Professional Services

Churchill Asset Management, the Nuveen affiliate focused on private capital, has held the final close of Churchill Co-Investment Fund II at its $1.5 billion hard cap—almost 3.5 times the size of its 2020 predecessor. The vehicle was heavily oversubscribed, attracting commitments from a globally diversified roster of sovereign wealth funds, public and corporate pensions, insurers, funds-of-funds, family offices and, notably, a growing private-wealth channel that now supplies roughly 20 % of the capital base. Building on Churchill’s long-standing role as an LP in more than 280 PE funds, Fund II will provide equity co-investments alongside top-tier buy-out sponsors in U.S. middle-market companies. Typical equity tickets range from $20–50 million (with flexibility down to $30 million for smaller deals) and target businesses generating EBITDA of $15–75 million. Sector-wise, Churchill is prioritising B2B software, tech-enabled and business services, professional services and healthcare, where recurring revenue, defensible market positions and cash-flow visibility are prevalent. Roughly 30 % of the fund has already been deployed across 25 such investments, demonstrating strong early momentum despite a slower exit environment for private equity more broadly.

The Comvest Investment Partners VI, L.P. fund (CIP VI) is a private equity that has closed with total capital commitments of $881 million. The fund targets control investments in market-leading middle-market companies throughout North America, with a focus on industries such as consumer, healthcare services, infrastructure and field services, and professional and managed services. The fund seeks to deploy up to $150 million of equity per investment and supports founder and family transitions, leveraged recapitalizations, corporate divestitures, buyouts, complex situations, and public-to-private transactions. The fund received commitments from a diverse global investor group that includes foundations, insurance companies, pension funds, asset managers, consultants, and family offices. Comvest Partners, the firm managing the fund, has nearly 25 years of experience in delivering results for investors and a proven investment team. Comvest's private equity strategy integrates specialized investment, industry, and operational expertise to help company founders and management teams scale their businesses, heighten operational performance, and drive value creation to realize their full potential. The firm has a collaborative approach and significant transaction experience as an active investor.

Performance Direct Investments V (PDI V) is the fifth direct co-investment vehicle managed by Performance Equity Management (PEM), a private equity firm based in Greenwich, Connecticut. The fund closed at $383 million, exceeding its $300 million target. PDI V continues PEM’s strategy of partnering with leading private market managers to build a diversified portfolio of direct co-investments. The fund targets small and middle-market buyouts and growth equity investments. PEM applies a disciplined investment process to identify opportunities across sectors such as information technology, financial services, consumer and business services, and industrials. The fund primarily invests in companies located in North America and Europe. With $8.9 billion in assets under management, PEM has a strong track record of managing co-investment programs. Its senior investment team has committed more than $30 billion across 175+ private equity sponsors globally. In 2023, PEM became part of Sagard’s platform following a strategic investment, strengthening its global reach and future growth capabilities.

Tikehau Capital has initiated the Tikehau EGIS Continuation Fund, a €1 billion+ vehicle designed to further its investment in Egis, a leading French engineering and infrastructure company. This move aims to support Egis' strategic goal of becoming a global top 10 engineering firm by doubling its turnover within five years. Egis specializes in creating and operating smart infrastructures and buildings that address climate change and promote sustainable regional development. Tikehau's investment, through its T2 Energy Transition Fund, aligns with its commitment to accelerating the growth of European companies contributing to a low-carbon economy. The continuation fund will provide Egis with additional resources to expand its international presence, diversify its services, and develop innovative solutions to meet the evolving needs of its clients. This partnership underscores Tikehau's dedication to supporting companies that drive ecological transition and sustainable development.

The ELIDO II fund by Warren Equity Partners will invest in lower middle market companies that provide products and services used to maintain, operate, and upgrade infrastructure assets. This fund will focus on middle market companies that are active in the operations and maintenance of critical infrastructure. Warren Equity has a track record of identifying and working with high-quality companies and management teams in their core sectors. The fund will target companies capitalizing on growth opportunities in one of the fastest growing segments in the private markets. ELIDO II is a complementary strategy to Warren Equity’s flagship fund series and is backed by a group of new and returning limited partners. Warren Equity’s assets under management now total approximately $4.6 billion, with ELIDO II closing above target and hard cap with more than $550 million in capital commitments. The fund is backed by endowments, pension funds, fund of funds, and family offices, and aims to invest in and build great companies, leveraging all of Warren Equity’s resources. Aqueduct Capital Group served as the placement agent for ELIDO II, and Kirkland & Ellis provided legal services for the fund.