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Salus co-founder to head new private debt firmThe new alternative lender launched by Andrew Moser and two colleagues is just one of the latest firms to launch as the private debt asset class grows.
- HPS closes mezz fund $1bn over target - update
The investment firm’s latest pool of capital registers as one of the largest fundraises of the year and continues to show strong appetite for the strategy among limited partners.
- Preparing for another big year
The coming 12 months could be defined by higher deal activity and business development companies’ ability to use more leverage.
- Owl Rock raises $2.2bn
The firm has raised $500 million since it last reported total capital commitments.
- Backcast new kid on private debt block
The new firm, founded by three Blackstone veterans, will target companies in deals both with and without a private equity sponsor.
- Hyundai arm raises $79m for Blackstone-backed hotel
South Korean savings funds and insurance companies are providing capital for the investment vehicle.
- Chart of the week: Interest grows in energy debt
Fund managers respond to the energy market’s financing needs.
- GSO hits hard-cap in largest credit fundraise yet
The global investment firm’s new mezzanine fund overtook its original $6bn target to reach its $6.5bn hard-cap in Q3.
- Blackstone garners $6.5bn
The firm closes one of the world’s largest mezzanine funds.
- Chart of the week: Blackstone sits on top in New York
The firm appears to be secure in first place thanks to its mega-funds in market, with two targeting $3bn each.