The subsidiary of Hercules Capital has formed a new private credit lending programme following the failure of Silicon Valley Bank, which was a lender and banker to about half of the VC-backed tech and life sciences start-ups in the US.
2 min read · 28 March 2023
With banks once again in trouble across Europe and the US, private credit could offer a vital alternative source of funding, according to Fidelity International’s Michael Curtis.
3 min read · 28 March 2023
The fund is targeting €750m and is the firm’s first vehicle dedicated to energy transition debt.
1 min read · 28 March 2023
The Mumbai-based investment firm has held a first close for its Strategic Situations Fund II.
1 min read · 28 March 2023
The question of where values sit is hanging over the market, made harder to answer by a lack of trades.
4 min read · 27 March 2023
One of the challenges that has emerged as potential buyers explore an acquisition of SVB Financial’s fund of funds platform is continuing access to the top names in venture capital, say sources familiar with the process.
4 min read · 27 March 2023
Credit a priority as family investors broaden horizons; Hunter Point acquires stake in L Catterton. Plus: new hires for CIFC and SVP. Here’s today’s brief for our valued subscribers only.
5 min read · 27 March 2023
Allocators place it fourth out of seven alternative asset classes by a number of metrics.
3 min read · 23 March 2023
The future of Asia-Pacific private debt will be under discussion next week as we mingle with industry leaders at our APAC Forum. There appears to be room for optimism.
2 min read · 23 March 2023
Subdued European M&A sees glimmer of hope for H2; credit investors fall behind on ESG. Plus: Australia’s First Sentier takes a slice of the UK’s AlbaCore. Here’s today’s brief for our valued subscribers only.
5 min read · 23 March 2023
