Speaking of Alternatives

PGIM

Speaking of Alternatives is an original podcast from PGIM, providing a global perspective on the rich and diverse landscape of alternative investments. Each month, leading experts cut through the complexities and get to the heart of alternative investing. Together they look beyond the headlines and scrutinise the latest trends and strategies driving this important asset class.

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Speaking of Alternatives

Episodes (26)

May 20th … Let's Talk Lower Middle Market Direct Lending
Apr 21st … Let's Talk MCP 2025 Annual Investor Survey
Mar 17th … Let's Talk RealAssetX

Speaking of Alternatives

May 20, 2026
26 minutes
34 MB

Lower middle market direct lending remains one of the most structurally underserved segments in private credit. As traditional banks have stepped back, specialist lenders are playing an increasingly important role in providing capital to established, sponsor-backed businesses. In this episode, Keshav Rajagopalan is joined by Tas Hasan, Managing Partner and Chief Operating Officer at Deerpath Capital, PGIM's lower middle market direct lending platform. Together, they explore the concept of the "missing middle" in private markets, how Deerpath sources and underwrites opportunities at scale, and why discipline, consistency and relationships remain central to success in this...

Speaking of Alternatives

… Let's Talk Lower Middle Market Direct Lending

PGIM

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