Epsilon talks to Alter Domus about the growth of the Australian market relative to offshore, and the importance of partnering with the right specialists.

Direct lending in Australia offers the transparency and legal structure advantages of Europe and the US, but with far less competition.

Epsilon’s strategy is based on backing performing and growing companies. Their loans are specifically structured and largely require the borrower to put the capital towards expanding their businesses, whether that is in the form of acquiring new businesses, opening new stores, or expanding overseas.

Mick Wright-Smith, Joe Millward and Paul Nagy from Epsilon Direct Lending go INDepth with James Dunn from the Inside Network.

Epsilon Direct Lending has secured a commitment from an unnamed private wealth firm, alongside various other private wealth groups and family offices, as it sets out to raise A$500 million ($388 million; €321million) for its debut fund from Australian investors.

IN60 with Paul Nagy from Epsilon Direct Lending. James Dunn from The Inside Network goes IN60 with Paul Nagy from Epsilon Direct Lending.

As Epsilon outlines in its white paper: The Australian Middle Market Direct Lending Opportunity, released (this week), lenders in the middle market or medium-sized-company sector must be “corporate cash flow lending specialists,” able to understand the nuances of the sector and business itself and craft agreements that both protect the lender and offer benefits to the borrower.

IN60 with Joe Millward from Epsilon Direct Lending. James Dunn from The Inside Network goes IN60 with Joe Millward from Epsilon Direct Lending.