Eldridge and Carlyle AlpInvest Partner to Launch the Eldridge Diversified Credit Platform and the Closing of its First Fund, EDCF I

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Eldridge and Carlyle AlpInvest today announced the successful closing of Eldridge Diversified Credit Fund I (“EDCF I” or the “Fund”), the inaugural fund in Eldridge’s diversified credit platform. As part of the transaction, Carlyle AlpInvest and its co-investors made an equity commitment to Eldridge managed vehicles which, when combined with debt financing from BNP Paribas, is expected to provide up to approximately $1.5 billion in investable capital.

EDCF I was established through a credit secondary solution anchored by the purchase of a diversified portfolio of loans and leases from Eldridge and its affiliates. The Fund’s capital base includes commitments from leading institutional investors globally.

“Our goal is to meet the evolving needs of institutional borrowers while generating attractive returns through a differentiated, multi-strategy credit platform,” said Nicholas Sandler, Co-President and Co-Head of Diversified Credit at Eldridge Capital Management. “The Fund reflects our disciplined origination and structuring, designed with flexibility to support borrowers up and down the capital structure. We are grateful for the trust placed in us by our investors and look forward to continuing to execute on our strategies.”

“We are pleased to partner with Eldridge on its first diversified credit fund and support this next phase of growth,” said Mike Hacker, Partner at Carlyle AlpInvest. “Eldridge’s highly compelling diversified credit platform combines its corporate credit capabilities with its leading asset-based equipment origination franchise, creating a broader and more flexible toolkit for navigating the market. We look forward to continuing our partnership across future initiatives.”

“EDCF I is built around a diversified, high-quality private credit portfolio that highlights Eldridge’s differentiated origination and underwriting capabilities,” said Justin Karp, Managing Director at Carlyle AlpInvest. “By structuring a tailored managed fund solution, we were able to support the evolution of Eldridge’s captive platform while preserving its core strategy and differentiation.”

BNP Paribas arranged and led a senior credit facility to support EDCF I.

PJT Partners served as lead financial adviser and Jefferies served as co-lead. Kirkland & Ellis LLP acted as legal counsel to Eldridge. Ropes & Gray LLP acted as legal counsel to Carlyle AlpInvest.

About Eldridge

Eldridge is an asset management and insurance holding company with over $70 billion in assets under management, consisting of two divisions: Eldridge Capital Management and Eldridge Wealth Solutions. Eldridge Capital Management, through its subsidiaries, focuses on four investment strategies: diversified credit, GP solutions, real estate credit, and sports & entertainment. Eldridge Wealth Solutions, an insurance and retirement solutions platform, is comprised of Eldridge’s wholly owned insurance companies, Security Benefit and Everly Life. Eldridge is wholly owned by Eldridge Industries. To learn more, visit www.eldridge.com.

About Carlyle AlpInvest

Carlyle AlpInvest is a leading global private equity investor with $102 billion of assets under management and more than 700 investors as of September 30, 2025. It has invested with over 370 private equity and credit managers and committed over $111 billion across primary commitments to private equity and credit funds, secondary transactions, portfolio financings, and co-investments. Carlyle AlpInvest employs more than 290 people in New York, Amsterdam, Hong Kong, London, and Singapore. For more information, please visit www.carlylealpinvest.com.

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