Corporate Private Debt

Our Corporate debt
expertise

EPM’s direct lending platform provides investors with access to underserved lower‑ to lower‑core mid‑market European companies.

We have built a strong 12-year track record, investing over €2 billion across non-sponsored, minority-sponsored, and sponsored deals across Europe. Our seasoned team brings extensive prior experience, having delivered stable and resilient returns throughout multiple market cycles.

We take a proactive approach to supporting our portfolio companies, helping them achieve both their financial and sustainability objectives.

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€2.0bn

invested

+155

transactions

Origination

We invest in sectors with strong fundamentals and growth potential across both industrial and service industries. Our focus is on small and mid-cap European companies that hold unique positions within their sectors.

We target both sponsored and non-sponsored companies with balanced governance and strong commitments to improving their sustainability practices. Through ongoing engagement with company management and sponsors, we provide continuous, proactive monitoring.

Our Strategies

LBPAM Mid Cap Senior Debt

This strategy is a senior secured private debt fund targeting European mid-market companies. Classified as SFDR Article 9, it aims to accelerate businesses’ transition toward sustainable practices.

European direct lending strategy

Our focus encompasses non-sponsored, minority-sponsored, and LBO transactions, providing financing across the complete first-lien spectrum from senior and stretched senior to unitranche structures. We integrate sustainability considerations throughout the investment process, targeting long-term, resilient returns.