Fundraising

Once known as a predictable, stable and easily modelled asset class, real estate has seen a tumultuous start to the decade that has thrown doubt on many established investment philosophies.

Investors are looking to private debt opportunities amid strong returns.

Difficult fundraising conditions have been observed across the private markets investment industry.

The longstanding environmental-focused private markets firm is 'pleased with the momentum' as it gathers capital for its first private credit fund.

The fund is the firm’s first flagship since it was acquired by Nuveen in 2023 and will enable it to be more active in the large loan space.

In the first episode of our Decade of Private Debt podcast miniseries, Arougheti looks back at a decade of strategic growth in private credit, emphasising the importance of enduring relationships and the misunderstood, yet resilient nature of the market.

The firm has raised €300m to invest in mid-market European companies with a focus on sustainability.

The fund manager is launching its first opportunities fund to capitalise on an upcoming refinancing wave in Europe.

The vehicle has received an initial commitment from Crédit Agricole and is targeting €750m to improve agricultural sustainability.

Private credit is one of the fastest-growing sectors in the secondaries market – what is driving it forwards?