Churchill Asset Management

Profile

Churchill Asset Management is a private credit manager based in New York, specializing in providing customized financing solutions to U.S. middle market private equity firms and their portfolio companies. Founded under the umbrella of Nuveen, the asset manager of TIAA, the firm is driven by a large team of over 225 professionals stationed in multiple locations including New York, Charlotte, Chicago, Los Angeles, and Palm Beach. What sets Churchill apart is its comprehensive scope within the private debt market, offering a range of solutions such as first lien, unitranche, second lien, and mezzanine debt, as well as equity co-investments, secondary solutions and private equity fund commitments across various stages of the economic cycle.

Churchill Asset Management lends to private equity-backed companies, focusing on senior lending, junior capital, and secondaries. The firm is particularly committed to the U.S. middle-market sector, facilitating growth and expansion with capital accommodations ranging extensively in size. Churchill, alongside sister company Arcmont Asset Management, comprises Nuveen Private Capital, a $99 billion private capital platform, marking it as one of the largest private debt managers globally. The firm's commitment to responsible investing reflects a focus on sustainability and long-term value creation for its investment partners.

Their portfolio highlights resilient middle market companies with steady, recurring revenue, and reduced exposure to headline risk. Notable investments include diversified collaborations with major private equity players and continuous engagement across various sectors throughout economic cycles.