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Private credit lenders say their big software bet faces an AI reckoning — but not a ‘SaaSpocalypse'

Cnbc · · 712 words · By Hugh Leask
AI disruption of software industry Private credit investment strategy Market volatility and recovery
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AI is forcing a reckoning for private credit's huge software bet, with prominent investors telling CNBC that the technology will forge winners and losers, rather than wipe it out in the so-called "SaaSpocalypse." Private credit specialists at firms, including…

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What happened

AI is forcing a reckoning for private credit's huge software bet, with prominent investors telling CNBC that the technology will forge winners and losers, rather than wipe it out in the so-called "SaaSpocalypse." Private credit specialists at firms, including…

Why it matters

When concerns around the "SaaSpocalypse," or software apocalypse, emerged earlier this year, Ares co-president Blair Jacobson said the firm took notice —"but it wasn't a big surprise." Jacobson said the dialog around AI's impact on companies has shifted since…

Common ground

Software stocks have since pared losses, with the iShares Expanded Tech-Software Sector ETF surging 21% in May, and advancing 9% on a three-month basis.

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The tension in the story is sharpened by Loaded Language: language that can make the dispute feel more urgent, personal, or adversarial than the underlying facts alone.

open_in_new Read the original article: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/06/10/ai-private-credit-software.html

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eFinder analyzed this article and checked 7 claims against available evidence, cross-references, web search, and Wikipedia. Here is what the fact-checking layer found.

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Claim 1: “Ares... has invested in software for more than 15 years”
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The evidence confirms Ares Management is a global investment manager, but no independent source verifies the specific duration of 15 years for their software investments. One search result mentions 'investing in SaaS for over 15 years' but it is a generic blog/article and not specifically attributed to Ares in the provided text.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Ares Management Corporation is a global alternative investment manager operating in the credit, private equity and real estate markets. The company was founded in 1997, with additional offices across …
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Ares (; Ancient Greek: Ἄρης, Árēs [árɛːs]) is the Greek god of war and courage. He is one of the Twelve Olympians, and the son of Zeus and Hera. Many Greeks were ambivalent towards him. He embodies th…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ares
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Tron: Ares is a 2025 American science fiction action film. It is the third installment in the Tron series following Tron: Legacy (2010). Produced by Walt Disney Pictures, the film was directed by Joac…
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Claim 2: “Kevin Marchetti, chief investment officer and head of U.S. direct lending at Man Group”
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Confirmed by multiple independent sources including the Man Group official site, LinkedIn, and the SuperReturn International speaker list.
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web search NEUTRAL — Kevin Marchetti is Chief Investment Officer and Head of US Direct Lending at Man Group. Kevin has extensive experience in risk management and middle market ...
https://www.man.com/kevin-marchetti
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web search NEUTRAL — As the Head of U.S. Direct Lending, my primary responsibilities as the firm's Chief… · Experience: Man Group · Location: New York · 500+ connections on ...
https://www.linkedin.com/in/kevin-marchetti-a955305
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web search NEUTRAL — Jun 8, 2026 ... Kevin Marchetti is Chief Investment Officer and Head of US Direct Lending at Man Group. Kevin has extensive experience in risk management ...
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Claim 3: “the iShares Expanded Tech-Software Sector ETF surging 21% in May, and advancing 9% on a three-month basis”
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The provided evidence mentions the iShares Expanded Tech-Software Sector ETF, but the specific figures (21% in May and 9% on a three-month basis) are not present in the search results. Other figures (4.4% for July, 42% from April low) are mentioned, but they do not match the claim.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Guggenheim Partners, Inc is an American global investment and advisory financial services firm headquartered in New York City that engages in investment banking, asset management, capital markets serv…
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Microsoft Corporation is an American multinational technology company headquartered in Redmond, Washington. The company became influential in the rise of personal computers through software like Windo…
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Claim 4: “John Toomey, CEO of HarbourVest Partners”
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Confirmed by multiple independent sources including LinkedIn, the SuperReturn International speaker list, and a news article detailing his tenure since October 1, 2024.
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web search NEUTRAL — Today, as CEO, my focus is simple: invest in great people, build a culture that supports excellence, and continue delivering meaningful results for our clients.
https://www.linkedin.com/in/johntoomey-harbourvest
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web search NEUTRAL — Jun 10, 2026 ... John Toomey is the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of HarbourVest Partners and has served in that capacity since October 1, 2024.
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web search NEUTRAL — Apr 14, 2026 ... John has been at HarbourVest for almost 30 years, joining the firm in 1997 as an Analyst in the Direct team. He spent 10 years as one of the ...
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Claim 5: “Ares co-president Blair Jacobson said the firm took notice [of concerns around the 'SaaSpocalypse']”
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While web search results confirm Blair Jacobson is the Co-President of Ares and that the 'SaaSpocalypse' is a recognized market term, there is no independent second source confirming that he specifically made this statement regarding the firm taking notice.
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Claim 6: “Blair Jacobson... was speaking to CNBC's Annette Weisbach on day two of this year's Super रिटर्न International private equity and venture capital conference in Berlin”
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Multiple sources confirm the components: Annette Weisbach is with CNBC, Blair Jacobson is a speaker at SuperReturn International 2026, and a CNBC article discusses private credit lenders' software bets (the context of the conversation).
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web search NEUTRAL — SuperReturn International Speakers. 500+ expert perspectives. 2026 speakers includeBlair Jacobson. Co-President. Ares Management.
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web search NEUTRAL — Annette Weisbach Profile - CNBC.
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web search NEUTRAL — AI is forcing a reckoning for private credit's huge software bet, with prominent investors telling CNBC that the technology will forge winners and losers, rather than wipe it out in the so-called "Saa…
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Claim 7: “alternative lenders' exposure [to the software sector] growing to between 20% and 30% on average over the past five years, said Kevin Marchetti, chief investment officer and head of U.S. direct lending at Man Group”
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While Kevin Marchetti's identity and role at Man Group are verified, the specific claim regarding the 20%-30% exposure growth is not corroborated by any other independent source in the provided evidence.
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