Churchill is one of the largest and most experienced private debt managers in the U.S., ranking #1 most active U.S. Buyouts Lender for 2024 by 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
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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Heartland Business Systems
Heartland Business Systems
Lead Left Arranger
- Senior Secured Credit Facility
GenNx 360 Capital Partners
October 2025
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Industrial Air Flow Dynamics
Industrial Air Flow Dynamics
Sole Lead Arranger
- Senior Secured Credit Facility
Incline Equity Partners
August 2025
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Penta Group Holdings
Lead Left Arranger
- Senior Secured Credit Facility
Shamrock Capital Advisors
July 2025
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News & Press
Churchill Asset Management Appoints Brynjar Agnarsson as Private Credit Senior Investment Strategist in Europe
New York, November 10, 2025 – Churchill Asset Management LLC, the U.S. asset management company of Nuveen Private Capital (“NPC”), today announced Brynjar Agnarsson has joined as a Managing Director and Senior Investment Strategist, focused on developing U.S. private credit solutions for EMEA investors. He will report to Michael Foley, Head of Institutional at Churchill.
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.
Randy Schwimmer live on Bloomberg Surveillance Radio
New York, October 17, 2025 – In this podcast, Randy provides important insight on how lending to sponsor backed traditional core middle market businesses can help insulate investors from the volatility affecting other segments.