PennantPark

Investor type

PE / Debt fund

Founded

2007

AUM

$10 000 M

Location

New York, New York, United States

Investment Ticket

$50-100 m

Investment Stage

Late Stage (Series C+)

Region of investment

North America
Investor profile last updated: 13 October, 2026

Profile

PennantPark is a private credit investor based in the United States, founded in 2007. The firm specializes in providing selectively designed exposure to middle market credit, with a strong track record across multiple economic cycles. Their senior investment team averages 30 years of industry experience, and they maintain seven offices, serving a diversified investor base. The firm prides itself on its strategic relationships with prominent companies and private equity sponsors, focusing on fostering productive partnerships.

PennantPark targets core middle market companies, particularly those with earnings between $10 million and $50 million. It focuses on profitable companies with strong management and stable cash flows. The firm has deployed $26 billion across 790 investments and has $10 billion of investable capital under management. Key industries include healthcare, government services, business services, consumer, and software and technology. They often collaborate with private equity sponsors to drive growth and capital preservation.

Notable portfolio companies include landmark businesses in their focus sectors. The firm's investment strategy encompasses a variety of opportunities, leverage structures, and joint ventures. This strategic approach allows for tailored and flexible financing solutions that benefit both the company and investors.

Industry

Technology Software Healthcare Services Consumer Products Business Services (B2B)

PennantPark Funds

Name Type
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Industry
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Stage
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Region
Size AUM Launch date
PennantPark Credit Opportunities Fund IV
Debt fund
Technology
Software
Healthcare Services
Consumer Products
Business Services (B2B)
North America
$50-100 m
$610 M
November 2024
PennantPark Senior Credit Fund Levered, LP
Debt fund
Technology
Software
Healthcare Services
Consumer Products
Business Services (B2B)
North America
$50-100 m
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July 2021
PennantPark Credit Opportunities Fund III, LP
Debt fund
Technology
Software
Healthcare Services
Consumer Products
Business Services (B2B)
North America
$50-100 m
$375 M
January 2021

Contacts

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Erika Kennedy Senior Vice President, Head of Consultant Relations
Senior Vice President, Head of Consultant Relations
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Jonathan Kitei CEO of PennantPark Funding
CEO of PennantPark Funding
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FAQs about PennantPark

PennantPark is a private equity firm that also operates as a debt fund. It backs companies at Late Stage (Series C+), writing tickets of $50-100 m.
PennantPark is located in New York, New York, United States.
PennantPark was founded in 2007.
PennantPark invests in companies and startups in Technology, Software, Healthcare Services, Consumer Products, Business Services (B2B).
PennantPark invests in companies and startups in North America.
PennantPark invests in companies and startups at Late Stage (Series C+).
PennantPark usually invests $50-100 m on average.
PennantPark has around $10 000m assets under management.
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