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Apollo launches €10bn European credit platform

Monday, November 2, 2026 · first reported by Private Equity Wire and 2 others

Apollo has set up European Credit Company (ECC), a €10bn platform for European performing credit. It will finance corporate and asset-backed deals, covering large-cap and mid-market borrowers, and will source assets through its own origination and partnerships with European financial institutions.

Backing comes from Apollo funds and affiliates, plus Abu Dhabi Investment Council, Athora, Norinchukin Bank, Standard Chartered and Aranda Principal Strategies. Giacomo Petrobelli leads ECC, with Christian Meissner as chairman. Offices are in Frankfurt, Jersey, London, Luxembourg and Milan, with more markets planned in coming quarters.

Also named
Abu Dhabi Investment Council
Fund
European Credit Co
Size
$11.2B
Stage
Launch
People
Giacomo Petrobelli
Asset class
Credit
Geography
Europe

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