Private Income Fund: Passive income from private credit
As a private investor, benefit from passive income streams generated by unlisted credit and hybrid investments.
In addition, the minimum investment of € 100,000 is lower than for our other funds, and your capital is called in immediately. This makes the fund a valuable addition to your current private markets portfolio.
Build passive income streams with private credit
In our Private Income Fund, we invest in private credit. We combine various credit strategies with different risk-return profiles. The underlying funds in which we invest operate in Europe and North America, with the majority of financing provided to European companies.
The private credit market emerged following the 2008 financial crisis. Since then, banks have had to comply with stricter regulations, making it more difficult for companies to secure financing. Private credit funds fill this financing gap with flexible, customized financing solutions. These are characterized by strong collateral, customization, and rapid decision-making.
Historically, private credit has achieved a higher average annual net return than publicly traded stocks and bonds.*
*Source: J.P. Morgan, Private Credit Market Insights, July 2025.
Evergreen Structure
The Private Income Fund has an evergreen structure. This means that the fund has no fixed end date and will continue as long as you remain a participant. The fund has a target net return of 8–10% per year, of which 6–8% is expected to be distributed in four quarterly payments(1).
Strong Collateral
The financings within the fund offer a high degree of protection thanks to priority access to cash flows and assets(2). In addition, strict loan covenants and active portfolio management limit the risk of losses. Furthermore, the financial performance of the borrowers is continuously monitored throughout the term.
Broad Diversification
The Private Income Fund invests in a portfolio of hundreds of profitable mid-sized companies, a large portion of which are owned by private equity firms. In addition, the portfolio is broadly diversified across sectors, regions, fund managers, and vintage years. The financing is primarily used for acquisitions, business expansion, and other strategic initiatives.
¹ Net Marktlink Capital Fund-of-funds IRR. This represents an estimate of future returns based on historical data and current market conditions and does not constitute an exact indication. Your returndepends on market performance and the duration for which you hold the investment/product. It refers to the target net return at the fund-of-funds level (after deducting Marktlink Capital fees and taxes at the fund-of-funds level). The target net IRR is subject to any taxes at the investor level, which depend on each investor' s personal situation and are subject to change in the future.
2 The degree of priority varies by strategy. Senior secured loans take priority over virtually all other creditors. In the case of LP portfolio financing, the value of the underlying portfolio provides additional protection.
Risks
Investing in private credit also involves risks. If companies run into financial difficulties, they may be unable to meet their payment obligations, which could negatively impact the fund’s returns. In addition, private loans are less liquid than publicly traded corporate bonds. Furthermore, the Private Income Fund is subject to a lock-up period, during which investors can only exit their positions in phases and without compensation after three years. Finally, changes in interest rates can create uncertainty for companies, leading to the postponement of investments and putting pressure on their business continuity.
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The Private Income Fund is suitable for investors with a long-term horizon who value passive cash flows and diversification within private markets.
Our team would be happy to help you determine whether this strategy fits within your portfolio.
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