Eagle Point Launches Defensive Income Trust With $10 Million Capital Raise
The fund will focus on alternative investments, backed by seasoned leadership and a targeted capital structure.
May 22, 2025
Eagle Point Unveils New Statutory Trust to Bolster Defensive Income Strategy
Eagle Point has officially launched Eagle Point Defensive Income Trust, raising $10 million through a private placement offering. Structured as a Delaware statutory trust , the vehicle is designed to deliver income-focused exposure through a pooled investment strategy. It operates under a Regulation D exemption and is registered as an investment company under the Investment Company Act of 1940.
This isn’t a fund for just anyone. The minimum investment was set at $10 million, and only one investor participated—signaling a highly targeted approach that speaks to a specific investor profile. The offering closed in less than a week, with Raymond James & Associates serving as placement agent and earning a $200,000 sales commission for its role.
The fund is managed by Eagle Point Defensive Income Management LLC , and it’s led by a deeply experienced team. That includes:
- Thomas Majewski – Chief Executive Officer
- Kenneth Onorio – Chief Financial Officer and Chief Operating Officer
- Additional directors and officers with compliance, finance, and governance responsibilities
All key personnel are based in the firm’s Greenwich, Connecticut office. Notably, none of the offering proceeds are allocated as compensation to these executives, indicating a structure geared toward direct investment deployment rather than internal payouts.
While the filing doesn’t specify the fund’s exact strategy, its classification as an “other investment fund” under the pooled investment category suggests a diversified approach to income-generating assets. This design points to a strategy that targets stable, risk-adjusted returns—likely attractive to investors seeking steady income in uncertain markets.
The raise was completed by May 14, 2025, with the SEC filing submitted shortly afterward. The tight timeline and singular investor involvement hint at a pre-arranged capital commitment and a highly efficient execution process.
There are no current plans to extend the offering, reinforcing its exclusive and limited nature. With funds in place, the trust now moves into its capital deployment phase, which will be closely watched given Eagle Point’s reputation in the alternatives space.
By establishing the Defensive Income Trust, Eagle Point is clearly aiming to expand its footprint in income-focused alternatives. The trust’s launch highlights the firm’s emphasis on disciplined capital management and its commitment to delivering structured income solutions for sophisticated investors.
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