Bridgepoint Successfully Prices European CLO VIII at €405 Million

Funding | Mar 10, 2025 | Bridgepoint

Bridgepoint Credit, part of the Bridgepoint PE firm, has announced the successful pricing of its new Collateralised Loan Obligation vehicle, CLO VIII, totalling €405 million. This represents their first new European CLO issuance of 2025. The transaction follows the recent pricing of a reset of Bridgepoint CLO IV, underscoring a strong start to the year for Bridgepoint's investment strategies. John Murphy, Partner and Head of Syndicated Debt at Bridgepoint, expressed delight over the pricing success, appreciating the continued support and confidence from investors. Bridgepoint Credit manages over €12 billion in assets, engaging in Direct Lending, Credit Opportunities, and Syndicated Debt, making it a significant player in Europe's credit management landscape.

Sectors

  • Financial Services
  • Investment Management

Geography

  • Europe – Bridgepoint CLO VIII is a European issuance, and Bridgepoint Credit operates extensively across Europe, demonstrating significant influence in the European investment landscape.

Industry

  • Financial Services – The article pertains to financial services as it discusses the issuance of a Collateralised Loan Obligation (CLO) by Bridgepoint Credit, marking its involvement in complex financial instruments and credit management.
  • Investment Management – Bridgepoint Credit is deeply embedded in investment management, overseeing more than €12 billion in assets across various credit strategies.

Financials

  • €405 million – The size of the new Collateralised Loan Obligation (CLO) issued by Bridgepoint Credit as part of their 2025 strategy.

Participants

NameRoleTypeDescription
BridgepointParent CompanyCompanyA leading Private Equity firm known for its expertise in developing investment strategies, including credit management.
Bridgepoint CreditIssuerCompanyA subsidiary of Bridgepoint, specializing in managing credit investments, with a focus on Direct Lending, Credit Opportunities, and Syndicated Debt.
John MurphyPartner and Head of Syndicated DebtPeopleAn executive at Bridgepoint responsible for overseeing syndicated debt strategies and participating in the announcement of the CLO VIII issuance.