Natixis and AEW raise €240m for their Senior European Loan Fund

Natixis Asset Management and AEW Europe are combining forces to launch the Senior European Loan Fund, the first sub-fund of a closed-ended seven year fund structure investing in senior real estate loans. On launch, the fund is completing a first close with commitments of €240 million and is targeting an investment capacity of €500 million.

Targeted at professional investors, the Senior European Loan Fund aims to deliver returns equivalent to
investment grade bonds.

Senior European Loan Fund will invest in senior real estate loans, financing high quality real estate assets including offices, retail and logistics, located in Europe and predominantly in France, Germany and the UK. The Fund will adopt a dual investment strategy comprising:
• financing new loans in partnership with banks, and
• purchasing existing loans.