Fundraising

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Eurazeo closes sixth direct lending fund on €2.3bn

The French-headquartered firm’s latest SME lending vehicle received significant backing from international investors.

DigitalBridge closes first credit fund at $1.1bn

The firm has a long history in equity investments but has now entered the credit world with its focus on digital infrastructure.

Cheyne announces £7.5bn fundraising for real estate credit

The firm is raising two vehicles, which it says will benefit from ongoing transition in the real estate lending market.

Why a fundraising recovery is not certain

Private debt appears to have a lot going for it, but LPs nonetheless have some concerns heading into 2024.

APAC private debt fundraising falters as LPs reassess risk

Private credit is making inroads in Asia but global investors need more convincing.

Park Square holds first close on €875m for Fund V

The firm is thought to have more than €1bn of capital to invest including leverage.

DOWNLOAD: Fundraising remains weak at end of Q3

Tough market conditions, especially in Europe, saw fundraising struggle through the first nine months of the year.

Oak Hill Advisors closes third distressed fund

Including dedicated investments totalling $750m, the fund met its $3bn target.

Kreos closes Fund VII ahead of target

The final close of the firm’s latest venture debt fund is the first following its acquisition by BlackRock earlier this year.