UK & EU Private Credit Trends | Webinar Insights for Borrowers | Fuse Capital

Watch our UK & EU Market Pulse webinar for a practical, on-the-ground view of how private credit markets are evolving as we head into 2026. We unpack what lenders are prioritising, how deal structures are shifting, and how borrowers can approach debt more strategically in an increasingly structured, lender-led environment.

Whether you are at an early stage of capital planning or actively evaluating funding options, this session is designed to help founders and finance leaders make clearer decisions on structure, timing, and lender fit—without guessing what “good” looks like behind the credit committee door.

Summary

Private credit across the UK and EU remains open, but it is increasingly selective. Structures are tightening, tranching is becoming more prevalent, and borrowers are being assessed as much on preparedness and reporting quality as on topline momentum.

In this webinar, we share a practical view of where the market stands today, what is likely to change in 2026, and the borrower playbooks that consistently lead to stronger outcomes—from runway extensions to structured solutions that fund contract gaps and implementation-heavy growth.

Key takeaways

By watching, you will:

Understand what’s shaping UK and EU private credit into 2026 and where lenders continue to be selective.
Learn what lenders are prioritising (and avoiding) across structure, controls, and ongoing monitoring.
Get clarity on tranching in practice: committed vs uncommitted capital, conditions to unlock funding, and how accordion and upsizing mechanisms actually work.
Explore borrower strategies for common objectives, including bridge-to-equity, bridge-to-sale, liquidity buffers, and project or contract financing to pre-fund CAC or implementation and unlock pipeline growth.
Understand the emerging “grey zone” between lender pools, with banks and financial institutions offering hybrid or venture-debt-style products, and specialist lenders competing more aggressively in the middle.

Kayode

Kayode Sulola

Associate Director, Investments at Fuse Capital Group

Kayode has deep experience structuring bespoke debt solutions across a wide range of sectors and borrower types. Prior to joining Fuse Capital, he spent two years in KPMG’s Debt Advisory team and six years at Barclays, executing 100+ transactions across the UK, US, and EMEA, including bilateral and multi-bank facilities from £3m to £200m+. He also played a key role in executing Barclays’ inaugural green loan.

Tom

Tom Anderson

Associate Director, Investments at Fuse Capital Group

Tom is a qualified accountant and financial advisor with 15+ years of international experience, leading complex cross-border transactions across jurisdictions including the UK, Cayman Islands, and the Bahamas. He has worked across the advisory teams at KPMG, Teneo, and Kroll, with experience spanning debt advisory, restructuring, transactional due diligence, and capital structure optimisation.

What Happens Next?

At Fuse Capital, we’ve been supporting businesses with strategic debt solutions since 2013. Once we receive your details, here’s what happens next:

1

Initial Consultation

We’ll arrange a discovery call to understand your business model, funding requirements, and growth ambitions. This helps us evaluate whether there’s a good strategic fit.
2

Information Gathering & Review

If we proceed, our team will work closely with you to gather key financial and operational information. We’ll conduct a preliminary review to ensure we have a clear and accurate picture of your business.
3

Investment Committee Review

Your opportunity is then assessed by our investment committee. We take a considered, selective approach progressing only where we believe we can deliver real value. If there’s alignment, we’ll recommend the most effective funding strategy tailored to your needs and proceed with next steps thereafter.