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Private Debt

Neuberger Berman is an experienced direct lender with deep company and sponsor knowledge.

Manages over $18 billion dedicated to origination of senior secured loans to growing and profitable private equity-owned companies across a variety of sectors as of January 1, 2025.
Commit up to $500 million per investment
Neuberger Berman Alternatives is a limited partner in private equity funds, an equity co-investor and a secondary private equity fund investor. Our deep relationships with private equity firms drive differentiated direct lending deal flow

Broad Range of Investing Capabilities

Company Size

EBITDA of $25 million to $250+ million

Purpose

Buyouts

Refinancing

Acquisition

Growth

Loans

First lien

Unitranche

Second lien

A Preferred Partner to Private Equity Funds

Neuberger Berman is a limited partner in private equity funds, a direct lender to private equity companies, and a minority equity co-investor. Our deep relationships with private equity firms drive differentiated deal flow, enabling continued high asset selectivity.

As of December 2024, over $20 billion committed and invested of senior secured debt into over 230 companies

A PREFERRED PARTNER TO PRIVATE EQUITY FUNDS

Dedicated Private Debt Team with Extensive Resources

Our large and experienced team of professionals have extensive direct lending experience. We conduct diligence independently and commit quickly. We leverage NB's proprietary research team for industry insights.