Private credit has entered a new chapter.

Following years of unprecedented growth, investors are navigating a market shaped by higher interest rates, isolated borrower defaults, evolving underwriting standards and growing questions about the impact of artificial intelligence on traditional software and SaaS business models. Meanwhile, lower middle-market lending and Small Business Investment Company (SBIC)-backed financing continue to offer compelling opportunities for experienced managers seeking attractive risk-adjusted returns.

Join investment managers, investors, and industry service providers for a candid discussion about today’s private credit landscape. Zak DeOssie, Director of Business Development for LO3, and Jason Schumacher, Managing Partner at Academia Business Capital, will explore emerging risks, lessons learned from recent market events and where experienced lenders are finding opportunity across direct lending, specialty finance and small business investment strategies. Panelist details forthcoming. The discussion will be facilitated by Partner James Catalano.

As the market becomes more selective, disciplined credit investing will matter more than ever.

Topics discussed will include:

• The State of Private Credit
• Lessons From Recent Credit Events
• AI, SaaS, and Technology Sector Exposure
• The Return of Underwriting Discipline
• Opportunities in the Lower Middle Market
• The Role of SBIC Lending in Today’s Environment
• Portfolio Construction and Manager Selection
• The Future of Private Credit

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