Fundraising round takes Alcentra’s direct lending firepower to €5.7 billion
Alcentra has announced that it has closed its second European direct lending fund-raising, with commitments of €4.3 billion

Beechbrook raises £150 million lending fund and plans new Manchester office
Beechbrook has held a final close on its UK direct lending fund at £150 million ($190 million), according to an announcement today. The London-based firm is also opening an office in the north west of England

Pemberton holds final close on debut direct lending fund at €1.2 billion
Direct lender Pemberton has raised €1.2 billion for its debut fund known as European Mid-Market Debt Fund

BNP Paribas manager and bank team up on direct lending
BNP Paribas Investment Partners has announced that it has reached the first close on a new direct lending fund, which is geared towards the French market

BlueBay closes second direct lending fund at just over €2 billion
BlueBay Asset Management has announced that it has closed its second direct lending fund