Fundraising

In the first episode of our Decade of Private Debt podcast miniseries, Arougheti looks back at a decade of strategic growth in private credit, emphasising the importance of enduring relationships and the misunderstood, yet resilient nature of the market.

The firm has raised €300m to invest in mid-market European companies with a focus on sustainability.

The fund manager is launching its first opportunities fund to capitalise on an upcoming refinancing wave in Europe.

The vehicle has received an initial commitment from Crédit Agricole and is targeting €750m to improve agricultural sustainability.

Private credit is one of the fastest-growing sectors in the secondaries market – what is driving it forwards?

The deal was announced as part of the surprise launch of a new climate-focused investment manager by the Abu Dhabi royal family.

Our rolling five-year fundraising totals show private debt managers continuing to amass bigger war chests and shrugging off the headwinds

The process for deciding what qualifies for inclusion

The French-headquartered firm’s latest SME lending vehicle received significant backing from international investors.

The firm has a long history in equity investments but has now entered the credit world with its focus on digital infrastructure.