Inside Private Credit’s 2026 Shift with Briarcliffe

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Season 3, Episode 3

This week, host Andrew Hedlund sits down with Jess Larsen of Briarcliffe Credit Partners  to break down the shifting dynamics in private credit as 2026 gets underway. They unpack the impact of slowing U.S. growth, Europe’s accelerating investment cycle, and the rising demand from LPs for diversification. The discussion covers direct lending pressure points, the resurgence of specialty finance and ABL, and why Europe’s market inefficiencies are creating new opportunities for investors. Tune in for the insights you need to navigate private credit in 2026.

Andrew Hedlund
Managing Editor, LevFin Insights

Jess Larsen
Founder & CEO, Briarcliffe Credit Partners

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