Private Equity Francisco Partners’ $2.2B Credit Fund Poised for Tech DealsGrowth and bridge financing for pre-IPO companies among fund's sweet spots.October 18, 2021
Lending Why Direct Lending is Taking OffExecs from Carlyle, First Eagle, Flat Rock, Monroe, WhiteHorse Capital and Varagon weigh in.October 05, 2021
Lending Another PE Firm Raises a Direct Lending FundVista Credit's third fundraise shows the testament to rising competition in the lending sector.October 04, 2021
Consumer Goods Pandemic Refinancings Raise Distressed Debt M&A HopesCredit funds could target subordinated debt in next 12 months.September 24, 2021
Lending HPS Raises $11.7B for its Largest Direct Lending FundInvestors have a growing appetite for private credit funds that offer higher returns than debt.September 15, 2021
Lending How are Direct Loans Affecting the Lending Landscape?The upcoming October cover story of Mergers & Acquisitions will examine the impact of direct lending.August 25, 2021
Lending PE Direct Lending Adds More Liquidity to Market Awash in DealsSignificant liquidity follows the new trend.August 23, 2021
Lending PE Firms are Cutting Out Banks to Fund LBOsThoma Bravo bypassed banks when getting $2.6 billion of debt financing for its buyout of Stamps.com.August 11, 2021
Private Equity Watch CVC’s Exit of U.S. Direct Lending Business for Market SoftnessBlackstone has also changed course on lending.June 09, 2021
