Mid-Market

Managers that demonstrated discipline during periods of easy money are likely to thrive in the more challenging times ahead, say SLR Capital Partners’ Michael Gross and Bruce Spohler.

The core mid-market offers a wealth of opportunities for lenders able to provide creative financing solutions rooted in deep due diligence, say Michelle Handy and Garrett Stephen of First Eagle Alternative Credit.

Direct lending has surged in Europe over the last decade, as banks retreat from core markets, says Laurent Bouvier, founder and managing partner at Kartesia.

To thrive over the next decade, fund managers will need to demonstrate their strategy and execution expertise, says Ted Koenig, chairman and CEO of Monroe Capital.

This fast-growing region presents strong direct lending opportunities.

UK falls to second place in terms of debt transactions but the new market leader faces headwinds.

The country is now the most active private debt market in Europe.

Navigating a difficult and uncertain market environment requires creative financing solutions, say Partners Group’s Oliver Baker and Abhishek Dhayal.

Smaller businesses can offer outsized returns but managers need to do their homework first.

US direct lenders are seeking to gain an edge with industry knowledge.