Welcome back for part two of this business breakdown on the private credit markets. I am now joined by Josh Clarkson, managing director at Prosek Partners.
Our discussion with Armen was really focused on the supply & demand dynamics of private credit, where the public markets & regulatory markets have played a role, that certainty and speed of getting deals done, and how that has proved to be an advantage for private credit versus traditional solutions.
In our conversation with Josh, we transition into some broader takeaways, the history of the private credit markets, and some of the wrappers and what they have meant to the private credit markets. You will often hear about business development companies (BDCs), and we get into exactly how they are differentiated from traditional solutions. We also cover differentiation within that own subsegment, the public BDCs versus the private BDCs, what has happened in times of stress, what the fundraising environment has been like, and the future market outlook. Please enjoy part two of our breakdown on private credit.
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Show Notes
(00:00:00) Welcome to Business Breakdowns
(00:05:32) Deep Dive into Private Credit Markets: Part Two
(00:06:57) Exploring the Competitive and Collaborative Dynamics of Banks and Private Credit Funds
(00:10:41) The Mechanics of Leverage in Private Credit Funds
(00:12:10) The Evolution of Business Development Companies (BDCs)
(00:19:34) Sector-Specific Strategies in Private Credit
(00:24:48) Historical Context: Life Insurance Companies as Original Credit Providers
(00:26:19) The Financial Crisis: A Turning Point for Private Credit
(00:28:39) The Role of BDCs in Today’s Private Credit Landscape
(00:31:08) Differentiating Private Credit Strategies and Structures
(00:34:39) Navigating the Complex World of BDC Metrics and Valuations
(00:41:47) Adapting to Rising Rates: Strategies and Opportunities
(00:46:27) Looking Forward: Innovation and Growth in Private Credit