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Debt in the MedSouthern Europe’s private debt market remains small, but growing dealflow bodes well for the future.
Europe roundtable: Riding the bumpsCompetition is tough and deal terms are raising eyebrows. But Europe's private debt professionals are also seeing opportunity in specialisation, regulation and the growth of markets outside the besieged UK.
ICG raises €5.2bnThe specialist asset manager closes latest senior debt fund after just five months on the road.
ICG boosts AUM, looks to deploy dry powderIntermediate Capital Group is preparing to deploy €5.2bn of capital into a competitive market.
Elephants stumble in European mezzanine marketThe turning of the cycle will put Europe’s mezzanine lenders to the test, which means GPs are choosing their target companies carefully, writes David Turner.
SME lending: Helping small companies walk tallNon-bank lenders are positioning themselves as partners to SMEs going through transformative events. Andy Thomson hears about perceived opportunity and concerns about the cycle.
PDI 50 shows unprecedented investor demandPrivate debt fundraising over the last five years has scaled new heights as an elite group of fast-growing gatherers of capital emerges.
- Euro mezzanine: Keeping it in the family
Making financial sacrifices and being willing to ‘die in the ditches’ make family owners ideal for mezzanine lenders as the cycle poses challenges.
- Deals wrap: Barings, Permira and more
A round-up of some of the key recent deals in private debt.
- ICG-Longbow closes fund on £370m
The firm’s latest senior debt fund has slightly outraised its predecessor.