Fund Management

How to unlock the potential of ARR

Deals based on annual recurring revenues offer a way for lenders to tap into the early-stage growth market. Devon Martineaux and Andrew Miller of Valuation Research Corporation offer insights into how ARR deals work.

ABF may ease direct lending concerns

It remains to be seen how successfully direct lending can navigate current headwinds. LPs with heavy exposures may welcome the rise of asset-based finance.

Arena closes third special opps fund with over $1bn

With co-investments and other capital, the manager has beaten its billion-dollar target for the flagship strategy.

Crestline closes $3.5bn direct lending fund

Borrowers include both sponsor and non-sponsor backed companies across North America.

Can European credit stage a comeback?

As the US raises up trade barriers, will Europe become a new land of opportunity?

Goldman Sachs launches APAC private credit entity

West Street Asia Private Credit Advisors was registered in Luxembourg last month, according to public filings.

Five takeaways from PDI Europe

‘Resilience’ is a word frequently used when describing how private debt has responded to previous challenges. How’s it shaping up in response to the current economic and political backdrop?

PDI Europe Summit: Direct lending under scrutiny

Spread compression and lack of dealflow are among the concerns, but there is hope of an improving picture as the year progresses.

PDI Europe Summit: GPs doubling down on trusted sectors

As managers assess tariff impacts, sectors such as healthcare and business services are seen as safe bets. Meanwhile, domestically focused businesses may stand to benefit from the decline of globalisation.