Firm News

Sep 06 2023

17Capital strengthens Investor Relations team with key hires

The appointments follow robust demand for NAV finance and the continued expansion of 17Capital’s North America-based team 17Capital, the global go-to source of strategic financing...

Jun 15 2023

17Capital promotes Nicolò Colombo and Greg Hardiman to Managing Director

17Capital, the global go-to source of strategic financing for investors in private equity, today announces the promotions of Nicolò Colombo and Greg Hardiman to the...

May 09 2023

Alejandro Hernandez joins 17Capital as Head of Investor Relations, Canada...

The appointment is being made at a time when the NAV financing market is growing in size and importance among private equity GPs and LPs...

Mar 09 2023

Best Fund Financing Solution winner at the Private Equity Wire...

We are pleased to announce 17Capital has been awarded Best Fund Financing Solution at the Private Equity Wire European Awards 2023. The awards showcase the...

Feb 02 2023

17Capital promotions 2023

17Capital, the global go-to source of strategic financing for investors in private equity, is pleased to announce a number of promotions across its Investment, Investor...

Jan 24 2023

Working with Access Alternatives, Student mentoring programme

We are pleased to be one of the first private equity firms to sponsor the Access Alternatives programme. This initiative has been created to attract...

Dec 06 2022

Pierre-Antoine de Selancy, Managing Partner recognised in Private Equity News,...

We are delighted announce that Pierre-Antoine de Selancy, Managing Partner at 17Capital, has been recognised in the Private Equity News’ 2022 list of the ‘Fifty...

Nov 28 2022

The Evolution of NAV financing against the Current Market Outlook

The Private Debt Deal Tracker Autumn 2022 (previously Alternative Lender Deal Tracker) is one of the most authoritative sources on deal activity in Private Debt....

Nov 07 2022

Dane Graham joins 17Capital as Managing Director, Investments

The appointment follows robust demand for NAV finance and the achievement of a record debut private credit fund close 17Capital, the global go-to source of...

Nov 02 2022

PDI Rising stars 2022, Martin Munte

We are proud to announce that Martin Munte, Head of Fundraising and Investor Relations EMEA, has been selected as one of Private Debt Investor’s Rising...

Oct 17 2022

Drew Fox joins 17Capital as Managing Director, Investor Relations &...

The appointment follows robust demand for NAV finance and the achievement of record debut private credit fund close 17Capital, the global go-to source of strategic...

Sep 27 2022

17Capital promotes across infrastructure

17Capital, the global go-to source of strategic financing for investors in private equity, is pleased to announce three promotions across our infrastructure team. Raj Shah...

Aug 12 2022

Performance highlights YTD 2022

Jul 19 2022

Oaktree completes acquisition of majority interest in 17Capital

July 19, 2022 – Oaktree and 17Capital are pleased to announce the completion of Oaktree’s acquisition of a majority interest in 17Capital, as previously announced...

Jun 21 2022

Claire Hedley appointed as ESG Director

17Capital, the global go-to source of strategic financing for investors in private equity, announces the appointment of Claire Hedley as ESG Director. She will report...

Jun 16 2022

How would a global recession affect investor appetite in Private...

Managing Partner Pierre-Antoine de Selancy took part in the Financial Times Global Boardroom panel discussing the topic “How would a global recession affect investor appetite...

Jun 16 2022

Emad Shahin wins ‘Rising Star’ at The Drawdown Awards 2022

Newly appointed Partner Emad Shahin wins the ‘Rising Star’ award at this year’s The Drawdown Awards in London. Congratulations to Emad Shahin, on winning the...

May 12 2022

17Capital promotes three to Partner

17Capital, the global go-to source of strategic financing for investors in private equity, today announced the promotions of Managing Directors David Wilson, Emad Shahin and...

Apr 20 2022

17Capital announces closing of €2.6 billion NAV lending fund

Inaugural fund marks one of the largest debut private credit funds ever raised 20 April 2022 – 17Capital has announced the final close of its...

Mar 09 2022

Oaktree and 17Capital Announce Strategic Partnership

LOS ANGELES & LONDON – March 9, 2022 – Oaktree and 17Capital are pleased to announce an agreement for Oaktree to acquire a majority stake...

Feb 04 2022

17Capital completes c.$1bn in management company financings

To support the strategic objectives of U.S. based managers in 2H 2021 In the second half of 2021, 17Capital partnered with five top-tier, US-based private...

Feb 03 2022

A record year in numbers

Feb 01 2022

17Capital promotions 2022

17Capital, the global go-to source of strategic financing for investors in private equity, is pleased to announce a number of promotions across its Investor Relations,...

Dec 09 2021

17Capital closes 14 NAV financing deals worth approximately ca.$2.8bn in...

17Capital, the global go-to source of strategic portfolio finance for investors in private equity, today announced that it has completed 14 NAV financing deals, representing...

Dec 07 2021

Pierre-Antoine de Selancy featured in Financial News’ ‘50 Most Influential...

We are delighted that Pierre-Antoine de Selancy, Managing Partner at 17Capital, has been included in the Financial News’ 2021 list of the ‘50 Most Influential...

Dec 06 2021

17Capital mentoring programme with ThinkForward

17Capital continues to be a supporter and a champion of EPIC. This year we completed a mentoring programme with ThinkForward, one of EPICs portfolio initiatives. The six-month programme involved 15 mentors...

Sep 30 2021

NAV lending – the emerging opportunity for private debt investors

This report examines the continued growth of NAV Lending which provides investors with a differentiated risk option within the private debt landscape whilst delivering returns...

Sep 24 2021

‘Fund Finance Friday: Industry Conversations’ — Catching Up with 17Capital’s...

FFF: Industry Conversations, recently Mike Mascia sat down with 17Capital Investment Director Michael Timms.

Sep 22 2021

17Capital completes €500m credit investment

17Capital has provided a €500m secured loan to a fund managed by a leading pan- European private equity fund manager, to allow them to pursue...

Sep 17 2021

ILPA Diversity in Action signatory

We are delighted to announce that 17Capital has become a signatory to the Institutional Limited Partners Association (ILPA) Diversity in Action initiative. The Diversity in...

Aug 05 2021

17Capital provides NAV loan of €500m+ to leading European private...

17Capital has provided a loan of €500m+ to a top-tier, mid-market private equity firm with a longstanding and successful track record in European buyouts. The...

Jul 28 2021

Increasing adoption of portfolio financing sees 17Capital close ca.$1.4bn of...

17Capital, the global go-to source of strategic financing for investors in private equity, is pleased to announce that it has closed four deals, representing an...

Jul 12 2021

17Capital raises $4.5 billion for portfolio financing

Fundraise is one of the largest ever pools of capital raised for portfolio finance 17Capital, the global go-to source of strategic financing for investors in...

Jun 21 2021

Investcorp partners with 17Capital to structure portfolio of alternative assets

17Capital, the global go-to source of strategic financing for investors in private equity, and Investcorp, a leading global provider and manager of alternative investment products,...

May 20 2021

17Capital is a UN PRI signatory

Environmental, Social and Governance (“ESG”) is important to 17Capital as it helps us to be a better corporate citizen and serve our investors and clients...

May 10 2021

17Capital announces €260m investment with top-tier European GP

17Capital has completed a €260m preferred equity investment with a leading continental European mid-market private equity player, allowing this manager to pursue a number of...

May 06 2021

17Capital announces senior promotions and expansion of Supervisory Board

17Capital, the global go-to source of financing for investors in private equity, is pleased to announce a number of senior promotions amid another year of...

Feb 23 2021

Pauline Chatin joins 17Capital as Investor Relations and Fund Raising...

17Capital, the global go-to source of financing for investors in private equity, is pleased to announce the appointment of Pauline Chatin as Investor Relations and...

Feb 04 2021

The next innovation in financing for private equity

This article explains how non-dilutive, highly flexible NAV-based credit can be used for a multitude of purposes, helping GPs to finance growth or liquidity in...

Jan 28 2021

Portfolio financing trends for 2021

 Watch the first 17Capital SNAPSHOT – in three minutes Robert, Stephen and Rich review our 2020 deal flow and outline the investment themes for...

Jan 07 2021

Live Q+A with Shellye Archambeau

Join us for a conversation with Shellye on Thursday 28th January at 5.00pm GMT, as she shares how to create success on your own terms, outlining...

Dec 10 2020

17Capital closes ten portfolio financing deals worth an aggregate ca.$1.5bn...

17Capital, is pleased to announce that it has closed ten portfolio financing deals, representing an aggregate ca. $1.5bn, across 2020. 17Capital’s counterparties in the ten...

Nov 11 2020

17Capital in the press

17Capital features in Private Debt Investor’s November 2020 issue, in an article discussing the increased use of NAV finance as the pandemic has accelerated the...

Sep 14 2020

Myriam Vander Elst joins 17Capital as Supervisory Board member

17Capital, the global go-to source of financing for investors in private equity, is pleased to announce the appointment of Myriam Vander Elst as a member...

Jul 22 2020

17Capital run from home

17 runners from 17Capital took part in the Standard Chartered Great City Race 2020 RUN FROM HOME. Well done everyone that took part and special...

Jun 29 2020

Martin Munte joins 17Capital as Investor Relations Director

17Capital, the global go-to source of financing for investors in private equity, is pleased to announce the appointment of Martin Munte as Investor Relations Director...

Jun 02 2020

Portfolio finance: Untapped value?

Portfolio finance – capital advanced based on the value of a fund’s portfolio has grown rapidly in the years since the global financial crisis. While...

May 14 2020

Dee Dee Sklar joins 17Capital as Senior Advisor

Global experience in banking and alternatives industries Extensive experience and network within private equity On the board of Women in Fund Finance 17Capital, the global...

May 06 2020

Private equity managers seeking to optimize their balance sheets

For private equity managers seeking to optimize their balance sheet preferred equity can be a flexible option in the current pandemic enabling them to invest...

May 01 2020

François de Carbonnel

It saddens us to announce that our former Board member, François de Carbonnel, passed away recently. Monsieur de Carbonnel was instrumental in the founding of...

May 01 2020

17Capital’s Fokke Lucas chosen as one of PEI’s 40 under...

Congratulations to 17Capital’s Fokke Lucas, Managing Director who has been chosen as one of PEI’s 40 under 40: Future Leaders of Private Equity 2020. PEI...

Apr 24 2020

17Capital supports Haven House Children’s Hospice with its Emergency Appeal

17Capital through its partnership with Epic is proud to continue to support Haven House Children’s Hospice, we recently donated to their emergency appeal to support...

Apr 23 2020

17Capital completes €100 million preferred equity investment

17Capital announces the completion of a €100 million investment in a private equity fund managed by a leading European firm. Funds provided enable the manager...

Apr 17 2020

17Capital in the press

Publications that have recently covered 17Capital include Secondaries Investor who asked “Is preferred equity the covid-19 crisis’s white knight? Bloomberg and Unquote highlighted the increased...

Apr 17 2020

17Capital expands North America team

Appointment of Daniel Lee as Head of Fundraising and Investor Relations, North America Appointment of Greg Hardiman as Senior Associate in the Investment Team  ...

Mar 02 2020

Winner: Preferred Equity Deal of the year 2019 (global)

Thank you to everyone that voted for us as the ‘Preferred equity deal of the year (global)’ in the PEI Awards 2019, we are proud...

Jan 30 2020

17Capital at SuperReturn International

Augustin Duhamel will be part of the panel discussing: Thinking outside the box – alternatives to a traditional secondary sale Evolving options to consider ranging...

Dec 11 2019

17Capital nominated for PEI “Preferred equity deal of the year”

We are proud to have been nominated in the PEI awards for “Preferred Equity deal of the year”. This is the first time that preferred...

Oct 21 2019

17Capital promotes Fokke Lucas to Managing Director and adds 6...

Fokke Lucas promoted to Managing Director 6 recent appointments 17Capital is delighted to announce the promotion of Fokke Lucas to Managing Director in our Investment...

Aug 07 2019

17Capital continues expansion of US Investment team

Richard Golaszewski joins as an Investment Director from Nomura Securities 17Capital is pleased to announce that Richard Golaszewski has joined as a Director in our...

Jul 23 2019

17Capital appoints Beverly Berman as a Senior Advisor

17Capital is pleased to announce the appointment of Beverly Berman as a Senior Advisor. Beverly was previously a Managing Director, Investor Relations, at Thomas H....

Jul 16 2019

17Capital commissions young artist

17Capital commissioned Harry Luxton to create a one-off painting for their London office. Harry who has a rare genetic disorder has a produced an amazing...

Jul 16 2019

17Capital strengthens finance team with senior hire

Anthony McKay joins from CVC Credit Partners 17Capital continues its expansion with the appointment of Anthony McKay as a Finance Director, based in London. Anthony...

Jun 04 2019

Stephen Quinn joins 17Capital

Stephen Quinn joins 17Capital from Lloyds Banking Group 17Capital continues its expansion with the appointment of Stephen Quinn as a Managing Director within the Investment...

May 21 2019

17Capital continues expansion with two senior appointments

David Wilson joins as Managing Director and Emad Shahin joins as Investments – Head of Legal 17Capital is pleased to announce the arrival of two...

Feb 22 2019

17Capital expands New York team

17Capital expands New York team - Jonathan Goldberg joins as Investment Director from RBC Capital Markets

Jan 28 2019

17Capital closes €275 million investment

17Capital closes €275 million investment  €275 million preferred equity investment Leading European private equity firm Investment enabled early distribution to investors while retaining high-quality assets...

Sep 11 2018

17Capital continues expansion with senior appointment of new Partner

Thomas Doyle joins as Partner from JP Morgan 17Capital is pleased to announce that Thomas Doyle has joined as a Partner and member of the...

Jun 14 2018

17Capital expands Investment team

17Capital expands Investment team - Pierre Garnier joins as Vice President

Mar 01 2018

17Capital features in ‘Private Equity International’

A ‘majority’ of LPs seeking secondaries market alternative - A survey carried out by 17Capital suggests most LPs do not feel their liquidity needs are...

Mar 01 2018

17Capital features in ‘PEI Secondaries Investor’ publication

A ‘majority’ of LPs seeking secondaries market alternative A survey carried out by 17Capital suggests most LPs do not feel their liquidity needs are met...

Feb 09 2018

Liquidity in Private Equity Funds: Are LPs and GPs Aligned?

Executive summary 17Capital’s survey on Liquidity in Private Equity Funds explores the views of more than 50 Limited Partners (LPs) and General Partners (GPs) in...

Dec 19 2017

17Capital has signed up to Epic Sharing Pledge – Bloomberg...

No. 23 — Make giving easy. 17Capital mentioned in a recent Bloomberg Businessweek article featuring Epic, see here (#23 - Make giving easy).

Dec 14 2017

17Capital has signed up to Epic Sharing Pledge

17Capital has signed up to the Epic Sharing Pledge by donating a percentage of their carried interests from a €1.2 billion fund.

Oct 04 2017

NewSpring Holdings raises capital from 17Capital

Radnor, PA – September 27, 2017 – NewSpring (“the Firm”), a family of private equity strategies providing growth and expansion capital, announced today that NewSpring...

Aug 29 2017

Young Guns of Secondaries: Class of 2017

We are delighted to have Vjerana Spajic on the 2017 list of 20 of the most impressive professionals under 36 in the industry.

May 08 2017

17Capital closes fourth fund at €1.2 billion hard cap

17Capital has successfully closed its fourth fund at the extended hard cap of € 1.2bn. The Fund was raised in just 6 months and exceeded...

Mar 01 2017

17Capital wins award

We are delighted to have won Secondaries firm of the year in Europe by Private Equity International.

Feb 20 2017

17Capital shortlisted for ‘Non-bank Lender of the Year’ award

We are delighted to have been shortlisted for the 2017 ‘Non-bank Lender of the Year’ award by Real Deals.

Oct 31 2016

17Capital announces opening of New York office

17Capital, the London-headquartered private equity firm, is pleased to announce the opening of an office in New York. A local presence will enable the firm...

Oct 24 2016

17Capital wins ‘Specialist Private Equity Firm of the Year’ award

We are delighted to have won the 2016 ‘Specialist Private Equity Firm of the Year’ award by the global business publication, Acquisition International. 17Capital competed...

Sep 08 2016

17Capital shortlisted for three Unquote awards

17Capital is delighted to have been shortlisted for three awards by Unquote.   GP Innovation of the Year Alternative Debt Provider of the Year Rising...

Sep 01 2016

17Capital features in ‘Private Equity International’ publication

Secondaries: The benefits of preferred equity When Pierre-Antoine de Selancy attended a Zurich secondaries conference in February 2006 he noticed something strange. A panel discussing...

Aug 31 2016

17Capital fully liquidates first fund within six years

17Capital, the London-headquartered private equity firm, is pleased to announce the successful liquidation of its first fund in July 2016. 17Capital Fund (2010 – €88m)...

Aug 22 2016

17Capital wins ‘Private Equity Firm – UK’ award

We are delighted to have won the 2016 ‘Private Equity firm – UK’ award by the global business publication, Finance Monthly. Finance Monthly’s Global Awards...

Aug 12 2016

17Capital features in ‘PEI Secondaries Investor’ publication

Why you should know about preferred equity The alternative to debt or a secondaries sale is gaining traction, with Vision Capital the latest player to...

Jun 01 2016

17Capital speaks about GP-led restructurings

GP-led restructurings price on a fine line Greenhill Cogent managing director Brian Mooney tells the Private Fund Restructuring book launch hosted by Citco that pricing...

Apr 25 2016

17Capital wins ‘Specialist Lender of the Year’ award

We are delighted to have won the 2016 ‘Specialist Lender of the Year’ award by Real Deals. Nominees were shortlisted by the Real Deals editorial team,...

Feb 24 2016

17Capital features in ‘AltAssets’ publication

Preferred equity – addressing the market gap The secondaries market has witnessed significant growth since the global financial crisis. However, it is no longer the...

Dec 03 2015

17Capital wins award

17Capital won a Silver Award in the ‘Best Global Fundraising & Investor Relations’ category by Private Equity Exchange. The awards were voted for by over...

Sep 09 2015

17Capital features in ‘Private Equity International’ publication

Taking a different approach The diversity of strategies within the secondaries market is a testament to its growth and maturity. With secondaries funds of all...

Jun 08 2015

Research: 17Capital co-authors study on risk

Drivers of risk for investors in secondary funds INVESTOR RISK HIGHER FOR ACQUISITION OF TAIL-END FUNDS; STRUCTURED INVESTMENT APPROACH MITIGATES RISK New academic research by...

Jan 10 2013

17Capital closes second fund above target, with total subscriptions of...

17Capital is pleased to announce the successful closing of its second fund with total subscriptions of €208 million. 17Capital Fund 2 LP (‘the Fund’) will...

Jul 25 2011

Investors look to conjure up liquidity

In stark contrast to the traditional private equity market, the buying and selling of investors’ interests in private equity funds – crudely termed the secondaries...

Sep 06 2010

17Capital closes its first fund at €88 million

17Capital is pleased to announce the final closing of 17Capital Fund LP, its maiden fund, at €88 million ($113m). The fund was initially anchored by...