
FUND FINANCE WEST
ABOUT THE EVENT
Fund Finance West 2026 (formerly U.S. Fund Finance), a premier two-day conference in Las Vegas, brings together industry leaders to explore the rapid growth of capital markets and private funds.
The conference delves into how innovative financing solutions empower fund managers with essential capital tools while simultaneously creating compelling investment opportunities for institutional investors.
From NAV facilities to securitization, attendees will discover how structured finance technology is revolutionizing fund finance. Network with top-tier professionals in an unparalleled Vegas setting.
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NETWORKING

Meet 400+
Allocators & Borrowers via AI powered matchmaking & private 1:1 meeting rooms
EFFICIENT

Hundreds
of 1:1 meetings
over 2 days
CONTENT

16+ hours
of workshops, keynotes, & panel discussions
LOCATION

Convenient
from West & East coast; Luxury destination venue
FEATURED SPEAKERS
Mr. Goodman co-founded Hunter Point Capital and serves as its Executive Chairman. Prior to HPC, Mr. Goodman was a Co-Founder of GSO Capital Partners (“GSO”), the credit arm of The Blackstone Group, now Blackstone Credit, where he focused on managing and growing a $125 billion investment platform. Before GSO, Mr. Goodman was the Managing Partner of the Alternative Capital Division of Credit Suisse, which he joined following their acquisition of Donaldson, Lufkin & Jenrette (“DLJ”) where he was Global Head of Leverage Finance and PE Sponsor Coverage. Mr. Goodman joined DLJ as the founder of their High Yield Capital Markets Group after starting his career in the high yield business at Drexel Burnham Lambert. Mr. Goodman currently sits on the board of the Lincoln Center, the Whitney Museum of American Art, the Central Park Conservancy and the New York-Presbyterian Hospital. He previously served on Blackstone’s Board of Directors. He was also the recipient of Institutional Investor’s Money Manager of the Year Award and the Euromoney Magazine’s Lifetime Achievement Award. Mr. Goodman earned his B.S. in Engineering from Lafayette College and M.B.A. from Harvard Business School.
Chris is a Partner and Global Head of Origination at Apollo. Since joining the firm in 2008, Chris has held a variety of cross-platform investment roles, including serving as a Partner on the Private Equity, co-head of the Financial Institutions Group (FIG), and currently as Global Head of Origination. In his current role, Chris helps oversee Apollo’s approximately $300 billion per annum origination ecosystem, including as co-head of origination platforms, co-head of corporate solutions and head of financial sponsors. Over the course of his tenure at Apollo, Chris has overseen a wide range of debt, equity, and hybrid investments across multiple industries. Prior to joining Apollo, Chris was a member of the Financial Institutions Investment Banking Group at Goldman Sachs & Co. He graduated from Indiana University with a BS in Finance. Chris lives in New York with his wife and three children.
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WHO SHOULD ATTEND
Fund of Funds
Insurance/Reinsurance Company
Pension Fund/Consultant
Sovereign Wealth Fund
RIA
Allocator Consultant
Credit Fund/BDC
Hedge Fund
NBFI/Specialty Lender
Corporate
Bank
Credit Fund/BDC
Service Providers:
Accounting/Audit
Financial Advisory/Consultant
Fund Administrator
Government/Regulator
Law Firm
Media
NRSO/Rating Agency
Servicer/Special Servicer
Technology & Data Provider
Trade Association/Non-Profit
Trustee

Enhance your conference experience with exclusive Private Credit Club networking opportunities. PCC members enjoy access to invitation-only events and dedicated members' lounge throughout the day, offering an intimate settings for meaningful conversations with peers. Membership is open to GPs, LPs, and Borrowers. Learn more about the PCC at privatecreditclub.com.
Time: TBD
Fund Finance Investor & Borrower Welcome Reception
The PCC is excited to be heading to Las Vegas for the Fund Finance West Conference. Ahead of the conference, we invite our members to an exclusive Welcome Reception, bringing together leading borrowers and investors to connect, exchange insights, and explore the rapid growth of capital markets and private funds. This intimate networking event offers a premier opportunity to engage with industry leaders in a relaxed setting before the conference begins.
Time: TBD
Fund Finance Allocator-Only Roundtable
Allocators are invited to join a peer-led, closed-door roundtable designed exclusively for allocators to engage in open, candid conversations about the current Fund Finance landscape. This closed door roundtable discussion is limited to 25 participants offers a unique opportunity for insight sharing and meaningful peer connection.
PCC Members-Only Lounge
PCC Members enjoy access to the Members-Only Lounge at the conference. Designed as a quiet retreat from the event’s bustle, it provides a space for private meetings and enhanced networking with fellow PCC Members in a relaxed, focused environment.
WHAT ATTENDEES SAID ABOUT LAST YEAR'S CONFERENCE
"DealCatalyst conferences are a great place to network with managers, allocators, media and service providers in the structured finance industry. I walk away smarter every time!"
"This is the only conference truly focused on the convergence of fund finance and securitization - which is the future of our industry.”
"Like all DealCatalyst events, this was a thoughtfully curated and highly engaging conference that convened a diverse cross-section of participants from across the broad and rapidly evolving fund finance ecosystem.
Whether you're an LP, GP, lender, advisor or simply an industry observer tracking developments, this is a must-attend event for staying current and connected."
"Most relevant conference focused on structuring trends around funds and private markets. High concentration of decision makers and knowledgeable constituents from across the market."
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