Private Debt & Equity

With $11+ billion of direct private debt and private equity capital under management¹, Northwestern Mutual Capital is a committed investor in the private mezzanine and equity co-investment markets, partnering with leading middle-market private equity firms across North America, Europe, and Asia. Northwestern Mutual Capital is an active investor in leveraged buyout, and growth equity.

• Experienced Team
  
  • 30+ investment professionals
  • 40+ year direct investing track record
  • Seek to invest $3+ billion annually
  Investment Criteria
  
  • Target investment size: $10-$100+ million
  • Company size: >$10 million EBITDA
• Capabilities
  
  • Invest across a wide range of industries
  • Lead arranger and club participant
  • Broad geographic coverage
  • Ability to fund in foreign currencies
  • Broad security solutions:
  • First Lien
  • Second Lien
  • Unitranche
  • Mezzanine
  • HoldCo PIK
  • Preferred Equity
  • Common Equity