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If you’re a large manager with freshly raised capital, you may be poised to prosper. For others, things could be about to get more challenging. PDI examines the landscape for private debt following the recent banking woes.
The Chicago-based firm is targeting $3bn for Fund V, a lower mid-market-focused vehicle.
With the sponsored buyout market facing challenges, non-sponsored dealflow is picking up. But are fund managers able to transition to what some see as a completely different business model?
Time machine
The liquidity crunch that has claimed SVB as a victim may represent opportunity for investors with an aggressive approach
Silicon Valley Bank, SVB, photograph. Interior shot of Silicon Valley Bank's Santa Monica office.
Following the turmoil surrounding the collapse last week of the 800-pound tech lending gorilla, Silicon Valley Bank, we examine some of the collateral damage.
Twisted paper US currency
The annex fund, which was raised in less than seven months, is an extension of a vehicle that was closed in April 2022.
The US business development company market has found itself exposed to stock market volatility and redemption pressure. But, due to conservative structuring and a promising environment for new deals, there are few signs of panic.
Including target leverage and SMAs, the credit solutions fund is Crescent's largest yet.
Second close of third such fund beats its target and nears its hard-cap.
New York skyline
The private credit vehicle will focus on synthetic securitisations.
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