Five alternatives to mid-market direct lending

Direct lending may be the most popular strategy for private debt investors, but heightened competition for deals means lenders are branching out.

ByClaire Coe Smith

2 June 2025•7 mins read

Featured Asset-Backed Finance Direct Lending Distressed & Special Situations Infrastructure Debt Opportunistic Credit Speciality Finance Mid-Market

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