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Private Credit Firms Reassure Investors on AI Risks in Software Lending
Ares Management, Blackstone Inc, and Blue Owl Capital assess AI exposure in their software lending portfolios, finding limited risks amid market concerns.
Private Credit BDCs Trade at Deepest NAV Discounts in Over Five Years
Shares of private credit BDCs are at their widest discounts to NAV since October 2020, per LSEG data, amid investor concerns over valuations and risks.
Wall Street Banks Report Strong Q1 Earnings Amid Private Market Uncertainty
Major Wall Street banks including Goldman Sachs and BlackRock posted strong Q1 earnings, providing insights into private credit redemptions and PE transaction trends.
Goldman Sachs Foresees Growth in Private Credit Despite Withdrawals
Goldman Sachs expects private credit to continue attracting capital long-term amid investor withdrawals and liquidity concerns, according to their executive.
Banks Tighten Leverage Terms on Private Credit Funds as Disputes Rise
Banks including JPMorgan Chase, Goldman Sachs, and Barclays are raising interest rates and reassessing collateral values for private credit funds amid market volatility.
Investors Wary of SaaS Amid Structural Shift
Venture Capital Journal reports investors growing cautious of SaaS due to a shift from traditional enterprise models to automated platforms.
PNC Discloses $7bn Exposure to Private Credit Firms
PNC Financial Services reveals approximately $7bn in exposure to private credit managers, part of a larger portfolio amid growing transparency in banking ties to the asset class.
Venture Capital Concentrates on Top AI Companies in Q1 2026
In Q1 2026, AI startups captured 80% of global venture funding, with four companies raising $188 billion, amid a decline in global deal counts, according to Crunchbase data.
Ally Financial Declares Quarterly Dividends on Common and Preferred Stock
Ally Financial Inc. declared a $0.30 per share dividend on common stock and payments on Series B and C preferred stock, payable in May 2026.
Neuberger Municipal Fund Declares Monthly Distribution
Neuberger Municipal Fund announces a $0.05417 per share distribution payable on May 15, 2026, with a record date of April 30, 2026.
Battery Ventures Partner Zak Ewen on AI's Impact on Software Resilience
Zak Ewen of Battery Ventures states that tech companies with a deep grasp of end-markets are more resilient to AI disintermediation, according to a Venture Capital Journal article.
Major US Banks Disclose Private Credit Exposures Amid Investor Scrutiny
US banks like Wells Fargo, JPMorgan Chase, and Citigroup reveal details of their private credit lending in quarterly earnings, addressing risks as investor focus intensifies.
Private Markets Focus on De-Risking Energy Investments
Investors are assessing ways to secure energy needs amid geopolitical risks, emphasizing renewables as per Private Equity Wire.
Private Markets Look to De-Risk Energy Investments
Investors evaluate strategies to meet global energy needs while avoiding unstable supply chains amid geopolitical tensions.
Q1 2026 Review: Democratisation Dynamics in Private Markets
Private Equity Wire highlights democratisation trends in private markets for Q1 2026, focusing on education narratives and potential disruptions.
Q1 2026 Review: The Real Story in Private Markets
Aftab Bose of Private Equity Wire examines democratisation dynamics in private markets for Q1 2026, including education efforts and potential disruptions.
Orchard Co-Founder Predicts Fourfold Growth in Continuation Vehicle Market
Scott Pasquini of Orchard expects the continuation vehicle market to expand up to four times amid GPs' efforts to bypass closed-end fund timelines, per Buyouts Insider.
Orchard Co-Founder Sees Fourfold Growth in Continuation Vehicle Market
Scott Pasquini predicts the continuation vehicle market could expand four times its current size as GPs seek to escape closed-end fund timelines.
Financial Markets React to Ceasefire and Economic Data
Recent market movements include a stock rally from a ceasefire, hedge fund short squeezes, OpenAI's retail-focused IPO plans, and shifts in Miami's hedge fund presence.
Wall Street Muted Amid Mideast Truce Doubts and Economic Shifts
Dealbreaker reports on stock rallies from a ceasefire, hedge fund short squeezes, retail trader shifts, OpenAI's IPO plans, and Miami hedge fund dynamics.
Private Credit Funds Face Over $20bn in Redemption Requests in Q1 2026
Wealthy investors attempted to withdraw more than $20bn from private credit funds in the first quarter of 2026, affecting major managers and highlighting sector pressures.
Private Credit Funds Faced Over $20bn in Redemption Requests in Q1 2026
Wealthy investors attempted to withdraw more than $20bn from private credit funds in the first quarter of 2026, affecting major managers and highlighting sector pressures.
Democratisation and Secondaries Pressure Private Equity Infrastructure
Private equity exits and dealmaking lag M&A activity, straining secondaries amid democratisation and AI adoption, according to Private Equity Wire.
Private Equity Secondaries Face Infrastructure Pressure Amid Lagging Deals
Private equity exits and dealmaking lag wider M&A activity, increasing pressure on secondary market infrastructure as democratisation expands investor access.
Moody’s Revises Outlook on Blue Owl’s $36bn Credit Fund to Negative
Moody’s shifts outlook on Blue Owl Credit Income Corp to negative due to a surge in investor redemption requests in the first quarter, according to Private Equity Wire.
Moody’s Shifts Outlook on Blue Owl Credit Income Corp to Negative Due to Redemption Surge
Moody’s Ratings revised the outlook on Blue Owl Capital’s $36bn OCIC fund to negative amid higher redemption requests in the first quarter, reflecting broader private credit market strains.
Global Private Equity Buyouts Decline in Q1 2026
Private equity buyout activity dropped to $172 billion in the first quarter of 2026, marking a 36% decline from the previous quarter, amid market uncertainties.
Blue Owl Capital Shares Hit All-Time Low Amid Private Credit Turmoil
Blue Owl Capital's shares fell to a record low on Monday due to unease in the $1.8tn private credit market, driven by redemption restrictions and market concerns.
North America Q1 2026 Funding Hits Record $252.6 Billion
U.S. and Canadian companies raised $252.6 billion in venture funding during Q1 2026, driven by AI and surpassing all previous quarterly records.
Florida SBA Nears AI Vendor Selection for Private Markets Data Workflow
Florida's State Board of Administration is approaching the selection of an AI vendor to streamline data processes for private markets, as per Venture Capital Journal.
Florida SBA Nears AI Vendor Selection for Private Markets
Florida's State Board of Administration is approaching the choice of an AI vendor to improve data workflows in private markets, according to Venture Capital Journal.
PE-Owned Companies Borrowed $94bn in 2025 for Payouts
US private equity-backed firms raised $94 billion in loans and bonds last year to fund sponsor payouts, amid growing recapitalisation trends, according to a report.
Market Innovations for HNWIs Accessing Private Tech Companies
Venture Capital Journal examines how the market is creating new ways for high-net-worth individuals to invest in private tech firms, potentially affecting IPO demand.
Majority of BDCs Trading Below NAV Amid Private Credit Pressures
A majority of listed business development companies are trading at discounts to their net asset values due to liquidity risks and market concerns, based on recent data.
Most BDCs Trading Below NAV Amid Private Credit and Liquidity Concerns
A majority of listed business development companies are trading at discounts to their net asset values due to investor concerns over liquidity and private credit markets.
Independent Sponsors in PE Seek Higher Returns Than Traditional Funds
Research from Headway Capital Partners shows independent sponsors pursue higher returns via deal selectivity and lower valuation multiples.
Independent Sponsors Seek Higher Returns in PE, Per Research
Research from Headway Capital Partners shows independent sponsors pursue higher returns than traditional funds via deal selectivity and lower multiples.
Private Credit Bonds Showed Strain Before Redemption Wave, per Hedge Fund Analysis
Fourier Asset Management's analysis highlights pressure on bonds from semi-liquid private credit funds in the $2tn sector ahead of recent investor redemptions.
3i Group Shares Fall 15% as Action Reports Weaker Trading
3i Group's shares dropped 15% in London trading after its largest portfolio company, Action, posted softer-than-expected sales growth in early 2026.
3i Group Shares Fall After Action's Trading Misses Expectations
Shares in 3i Group dropped sharply on Thursday due to softer-than-expected trading from its largest portfolio company, Action, early in 2026.
Ares Strategic Income Fund Suffers Record Monthly Decline
Ares Management's private credit fund experienced its largest monthly loss in February amid broader market pressures, as reported by Private Equity Wire.
Ares Strategic Income Fund Posts Record Monthly Loss in February
Ares Management's Ares Strategic Income Fund recorded its largest monthly decline since inception in February, amid broader private credit market pressures.
Apollo and Blackstone Downplay Private Credit Concerns Amid Redemption Pressures
Executives from Blackstone and Apollo argue that media fears in the $1.8 trillion private credit sector overstate risks, as discussed at a symposium in Melbourne.
Private Credit in 2026: Discipline, Dispersion, and Defaults
A Private Equity Wire report explores push and pull factors in private credit for 2026, including firm strategies amid overcrowding and opportunities.
Private Credit in 2026: Firms Face Push and Pull Factors
A report examines how established expertise drives some private credit firms to consolidate strategies while overcrowding and opportunity lead others to diversify, according to Private Equity Wire.
Seed Funding in U.S. Skewing Larger in 2025, Crunchbase Data Shows
Crunchbase data reveals U.S. seed funding grew only for deals of $10 million and above in 2025, amid declines in smaller rounds.
Seed Funding Skewing Larger in 2025, Crunchbase Data Shows
Crunchbase data reveals U.S. seed funding deals of $10 million and above grew in 2025, while smaller rounds declined.
Moody’s Downgrades FS KKR Capital to Ba1 on Asset Quality Issues
Moody’s has downgraded FS KKR Capital, managed by KKR and FS Investments, to below investment grade due to asset quality concerns, as reported by Private Equity Wire.
Moody’s Downgrades FS KKR Capital to Below Investment Grade
Moody’s has cut FS KKR Capital, a $14bn private credit fund managed by KKR and FS Investments, to Ba1 due to asset quality issues, as reported by Bloomberg.
Private Equity Wire Releases Report on Secondaries in 2026
Private Equity Wire and SS&C produce a report exploring secondaries as a tool for liquidity control in private markets, according to their March 2026 publication.
