– Eurazeo has completed the final closing of Eurazeo Private Debt VII (EPD VII), raising €3.9 billion and surpassing its initial €3 billion target.
– The fundraise demonstrates continued investor confidence in Eurazeo’s Private Debt strategy and strong demand for exposure to the European lower mid-market.
– The seventh private debt programme reached a total size of €5.5 billion, including nearly €1 billion raised from private wealth investors, alongside institutional commitments, investments, and mandates.
– International investors contributed more than 60% of total commitments, reflecting growing interest from North American and Asian investors seeking diversified exposure to European private debt.
– Eurazeo’s pan-European Private Debt team leverages extensive regional expertise and a disciplined investment approach to meet this demand and generate attractive returns.
– EPD VII is already 65% deployed, with €2.5 billion invested across more than 70 companies throughout Europe.
– The fund builds on the success of Eurazeo Private Debt VI, which closed at €2.3 billion in 2023.
– Eurazeo’s Private Debt assets under management now exceed €11 billion, representing 29% of the firm’s total assets under management.
– According to Managing Partners Eric Gallerne and François Lacoste, the record fundraising reflects investor trust in Eurazeo’s strategy, the strength of demand for European lower mid-market opportunities, and the firm’s ability to deploy capital consistently across market cycles.
– With over 20 years of experience and teams located in Paris, London, Frankfurt, Milan, Madrid, and Stockholm, Eurazeo is well positioned to support the growth of European lower mid-market companies while delivering attractive returns to investors.
