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News01st October 2026

Hayfin deepens Korean market presence with Seoul office opening

Hayfin today announces the opening of a new office in Seoul, further expanding its presence in Asia-Pacific and reinforcing its long-term commitment to the Korean market…
News30th September 2026

Hayfin named Private Credit Lender of the Year at ION Analytics Mergermarket Private Equity Awards 2026

Hayfin has been named Private Credit Lender of the Year at the ION Analytics Mergermarket European Private Equity Awards 2026…
News09th September 2026

Hayfin provides €305m financing to Condis to support management and Portobello in its next phase of growth

Hayfin has led as sole-lender the debt financing to support a new financing arrangement for Condis Supermercats (“Condis”), the leading proximity supermarket group in Catalonia. The funding will be provided through a €305m senior-secured unitranche facility, backed by the company’s institutional shareholder Portobello Capital (“Portobello”)…
News03rd September 2026

Hayfin supports Norvestor’s refinancing of Serwent to drive Nordic expansion

Hayfin is pleased to announce that it acted as sole lender in the refinancing of Norvestor-backed Serwent, a Norway-based provider of underground infrastructure maintenance (UIM) services…
News02nd July 2026

Hayfin announces record close of Direct Lending Fund V in excess of €15bn 

Hayfin today announces the successful close of Hayfin Direct Lending Fund V (“DLF V”), having attracted capital in excess of €15 billion, significantly exceeding its target for the fundraise. The fundraise comprises the commingled Hayfin Direct Lending Fund V, which has reached a final close, together with related investment vehicles.
News03rd June 2026

Hayfin supports Hellman & Friedman’s acquisition of Hyve

Hayfin has fully underwritten the debt financing to support the acquisition of Hyve Group (“Hyve”), a leading next-generation B2B events business, by Hellman & Friedman (“H&F”). H&F is acquiring Hyve from Providence Equity Partners (“Providence”) and Searchlight Capital Partners (“Searchlight”), marking the next phase of Hyve’s growth and evolution.
News18th May 2026

Hayfin Expands European CLO Platform to Support Strategic Focus on European Alternative Credit

Hayfin has secured initial capital commitments to support the growth of its European CLO business, as part of a broader initiative to deepen its European alternative credit capabilities and scale the Hayfin platform.
News08th May 2026

Hayfin supports Searchlight Capital Partners’ investment in CloserStill Media

Hayfin has led the debt financing to support an investment by Searchlight Capital Partners (“Searchlight”) in CloserStill Media (“CloserStill”), a leading B2B events platform with a portfolio of award-winning trade shows across four sectors…
News07th May 2026

Hayfin appoints Michael Marsh as Head of Investments

Hayfin today announces that Michael Marsh has joined the firm in the newly created role of Head of Investments, assuming responsibility…
News31st March 2026

Hayfin supports Axcel’s acquisition of Geomatikk to accelerate European expansion

Hayfin is pleased to announce that it acted as sole lender in providing the debt financing to support Axcel’s acquisition of Geomatikk from Hg.
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Articles28th July 2026

A Tale of Three PIKs

Payment-in-kind is one of the most scrutinised features in private credit today – and one of the most misunderstood. The labels we reach for don’t always tell the full story…
Articles13th July 2026

The Capital Gap in Healthcare

Healthcare has never been more essential, or more capital-intensive. An ageing global population, rising chronic disease burden, and a continued wave of scientific innovation are driving demand for therapeutics, devices, and services to record levels, largely independent of the economic cycle…
Views19th May 2026

Reflections on Hayfin’s New York Investor Day 2026

Last month, we welcomed over 90 investors, partners, and colleagues to 10 Grand Central for what turned out to be a truly memorable day.

Views12th May 2026

Investing in volatile times – how private credit managers can manage risk and capitalise on opportunity

When preparing to host Hayfin’s North American clients at our annual US AGM in New York last month, we knew…
Articles24th March 2026

Portfolio Financing in 2026: Managing Volatility, Sharpening Discipline

2026 is shaping up to be an important year for portfolio financing markets. A mix of macro uncertainty, evolving CLO technicals, and more selective lender behaviour is influencing pricing and terms in ways that Managers will need to navigate carefully.

Views23rd March 2026

From advocacy to advancement – leadership learnings from International Women’s Day

Each year, International Women’s Day offers a moment for corporates, governments and individuals globally to take stock. It provides the opportunity to celebrate progress but also reflect on challenges that still lie ahead.
Articles11th March 2026

Portfolio composition in the AI era: Fundamentals, good credits and the rule of 40

The software sector has found itself back under the spotlight as discussion around GenAI disruption gathers pace. The debate has intensified in recent weeks, after the launch of new AI‑driven tools prompted fresh questions about how quickly established workflows, currently inhabited by software companies, could shift.

Views26th February 2026

Why scale, adaptability and culture will determine the winners in private credit’s next chapter

Our industry is undergoing rapid change. When Tim and I first started Hayfin in 2009, private markets were still in their infancy. The term ‘private credit’ was yet to enter the mainstream. Fast-forward to 2026 and the asset class has grown considerably.
Views25th March 2025

European Mid Market – The Sweet Spot of GP-led Secondaries

GP-led secondaries continue to gain significant momentum, providing a distinctive way for investors to access star assets alongside incumbent sponsors…
Views05th February 2025

Moving ahead: How private credit will fare in 2025

This year looks like it might be a seminal year for private credit. The asset class continues to demonstrate secular growth…
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