The 2025 US Private Credit Industry Conference on Direct Lending in Nashville was an excellent event. The content was relevant, timely, and insightful, and it was great to reconnect with industry peers and leaders.
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on Direct Lending
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ABOUT THE EVENT
This 6th annual conference provides the latest and most relevant content for direct lending funds, BDCs, and their bank funding partners including fundraising strategies, financing pathways (NAV, warehouse/sub lines and CFOs) and major regulatory developments. Allocators will have the opportunity to network with funds, hear the outlook for credit performance, and identify investment opportunities.
| 30+ Hours of Content & Networking |
1,500+ Attendees |
550+ Borrowers, Issuers & Investors |
| 120+ Speakers |
650+ Meetings Booked |
115+ Sponsors |
WHO SHOULD ATTEND
Bruce Richards
Chief Executive Officer & Chairman
Marathon Fund
Bruce Richards is the Managing Partner and Head of CVC Marathon, a leading global Private and Public Credit manager and part of CVC Group with over $80 Billion of AUM in Credit globally.
Mr. Richards co-founded Marathon Asset Management in 1998 and served as its Chief Executive Officer, building the firm into a leading global credit manager. In 2026, Marathon joined CVC to form CVC Marathon, whose mission is to cultivate long-term partnerships built on integrity, reliability and transparency that deliver alpha and consistency for clients across its integrated global credit platform spanning Asset-Based Lending, Direct Lending, Opportunistic Credit, and Multi-Asset Public Credit, encompassing Structured Credit, High Yield, Leveraged Loans, and Emerging Market Debt.
Mr. Richards is responsible for the general oversight of CVC Marathon, leading the Executive Committee, and Co-Chairing the Investment Committee.
Marc Lasry
Chairman, Chief Executive Officer and Co-Founder
Avenue Capital Group
Marc Lasry is the Chairman, CEO and Co-Founder of Avenue Capital Group, a global alternative investment manager focused on specialty lending, undervalued debt and equity opportunities in the U.S., Europe and Asia.

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.
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WHAT ATTENDEES SAY ABOUT THIS CONFERENCE
Congratulations on an excellent conference! I think it's the best I've ever attended on the subject. Great networking opportunities, lots of LPs, and great speakers.
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