Europe

Regional guide: Government policy shifts fuel German optimism

Infrastructure and defence spending pledges set to boost deal volume.

Regional guide: Debt funds continue to take market share in France

The proportion of deals completed by private credit is up six percentage points – from 39% to 45% – year on year.

Regional guide: Italy and Spain enjoy dealflow pick-up in Southern Europe

The Italian market is maturing fast, with few domestic lenders meaning opportunity for the wider sector.

Regional guide: Nordic lenders rebound despite bullish local banks

Private lenders have a competitive advantage against the banks and opportunities are diversifying.

Three key trends in European private credit

Europe’s private credit industry continues to offer opportunities for investors despite market headwinds.

Ardian: Why manager longevity really matters

Europe’s mid-market offers superior risk control, attractive pricing and a continually expanding opportunity set, says Mark Brenke, member of the executive committee and head of private credit at Ardian.

Apera closes third fund above hard-cap at €2.9bn

The fund raised more than double the capital of its predecessor for lending to European mid-market companies.

Patron expands into real estate debt with strategic hire

The firm is aiming to raise as much as €700m in the next two years for its first dedicated credit strategy.

Ares names a new co-head of Europe alternative credit

Sehayek succeeds Applebaum, who is no longer with the asset manager; Questa remains the other co-head.

Crescent closes European lending fund on €3bn

The fund closed ahead of target, citing strong demand for European lending from investors.