Franklin Templeton closes inaugural CFO fund at US$ 1.5 billion

Franklin Templeton closed its first Collateralized Fund Obligation, Franklin Templeton Structured Solutions 2026, L.P., raising USD 1.5 billion.

The vehicle targets diversified exposure to private equity secondaries and continuation funds via Lexington Partners, and US middle-market direct lending via Benefit Street Partners.

Franklin Templeton Investment Solutions will act as collateral manager for portfolio construction, liquidity and risk management across public and private markets.