Crescent Closes $3.2 Billion Private Credit Continuation Vehicle

Key Terms

private credit continuation vehicle financial

A private credit continuation vehicle is a fund set up to buy and hold loans or debt instruments that an existing private credit manager no longer wants to sell into the public market. Think of it as moving a long-term loan portfolio from one house to another so the original manager can keep running it and offer new investors access to the same assets; it matters to investors because it changes who bears the loan risk, when they can get paid back, and the potential returns and fees associated with those assets.

private credit secondaries financial

Private credit secondaries are the buying and selling of existing ownership stakes in private credit funds—pools of loans and other non‑public debt investments that aren’t traded on public exchanges. They matter to investors because they provide a way to get cash or change exposure before a fund finishes, can signal current valuation through discounts or premiums, and help manage risk and return much like a used‑car market lets owners trade vehicles before their planned lifecycle ends.

gp liquidity solutions financial

GP liquidity solutions are ways that a fund’s manager (the general partner, or GP) creates opportunities for investors to get cash out of an otherwise long-term private investment before the fund ends. Think of a manager arranging a second-hand market, loan, or spin-off to let owners sell or borrow against their shares; this matters because it reduces the wait for returns, can change expected gains and fees, and affects an investor’s flexibility and risk.

Transaction Represents the Largest Single-Fund Portfolio in Private Credit Secondaries To Date¹

LOS ANGELES & NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Crescent Capital Group LP, one of the leading alternative credit investment firms, and Pantheon, one of the leading global private markets investors, today announced the closing of Crescent Credit Solutions VII CV (“CCS VII CV”), a $3.2 billion private credit continuation vehicle. CCS VII CV was established to acquire a diversified portfolio of performing sponsor-backed loans and securities and other equity interests from Crescent Mezzanine Partners VII, a 2016-vintage fund.

The transaction, which was led by Pantheon, represents the largest credit continuation vehicle transaction in the private credit secondaries market to date.¹ Allianz Global Investors co-led the transaction, with significant investments by funds managed by Hamilton Lane (Nasdaq: HLNE), Dawson Partners, Ares Credit Secondaries funds, and Antares Capital. The transaction was led at Crescent by the GP-LP Solutions Group within Crescent Private Credit, which focuses on delivering innovative financing solutions for private markets firms, funds, and investors.

“This transaction demonstrates our unwavering focus on delivering strong outcomes for our investors while also capitalizing on innovations in the secondaries market to offer investors optionality for managing liquidity,” said Chris Wright, President of Crescent.

“This continuation vehicle structure allowed us to offer a range of options for existing investors while positioning the CCS VII CV portfolio for continued success over an investment horizon reflective of current market trends and conditions,” said Jason Breaux, Head of Private Credit at Crescent.

“We are delighted to have partnered with Crescent on this landmark transaction, which represents another milestone in the evolution of the credit secondaries market and continues Pantheon’s leadership and innovation in GP liquidity solutions. We believe our scale, structuring expertise, and partnership-oriented approach supported a mutually beneficial outcome for all stakeholders,” said Rakesh Jain, Global Head of Private Credit at Pantheon.

Jefferies LLC served as financial adviser on the transaction. Kirkland & Ellis LLP acted as legal counsel for Crescent. Hogan Lovells acted as legal counsel for Pantheon. Barclays provided financing for the transaction.

About Crescent Capital Group LP

Crescent is a global credit investment manager with approximately $50 billion of assets under management as of December 31, 2025. For over 30 years, the firm has focused on non-investment grade credit through strategies that invest in marketable and privately originated debt securities including senior bank loans, high yield bonds, as well as private senior, unitranche and junior debt securities. Crescent is headquartered in Los Angeles with offices in New York, Boston, Chicago, London and Frankfurt with over 250 employees globally. Crescent is a part of SLC Management, the institutional alternatives and traditional asset management business of Sun Life. For more information about Crescent, visit www.crescentcap.com.

¹ Jefferies proprietary analysis of global credit secondary transaction data to date.

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Source: Crescent Capital Group LP