As one of the largest combined alternative credit managers, the managers benefit from separate investment teams whilst leveraging a large, shared research platform
At a glance
Our Expertise
With US$79b1 in assets under management, the Benefit Street Partners/Alcentra platform is one of the largest alternative credit managers globally, utilizing a multi-strategy approach targeting attractive opportunities in the global credit markets.
Scaled platform
Experience investing across the credit spectrum
Over 35 years combined credit experience investing across the capital structure
Integrated operational structure
Fully integrated distribution, finance, and operations
WHAT WE DO
Featured Capabilities
Our U.S. and European credit platforms provide investment expertise across the credit spectrum, in both private and public markets.
Private Debt
Capabilities span across U.S. and European private credit markets and across the credit structure with a global focus on core to upper middle market.
Special Situations
All-weather special situations platform which seeks to capitalize on best risk-adjusted return opportunities across the middle market.
Structured Credit
Focuses on investing in Collateralized Loan Obligation (“CLO”) securities it believes are fundamentally undervalued, that are backed by senior secured loans to U.S. and European companies.
Collateralized Loan Obligations (CLOs)
A liquid loan management capability. Our focus is on active management of performing, senior secured, floating rate bank loans.
Liquid High Yield
Focuses on liquid, traded investments in the high yield market, including bonds and leveraged loans.
Multi Strategy
Tailored solutions across multiple credit focused strategies utilizing the platform's extensive experience deploying capital through multiple business cycles.
Commercial Real Estate
Focuses on providing real estate investors with flexible investment solutions in both real estate debt and equity.
Team Snapshot
Our investment teams have extensive experience deploying capital across the capital structure through multiple business cycles.
Benefit Street Partners
A leading U.S. based alternative credit-focused investment manager with strong expertise in private lending in both sponsor and non-sponsor transactions.
Established: 2008
Alcentra
One of the largest European alternative credit managers, with global expertise in senior secured loans, high yield bonds, private credit, structure credit, special situations, and multi-strategy credit strategies.
Established: 2002
The Benefit Street Partners - Alcentra platform is a leading global alternative credit manager with assets across the credit spectrum. We have extensive experience deploying capital through multiple business cycles with the objective of delivering on the investment goals of our investors—both institutions and high-net-worth investors."
David Manlowe
Chief Executive Officer and Chief Operating Officer
Benefit Street Partners
Delivering investment expertise across regions
Our credit focused platform has unparalleled depth and breadth in terms of research and investment capabilities with access to market opportunities across Europe and the U.S.
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Sustainable Investing
BSP believes effective management of ESG issues can have a meaningful impact on credit quality. With a longstanding commitment to responsible investing, and its affiliation with Franklin Templeton, a United Nations-supported Principles for Responsible Investing (“PRI”) signatory, the firm has bolstered its collective interest to integrate Environmental, Social, and Corporate Governance considerations into investment decisions.
BSP's affiliate, Alcentra (acquired by Franklin Templeton in November 2022), is a UN PRI signatory and as such, has a firm-wide commitment to responsible investment and incorporates ESG considerations into their investment decision making process.
BSP and Alcentra have formed a global ESG committee dedicated to aligning and advancing practices across the platform. For further information on Responsible Investment practices please visit Benefit Street Partners Responsible Investing and Alcentra Responsible Investing.