Private Credit
94 stories covering private credit — fund closes, LP allocations, regulatory filings, deal flow, and fundraising signals from PipelineRoad's editorial team.
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.
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.
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.
Blue Owl Co-Founder Attributes Private Credit Turmoil to Industry Actions
Doug Ostrover of Blue Owl Capital blames private credit industry's own actions for investor unrest, citing overstated concerns amid surging redemptions.
Blue Owl Co-Founder Blames Private Credit Industry for Investor Unrest
Doug Ostrover attributes surging redemptions in private credit to industry actions, not loan performance, amid market turbulence.
Hybrid Advisors and Faithstone Capital Announce $3 Billion Fund of Funds Joint Venture
Hybrid Advisors and Faithstone Capital Partners have formed a 50/50 joint venture to scale a $3 billion fund of funds platform, according to a PR Newswire announcement.
Hybrid Advisors and Faithstone Capital Partners Form $3 Billion Fund of Funds Joint Venture
Hybrid Advisors and Faithstone Capital Partners have announced a joint venture to build a $3 billion Fund of Funds platform, signed on March 7, 2026.
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.
Apollo Limits Withdrawals from $25bn Private Credit Fund Amid High Redemption Requests
Apollo Global Management caps redemptions at 5% for its $25bn Apollo Debt Solutions fund after requests exceeded 11.2%, according to a report.
Apollo Limits Withdrawals from $25bn Debt Solutions Fund Amid High Redemption Requests
Apollo Global Management caps redemptions at 5% for its $25bn Apollo Debt Solutions fund after requests exceeded quarterly limits, according to a report.
Oak Hill Advisors Launches OFLEX Retail Private Credit Fund
Oak Hill Advisors introduces OFLEX, an interval fund for retail investors targeting public and private debt amid market caution.
Oak Hill Advisors Launches Retail-Focused Private Credit Fund OFLEX
Oak Hill Advisors introduces OFLEX, an interval fund for retail investors in private credit strategies amid sector caution.
Majority of LPs Expect Integrated Public-Private Credit Approach in Five Years
A survey of 135 senior investment professionals shows 59% of global LPs plan to integrate public and private credit allocations within five years, up from 35%.
Blue Pool Capital Secures $1bn for Inaugural Private Equity Fund
Hong Kong-based Blue Pool Capital has raised $1bn for its first dedicated PE fund, Riverside, amid challenging market conditions.
Aware Super Appoints Alex Satchcroft as Head of Private Equity
Australian pension fund Aware Super has named Alex Satchcroft to lead its AUD11bn private equity portfolio amid a team reshuffle.
HighVista Appoints Head for Private Equity Secondaries Strategy
HighVista Strategies hires Raudel Yanez as managing director to lead its GP-led secondaries efforts in the lower mid-market.
HighVista Appoints Raudel Yanez as Head of Private Equity Secondaries
HighVista Strategies hires Raudel Yanez to lead its GP-led secondaries strategy focused on the lower mid-market, expanding its private equity platform.
Apollo Appoints Principal for $1bn Singapore Private Credit Fund
Apollo Global Management has hired Wei Ming Wong as principal for a new $1bn private credit fund targeting high-growth companies in Singapore, as reported by Private Equity Wire.
JPMorgan and Goldman Offer Tools for Hedge Funds to Short Private Credit
JPMorgan and Goldman Sachs are providing hedge funds with baskets to bet against the $1.8 trillion private credit market, amid market pressures.
JPMorgan and Goldman Offer Tools to Short $1.8tn Private Credit Market
JPMorgan and Goldman Sachs are providing hedge funds with baskets to bet against the $1.8 trillion private credit sector, amid market pressures.
Goldman Sachs AM Seeks $10bn for New Global Private Credit Fund
Goldman Sachs Asset Management is in early discussions to raise at least $10 billion for its latest global direct lending vehicle, West Street Loan Partners VI.
Goldman Sachs AM Targets $10bn for New Global Private Credit Fund
Goldman Sachs Asset Management seeks to raise at least $10 billion for its next global direct lending fund amid investor caution in the private credit sector.
Blackstone Leads $1.3bn Financing for Paratek-Radius Merger
Blackstone Inc heads a $1.3bn private funding package for the merger of Paratek Pharmaceuticals and Radius Health, involving key lenders like Sixth Street Partners.
Sumitomo Life Plans $1.9bn Investment in Private Credit
Sumitomo Life Insurance Co. aims to allocate approximately $1.9bn to private credit in the fiscal year starting April, as reported by Private Equity Wire.
Morgan Stanley Forecasts 8% Default Rise in Private Credit
Morgan Stanley expects default rates in direct lending to reach around 8%, partly due to AI-related pressures on software companies.
Morgan Stanley Forecasts 8% Rise in Private Credit Defaults
Morgan Stanley expects private credit default rates to reach around 8%, driven by pressures on software companies from AI disruption and high leverage.
Goldman Sachs AM Plans $13bn Raise for GS Mezzanine Partners IX
Goldman Sachs Asset Management is seeking to raise about $13bn for its ninth mezzanine debt fund targeting private equity-backed companies in North America and Europe, according to a report.
Davidson Kempner Warns of Deeper Stress in Private Capital Industry
Davidson Kempner highlights financial stress in private markets, including $768bn in stressed debt and a $4tn backlog of unsold portfolio companies, according to a Private Equity Wire report.
Stellus Private Credit BDC Announces Q4 and Full-Year 2025 Financial Results
Stellus Private Credit BDC reported net investment income of $0.34 per share for Q4 2025 and declared a dividend of $0.35 per share for Q1 2026, with investments reaching $400 million at fair value.
Stellus Private Credit BDC Reports Q4 and Full-Year 2025 Results
Stellus Private Credit BDC announced financial results for its fourth quarter and year ended December 31, 2025, including net investment income of $0.34 per share and a portfolio at $400 million fair
Apex Survey: 85% of Private Credit Firms Embed AI in Operations
A survey of 105 senior leaders reveals 85% have fully integrated AI into private credit activities, with 94% viewing it as crucial for accessibility.
Apex Survey Finds 85% of Firms Embed AI in Private Credit
A survey of 105 senior leaders shows 85% have fully integrated AI into private credit activities, with 94% viewing it as crucial for accessibility.
Morgan Stanley Limits Redemptions in Private Credit Fund
Morgan Stanley restricted withdrawals from its North Haven Private Income Fund after investors requested nearly 11% of shares, as reported by Private Equity Wire.
Enverus Secures Over $400m in Private Credit for Spatial Acquisition
A syndicate including Blackstone and Ares has provided over $400m in loans to Enverus for its acquisition of Spatial Business Systems, following a prior $3bn package.
Apollo Seeks Daily Pricing for Private Credit Funds
Apollo Global Management plans to report NAVs monthly and eventually daily for its private credit funds to boost transparency amid investor concerns.
Cliffwater Corporate Lending Fund Sees Redemption Requests Over 7%
Cliffwater's flagship $33bn private credit fund is facing investor redemption requests exceeding 7%, with a decision pending on repurchase limits.
Ackman’s Pershing Square Seeks Up to $10 Billion in NYSE IPO
Bill Ackman's Pershing Square is pursuing an IPO for its closed-end fund, aiming to raise up to $10 billion and expand access to its investment strategy.
Asia Private Credit Sees Increased Investor Interest Amid US Turmoil
Investors are turning to Asia-focused private credit amid US fund pressures, with withdrawals from major US managers highlighting the shift.
Blue Owl Short Interest Hits Records as Private Credit Market Faces Scrutiny
Short sellers target Blue Owl Capital amid growing investor concerns about private credit market vulnerabilities and valuation practices.
Carlyle Plans $50B PE Fundraise in Three-Year 'Supercycle' Through 2028
The mega-manager's ambitious fundraising targets signal broader capital market trends that could impact LP allocation decisions for emerging funds.
Blackstone and Ares Deploy $5B in Private Credit for Thoma Bravo Deal
Two credit giants finance Thoma Bravo's WWEX-Auctane merger, highlighting private credit's growing role in large buyouts.
