LCM Partners Achieves Milestone with €3.8 Billion First Close of Credit Opportunities 5 Strategy

LCM Partners Achieves Significant Milestone with Credit Opportunities 5 Strategy

On September 16, 2025, LCM Partners, a prominent private credit manager in Europe and part of Brookfield's strategic credit partners, proudly announced the first close of its flagship strategy, Credit Opportunities 5 (COPS 5). The first close has generated commitments totaling €3.8 billion across both its collective fund and separately managed accounts, marking a major step toward the goal of raising €6 billion noted for COPS 5.

LCM's Credit Opportunities strategy has garnered strong support from investors over successive vintage years, demonstrating the sustainable nature of this strategy through various market cycles. Brookfield has notably contributed an additional €600 million to the COPS strategy, bringing its total commitment to €1.2 billion. This continued backing reflects both investor trust in LCM's approach and the compelling credit opportunities available in the market.

The firm continues to engage with a wide array of leading institutional investors, including public and private pension funds, insurance companies, sovereign wealth funds, and endowments across Europe, North America, and Asia. Paul Burdell, CEO of LCM Partners, expressed pride in reaching this milestone, emphasizing the unwavering support from both existing and new investors. “The loyalty and trust from our clients, along with Brookfield's increased commitment, underscore the resilience and success of our strategy,” he stated.

Burdell pointed out that as banking institutions retract and regulations prompt further loan sales, opportunistic credit offerings to consumers and SMEs throughout Europe present an increasingly attractive landscape. This insight marks LCM Partners' commitment to harnessing favorable market conditions while serving the demands of their investment clientele.

Craig Noble, CEO of Brookfield Credit, echoed Burdell’s sentiments, noting, “The success of the first close demonstrates the strength of LCM's private credit origination platform and its solid relationships with global investors.” The partnership between Brookfield and LCM has been foundational since 2018, further solidifying the credibility and positioning of both entities in turning potential credit opportunities into advantageous investments.

LCM Partners operates from London and is a key part of LC Financial Holdings, employing nearly 2,000 professionals across 25 offices in 11 countries. Their unique approach focuses on acquiring granular portfolios of consumer and SME loans across Europe. Currently, the group manages over €120 billion in loans, showcasing a robust capacity for handling the diverse needs of its investors and the evolving market.

The firm’s foray into the credit management landscape since 1999 demonstrates a steadfast commitment to the sector, where expertise encompasses asset management, investment banking, strategic consulting, mergers and acquisitions, and business intelligence. With a pioneering spirit in the European consumer and SME credit sectors, LCM’s leadership has been active for more than 22 years, showcasing not just stability but also innovation.

Brookfield Asset Management, headquartered in New York, stands as a leading global alternative asset manager with more than $1 trillion in assets. The company specializes in investing in renewable energy, infrastructure, private equity, real estate, and credit, emphasizing tangible assets and essential service businesses that anchor the global economy.

As for Brookfield Credit, it oversees around $332 billion in global assets as of August 6, 2025, focusing on a broad range of private credit investment strategies, including infrastructure, renewable energy, real estate, asset-backed financing, and corporate credit. Their goal is to combine traditional direct investment platforms with strategic partnerships to yield flexible and specialized capital solutions for borrowers while aiming to achieve attractive risk-adjusted returns.

For more information about LCM Partners and their upcoming initiatives, please visit their official website at www.lcmpartners.eu.