Canal Road Group Expands SMBC Partnership for Direct Lending Strategy
Canal Road Group secures a $225 million equity commitment from SMBC to bolster its direct lending strategy, raising total investment capacity to $2.3 billion. This partnership aims to enhance investment opportunities and leverage their combined market relationships.
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Canal Road Group (CRG) has announced an equity commitment from SMBC, enabling up to $225 million for its direct lending strategy, increasing total investment capacity to $2.3 billion. SMBC's involvement includes a passive minority stake and builds on an existing $350 million asset-based lending facility, expandable to $500 million.
Since its private credit platform launch, CRG has allocated nearly $1.2 billion to corporate credit borrowers. The collaboration is expected to create new investment opportunities, leveraging combined borrower relationships. The leadership team, with a successful track record from CBAM Partners, aims to drive growth in the private credit market.
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