Churchill
Churchill, an investment-specialist affiliate of Nuveen (the asset manager of TIAA), provides customized financing solutions to U.S. middle market private equity firms and their portfolio companies across the capital structure. With over $52 billion of committed capital, we provide first lien, unitranche, second lien and mezzanine debt, in addition to equity co-investments, secondary solutions and private equity fund commitments. Churchill has a long history of disciplined investing across multiple economic cycles and our unique origination strategy and investment approach are driven by nearly 200 professionals in New York, Charlotte, Chicago, Dallas and Los Angeles. Together with our sister company Arcmont Asset Management, we comprise Nuveen Private Capital, a $78 billion private capital platform and one of the largest private debt managers globally.
In the news
Ken Kencel on CNBC discussing the impact of tariffs on private credit
April 8, 2025 – Ken Kencel, Churchill Asset Management president and CEO, joins the ‘Fast Money’ traders to discuss the state of the private credit market and why he’s maintaining an optimistic outlook.
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Featured transactions
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Nellson Nutraceutical
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