Alternative Investments
Crestline Closes $625M European Capital Solutions Fund II: Asset-Backed Private Credit and Esoteric Collateral Explained
TL;DR: Crestline Management closed its second European Capital Solutions Fund (ECSFII) at $625 million on August 20, 2026 — roughly 75% larger than Fund I — targeting asset-backed private credit deals
Jeff Barnes, MBA··10 min read
Alternative Investments
Bridgepoint Closes €5.1 Billion BDL IV: What European Direct Lending's Breakout Moment Means for US Investors
TL;DR: Bridgepoint has closed Bridgepoint Direct Lending IV (BDL IV) at €5.1 billion in total commitments (including investor subscriptions, term leverage, and co-investment vehicle allocations), surp
Jeff Barnes, MBA··10 min read
Alternative Investments
Earlybird and AVP Launch a €500M European Defence Fund. Here Is What That Signals.
Earlybird Venture Capital and AVP (formerly AXA Venture Partners, rebranded April 2025) have jointly launched E2D, a €500 million growth fund targeting European defence and dual-use technologies. Tech
Jeff Barnes, MBA··10 min read