Adams Street Partners - Tue, 04/23/2024 - 00:35

In Private Credit Manager Selection, the Devil is in the Diligence

Key Takeaways

As private credit popularity rises, investors must be even more discerning. Alpha in private credit derives from loss avoidance, not upside potential
Benign economic and credit conditions over the last decade have allowed many managers to avoid losses, leading to a narrow return dispersion
The benign climate has changed with higher rates, wider credit spreads and slowing revenue growth, all of which is likely to put pressure on many managers’ portfolios
Look for private credit managers with three key characteristics to avoid losses and produce alpha – a proven approach to underwriting, a differentiated approach to originating and winning deals, and a capital base that matches their opportunity set

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