The Debtwire Direct Lending Awards return for their fifth edition, celebrating Europe's top-performing direct lending funds and managers across 21 categories.
The People's Choice: Manager of the Year shortlist has been determined from Debtwire data and now it's over to the industry. Cast your vote for the managers who shaped European direct lending in the past year.
Public voting is open 6–12 May 2026. Winners will be decided by a combination of public votes and our expert judging panel.
European Large-Cap Direct Lending Manager of the Year
- Apollo
- Arcmont
- Blackstone Credit
- Goldman Sachs Private Credit
- Hayfin
- KKR Credit
- SMBC Private Markets
European Mid-Market Direct Lending Manager of the Year
- Arcmont
- Ares
- Barings
- Eurazeo
- Goldman Sachs Private Credit
- Muzinich
European Small-Cap Direct Lending Manager of the Year
- Beechbrook
- Bright Capital
- CVI
- DunPort Capital
- Fiduciam
- Mount TFI
- Muzinich