https://pitchbook.com/tag/private-credit private-credit en-US Tue, 23 Jun 2026 13:32:43 GMT https://pitchbook.com/news/articles/private-loans-underwritten-on-song-royalties-require-special-ear-crayhill A song’s peak value is likely just after an album’s release, followed by a rapid decline, with potential spikes after a concert tour or a television appearance. Tue, 23 Jun 2026 13:32:43 GMT https://pitchbook.com/news/articles/private-loans-underwritten-on-song-royalties-require-special-ear-crayhill https://pitchbook.com/news/articles/fewer-lps-plan-to-increase-allocations-to-private-credit-over-next-year-coller-capital The majority of LPs remain broadly committed to private credit, with most expecting to maintain their current allocations, according to Coller Capital’s Global Private Capital Barometer. Tue, 23 Jun 2026 13:14:33 GMT https://pitchbook.com/news/articles/fewer-lps-plan-to-increase-allocations-to-private-credit-over-next-year-coller-capital https://pitchbook.com/news/articles/europes-private-credit-market-splits-as-prized-assets-take-the-spoils The best assets draw fierce competition from lenders, while a backlog of companies struggle to find buyers. Tue, 23 Jun 2026 13:04:48 GMT https://pitchbook.com/news/articles/europes-private-credit-market-splits-as-prized-assets-take-the-spoils https://pitchbook.com/news/articles/medallia-taken-over-by-private-credit-lender-group-led-by-blackstone The new owners are investing $150 million of capital in the company as part of the transaction. Wed, 17 Jun 2026 18:26:00 GMT https://pitchbook.com/news/articles/medallia-taken-over-by-private-credit-lender-group-led-by-blackstone https://pitchbook.com/news/articles/pe-firms-want-software-deals-but-lenders-dont-want-to-fund-them Big lenders have pulled back from financing software buyouts amid investor concerns about AI's threat to the sector. Tue, 16 Jun 2026 23:57:46 GMT https://pitchbook.com/news/articles/pe-firms-want-software-deals-but-lenders-dont-want-to-fund-them https://pitchbook.com/news/articles/papa-johns-take-private-bid-by-irth-capital-nets-725m-preferred-equity-1b-debt Brookfield Asset Management provided committed financing for the deal, including the preferred equity, and is looking to syndicate some of the preferred equity to other private credit investors. Tue, 16 Jun 2026 19:28:12 GMT https://pitchbook.com/news/articles/papa-johns-take-private-bid-by-irth-capital-nets-725m-preferred-equity-1b-debt https://pitchbook.com/news/articles/q2-global-private-credit-survey-lenders-trim-software-exposure-sentiment-mixed For a second consecutive quarter, survey respondents said the greatest challenge for private credit was the negative perception of the asset class. Mon, 15 Jun 2026 20:30:05 GMT https://pitchbook.com/news/articles/q2-global-private-credit-survey-lenders-trim-software-exposure-sentiment-mixed https://pitchbook.com/news/articles/private-credit-league-tables-q1-2026 PitchBook's inaugural Private Credit League Tables, covering Q1 2026, are now available in an interactive format. Mon, 15 Jun 2026 09:00:00 GMT https://pitchbook.com/news/articles/private-credit-league-tables-q1-2026 https://pitchbook.com/news/articles/cegid-closes-shine-acquisition-with-1-1b-private-credit-facility The acquisition's two-step financing process involves both banks and direct lenders. Fri, 12 Jun 2026 15:42:42 GMT https://pitchbook.com/news/articles/cegid-closes-shine-acquisition-with-1-1b-private-credit-facility https://pitchbook.com/news/articles/amid-market-shift-us-direct-lending-activity-nears-three-year-low-pc-monitor Elevated market volatility, geopolitical uncertainty, and heightened redemptions in retail products have slowed dealmaking. Fri, 12 Jun 2026 12:30:22 GMT https://pitchbook.com/news/articles/amid-market-shift-us-direct-lending-activity-nears-three-year-low-pc-monitor https://pitchbook.com/news/articles/software-loans-are-talk-of-the-town-as-private-credit-players-meet-in-berlin Under watch are buyouts of software businesses that closed in 2021-22. So far, losses and defaults have not accelerated meaningfully, but many at the SuperReturn International conference expect they will. Wed, 10 Jun 2026 19:27:53 GMT https://pitchbook.com/news/articles/software-loans-are-talk-of-the-town-as-private-credit-players-meet-in-berlin https://pitchbook.com/news/articles/arcmont-set-to-close-fifth-direct-lending-fund-at-over-15b The fund marks a significant boost from the firm's prior vehicle, which closed at €10 billion in 2024. Wed, 10 Jun 2026 16:39:39 GMT https://pitchbook.com/news/articles/arcmont-set-to-close-fifth-direct-lending-fund-at-over-15b https://pitchbook.com/news/articles/apollo-blackstone-lend-35b-against-ai-chips-computing-power The tie-up with Broadcom is another example of lenders looking to more nebulous, tricky-to-value collateral. Tue, 09 Jun 2026 22:06:10 GMT https://pitchbook.com/news/articles/apollo-blackstone-lend-35b-against-ai-chips-computing-power https://pitchbook.com/news/articles/private-credit-adjusts-retail-investor-message-after-redemption-run Attendees at SuperReturn conference in Berlin are told institutional support for the asset class 'remains rock solid.' Tue, 09 Jun 2026 20:28:45 GMT https://pitchbook.com/news/articles/private-credit-adjusts-retail-investor-message-after-redemption-run https://pitchbook.com/news/articles/interest-from-pik-loans-at-bdcs-dips-amid-concerns-over-credit-quality-ai-disruption As a share of total interest income, PIK interest income slipped to 8.2%, its lowest level since Q4 2023. Mon, 08 Jun 2026 16:07:39 GMT https://pitchbook.com/news/articles/interest-from-pik-loans-at-bdcs-dips-amid-concerns-over-credit-quality-ai-disruption https://pitchbook.com/news/articles/eurazeo-raises-3-9b-for-direct-lending-fund-beating-target Total commitments across the programme reached €5.5B, including €1B from private wealth capital. Fri, 05 Jun 2026 09:03:51 GMT https://pitchbook.com/news/articles/eurazeo-raises-3-9b-for-direct-lending-fund-beating-target