Mid-Market

Corinthia Global Management: Standing out from the crowd

As direct lending captures more and more deal activity, firms in this segment will need to differentiate themselves on various fronts, argue Ian Fowler and Adam Wheeler, co-CEOs of Corinthia Global Management.

Arrow Global on unlocking scale with local residential expertise

Lending at scale in Europe’s granular residential market requires a careful balance of operational efficiency and local knowledge, says Adam Baghdadi, head of lending solutions at Arrow Global.

Private credit deals: No sponsor? No problem

Non-sponsored deals are becoming more prevalent in the private credit industry as lenders grapple with declines in private equity fundraising.

Direct lending: The centre continues to hold

Private debt’s most popular strategy retains a lot of appeal for mid-market investors, but appetite for more innovative structures is growing.

Barings: Investors take a global approach to direct lending

Investors wishing to benefit from positive tailwinds across US, Europe and Asia-Pacific would do well to consider a global direct lending strategy that looks across all three markets, say Tyler Gately, Justin Hooley and Orla Walsh at Barings.

Keys to success: Three ways to lock in mid-market opportunity

Private credit firms and investors look at how to make the best of what’s on offer in the mid-market amid a challenging macro environment.

Securing the mid-market

Intensifying geopolitical uncertainty has implications for deal volumes, terms and pricing throughout the mid-market private credit industry, but it still shows opportunities for growth.

LPs keep faith in mid-market credit amid tariff turmoil

Investors are bullish on mid-market lending despite default and recession risks, and even as swelling inflows are leading some private debt GPs to do larger-cap deals.

Permira Credit: Finding opportunity in volatility

The recent market volatility has created both challenges and new prospects, says Ian Jackson, head of strategic opportunities at Permira Credit.

Manager selection comes to the fore

The European mid-market is becoming increasingly crowded, but there are a few ways that LPs can identify leaders in the space, writes Sven Gralla of LBBW Asset Management.