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Although AI disruption and other threats remain increasingly relevant, Houlihan Lokey data shows resilient portfolio dynamics.
The global direct lending platform is comprised of around 10 vehicles across a variety of structures.
MLEND will be available to clients of financial advisers through US-based RIA and broker-dealer networks
Newton, the newly formed venture, will source deals across the US and be administered by both companies.
The move to broadly syndicated loans portends a battle over ever-growing mega-deals.
The asset class’s growth, alongside spread compression and heightened competition have it approaching bubble status.
The deal will enable Teylor to expand its lending business across Europe while providing a template for future global ambitions.
At first glance, SME finance appears to offer crucial diversification for LPs, but it remains a demanding segment to lend into.
In Europe, ESG remains a key consideration for investors, while elsewhere the conversation has become more muted. Peter Arnold, head of European private markets at LBP Asset Management, examines the landscape.
Deals based on annual recurring revenues offer a way for lenders to tap into the early-stage growth market. Devon Martineaux and Andrew Miller of Valuation Research Corporation offer insights into how ARR deals work.