CONSHOHOCKEN, PA — Hamilton Lane (Nasdaq: HLNE), a global private markets investment management firm, has successfully closed its eighth Strategic Opportunities Fund, amassing roughly $700 million in commitments. The fund attracted over 50 investors from diverse regions, including North America, Asia, EMEA, and Latin America.
The Strategic Opportunities Fund series is a unique platform that provides investors with diversified exposure to private credit. It uses an agile strategy investing across the capital structure, emphasizing downside protection, shorter duration investments, and cash yield. Raised annually, this fund series is poised to capitalize on the prevailing market conditions.
Nayef Perry, Global Head of Direct Credit at Hamilton Lane, commented on the current lending landscape, stating, “Despite a more muted M&A backdrop, Hamilton Lane’s scale has positioned us for what we expect to be another year of record deal flow.” He further highlighted the fund’s design to be adaptable, identifying appealing risk-adjusted opportunities in ever-changing markets while consistently delivering yield, short duration, and downside protection.
Emily Nomeir, Managing Director of Direct Credit Investments, expressed gratitude towards the fund’s investors and emphasized the company’s commitment to identifying compelling opportunities through the Fund’s flexible approach.
Hamilton Lane has a notable history of active investment in targeted strategies, including credit-oriented direct investments and co-investments. The Strategic Opportunities Fund series forms part of the firm’s broader credit platform, which boasts over two decades of providing investors with differentiated strategies and fund structures.
As of December 31, 2023, Hamilton Lane’s credit platform represented over $64 billion in assets under management and supervision. This recent closing reinforces Hamilton Lane’s standing as a significant player in the realm of private market investments.
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