Invesco has introduced a European Long-Term Investment Fund (ELTIF) targeting institutional and wealth investors, offering exposure to private credit with enhanced flexibility under the ELTIF 2.0 framework amidst growing competition in private markets.
Invesco has launched a European Long-Term Investment Fund (ELTIF) targeting institutional and wealth investors seeking exposure to private credit, the company said in a press release.
The European Upper Middle Market Income Fund will invest in a portfolio of European upper mid‑market, senior secured corporate loans and is Article 8‑compliant under the Sustainable Finance Disclosure Regulation, according to the announcement. The vehicle is structured as an evergreen fund under the ELTIF 2.0 framework, which the firm said is designed to improve flexibility and broaden distribution to both retail and professional investors by widening the range of eligible assets and reducing minimum investment thresholds.
Michael Craig, head of European senior loans and manager of the new fund within Invesco’s European private credit platform, said: “Investors have historically been nervous to lock away their capital in long-term structures. This fund addresses this concern through a competitive cost structure for a flexible, semi-liquid product that opens up the investment opportunity to a wider client base.” The company said Craig’s platform oversees €9bn of European loan assets and that Invesco’s private credit team has deployed more than €19bn into European upper mid‑market companies.
Oliver Bilal, head of Europe, the Middle East and Africa distribution at Invesco, added: “European private credit strategies are well established for institutional clients but are a newer concept for much of the wealth channel. We’re excited to be able to offer clients a differentiated and cost-effective way to diversify their investment portfolio and improve access to private markets via our new product.” Invesco also highlighted its broader scale, stating assets under management of $2.1tn globally.
The launch follows a broader market push to use ELTIFs as a vehicle for private markets distribution after the introduction of ELTIF 2.0. Industry outlets have reported a string of similar initiatives: Alternative Credit Investor noted recent private‑debt ELTIFs from managers including Candriam and Kartesia and linked activity from Morgan Stanley, signalling growing competition to bring private credit strategies to wealth and retail channels.
Market participants say ELTIF 2.0 aims to make long‑term private market exposure more accessible, but investors will need to weigh liquidity features and cost structures carefully. According to the firm, Invesco’s product seeks to balance a semi‑liquid offering with a competitive fee profile to appeal to a wider client base.
- https://alternativecreditinvestor.com/2026/01/14/invesco-targets-private-credit-demand-with-new-eltif/ – Please view link – unable to able to access data
- https://www.invesco.com/gb/en/about-us/press-release/invesco-launches-european-long-term-investment-fund-targeting-private-credit.html – Invesco has launched a European Long-Term Investment Fund (ELTIF) aimed at institutional and wealth investors seeking exposure to private credit. The fund will invest in a portfolio of European upper mid-market, senior secured corporate loans and is Article 8-compliant under the Sustainable Finance Disclosure Regulation. The European Upper Middle Market Income Fund is an evergreen vehicle structured under the ELTIF 2.0 framework, designed to improve flexibility and distribution to both retail and professional investors by broadening the range of eligible assets, such as private credit, and reducing minimum investment thresholds. The fund will be managed by Michael Craig, head of European senior loans, within Invesco’s European private credit platform, which oversees €9bn (£7.8bn) of European loan assets. Invesco’s private credit team has deployed more than €19bn into European upper mid-market companies. Overall, the firm has $2.1tn (£1.6tn) of assets under management globally. The fund aims to offer a differentiated and cost-effective way for clients to diversify their investment portfolios and improve access to private markets.
- https://www.invesco.com/gb/en/about-us/press-release/invesco-launches-european-long-term-investment-fund-targeting-private-credit.html – Invesco has launched a European Long-Term Investment Fund (ELTIF) aimed at institutional and wealth investors seeking exposure to private credit. The fund will invest in a portfolio of European upper mid-market, senior secured corporate loans and is Article 8-compliant under the Sustainable Finance Disclosure Regulation. The European Upper Middle Market Income Fund is an evergreen vehicle structured under the ELTIF 2.0 framework, designed to improve flexibility and distribution to both retail and professional investors by broadening the range of eligible assets, such as private credit, and reducing minimum investment thresholds. The fund will be managed by Michael Craig, head of European senior loans, within Invesco’s European private credit platform, which oversees €9bn (£7.8bn) of European loan assets. Invesco’s private credit team has deployed more than €19bn into European upper mid-market companies. Overall, the firm has $2.1tn (£1.6tn) of assets under management globally. The fund aims to offer a differentiated and cost-effective way for clients to diversify their investment portfolios and improve access to private markets.
- https://www.invesco.com/gb/en/about-us/press-release/invesco-launches-european-long-term-investment-fund-targeting-private-credit.html – Invesco has launched a European Long-Term Investment Fund (ELTIF) aimed at institutional and wealth investors seeking exposure to private credit. The fund will invest in a portfolio of European upper mid-market, senior secured corporate loans and is Article 8-compliant under the Sustainable Finance Disclosure Regulation. The European Upper Middle Market Income Fund is an evergreen vehicle structured under the ELTIF 2.0 framework, designed to improve flexibility and distribution to both retail and professional investors by broadening the range of eligible assets, such as private credit, and reducing minimum investment thresholds. The fund will be managed by Michael Craig, head of European senior loans, within Invesco’s European private credit platform, which oversees €9bn (£7.8bn) of European loan assets. Invesco’s private credit team has deployed more than €19bn into European upper mid-market companies. Overall, the firm has $2.1tn (£1.6tn) of assets under management globally. The fund aims to offer a differentiated and cost-effective way for clients to diversify their investment portfolios and improve access to private markets.
- https://www.invesco.com/gb/en/about-us/press-release/invesco-launches-european-long-term-investment-fund-targeting-private-credit.html – Invesco has launched a European Long-Term Investment Fund (ELTIF) aimed at institutional and wealth investors seeking exposure to private credit. The fund will invest in a portfolio of European upper mid-market, senior secured corporate loans and is Article 8-compliant under the Sustainable Finance Disclosure Regulation. The European Upper Middle Market Income Fund is an evergreen vehicle structured under the ELTIF 2.0 framework, designed to improve flexibility and distribution to both retail and professional investors by broadening the range of eligible assets, such as private credit, and reducing minimum investment thresholds. The fund will be managed by Michael Craig, head of European senior loans, within Invesco’s European private credit platform, which oversees €9bn (£7.8bn) of European loan assets. Invesco’s private credit team has deployed more than €19bn into European upper mid-market companies. Overall, the firm has $2.1tn (£1.6tn) of assets under management globally. The fund aims to offer a differentiated and cost-effective way for clients to diversify their investment portfolios and improve access to private markets.
- https://www.invesco.com/gb/en/about-us/press-release/invesco-launches-european-long-term-investment-fund-targeting-private-credit.html – Invesco has launched a European Long-Term Investment Fund (ELTIF) aimed at institutional and wealth investors seeking exposure to private credit. The fund will invest in a portfolio of European upper mid-market, senior secured corporate loans and is Article 8-compliant under the Sustainable Finance Disclosure Regulation. The European Upper Middle Market Income Fund is an evergreen vehicle structured under the ELTIF 2.0 framework, designed to improve flexibility and distribution to both retail and professional investors by broadening the range of eligible assets, such as private credit, and reducing minimum investment thresholds. The fund will be managed by Michael Craig, head of European senior loans, within Invesco’s European private credit platform, which oversees €9bn (£7.8bn) of European loan assets. Invesco’s private credit team has deployed more than €19bn into European upper mid-market companies. Overall, the firm has $2.1tn (£1.6tn) of assets under management globally. The fund aims to offer a differentiated and cost-effective way for clients to diversify their investment portfolios and improve access to private markets.
- https://www.invesco.com/gb/en/about-us/press-release/invesco-launches-european-long-term-investment-fund-targeting-private-credit.html – Invesco has launched a European Long-Term Investment Fund (ELTIF) aimed at institutional and wealth investors seeking exposure to private credit. The fund will invest in a portfolio of European upper mid-market, senior secured corporate loans and is Article 8-compliant under the Sustainable Finance Disclosure Regulation. The European Upper Middle Market Income Fund is an evergreen vehicle structured under the ELTIF 2.0 framework, designed to improve flexibility and distribution to both retail and professional investors by broadening the range of eligible assets, such as private credit, and reducing minimum investment thresholds. The fund will be managed by Michael Craig, head of European senior loans, within Invesco’s European private credit platform, which oversees €9bn (£7.8bn) of European loan assets. Invesco’s private credit team has deployed more than €19bn into European upper mid-market companies. Overall, the firm has $2.1tn (£1.6tn) of assets under management globally. The fund aims to offer a differentiated and cost-effective way for clients to diversify their investment portfolios and improve access to private markets.
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