Distressed Funds in Boston

Starting from a fresh account to keep some additional anonymity. Does anyone have a list of distressed/special sits funds (or groups) in Boston? Targeting secondary markets only, no direct lending.

Obvious ones are: Baupost Bain Capital Credit (Sankaty) DDJ

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