The Barbell Effect in Private Credit: What Mega-Fund Migration Means for the Lower Middle Market
Something structural is happening to the competitive landscape of private credit, and it has less to do with rates or...
Something structural is happening to the competitive landscape of private credit, and it has less to do with rates or...
Two groups that once viewed each other with adversarial mindsets —private equity operating partners and lender monitoring teams — are...
Healthcare private equity delivered a record performance in 2025, with disclosed deal value exceeding an estimated $191 billion — surpassing...
Private equity funds typically rely on three main levers to generate value in portfolio companies: business growth, operational profitability and...
The U.S. middle market is witnessing a quiet revolution in deal financing. Asset-based lending and private credit — once distinct...
Asset-based lending has undergone a quiet but significant transformation in recent years. Once viewed primarily as a capital source of...
The private equity industry faces a structural liquidity crisis. Five-year DPI (distributions to paid-in capital) has fallen to its lowest...
The due diligence playbook for middle market transactions has evolved significantly. While financial, legal, and operational assessments remain foundational, a...
Private equity sponsors are increasingly turning to dividend recapitalizations to return capital to investors amid one of the most challenging...
The middle market lending landscape has undergone a seismic transformation. Private lenders now account for 85% of leveraged buyouts, up...
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