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 $64 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, a $97 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
Private capital call
EP21: Ken Kencel on two decades of resilience, relationships, and the road ahead
To celebrate Churchill’s 20th anniversary, Randy welcomes longtime business partner, Ken Kencel, to the podcast for the very first time…
Events
Featured transactions
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Vesta Foodservice
Co-Lead Arranger
- Unitranche Credit Facility
Olympus Partners
April 2026
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CallTower
Co-Lead Arranger
- Unitranche Credit Facility
Court Square Capital Partners
April 2026
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PrecisionX
Lead Left Arranger
- Senior Secured Credit Facility
Windjammer Capital Investors
March 2026
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Investor
- Secondary Equity
Falfurrias Capital Partners
March 2026
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Harvest Group
Investor
- Equity
Mountaingate Capital
March 2026
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Hiller Companies
Investor
- Equity
Wind Point Partners
February 2026
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Security 101
Investor
- Equity
Morgan Stanley Capital Partners
February 2026
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Clark Patterson Lee
Lead Left Arranger
- Senior Secured Credit Facility
GHK Capital
February 2026
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Dobbs Tire & Auto Centers
Lender
- Subordinated Note
Audax Management Company
February 2026
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NVI
Lender
- Equity
- Subordinated Note
GenNx 360 Capital Partners
February 2026
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Furlani Foods
Co-Lead Arranger
- Unitranche Credit Facility
Arbor Investments
February 2026
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Care Options for Kids
Lender
- Subordinated Note
Webster Equity Partners
February 2026
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Healthcare Linen Services Group
Co-Lead Arranger
- Senior Secured Credit Facility
The Sterling Group
February 2026
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MyTown
Lender
- Subordinated Note
Webster Equity Partners
January 2026
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CRS Housing
Lender
- Equity
- Subordinated Note
Ridgemont Equity Partners
December 2025
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MFG Chemical
Co-Lead Arranger
- Unitranche Credit Facility
Windjammer Capital Investors
December 2025