Bridgepoint Raises €5 Billion for 4th European Direct Lending Fund

1 articles · Updated · Bloomberg · May 28

Bridgepoint is set to raise about €5 billion for its fourth European direct lending fund, according to people familiar with the matter.
The vehicle is aimed at financing opportunities across Europe’s direct lending market, extending the London-listed firm’s push in private credit.
The fund is on pace to top its initial €4 billion target, signaling stronger-than-planned investor demand.

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