Benefit Street Partners

Profile

Benefit Street Partners (BSP) is an alternative credit investor based in the United States. The firm is a pioneer in the field of alternative credit and functions as a subsidiary of Franklin Templeton but retains operational independence. BSP boasts a robust team of investment professionals and offers worldwide expertise in the credit market, focusing on direct lending, structured credit, liquid credit, special situations, infrastructure debt, and real estate. Its team benefits from the institutional scale and resources that come from being part of one of the largest asset management firms in the world. What sets BSP apart is its dedication exclusively to the credit market and its ability to leverage Franklin Templeton's extensive network and resources while maintaining a focused and specialized approach to investments.

BSP invests in sectors such as Infrastructure Debt, Real Estate, and various credit categories. The company tends to partake in larger scale investments, driven by its substantial asset base. With $93 billion in assets under management as of 2026, BSP primarily operates within North America. Benefit Street Partners is renowned for its focus on credit solutions, risk-adjusted returns, and providing long-term value to its worldwide clients.

Some noteworthy investments include its milestone CLO 50 with $500 million and involvement in the broader Specialty Finance sector. The firm emphasizes responsible investing and generally adopts a strategy that aligns client investments with social and governance considerations. Through its specialist expertise and global reach, BSP continues to influence the alternative credit market significantly.