimal impact on its consolidated financial statements. In December 2023, the FASB issued ASU No. 2023-09, "Income Taxes (Topic 740): Improvements to Income Tax Disclosures ("ASU 2023-09")," which intends to improve the transparency of income tax disclosures. ASU No. 2023-09 is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2024 and is to be adopted on a prospective basis with the option to apply retrospectively. The Company adopted ASU 2023-09 effective December 31, 2025 and concluded that the application of this guidance did not have any material impact on its consolidated financial statements. In November 2024, the FASB issued ASU 2024-03, Income Statement—Reporting Comprehensive Income—Expense Disaggregation Disclosures (“ASU 2024-03”), which requires disaggregated disclosure of certain costs and expenses, including purchases of inventory, employee compensation, depreciation, amortization and depletion, within relevant income statement captions. ASU 2024-03 is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2026, and interim periods beginning with the first quarter ended March 31, 2028. Early adoption and retrospective application is permitted. The Fund is currently assessing the impact of this guidance, however, the Fund does not expect a material impact on its consolidated financial statements.
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