The women making an impact across infrastructure, private debt, real estate, private equity and venture capital.
Inside: LPs on the frontline – five leading investors share their thoughts on the key issues affecting the industry today; Meet the women creating waves in alternatives; Plus, a special report on venture, growth and SMEs; And much more…
Our annual Global Investor 75 ranking shows which investors are committing the most to the private debt asset class.
It is estimated that the ABF universe totals about $19trn, versus about $1.7trn for direct lending.
The shift from direct lending to speciality finance, adapting to ESG requirements and responding to regulatory scrutiny: these are some of the evolutionary steps being taken by private debt. Five investors share their thoughts on changing times.
As SME owners face dilution, many turn to the venture debt market. David Bateman, managing partner of Claret Capital Partners, explains some of the latest trends.
Amid challenging market conditions, smaller businesses have put growth plans on hold. But as things begin to stabilise, capital providers are confident of seeing increased demand.
With strong growth rates and limited competition, Central and Eastern Europe is a land of promise for lenders, say Marcin Leja, partner and CEO; Magdalena Śniegocka, principal; and Radoslav Tausinger, partner at CVI.
What might the maturity wall bring? And will banks be back in force in the SME lending space by 2028?
How we compiled the 2024 GI 75 ranking.