Private Corner launches a new private debt strategy, Global Private Debt Strategies

A booming asset class

With the prospect of lower interest rates in Europe, the phase of high-yield term accounts is beginning to wind down. While some segments of the private equity market are still adjusting, 2024 is a particularly good time to diversify portfolios into private debt, which has been booming in recent months as it gives investors the opportunity to ‘fix’ a level of return over a longer term. Private debt investments offer very competitive yields, lower volatility, historical consistency across cycles and a shorter holding period than traditional equity investments. Private debt also seems to us to be a relevant solution for boosting an allocation, without exposing oneself to more risk, according to our analysis.

Against this backdrop, Private Corner, a Private Equity Firm settled in Paris, is broadening its offering and launching the FIPS Global Private Debt Strategies to give professional or sophisticated private clients, through their financial advisers, access to this asset class, and more specifically to two proven ‘Capital Solutions’ strategies: CVC Credit Capital Solutions III, a fund managed by CVC Capital Partners, and Capital Solutions Fund II, managed by Arcmont Asset Management.

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A flexible strategy that provides tailor-made solutions to niche needs in an increasingly complex market

With their ‘Capital Solutions’ strategy, the management teams offer companies more flexible financing tailored to their specific needs. This is an opportunistic credit strategy that provides a cushion of downside protection and attractive returns with weighted risks in all market environments. This type of strategy does not, however, offer any guarantees.

With a target size of €50m, the Global Private Debt Strategies fund is exposed to the strategies of two European leaders in the deep and resilient mid- and upper mid-market. It will invest in 50 to 80 companies across all sectors, with a predominantly European focus (70%, 30% US). The investments will be in sponsored debt alongside top-tier global managers, who will finance the capital.

After carrying out extensive due diligence with management teams across Europe, our choice fell on Arcmont Asset Management and CVC Capital Partners. These two renowned private equity and private debt specialists have been identifying high value-added mid-market opportunities sponsored by the world's leading private equity managers for many years. This new private debt strategy complements our past and current offering (Primary and Secondary Private Equity, Infrastructure). We are delighted to enable our distributors to continue diversifying their clients‘ private assets through a flexible debt strategy that is highly relevant in all market environments’, says Estelle Dolla, Chairman and co-founder of Private Corner. The marketing period is open until mid-2025.

Disclaimer:

Private Corner is a company authorised as a portfolio management company on 05/11/2020 by the Autorité des marchés financiers under number GP-20000038 and manages the Global Private Debt Strategies Fund. This fund is reserved exclusively for professional or sophisticated French or European investors, as defined in the fund regulations. The fund is not currently authorised for marketing in other countries. Investing in alternative investment funds (AIFs) involves risks of capital loss and liquidity. The funds invested are frozen for a minimum of 7 years. Past performance is not a guide to future performance and there is no guarantee that objectives will be achieved. The Global Private Debt Strategies Fund invests in CVC Crédit Capital Solutions III & Capital Solutions Fund II. The information provided in this document is for advertising purposes only and is based on information known at the date of publication. The outlook mentioned is subject to change and does not constitute a commitment or guarantee on the part of its authors. The analyses and opinions mentioned are those of Private Corner and may not be interpreted as having any contractual value. The authors cannot be held responsible for the content of this website. This is a communication and should not be considered as a substitute for a study which is a declaration of suitability. The recommendation and/or formulation of investment advice by the financial investment adviser will be contained in the said study. Investments in the unlisted asset class are intended for sophisticated investors. This asset class carries the following risks in particular: risk of capital loss, risk of default, liquidity risk. This type of investment has a minimum lock-up period, and investors should pay particular attention to the fact that it is a long-term investment. Anyone wishing to invest in funds managed by Private Corner must be fully aware that their capital is not guaranteed, may not be returned or may only be partially returned and is not intended to constitute their entire portfolio. Before subscribing, potential investors should familiarise themselves with all the information contained in the Fund documentation, including the Fund Regulations and the SIC, in particular the information relating to the risks associated with the product. Potential investors must ensure that the product is compatible with their financial situation, investment objectives and relevant knowledge and experience.