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The UK remains the most mature of Europe’s direct lending markets but share fell back slightly in H1.
Both Spain and Italy have rich potential, say fund managers, as deal opportunities continue to expand in the region.
The UK remains out in front but opportunities are growing across the continent.
Senior and unitranche deals saw the best H1 since 2012 as debt funds continued to increase their share versus banks.
European private debt remains resilient while investors prioritise differentiated strategies.
From a slow start, debt is gradually finding its feet in the region as investors and GPs embrace the asset class.
Three-quarters of European funds beat their targets in H1.