Fund Management

IFM raises $6.5bn for debt and equity fund

Twenty-nine investors from Europe and the Middle East contributed $2.15bn to the total over the past year-and-a-half.

Twin Brook hit $1bn mark in healthcare deals

The mid-market lender lists healthcare and insurance among its specialties.

Shard Credit holds first close at £90m

The firm’s inaugural credit fund will target underserved parts of the UK’s small and medium-sized business community.

Prestige secures international funds despite Brexit

The small business specialist says global demand for UK private debt remains strong.

PDI 2017 awards: Up and running!

Last year you voted in your thousands. This year, we are hoping the eventual tally will be even larger as we launch our biggest-ever PDI awards. See here to get going in our survey – it won’t take long to complete. Twelve months ago, we raised the number of categories by four from 39 to […]

Why the banks are more bullish

The Bank of England’s stress tests point toward returning health in the banking sector. This may mean more competition for debt funds, but they shouldn’t be too worried.

Atalaya seeks up to 70% more capital for Fund IV

The New York-based firm’s previous vehicle for its financial assets-focused strategy was oversubscribed.

Athyrium raises $2bn for healthcare debt, equity investments

The firm has already made seven investments from the fund, totalling 20% of committed capital.

Oaktree-backed Runway Growth Credit Fund closes equity raise on $275m

The fundraise comes amid the potential for a record year in venture capital deal volume.

Succession planning: How to fill the boss’s shoes

Laying the groundwork for a firm’s future involves many of the same factors for both private equity and private debt groups, but credit has nuances of its own to consider.