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iGlobal Forum’s Middle Market Direct Lending Summit will explore the critical role that alternative lenders can play in providing optimal lending solutions for European businesses. There is continued strong momentum in the European direct lending market and a proliferation of alternative capital providers. Funds are nimble and creative in their ability to structure different types of lending. The choice that borrowers have is wider than ever before. However, many business plans in Europe still don’t happen because direct lenders and corporates don’t find each other.

Many companies don’t understand the pros and cons of using an alternative lender, or how to access this source of financing; and direct lenders struggle to originate new loans because of the difficulties of accessing and engaging with potential borrowers. At the summit, direct lenders will gain new insights into sourcing dealflow from corporate borrowers, and winning the investment of LPs looking for exposure to European private credit. Companies will share their experiences and preferences when borrowing from direct lenders. Banks will learn how best to work with funds on middle market finance. LPs will gain new insights into the dynamics of the market, and which managers to allocate capital to. The summit will bring together senior-level representatives from: direct lenders, LPs, corporate borrowers, private equity firms, hedge funds, unitranche and mezzanine funds, investment banks, debt advisors, and banking and finance lawyers.