KKR Doubles Private Debt Deals to $80 Billion as AI Spending Explodes
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- KKR structured over $80 billion in private investment-grade transactions during the first half of 2026, driven by companies seeking flexible alternatives to traditional bank financing.
- The firm raised approximately $15 billion for credit from third parties this year, marking a 29% increase compared to the same period last year.
- Surging demand for artificial intelligence infrastructure is expected to further drive private credit growth, supported by initiatives like KKR's partnership with NVIDIA Corp. to mobilize over $500 billion.
