Blue Owl Capital has partnered with Australia’s largest independent wealth advisory firm, Koda Capital, to launch the Blue Owl Credit Income Fund AUT providing access its US diversified direct lending strategy via Blue Owl Credit Income Corp.
The strategy focuses on senior secured, floating-rate loans to US middle and upper-middle market companies, aiming to deliver consistent income and capital preservation.
The fund is tailored for Australian financial advisers and wholesale investors, aligning with a broader trend among global managers seeking to provide institutional-grade private credit access to private wealth channels. With over AUD14bn in assets under management, Koda is a significant distribution partner for Blue Owl, reinforcing the fund manager’s long-term commitment to the region.
The fund is structured as a unit trust and managed in Australia by Channel Investment Management Limited, a subsidiary of Channel Capital, which also acts as the Responsible Entity. Channel provides key regulatory and operational services including fund administration, compliance, and custody oversight, with AUD57bn in assets under service as of March 2025.
