Private Debt 2025: How CGPH Banque d’Affaires Supports Global Corporate Financing and Institutional Capital

In 2025, private debt stands at the center of global corporate financing. As traditional bank lending becomes more selective and companies seek capital solutions tailored to increasingly complex international operations, private debt has emerged as a strategic alternative capable of delivering flexibility, speed and structural sophistication.

In this environment, CGPH Banque d’Affaires positions itself as a boutique investment advisory firm with the capabilities of an international investment bank—structuring and arranging financing solutions for corporates, real estate operators and institutional investors across Europe, the United States and Asia. With a focus on cross-border investment and institutional capital, the firm provides access to differentiated private debt strategies and high-quality global deal flow.

1. Market Developments and Recent Industry Trends

Over the past year, private debt has continued to expand both in scale and strategic relevance. Several market dynamics are shaping the asset class:

1.1 Institutional capital allocation continues to rise

Pension funds, insurers and sovereign wealth funds are increasing their exposure to private debt as they seek steady yields, stronger covenants and investments that are less correlated with public markets. Key areas of interest include:

• senior secured direct lending

• unitranche solutions

• real estate private debt

• infrastructure debt

• distressed and special situations credit

1.2 Large fundraising rounds highlight sector momentum

The European market has seen significant new commitments:

• Polus Capital closed a new distressed and special situations fund of roughly $1 billion, focused on European opportunities and already deploying capital across multiple transactions .

• Macquarie Asset Management raised approximately €3.5 billion for a European infrastructure debt fund, underscoring growing investor interest in long-dated, asset-backed credit strategies .

These developments confirm private debt’s central role in financing energy, logistics, corporate expansion and infrastructure projects.

1.3 Expansion of specialized private credit strategies

Investors and managers are placing increasing emphasis on:

• private debt modelling and advanced analytics

• NAV-based financing

• secondary private credit transactions

• private placement debt issuance

• hybrid structures across corporate and real asset financing

The result is a more mature, diversified and competitive private credit market.

2. Understanding Private Debt and Its Core Segments

Private debt refers to non-public financing provided by institutional investors to companies, real estate projects or infrastructure assets. The main categories include:

• Direct Lending

Senior secured or unitranche financing supporting growth, working capital, acquisitions or recapitalizations.

• Unitranche & Mezzanine Financing

Hybrid structures commonly used in leveraged transactions and corporate expansion strategies.

• Infrastructure Debt

Long-term financing of strategic energy, transportation, digital and utility assets.

• Real Estate Private Debt

Senior, mezzanine and bridge financing secured by real estate across commercial, residential and mixed-use projects.

• Distressed & Special Situations Credit

Capital deployed in corporate restructurings, transitional scenarios or value-recovery opportunities.

• Private Placement Debt

Privately negotiated debt instruments issued to institutional investors, well-suited for cross-border corporate financing.

3. CGPH Banque d’Affaires: A Global Platform for Private Debt Solutions

CGPH Banque d’Affaires operates as a global investment banking boutique specialized in private debt, private equity, real estate and venture capital. The firm supports companies and investors across the full lifecycle of private credit transactions.

3.1 Advanced financial structuring

CGPH employs rigorous financial analysis and private debt modelling, integrating:

• credit underwriting

• covenant and waterfall design

• cross-border regulatory alignment

• comprehensive due diligence

• scenario analysis and risk assessment

This disciplined approach ensures alignment between capital providers, corporate borrowers and project sponsors.

3.2 Access to international institutional capital

Through long-standing relationships with global funds, asset managers, family offices and credit platforms, CGPH arranges financing across:

• corporate development

• acquisition financing

• real estate private debt funds

• infrastructure debt programs

• private placement debt solutions

3.3 Co-lending and partnership-based execution

The firm can participate through:

• underwriting

• co-lending

• syndication

• structured co-investment

• private debt management and monitoring

This provides clients with flexible access to capital and execution capabilities across jurisdictions.

4. Applications of Private Debt for Corporates and Investors

4.1 Corporate applications

Companies utilize private debt to:

• accelerate international expansion

• finance mergers and acquisitions

• support industrial development programs

• refinance existing liabilities

• execute real estate or infrastructure initiatives

The ability to customize terms makes private debt particularly suited to large-scale or cross-border transactions.

4.2 Institutional investor benefits

Private debt provides:

• predictable income streams

• contractual protection

• diversification across geographies and sectors

• exposure to high-quality private corporate credit

• access to specialized strategies with differentiated risk-return profiles

5. Institutional-Style FAQ Section

1. What is private debt?

Private debt refers to financing provided by institutional investors through privately negotiated credit instruments. It includes direct lending, unitranche, mezzanine, real estate debt, infrastructure debt and distressed credit.

2. How does private debt differ from traditional bank lending?

Private debt offers greater structuring flexibility, faster execution and tailored solutions—particularly valuable in cross-border transactions or complex corporate situations.

3. What are private debt funds?

Private debt funds are vehicles that pool institutional capital to provide loans to companies or projects. They may focus on direct lending, real estate, infrastructure or special situations.

4. What is private placement debt?

Private placement debt consists of privately negotiated debt instruments issued to institutional investors. It is commonly used for corporate expansions, refinancing and international financing strategies.

5. In which sectors does CGPH operate within private debt?

CGPH works across corporate finance, real estate, energy, infrastructure and industrial development, with a strong presence in Europe, the United States and Asia.

Conclusion

As private debt becomes a cornerstone of global corporate financing, CGPH Banque d’Affaires combines analytical rigor, cross-border expertise and institutional-grade capital access to deliver high-quality financing solutions.The firm serves as a strategic partner for companies seeking resilient capital structures and for institutional investors seeking exposure to a disciplined, diversified and fast-growing asset class.