Credit

APPROXIMATELY

40 YEARS

INVESTING IN CREDIT

The Next Generation of Credit Investing

We’re transforming the future of credit investing with a platform that’s diversified and all-encompassing. Whether you’re an established institution or a newcomer to the credit landscape, we can offer you unmatched access to a spectrum of solutions and streamlined capital efficiency.

$14B

AUM

190+

CLIENTS IN CREDIT-
FOCUSED MANDATES1

1,000+

INVESTMENT IDEAS REVIEWED ANNUALLY2

The next generation of credit investing. 

We’re transforming the future of credit investing with a platform that’s diversified and all-encompassing. Whether you’re an established institution or a newcomer to the credit landscape, we can offer you unmatched access to a spectrum of solutions and streamlined capital efficiency.

$14B

AUM

190+

CLIENTS IN
CREDIT-FOCUSED MANDATES1

1,000+

INVESTMENT IDEAS REVIEWED ANNUALLY2

Unrivaled Market Reach

Covering every strategy and approach, across public and private markets, our platform unlocks the potential for higher returns with mitigated risk. 

Seamless Execution, Maximum Impact

Designed to cut fees, reduce structural costs, and boost efficiency, our streamlined platform allows your capital to work harder and go further. 

No assurance can be given that any investment will achieve its objectives or avoid losses. Unless apparent from context, all statements herein represent GCM Grosvenor’s opinion.

TODAY'S
Credit Programs
YESTERDAY'S
Credit Programs

Tailored Solutions

Single Point of Entry

Who Can Benefit:

Investors with limited credit exposure

The Solution:

A custom, diversified solution that acts as a single point of entry to credit through primaries, secondaries, and co-investments

Complementary Exposure

Who Can Benefit:

Investors looking to scale beyond traditional direct lending

 

The Solution:

Diversified exposure(s) through leveraging our extensive deal flow and strong execution platform

Strategic partnership

Who Can Benefit:

Investors with sophisticated credit programs

 

The Solution:

A strategic partnership through which investors can increase their credit exposure through co-investments and secondaries and leverage our execution platform to enhance their in-house capabilities

Capital efficiency

Who Can Benefit:

Organizations subject to capital charges

The Solution:

A custom solution that allows a client to benefit from credit exposure in a capital efficient manner

Why GCM Grosvenor for Credit?

Extensive Platform and Track Record

We have been investing in credit strategies for nearly 40 years.

World Class Sourcing

Our global, open-architecture platform allows us to leverage a deep network of managers and market participants to source high quality deals. 

Flexible Implementation

We have the ability to invest across the credit landscape including primaries, secondaries, and co-investments. 

Seemless Execution

We have developed a proven process for reducing the burden on investors and allocating capital to attractive opportunities within fragmented credit markets.

How We Invest

Co-Investments

Investments made directly into businesses or securities in partnership with a sponsor. 

Secondary Transactions

Purchased interests in existing funds (traditional LP deals) and participation in the rapidly growing GP-led market segment. 

Direct Investments

Investments made directly into businesses or securities. 

Fund Investments

Investments in managers’ multi-client funds; such investments are also known as primary investments. 

Credit opportunities across the liquidity spectrum

MORE LIQUID (+)

LESS LIQUID (-)

Structured Credit

  • RMBS
  • CMBS

Corporate Credit

  • Large cap distressed
  • High yield short
  • Long/short credit

Structured Credit

  • CLO debt/equity
  • CDOs

Corporate Credit

  • Liquidation claims
  • Middle market stressed

Specialty/Niche Credit

  • Performing loan pools

Distressed Credit

  • Influence/non-control

Mezzanine

  • Subordinated debt
  • Structured equity

Specialty/Niche Credit

  • Aircraft / shipping
  • Regulatory capital
  • Litigation finance
  • Healthcare royalties
  • Non-performing loan pools

Distressed Credit

  • Turnaround 
  • Distress for control

Real Assets

  • Real estate lending
  • Project financing
  • Infrastructure debt

Direct Lending

  • Specialty lending
  • Rescue lending
  • First lien
  • Unitranche

For illustrative purposes only. 

Credit opportunities
across the liquidity spectrum

MORE LIQUID (+)

Structured Credit

  • RMBS
  • CMBS

Corporate Credit

  • Large cap distressed
  • High yield short
  • Long/short credit

Structured Credit

  • CLO debt/equity
  • CDOs

Corporate Credit

  • Liquidation claims
  • Middle market stressed

Specialty/Niche Credit

  • Performing loan pools

Distressed Credit

  • Influence/non-control

Mezzanine

  • Subordinated debt
  • Structured equity

Specialty/Niche Credit

  • Aircraft / shipping
  • Regulatory capital
  • Litigation finance
  • Healthcare royalties
  • Non-performing loan pools

Distressed Credit

  • Turnaround 
  • Distress for control

LESS LIQUID (-)

Real Assets

  • Real estate lending
  • Project financing
  • Infrastructure debt

Direct Lending

  • Specialty lending
  • Rescue lending
  • First lien
  • Unitranche

For illustrative purposes only. 

Related News and Insights

Investments in alternatives are speculative and involve substantial risk, including strategy risks, manager risks, market risks, and structural/ operational risks, and may result in the possible loss of your entire investment. Past performance is not necessarily indicative of future results.

Data as of September 30, 2024, unless otherwise noted. Client count includes clients invested in all multi-client credit focused portfolios and single-client mandates for which there has been a heavy emphasis on credit (greater than 75%).

1 As of December 31, 2023, reported annually.

 

2 As of June 30, 2024. 

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