Fund managers

Carlyle raises $7.1bn for its third opportunistic credit fund

Credit Opportunities Fund III is Carlyle’s largest-ever credit fundraise, with ‘robust appetite’ for the strategy.

Mubadala announces separate partnerships with Silver Rock, AlpInvest

The Abu Dhabi sovereign wealth fund will expand its reach into fund finance and open itself to external shareholders.

Renewed confidence on the fundraising trail

Accumulating new capital has been challenging over the last couple of years, but LPs now have the inclination and ability to make greater commitments.

Why evergreen funds are gaining popularity in Europe

Evergreen funds are becoming an increasingly credible option within private credit. James Oussedik and Joshua Jones of Proskauer explain why, and provide different examples of how they work in practise.

Partners Group seeks ‘vertical depth’ with Empira acquisition

Gaining significant exposure to real estate credit was also a key draw, according to global co-head of real estate Karim Habra.

H.I.G. Capital closes $1bn opportunistic credit fund

The European distressed and special situations credit fund was smaller than its predecessor.

How far and how fast – all eyes on interest rates

The rate cycle has been a preoccupation of the private debt market for a while now. Initial assumptions of a smooth downward cutting cycle next year are being challenged.

Brookfield’s Kingston sees investor shift to real estate credit allocations 

Brookfield’s high-profile real estate executive discussed where the firm sees the growth potential in real estate credit investments.

Private capital will be spontaneous post-budget

In the wake of the UK budget and US election result, private debt investors may adopt a cautious stance – but still be ready when an opportunity comes along – says Claire Madden of Connection Capital.

Apollo, Mubadala extend private debt partnership

The partnership, which began in 2022, is one of many tie-ups between the two firms.