“We typically invest as a significant limited partner and often serve as an advisory board member.”
Investment Criteria
Company Size (EBITDA)
Average Fund Commitment
Average Equity Co-investment
$10 mm - $100 mm
$30 mm - $75 mm
$10 mm - $100 mm
Disciplined Investment Focus:
We take a differentiated approach to sponsor relationships, specifically targeting those that seek value added partners and support for portfolio company financing needs. We employ a deliberate process to evaluate and underwrite fund investments, typically spanning three to eight weeks.
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Initial vetting & structuring
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Early assessment
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Full due diligence
Recent Equity Solution Transactions
News & Press
The GFC: 10 Years On
NEW YORK, September, 2019 – The mid-market continues to attract private debt investors as the Federal Reserve cuts interest rates. Could this provide more juice to the economy and fuel a red-hot deal market, or are we nearing the end of the credit cycle, Andrew Hedlund asks a panel of experts…
Direct Lenders Are Poised to Pounce If Credit Volatility Extends
NEW YORK, August 29, 2019 – …Sponsors are viewing non-bank lenders as “a safe haven — a credit solution that doesn’t depend on the vagaries of the loan syndication market,” said Randy Schwimmer, head of origination and capital markets at Churchill Asset Management…
Track Record: Middle Market Origination Processes Scrutinised
NEW YORK, August 9, 2019 – A deteriorating credit environment is expected to prove challenging for new US middle market loan platforms, whose fee revenue may not be enough to support them through stressful periods. Against this backdrop, a manager’s track record, alignment of interest and competitive advantages should be among investors’ primary considerations…