Looking at the Private Debt Funds in Market
At the start of Q4 2018, there are 396 private debt funds in market seeking an aggregate $175bn in capital. This represents an increase of seven funds in market than at the start of Q3, but the funds currently in market are seeking $5.0bn less in aggregate capital.
By strategy, direct lending fund make up the bulk of private debt vehicles raising. As at October, there are 194 direct lending funds in market seeking $90bn – representing 49% percent of private debt funds in market, and 51% of total capital targeted. There are a further