KKR Credit wins US pension fund's $300 million private debt mandate
KKR credit has won a mandate from an Iowa pension fund to act as its private corporate debt strategic partner, board documentation seen by Creditflux reveals

Manager holds first close at £90 million for UK lower mid-market fund
The direct lending fund, which has a $300 million hard cap and targets UK lower mid-market companies, has held its first close at £90 million ($120 million) 

KKR and Audax poised to receive commitments from Arizona pension fund
Arizona’s Safety Personnel Retirement System may commit $175 million to credit strategies run ky KKR and Audax, according to board documents seen by Creditflux

Manager adds to its private credit team and holds final close on new fund
Toronto-based Northleaf Capital Partners has announced the final closing of its global private credit fund, as well as two senior hires from Bain and HIG Capital in Chicago

Athyrium and Neuberger Berman announce $2 billion close of healthcare fund
A healthcare-focused asset manager has announced announce the closing of Athyrium Opportunities Fund III, which is subadvised by NB Alternatives Advisers, the advisor to Neuberger Berman’s private equity business

US direct lender announces first close at $275 million after Oaktree backing
Direct lender Runway Growth Credit has announced the successful closing of its $275 million initial equity capital raise, including a $139 million commitment from Oaktree

Pennsylvania pension fund commits $100 million to US direct lending
A Pennsylvania pension fund has approved $175 million in new commitments to asset mangers, including $100 million to a credit fund run by Brightwood Capital Advisors

Abu Dhabi Investment Authority buys stake in KKR’s Indian credit business
The Abu Dhabi investment Authority has become a significant minority shareholder in KKR India Financial Services, an alternative credit business in India owned by US private equity firm KKR

London manager closes third credit fund at €459 million
Rothschild Credit Management has announced the final close of its third credit investment fund at €459 million

US private equity firm markets its debut credit fund
After hiring a head of credit in January, a US fund manager has started marketing a $300 million direct lending vehicle

Credit Suisse unit acquires majority stake in SME-focused Swiss startup
The financial services giant's venture capital investment arm, SVC-Ltd, has acquired a majority stake in Swiss alternatives startup Tradeplus24

Minneapolis manager raises $558 million for third mezzazine fund
The manager has held a final close on its third mezzazine fund, bringing total fundraising to over $1.2 billion across all three funds

French manager launches its latest private debt fund

Hong Kong firm announces first close of China-focused direct lending fund
Hong Kong-based investment firm Adamas Asset Management has announced the first closing of its Adamas Ping An Opportunities Fund, a vehicle mainly providing loans to companies in Greater China

Churchill launches breakthrough mid-market loan fund
Mid-market CLO manager Churchill has diversified its product range by launching a commingled loan fund 

Credit Suisse alumni in Australia raise $217 million for credit fund
Australian private investment firm Tanarra, formed less than a year ago by a group of Credit Suisse alumni, has raised AUD$285 million ($217 million) for a new credit fund

Investors pledge cash after turning to direct lender Prestige
Just like every magic trick has three parts, every fundraising has three stages: building a track record, marketing and, the most difficult, delivering strong returns. Prestige is clearly performing well as it gains three investor mandates

Texas manager is in peak condition as it raises $1.1 billion for credit fund
Middle-market specialist raises over $1.1 billion for its latest credit fund, SEC filings reveal. 

Manager's aviation debt fund takes off with $115 million
A new debt fund is getting into gear, having held a first close of $115 million

French direct lender opens Munich office and unveils new private debt fund
The Paris-based firm has also announced two new hires in its French and German offices

New Hampshire pension poised to invest $50 million to energy-related fund
The New Hampshire Retirement System committed to invest $50 million into a new energy-related direct lending strategy at its November meeting

Manager raises $11 million for third credit opportunities fund
An Atlanta-based manager has raised more than $11 million from 31 investors for its third credit opps fund 

New US credit manager targets $750 million for debut fund
A start-up credit manager is marketing its inaugural credit opps fund

Edinburgh-based direct lender goes to boutique bank OakNorth for revolver
Edinburgh-based direct lending investment company RM Capital has subscribed to a revolving credit facility with a boutique bank

US direct lender raises $91.95 million for second mezzanine fund
The vehicle has raised $91.95 million out of a total offering amount of $100 million with the backing of 24 investors