Tagged: private credit

May 14, 2026 @ 11:25 am By JD Alois  |  

Groundfloor, a private securities investment platform that began by focusing on real estate offerings, has added private credit as an option for investors. According to a release, Groundfloor is listing a consumer credit option that offers a 10% annual return with quarterly distributions over 45… Read More

May 10, 2026 @ 5:48 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

A recent report has indicated that private credit managers are positioning current market turbulence as a strategic opening rather than a setback. According to PitchBook’s April 16, 2026, update, focused on the US Private Credit and Middle Market, there are several key developments. While redemption… Read More

April 19, 2026 @ 1:55 pm By Michael Wong  |  

Vietnam-based Farmnet, the trading arm of agricultural supply chain firm TechCoop, has secured a $11.75 million senior secured loan from Symbiotics, underscoring a growing shift among Southeast Asian startups toward alternative financing as venture capital remains tight. The facility, described as the first offshore institutional… Read More

March 17, 2026 @ 9:40 am By Omar Faridi  |  

JPMorgan (NYSE:JPM) has indicated that the private credit sector has faced intense examination, with reports highlighting potential vulnerabilities amid shifting economic conditions. However, a closer look reveals that while certain challenges exist, the underlying strengths of this asset class remain robust. This analysis delves into… Read More

March 16, 2026 @ 8:35 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Deutsche Bank (NYSE:DB) has highlighted its substantial involvement in the private credit industry, reporting an exposure amounting to approximately €26 billion, equivalent to about $30 billion. This figure represents roughly 5% of the bank’s overall loan portfolio, underscoring the growing integration of alternative lending within… Read More

February 25, 2026 @ 9:02 am By Omar Faridi  |  

The private credit sector, now valued at $1.8 trillion, is experiencing significant unease following developments at Blue Owl Capital Inc (NYSE: OWL). The firm’s shares have suffered an 11-day consecutive decline—the longest losing streak since its public listing nearly five years ago—prompting questions about liquidity and… Read More

February 22, 2026 @ 10:34 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Park Square Capital, a key player in the private credit space, has introduced a dedicated European Collateralized Loan Obligation (CLO) senior debt strategy. This development builds upon the firm’s established Credit Partners platform, which specializes in large-scale senior debt investments, and aims to provide investors… Read More

February 20, 2026 @ 9:35 am By Omar Faridi  |  

In the ecosystem of alternative investments, certain phrases should trigger immediate caution. When a fund announces that redemptions are “permanently” suspended, orchestrates a $1.4 billion bulk asset sale, and operates under an opaque four-letter acronym like OBDC II, experienced observers recognize classic warning signals of… Read More

February 15, 2026 @ 2:17 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

The secondary private markets experienced unprecedented expansion in 2025, achieving a historic milestone with total transaction volumes hitting $225 billion, a 45% surge from the previous year. This breakthrough, which eclipsed the $200 billion mark for the first time, underscores the market’s maturation as a… Read More

February 15, 2026 @ 9:13 am By Omar Faridi  |  

In a recent development for the alternative asset management sector, Brigade Capital Management, LP, a global investment firm, has concluded the fundraising for its inaugural private credit vehicle. The Brigade Private Credit Solutions Fund has amassed more than $1 billion in commitments, surpassing initial targets… Read More

February 10, 2026 @ 3:28 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

PitchBook has indicated that the private credit market in the United States continues to demonstrate resilience amid shifting economic dynamics. Released this month, the research report from the team at PitchBook aims to offer a more nuanced and comprehensive snapshot of activity, highlighting key trends… Read More

February 8, 2026 @ 10:55 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

In a time-period marked by technological advancements and geopolitical flux, Citigroup (NYSE: C) has released analyses that shed light on the future of supply chain finance and the broader banking industry. These reports underscore the resilience of global trade systems while highlighting tools like artificial… Read More

January 25, 2026 @ 1:35 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

PitchBook has indicated that the US private credit sector is experiencing a considerable expansion in early 2026, poised to exceed $2 trillion in total assets under management, according to recent projections from Moody’s. PitchBook has explained that this growth is bolstered by a steady decline… Read More

January 22, 2026 @ 2:04 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

In a key announcement for private markets, Juniper Square has released its  Fundraisers market update report, highlighting some of the most effective capital raisers among its clients in the past year. This year’s report marks a notable expansion by incorporating private credit strategies for the… Read More

December 29, 2025 @ 10:25 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Goldman Sachs (NYSE: GS) has long positioned itself as a key player in the fast-growing and evolving private credit market, where non-bank lenders often provide loans to companies that are overlooked by traditional banking institutions. Through its asset management division, the company has reportedly built… Read More

November 30, 2025 @ 6:32 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Wizz Financial, the Abu Dhabi-based global fintech group specializing in cross-border payments and digital wallets, in partnership with Aditum Investment Management Limited, announced the launch of MENA and India’s first gold-backed private credit strategy, fully regulated under India’s RBI framework and available via UAE-based FIs…. Read More

November 14, 2025 @ 12:49 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Carta, the software platform for private capital, announced that it has acquired Sirvatus, a loan administration platform for private credit funds. The acquisition reportedly makes Carta the first integrated platform for private credit fund CFOs, combining fund administration, loan operations, and investor reporting into an… Read More

September 28, 2025 @ 3:26 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Grays Peak Capital, a boutique investment firm specializing in government and defense sectors, has announced the launch of its Grays Peak Private Credit Fund II, targeting $500 million in capital commitments. This expansion underscores the seemingly growing appetite for tailored financing solutions that enable contractors… Read More

September 21, 2025 @ 5:50 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

The private credit landscape continues to evolve amid economic headwinds, underscored the sector’s adaptability, the researchers at PitchBook have noted. Private credit, once a niche alternative to traditional lending, has surged as a go-to financing mechanism for middle-market companies grappling with syndicated loan market disruptions…. Read More

September 14, 2025 @ 6:08 am By Omar Faridi  |  

In a recent appearance on CNBC’s “Squawk Box,” Marc Lipschultz, co-CEO of alternative asset manager Blue Owl Capital, offered an assessment of the financial landscape, emphasizing the persistence of elevated interest rates. As the U.S. economy grapples with inflationary pressures and policy uncertainties, Lipschultz’s remarks… Read More