Hayfin named Private Credit Lender of the Year at ION Analytics Mergermarket Private Equity Awards 2026

Hayfin has been named Private Credit Lender of the Year at the ION Analytics Mergermarket European Private Equity Awards 2026*.

The award reflects a year of significant progress across Hayfin's private credit platform. Over the past 12 months, the firm has deployed capital across attractive opportunities in the European market on behalf of a global investor base. It continued to target middle- and upper-middle-market transactions between €100 million and €400 million, while closing DLF V, one of Europe's largest private credit fundraises, with €15bn+.

The recognition follows Hayfin's selection as European Large Cap Direct Lending Fund of the Year at the 2026 Debtwire Direct Lending Awards, highlighting the strength of its disciplined underwriting and its ability to execute complex transactions across markets. The annual Mergermarket Private Equity Awards, which have recognised excellence in British private equity for more than 20 years, this year expanded across Europe to celebrate the continent's leading investors, dealmakers and advisers for their performance, innovation and impact.

"We are honoured to receive this recognition from ION Analytics, following our success at this year's Debtwire Direct Lending Awards. This win reflects the strength of our European private credit platform, as well as the performance and commitment of our team," said Marc Chowrimootoo, Portfolio Manager and Co-Head of Direct Lending in the Private Credit team at Hayfin. "As ever, we are grateful to our investors, partners and colleagues for their continued trust, support and partnership as the firm continues to grow."

As of Q2 2026, Hayfin manages approximately €40 billion of assets and has invested more than €59 billion since inception.

* There is no compensation provided in connection with this award. This award should not be viewed as representative of any client's experience and should not be taken as an indication of performance by Hayfin or any of its clients.