Europe

Bridgepoint buys EQT debt business

The deal will see Bridgepoint significantly increase its capabilities in private credit.

ICG makes two senior real estate debt hires

The hires will aim to grow ICG’s presence as a mid-market real estate lender across Europe.

Allianz’s Fuchs sees ‘unique market opportunity’ in European debt

The real estate arm of the German insurer recently secured its first third-party fund investor for its vehicle focusing on the strategy.

BBI backs Columbia Lake venture debt fund with £40m

The venture debt vehicle will lend up to £10m to loss-making companies that are fast-growing.

BNP Paribas raises €134m for debt opportunities fund of funds

Debt managers that target both performing and non-performing corporate debt will be the focus of the fund.

What impact is covid-19 having on European mid-market debt?

Companies are being supported by government loans, but at what cost in the long run? Jacco Brouwer of Duff & Phelps looks at how lenders and borrowers are responding to the crisis.

Investcorp closes performing credit fund at €318m

The vehicle hopes to acquire undervalued performing loans as a result of the coronavirus pandemic.

Aztec makes senior private debt hires in growth drive

Two Luxembourg-based professionals will help drive the group’s expansion of fund servicing for private debt managers.

Quilam backs UK innovation lender Rocking Horse

The deal will enable Rocking Horse to extend loans to SMEs that are looking to access government funds for R&D and innovation.

European mid-market lending expecting hard contraction in Q2

January and February activity helped transaction numbers hold up in Q1, but the coronavirus pandemic is expected to limit dealflow in Q2.