Private debt (or private credit) has emerged as one of the strongest asset classes within the alternative investment universe. During the fourth quarter of 2023, the deal flow for private credit picked up, reversing the slowdown seen earlier in the year. In its alternative investment universe outlook for 2024, JP Morgan continues to overweight private credit.
So, what is private debt? It is the kind of lending where the debt finance to companies comes from funds, rather than banks, bank-led syndicates, or public markets. As the private equity market continues to see challenges, private debt is becoming an alternative investment vehicle for private companies looking to raise funding.
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