Churchill
Churchill, an investment-specialist affiliate of Nuveen (the asset manager of TIAA), provides customized financing solutions to U.S. middle market private equity firms and their portfolio companies across the capital structure. With over $56 billion of committed capital, we provide first lien, unitranche, second lien and mezzanine debt, in addition to equity co-investments, secondary solutions and private equity fund commitments. Churchill has a long history of disciplined investing across multiple economic cycles and our unique origination strategy and investment approach are driven by over 200 professionals in New York, Charlotte, Chicago, Los Angeles and Palm Beach. Together with our sister company Arcmont Asset Management, we comprise Nuveen Private Capital, an $87 billion private capital platform and one of the largest private debt managers globally.
In the news
Private debt’s show of strength
New York, October 22, 2025 – In this podcast, Randy discusses why lenders who have built strong relationships with investors through market cycles are well-placed to benefit from market uncertainty.
From Bullpen to Boardroom: Ken Kencel on 40 Years in Credit
New York, October 10, 2025 – In this episode of CAIS Live Conversations: Building With Alts—Brad Walker talks with Ken Kencel, Founder, President, & CEO of Churchill Asset Management, about the growth in private credit.
Insights
White paper
Beyond the basics: How secondaries can enhance your investment strategy
What is behind the current explosion of secondaries activity? In this paper, we examine secondaries’ performance over multiple market cycles, its persistent structural advantages, three common misconceptions, and why current market conditions present a particularly compelling entry point…
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Industrial Air Flow Dynamics
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Incline Equity Partners
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Xifin
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Gridiron Capital
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Thompson Safety
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