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What Is Private Credit

Higher Yields Through Direct Lending

Private credit involves lending directly to companies outside the traditional banking system. This asset class offers higher yields than public fixed income while providing regular income through interest payments. Private credit strategies include direct lending, mezzanine debt, distressed debt, and structured credit. Zenflow provides access to professionally managed private credit funds with rigorous credit underwriting.

Features

Private Credit Investment Options

Direct Lending

Loans directly to mid-market companies with predictable cash flows and asset backing.

Mezzanine Debt

Subordinated debt with equity kickers offering higher returns than senior lending.

Structured Credit

Customised credit solutions including receivables financing and revenue-based lending.

Regular Income

Monthly or quarterly interest distributions providing stable income streams.

Credit Analysis

Rigorous credit underwriting with collateral assessment and borrower due diligence.

Portfolio Diversification

Low correlation with equity markets, providing genuine portfolio diversification.

How It Works

Invest in Private Credit in 4 Steps

1

Consultation

Discuss your income and yield requirements with our private credit advisory team.

2

Fund / Deal Selection

Review curated private credit funds or direct lending opportunities with credit analysis.

3

Commit Capital

Make the minimum commitment and receive capital deployment schedule.

4

Receive Distributions

Earn regular interest distributions and principal repayments per the fund schedule.

Why Zenflow

The Zenflow Advantage for Private Credit

Credit Expertise

Experienced credit analysis team with deep expertise in mid-market lending.

Diversified Exposure

Access to multiple credit strategies and borrower profiles for portfolio diversification.

Transparent Reporting

Monthly portfolio reports with credit quality metrics, default tracking, and distribution details.

Yield Solutions

Explore private credit opportunities

Access higher yields through professionally managed private lending strategies.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common Questions Answered

Private credit funds typically target returns of 12-18% per annum depending on the strategy (senior lending at the lower end, mezzanine at the higher end). Returns are not guaranteed.

Private credit involves direct lending to companies (not through public markets). It offers higher yields but lower liquidity compared to publicly traded bonds.

Fund tenures typically range from 3-5 years for private credit funds. Individual loan tenures within the fund may range from 1-3 years.

Key risks include borrower default risk, illiquidity, concentration risk, and interest rate risk. Private credit funds mitigate these through diversification, collateral, and rigorous underwriting.

Expert Advisory

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Schedule a call with our advisory team to discuss the right strategy for your goals.

About Zenflow

Private credit investments are typically structured as Category II AIFs under SEBI (AIF) Regulations, 2012.

Private credit investments carry credit risk, liquidity risk, and are not suitable for all investors. Returns are not guaranteed. Minimum investment ₹1 Crore. Please read the fund documentation carefully.

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