Private Debt – A Cornerstone of Growth Amid Economic Uncertainty

As traditional banking channels tighten, private debt continues to offer flexibility and stability for high-growth businesses navigating economic turbulence.  

Global Snapshot:  
The private debt market has hit $1.5 trillion AUM, with Europe leading growth. According to Preqin, private debt funds raised $125 billion in 2025, up 15% year-on-year — a clear sign of investor confidence and mid-market demand.  

Private debt outperformed public markets, with the Private Debt Investor Index up 8.5% YTD (Reuters, Nov 2025), compared to 5.2% for public debt funds.  

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Upcoming Event: Bridging Asia’s Capital Requirements with Private Credit  

If you’re in Singapore on December 2nd, join us for an exclusive evening hosted by Fuse Capital in partnership with CMS, exploring how private credit is shaping Asia’s next phase of growth. Founders, CFOs, and business leaders will gain a clear view of today’s evolving capital landscape and the role private credit can play in financing scale, expansion, and strategic opportunities. 

This forum will cover: 

• How Asia’s capital markets are shifting — and what that means for growing companies
• Why private credit is becoming a preferred alternative to traditional financing
• Common misconceptions about debt and how to navigate them
• Practical considerations when structuring deals across Southeast Asia
• The role of advisors and legal experts in securing the right capital

If you’re exploring funding options or preparing for your next raise, this is a conversation you’ll want to be in the room for. 

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Key Sector Focus: Mid-Market Lending on the Rise  

Mid-market lending continues to expand across technology, healthcare, and renewable energy — sectors where businesses need flexible capital to scale and compete.  

• Technology: Software and fintech firms are using private credit to accelerate product development and expansion without dilution.  

• Healthcare: Life sciences and medtech companies are funding clinical trials, specialist equipment, and strategic acquisitions.  

• Renewables: Solar, wind and storage projects are seeing increased private credit deployment as sustainability demand grows.  

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Risks & Challenges in a Shifting Private Debt Market  

Private debt remains strong, but market conditions are evolving. Yield compression and increased competition are tightening terms, while new UK/EU regulations aim to strengthen governance and transparency across private credit.  

ESG criteria continue to influence deal structuring, bringing opportunity but also added complexity for borrowers navigating sustainability standards.  

Watch Now: Your First Defence Contract – How SMEs Can Fund, Win & Scale  

We’ve released our latest on-demand event for SMEs entering the defence sector — covering funding pressures, opportunities, and real-world examples from the front line.  

What you’ll learn:  

How SMEs can navigate defence procurement pathways and position themselves effectively 
What prime contractors look for and where your capabilities can fit in 
The UK’s 25% SME defence procurement target and what it means for your business 
Why debt funding matters for long procurement cycles and delayed payments 
How SMEs are winning across dual-use and emerging tech opportunities 

Clear, actionable steps to engage confidently with primes, partners, and government programmes 

Ideal for founders, CFOs and finance leaders in defence or advanced manufacturing.  

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Our team operates across the UK, EU, and APAC, bringing clarity and confidence to every deal.  

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