CIFC launches direct lending strategy on iCapital

CIFC’s launch of a direct lending strategy on iCapital signals a strategic expansion into accessible, tech-enabled platforms, highlighting a shift in middle-market credit towards streamlined capital deployment. This move underscores growing investor demand for direct lending exposure and the increasing role of digital intermediaries in facilitating private credit transactions. For middle-market credit professionals, it reflects evolving distribution channels and the potential for enhanced deal flow and portfolio diversification through integrated fintech solutions.