Fund Finance

Blue Owl Capital fundraising lags, for credit and firmwide

The second-quarter equity fundraise for credit of $1.8bn was about one-tenth of last year’s.

Castlelake to buy $4bn consumer loans originated by Upstart

Two-year forward-flow agreement deepens a relationship between the two that was forged in 2023.

‘Self-liquidating’ helps Arctos make a $6.2bn GP financing debut

The Keystone strategy is expected to remain relevant across fundraising cycles, says managing partner Ian Charles and partner Charlie Tingue.

European insurers eye bigger private debt allocations

Sweden’s LF, the Netherlands’ NN Group and UK firms Pension Insurance Corporation and Foresters Friendly Society are exploring new opportunities in illiquid credit.

Hunter Point hits $4.3bn close for NAV loan and pref equity debut

The firm’s strategies fall under a shared platform, and each beat their targets.

EQT’s massive sustainability-linked credit facility leans into materiality

The $4.4bn subscription credit facility reflects a shift in the way sustainability is integrated into private markets investment processes.

Oaktree partners with Pantheon to scale European lending

The deal will see up to €1bn of investment to grow Oaktree’s European direct lending platform.

The five hottest opportunities shaping European private credit

LP interest in European opportunities against a challenging geopolitical backdrop has been well publicised, but how can lenders differentiate their offerings in an increasingly crowded market?

Three key reasons why Europe is rising up credit LPs’ agendas

Investors are looking to expand into new strategies and sector specialisms as focus on the continent intensifies.

Standard Life targets first CLO deal amid structured credit push

The UK insurer is talking to managers of collateralised loan obligations as it eyes new areas of private debt. It’s also active in fund finance.