How private debt won the sponsor vote

The number and size of private debt funds in Europe have grown exponentially over the last few years, with sponsor-led deals often at the heart of many firms’ strategies. But how do private equity firms view private debt funds nowadays? Vicky Meek finds out

30 January 20195 mins read

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