Churchill is one of the largest and most experienced private debt managers in the U.S., ranking #1 most active U.S. Private Credit Lender for Q1 2026 PitchBook1.”
Mathew Linett
Head of Senior Lending
Investment criteria
Senior lending
Company size (EBITDA)
$10 - $100 mm
Target position size
$50 - $500 mm
Target markets
- Traditional middle market
- Upper middle market club
Capabilities
- 1st lien
- Unitranche
- Revolving credit
- DDTL
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…
Industry expertise
From our experience in investing through various cycles, we have deep expertise across a broad range of industries. We focus on issuers with strong market positions, differentiated value propositions and sustainable competitive advantages.
Recent transactions
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Second Nature Brands
Second Nature Brands
Lead Left Arranger
- Senior Secured Credit Facility
CapVest
July 2026
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Vesta Foodservice
Vesta Foodservice
Co-Lead Arranger
- Unitranche Credit Facility
Olympus Partners
April 2026
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CallTower
CallTower
Co-Lead Arranger
- Unitranche Credit Facility
Court Square Capital Partners
April 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 discuss why default rate estimates vary across rating agencies, highlight the continued strength of Churchill’s core middle market portfolio amid current credit market conditions, and spotlight the firm’s thought leadership publication, The Lead, which offers insights on private capital for 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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