Fundraising

Oaktree raises $16bn for largest ever distressed debt fund

The fund misses its target by $2bn but still counts as the firm’s largest ever fundraise.

Fitch: 2024 a record year for leveraged loans, but not for mergers and LBOs

The M&A slog, interest costs and conflicts over valuations created the uneven dynamic.

Fasanara embraces leverage

Founder Francesco Filia discusses the firm’s multi-strategy fund and new approach to opportunistic leverage.

Public-private convergence of alts is key in Apollo’s 2024 report

Private credit dominated inflows, while the firm raised $12bn from high-net-worth individuals.

Capital raising dips again in 2024 but there’s hope of recovery

With funds in market today targeting over half a trillion dollars, the coming years could see a new record for fundraising.

Balbec holds final close on $1.7bn distressed ABF fund

Manager raises its largest-ever fund, which will focus on asset-based investments.

Ares raises €2.2bn for evergreen direct lending fund in first year

The firm said its fundraising shows there is strong demand for private credit among wealthy individuals.

A fresh start for the real estate debt market?

The real estate debt market dusts itself off and seeks to put capital to work.

Evolution holds $465m first close of opportunistic credit fund

The fund has begun investing and will target borrowers with $50m-$100m in EBITDA.

Corinthia, with $5bn committed, looks to launch first fund by March

The London start-up looks to mid-market leveraged buyouts and receives SMA commitments.