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METHODOLOGY
The 2025 Private Debt Investor Fund Formation League Table covers all private debt closed-end limited partnerships (funds) for which firms provided fund formation advisory services, and which held a final close between 1 October 2023 and 30 September 2024.
Only master fund vehicles were accepted, not feeder funds, co-investments or separately managed accounts.
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LATEST HEADLINES
SEC issues new marketing rule guidance
The announced FAQs offer new flexibility around net portfolio reporting and testimonials from those with SRO disciplinary histories.
Connecticut pension approves $2.7bn credit allocation in 2026
The state pension fund looks to boost allocation from 6% to 10% by 2029.
KKR closes Asia credit fund with $2.5bn
The fund will follow its predecessor in backing performing credit opportunities driven by the region’s rapidly developing economy.
Loan Note: Secondaries fundraising bonanza continues; Carlyle exec questions regulatory focus
Coller, Ares provide further boost to secondaries fundraising. Also, Carlyle's Jason Thomas thinks regulators may be looking in the wrong direction for signs of structural stress. Here's today's brief for our valued subscribers only.
Senior debt fundraising falls from its peak
Our data for private credit capital raising by strategy shows investors once again diversifying their commitments rather than concentrating them.
