Blackstone raises $1bn for private credit continuation fund

UK · 2026-10-09

1. Step 1 · The triggerBlackstone raises ~$1bn for a private credit continuation fund, providing liquidity to existing investors while retaining management of the loan portfolio.
2. Step 2 · Knock-onNew institutional capital from Allianz Global Investors and StepStone Group enters the private credit market, reinforcing demand for secondary transactions.
3. Step 3 · Knock-onDeeper secondary-market liquidity in private credit supports continued non-bank lending to UK SMEs, but may tighten terms as institutional buyers seek higher yields.
4. Step 4 · Reaches youUK SMEs relying on private credit see stable access to funding, but should expect more disciplined pricing and covenants as institutional appetite grows.

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Source: Private Equity Wire

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