Fundraising

Goldman closes on $730m for seventh mezz fund

The latest vehicle from the investment bank comes amid a slower mezzanine fundraising year.

Monroe seeks $800m for Private Credit Fund III – exclusive

The fund’s target matches the amount raised for its predecessor, which beat its goal by $200m.

Gryphon Investors raises $100m

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Room for one more?

Increasing numbers of first-time fund managers are attempting to squeeze into the private debt crowd. Finding enough high-quality deals will be a challenge.

Mizuho Global Alternative Investments raises JPY33bn

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The case for separate accounts

Multi-strategy managers are vying for SMA money, with KKR reportedly in line to land a $3bn whopper.

Analysis: Why UK universities have a lot to learn

Most British universities’ endowment funds have been slow to form private debt allocations, in contrast to their North American counterparts.

Fifth Street’s hedge fund wind-down nears conclusion

The firm has agreed to sell its two BDCs and last month closed a sale of its senior loan vehicles.

DunPort plans €300m fund raise

The Ireland-based firm, a spin-out from BlueBay Asset Management, is planning on launching a product in early 2018.

Sterling Group looks to raise up to $250m – exclusive

The firm launched its debt practice earlier this summer.