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9fin’s European private credit deal rankings for Q2 25 are in, with Ares once again leading overall at 34 deals.
In its definitive rankings of the European private credit market, 9fin reveals Ares, Goldman Sachs, Blackstone, Barings, and CVI round out the top five for the quarter, with the same lenders also maintaining their lead over the past 12 months.
Ares' record-breaking 34 deals - the highest quarterly volume we've tracked - combined with the same five lenders maintaining top positions for 12 consecutive months shows how European private credit is consolidating around funds with the deepest relationships and fastest execution capabilities. Our comprehensive data reveals both the overall market leaders and the specialised lenders carving out market share in specific sectors and geographies.
