Churchill Asset Management

What is Churchill Asset Management?

Churchill Asset Management, an investment-specialist affiliate of Nuveen (the asset management division of TIAA), specializes in providing customized financing solutions to U.S. middle market private equity firms and their portfolio companies. With over $52 billion of committed capital, Churchill offers a variety of debt solutions including first lien, unitranche, second lien, and mezzanine debt, as well as equity co-investments, secondary solutions, and private equity fund commitments.

Established relationships in the private equity community drive the firm's unique origination model, sourcing proprietary investment opportunities. Churchill has a disciplined investing approach refined over multiple economic cycles, supported by nearly 200 professionals operating from offices in New York, Charlotte, Chicago, Dallas, and Los Angeles.

Their extensive track record covers more than 2,400 transactions closed in collaboration with over 280 private equity firms. Alongside sister company Arcmont Asset Management, Churchill is part of Nuveen Private Capital, a $78 billion private capital platform, ranking as one of the largest private debt managers globally.

The team is dedicated to delivering consistent and reliable partnership to their private equity firm clients, investing materially alongside investors for strong interest alignment. They manage a dynamic portfolio across the capital structure, demonstrating a longstanding commitment to comprehensive solutions in the private capital space. Churchill also emphasizes responsible investing and engagement in sustainable practices within their investment framework.