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Eldridge and Carlyle AlpInvest Partner to Launch the Eldridge Diversified Credit Platform and the Closing of its First Fund, EDCF I
NEW YORK, January 22, 2026--Eldridge and Carlyle AlpInvest today announced the successful closing of Eldridge Diversified Credit Fund I ("EDCF I" or the "Fund"), the inaugural fund in Eldridge’s diversified credit platform. As part of the transaction, Carlyle AlpInvest and its co-investors made an equity commitment to Eldridge managed vehicles which, when combined with debt financing from BNP Paribas, is expected to provide up to approximately $1.5 billion in investable capital.
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[{"type":"text","content":"NEW YORK, January 22, 2026--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Eldridge and Carlyle AlpInvest today announced the successful closing of Eldridge Diversified Credit Fund I ("EDCF I" or the "Fund"), the inaugural fund in Eldridge’s diversified credit platform. As part of the transaction, Carlyle AlpInvest and its co-investors made an equity commitment to Eldridge managed vehicles which, when combined with debt financing from BNP Paribas, is expected to provide up to approximately $1.5 billion in investable capital.","length":520,"tagName":"p"},{"type":"text","content":"EDCF I was established through a credit secondary solution anchored by the purchase of a diversified portfolio of loans and leases from Eldridge and its affiliates. The Fund’s capital base includes commitments from leading institutional investors globally.","length":256,"tagName":"p"},{"type":"text","content":""Our goal is to meet the evolving needs of institutional borrowers while generating attractive returns through a differentiated, multi-strategy credit platform," said Nicholas Sandler, Co-President and Co-Head of Diversified Credit at Eldridge Capital Management. "The Fund reflects our disciplined origination and structuring, designed with flexibility to support borrowers up and down the capital structure. We are grateful for the trust placed in us by our investors and look forward to continuing to execute on our strategies."","length":551,"tagName":"p"},{"type":"text","content":""We are pleased to partner with Eldridge on its first diversified credit fund and support this next phase of growth," said Mike Hacker, Partner at Carlyle AlpInvest. "Eldridge’s highly compelling diversified credit platform combines its corporate credit capabilities with its leading asset-based equipment origination franchise, creating a broader and more flexible toolkit for navigating the market. We look forward to continuing our partnership across future initiatives."","length":494,"tagName":"p"},{"type":"text","content":""EDCF I is built around a diversified, high-quality private credit portfolio that highlights Eldridge’s differentiated origination and underwriting capabilities," said Justin Karp, Managing Director at Carlyle AlpInvest. "By structuring a tailored managed fund solution, we were able to support the evolution o...