Fundraising

While the retail investor flight from private credit garners the majority of coverage, institutions are staying put.

The proportion of capital raised by secondaries funds in Q1 has exceeded that seen in 2025.

Simon England-Brammer’s new venture, which has been quietly establishing a track record and client base, is open to investing in private credit and private equity via asset managers.

The closing of Comvest Credit Partners VII exceeded its target fundraise of $2.5bn

A record first quarter speaks to continued institutional investor enthusiasm for private debt despite concerns on the retail side.

Adams Street’s third private credit platform focuses on senior financing to sponsored mid-market US and European businesses.

The fund beat its target and expects to make more than 50 loans to European borrowers.

The Los Angeles-based manager exceeded the fund’s target fundraise as well as its prior vintages.

In a challenging fundraising environment, co-investment is a strong bargaining chip for LPs – but it can create headaches for fund managers.

Co-investment offers fee benefits and an opportunity for greater selectivity, but due diligence can be demanding and co-investors need to consider that they will remain passive investors.