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European lenders are increasingly sponsorless and thriving

Lenders in Europe are attracted to the diversification and enhanced risk-adjusted returns that lower mid-market sponsorless deals can provide, writes Aymen Mahmoud of McDermott Will & Schulte.

Five key themes from Private Debt Investor’s New York Forum

Attendees of this year’s event predict that asset-backed finance, artificial intelligence, the mid-market and secondaries will continue to capture LPs’ imagination.

LPs’ view: ‘I expect ABL and credit secondaries to expand rapidly’

LPs featured in our Rising Stars 2024 list expect private credit’s fundamentals to maintain their significance over the coming months – though growth is expected in several key areas.

Dealmaking: Bigger deals, more collaboration, more creativity

An increasingly varied dealmaking environment means lenders are working harder than ever to attract LP interest.

Fundraising: Managers work to future-proof asset class

Appetite for private debt funds continues to grow but managers cannot rest on their laurels as LP demands change fast.

Download PDI’s 2025 Future of Private Debt report

Inside: The Future Issue – From AI to regulatory changes and fundraising, in this special edition we take a deep dive into the key trends that will shape the industry in the years to come

Investor Intentions: Caprock to target environmental and social impact themes in 2026

The institution is open to partnering with both emerging and established managers.

Investor Intentions: Shinhan Asset Management looks to real estate debt funds

Shinhan AMC shares its preference for domestic and APAC alternative investments.

BCPL commits an additional $25m to debt

The Wisconsin Board of Commissioners of Public Lands reports a commitment approved to TPG.

Investor Intentions: WGV expands private debt programme with focus on corporate lending

German insurer to commit €60m–€80m across private debt strategies in the next 12 months.