Lincoln Financial Group , a leading provider of insurance, annuities, group benefits, and retirement solutions, today announced the official launch of the Lincoln Bain Capital Total Credit Fund, an evergreen private market strategy developed in collaboration with Bain Capital, one of the world’s foremost private investment firms.
The new fund offers individual investors access to a diversified global portfolio of private credit opportunities, including loans to mid-sized private companies, asset-based finance, structured credit, and opportunistic situations. Historically, these investments have been limited to institutional and ultra-high-net-worth investors.
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“For 120 years, Lincoln has been committed to delivering financial security to our customers and their families,” said Ellen Cooper, Chairman, President and CEO of Lincoln Financial. “Through this partnership with Bain Capital, we’re extending that mission by helping democratize access to private markets—pairing Bain’s more than 25 years of credit investment expertise with our distribution strength and fund management experience.”
Bain Capital brings a rigorous, fundamentals-driven approach to sourcing and managing opportunities across global debt markets, adding strategic value to Lincoln’s expansive platform.
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“Partnering with Lincoln represents an exciting milestone for our global credit business,” said John Wright, Partner and Global Head of Credit at Bain Capital. “This fund allows us to expand differentiated private and asset-backed credit solutions to a wider audience, leveraging Lincoln’s robust network of investors and financial professionals.”
The Lincoln Bain Capital Total Credit Fund builds on the companies’ previously announced strategic partnership to develop private market offerings. The fund will be marketed and distributed by Lincoln Financial Distributors, the company’s wholesale distribution organization, alongside investor education initiatives aimed at helping financial professionals and clients understand the role of private credit in portfolios.
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Lincoln’s multi-manager platform further enhances the strategy, enabling access to expertise from leading financial institutions while providing financial professionals with innovative products designed to meet evolving client needs.
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