Antares Capital LP

Antares Capital’s Head of Credit Secondaries, Olga Kosters, CFA, recently joined Rory Mabin on Nasdaq’s State of Secondaries to discuss the continued evolution of private credit secondaries.   Their conversation explores how the market has evolved from a niche strategy into an increasingly institutionalized segment, driven by the growth of private credit and demand for liquidity. Olga also highlights the importance of rigorous underwriting and structuring discipline, and how valuation dynamics and liquidity needs are shaping opportunities and outcomes across market environments.   Tune in to the full episode: https://lnkd.in/g_vpdkWH

This week, Seth Katzenstein, Head of Liquid Credit, and Mak Pitke, Managing Director, Capital Solutions, traveled to Tokyo for S&P Global's Global Structured Finance Summit. Seth joined industry peers from Benefit Street Partners, Bain Capital, and S&P Global for a panel discussion on the U.S. leveraged finance and broadly syndicated loan (BSL) CLO markets. Later in the program, Mak spoke alongside presenters from Bain Capital, Natixis, and Golub Capital on trends shaping the private credit and middle market CLO industries. Thank you to S&P Global for convening industry leaders for an engaging day of discussions on the evolving structured finance landscape.

Antares Capital LP is pleased to announce the close of approximately $8.5 billion in capital commitments for our third Senior Loan Fund (SLF III), exceeding our initial target. This milestone reflects continued investor confidence in our platform, strategy, and long-standing ability to deliver disciplined private credit solutions across market cycles. Now in our 30th year, we remain focused on originating high-quality opportunities through deep sponsor relationships and a cycle-tested underwriting approach. We are grateful for the strong support from both new and existing investors globally. WSJ coverage: https://lnkd.in/g-6XKwnq Full press release: https://lnkd.in/gqTw-9b2

In a more discerning CLO environment, platforms built on quality, alignment, and transparency are best positioned to navigate a more selective market.   Antares Capital’s Head of Capital Solutions, Seth Painter, was recently featured in Creditflux, offering insights into how current market dynamics are shaping capital allocation decisions. Read the article: https://lnkd.in/gxxw4wzZ

We’re proud to be ranked #1 Direct Lender for Lead/Co-Lead activity in KBRA DLD: Private Credit News & Research's Q1 2026 league tables, building on a strong history of recognition across KBRA DLD’s rankings.   This achievement reflects the scale, consistency of execution, and partnership driven approach that have underpinned our direct lending platform for nearly 30 years. Thank you to our sponsors, borrowers, and partners for the continued collaboration. View our recent transactions: https://lnkd.in/gaYgHD9j --- Antares did not pay a fee for the rankings referenced in this post. The league tables mentioned were published in April 2026. Comments in this thread acknowledging our achievement may be from existing clients or service provider relationships and should not be deemed endorsements or testimonials.

Antares Capital CEO Timothy Lyne will be speaking today at the DealCatalyst and LSTA U.S. Private Credit Industry Conference on Direct Lending in Nashville. He will join industry peers for a panel titled “The U.S. Direct Lending Market: Competition, Concentration, and Evolution,” focused on the current market landscape, competitive dynamics, and how platforms are adapting as private credit continues to mature.

We’re excited to share that Antares is now available on the CAIS platform, providing financial advisors with a new way to access our private credit capabilities. Our strategy focuses on providing tailored financing to U.S. middle-market companies, supported by rigorous underwriting and long-standing relationships with private equity sponsors. With an experienced team and a history of investing across market cycles, we aim to build resilient portfolios designed to perform across a range of environments. Joining the CAIS platform marks an important step in expanding access to our BDC strategy and delivering differentiated investment solutions. Learn more on our CAIS page: https://lnkd.in/g7M52Esp

Antares Capital LP is pleased to announce the close of its seventh liquid credit CLO, Orion CLO 2026-7. This milestone reflects the continued momentum of our liquid credit strategy and the strength of Antares’ platform across market environments. Thank you to our investors and partners for your continued trust and collaboration. Learn more about our liquid credit strategy: https://lnkd.in/g6cssd5F

Today, Antares Capital LP and Ares Management announced the closing of Antares’ second private credit continuation vehicle, with over $1.7 billion in commitments, led by Ares Credit Secondaries funds alongside a commitment from Antares. The transaction provides existing investors with an attractive liquidity option and offers new investors exposure to a mature, high performing portfolio of Antares originated private credit assets, reflecting continued demand for quality and flexibility in today’s market. WSJ coverage: https://lnkd.in/gNWHKCht Full press release: https://lnkd.in/enadk_sK

The effects of AI on enterprise software aren’t black and white – the truth is more complex. In our latest discussion, Antares experts share how we’re evaluating AI’s impact across the software landscape. The speakers discuss: • Antares’ view of enterprise software and AI  • How Antares identifies risks and opportunities at a borrower level • How we invest using decades of experience and proprietary AI risk evaluation frameworks As AI adoption accelerates, expertise matters more than ever. Watch the full conversation: https://lnkd.in/gJswejEj Featuring insights from Jeffrey Stammen, CFA, Jack Snyder, Jr., Shannon Fritz, Daniel Landis, and Phillip Smith.