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Fundraising

Thoma Bravo raises $3.6B for senior debt

January 21, 2025

The software-focused investor completed fundraising for its third credit fund.

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Lending

Fed’s rate cut sparks hope, but PE dealmakers remain wary

September 20, 2024

Not everyone is thrilled about the highly anticipated rate cut.

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Private Credit

What’s driving PE’s asset growth? These days, it’s credit.

September 11, 2024

The seven largest publicly traded PE firms spent a whopping $121 billion on credit in Q2.

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SVB

How 4 post-SVB crisis predictions panned out

December 11, 2023

If you’re a founder who’s raised venture capital but your business is still pre-revenue, the glory days of securing a mortgage with Silicon Valley Bank or First Republic are over.

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Private Credit

Private credit lenders yield some ground as competition increases

December 10, 2023

As the competition has accelerated in the last three months, spreads and upfront fees on recently issued private credit loans have narrowed, market sources say.

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Lending

AllianceBernstein launches NAV lending initiative

December 4, 2023

AllianceBernstein unveiled its new NAV lending business with a $500 million anchor investment from its insurance parent, Equitable Holdings.

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Private Credit

How long can the ‘golden age’ of private credit last?

November 21, 2023

This is a good time for private credit, but the asset class’s resilience hasn’t been tested during a real downturn. And some allocators are watching with caution.

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Private Credit

Lower-mid-market PE shop expands into private credit amid regional bank retreat

October 25, 2023

A boutique PE firm recently launched a private credit business to capture rising corporate lending opportunities in the lower middle market.

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Middle Market

Reporter’s notebook: M&A dealmakers rely on structured deals to close transactions

August 2, 2023

Middle-market private equity firms seeking high-quality assets are facing a crowded playing field as larger GPs hunt downstream amid tight lending conditions.

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Lending

PE turns to equity to fund add-ons amid tough debt market

July 24, 2023

Private equity firms have modified their buyout playbook to adapt to a tightening credit environment.

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Lending

As regional banks avoid risky loans, private lenders see opportunity

July 16, 2023

Cash-rich private credit managers may find golden opportunities to invest in the asset-based lending market.

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Private Debt

Venture debt deals decline 38%, led by SVB’s core market

July 12, 2023

The earliest stages of the startup world have seen the sharpest contraction in venture lending.

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Private Credit

HPS’ $10B direct lending fund shows hunger for private debt

June 4, 2023

HPS has bagged $10 billion for a new direct lending fund, underscoring investors’ prodigious appetite for the asset class.

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Venture Debt

Q&A: Armentum’s John Markell on venture debt post-SVB

May 31, 2023

Silicon Valley Bank’s collapse was a contributor to the challenging debt environment, but it was far from the only one.

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Lending

Private debt delivers calm waters in storm of volatility

May 18, 2023

Private debt funds yielded positive returns in H2 2022, showing resilience in a volatile market.

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Lending

Tighter bank lending opens the way for private debt firms

May 8, 2023

As banks rein in lending amid liquidity concerns, private debt firms are eager to step in to fill the void.

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Regulation

Capitol Hill’s SVB autopsy spotlights risks of tech and ‘nontraditional’ banks

March 30, 2023

Congressional hearings have illuminated how SVB’s risky practices didn’t prompt quick action from regulators.

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Venture Debt

Nonbank lenders pounce on venture debt market after SVB collapse

March 13, 2023

Nonbank lenders are seeing rising demand from venture-backed companies scrambling for new loans.

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