EQT Mid-Market Credit Closes at EUR 530 Million
EQT Mid-Market Credit Fund has closed above its EUR 500 million target, securing EUR 530 million in commitments. The fund focuses on providing direct lending to medium-sized European businesses.
Private equity firm EQT announced the successful closing of its EQT Mid-Market Credit Fund on Wednesday. The fund exceeded its target of EUR 500 million, reaching a total of EUR 530 million in commitments from investors.
The fund represents the latest addition to the EQT Credit platform, which offers a range of debt solutions. EQT Mid-Market Credit specifically focuses on direct lending to medium-sized European companies, providing flexible, long-term capital to support growth, acquisitions, or refinancings.
EQT stated that the fund has already committed approximately EUR 160 million to five investments across the healthcare, industrial, and technology sectors. The investor base comprised international institutional investors, including pension funds, insurance companies, and family offices.
The EQT Credit team, established in 2008, leverages EQT's broader industrial approach and expert network for its due diligence processes. The firm observes a growing demand for private debt in Europe, particularly within the mid-market segment.