Howard Sharp, Chairman and Co-Head of Direct Lending at Alcentra, shared insights on the European private credit landscape. Sharp highlighted how the market has evolved following the 2022 interest rate increases, which caused a 40% drop in mid-market activity. He sees positive signs for 2025, noting increasing market segmentation.

McKinsey's latest research reveals Europe needs a massive €800 billion in annual investments by 2030 to close its widening competitiveness gap with the United States, with private capital poised to provide at least €100 billion more annually than current levels to make this transformation possible.

European PE adapts to geopolitical tensions with smaller deals while fundraising stays robust, especially in middle-market and growth segments. RetryClaude does not have internet access. Links provided may not be accurate or up to date.Claude can make mistakes. Please double-check responses.

Apollo's Wassenaar sees Germany's surprise infrastructure plan unleashing wave of private capital across Europe's power and digital sectors

Private credit firms capitalize on European banks' retreat from lending, with residential real estate particularly attractive due to housing

Castlelake provides €125M financing to GoByBike, a Finnish bicycle lease originator, as part of its asset-based private credit strategy.

H.I.G. WhiteHorse provides new first lien, senior-secured credit facility to CCE Group, a portfolio company of Hivest Capital Partners.

Multiply Group acquires controlling stake in Tendam, Spain's second-largest apparel group, marking entry into retail and apparel sector.

CDPQ to acquire Innergex for $13.75 per share, establishing a Quebec-based renewable power leader with strategic growth potential.

Thoma Bravo completes fundraising for its first European-focused fund, totaling €1.8 billion in capital commitments.

Experienced restructuring attorney Mahnvir Singh joins Troutman Pepper Locke's London office, bolstering the firm's global capabilities.

European private markets signal recovery with AI driving growth, while new exit strategies and regional shifts reshape investment landscape.