Private Debt: 2016 Fundraising Update

In 2016, the private debt industry saw a cool-off in fundraising following the banner year in 2015 when almost $100bn was raised. The year was also characterised by a concentration of capital among the larger, more experienced managers while the fundraising marketplace grew increasingly congested as investor appetite for private debt increases.

Overall, 119 funds closed globally raising a combined $74bn, with Preqin expecting these figures to rise by up to a further 10% as more information becomes available...