Scale and a powerful sponsor network awards Churchill robust deal flow that is pre-vetted by top quartile sponsors2.”
Jason Strife
Head of Junior Capital and Private Equity Solutions
Investment criteria
Junior capital
Structured capital
Company size (EBITDA)
$10 - $100 mm
$10 - $100 mm
Target position size
$10 - $100 mm
$10 - $75 mm
Capabilities
- 2nd lien
- Subordinated notes
- PIK HoldCo notes
- Preferred equity
- Customized structures
Insight
White paper
Private capital in 2026: Foundations for a changing market
Lower financing costs, improving buyer-seller alignment and pressure on sponsors to transact may create a more constructive environment for private capital this year…
Streamlined investment process:
Originate
Evaluate opportunities from leading private equity sponsors and deal intermediaries.
Analyze
Conduct initial company and industry analysis, prepare preliminary financial models, and form a view on debt structure.
Early deal discussion
Engage in management meetings, perform exploratory financial due diligence, and assess industry trends, competitive landscape, and transaction structure.
Investment committee
Conduct diligence in key areas, review third-party research, arrange industry calls, and evaluate financial and operational resilience. Present to investment committee for final approval.
Closing
Negotiate and finalize legal documentation, manage the capital funding process, and ensure a seamless transition into portfolio monitoring.
Originate
Analyze
Early deal discussion
Investment committee
Closing
Recent transactions
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USG Water
USG Water
Lender
- Equity
- Structured Capital
- Subordinated Note
Warren Equity Partners
June 2026
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Dobbs Tire & Auto Centers
Dobbs Tire & Auto Centers
Lender
- Subordinated Note
Audax Management Company
February 2026
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Care Options for Kids
Care Options for Kids
Lender
- Subordinated Note
Webster Equity Partners
February 2026
News & Press
Randy Schwimmer talks private credit resilience on Bloomberg TV
New York, August 3, 2026 – Chief Investment Strategist Randy Schwimmer joins Bloomberg TV to break down why default rate estimates vary so widely across rating agencies, explain why Churchill’s core middle market portfolio continues to outperform amid broader credit stress, and discuss the firm’s rebranded newsletter, The Lead, designed to make private credit more accessible and understandable for both institutional and wealth channel investors.
Alona Gornick on S&P Global Private Markets 360 podcast to discuss risk, resilience, and relationships
New York, July 16, 2026 – In this episode of Private Markets 360°, Alona Gornick, Managing Director, Senior Investment Strategist at Churchill Asset Management, discusses Churchill’s differentiated approach, the advantages of its integration with Nuveen’s broader ecosystem, and its commitment to rigorous diligence and investor education.
The Lead Left rebrands as The Lead, expanding into a multi-format platform for private capital intelligence
New York, July 16, 2026 – The Lead Left, the private capital thought leadership platform founded by Randy Schwimmer in 2008, today announced its rebrand as The Lead, reflecting its evolution from a weekly newsletter into a multi-format platform for private capital intelligence…
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