about us

Experts in Global Private Assets

We serve a global client base that includes institutional investors, high-net-worth individuals and financial advisors.

by the numbers

$16bn+

Assets under management

350+

General Partner relationships

1988

Our roots go back

700+

Funds currently invested in

160

Staff with over 60 dedicated investment professionals

48

Funds raised

locations

Our 11 offices located in major financial centers around the world are key to sourcing new partnerships, evaluating investments, and providing exceptional service to our clients.

Americas

San Francisco

United States

Americas

New York

United States

Europe

Birmingham

United Kingdom

Europe

London

United Kingdom

Europe

Milan

Italy

Europe

Zug

Switzerland

Europe

Munich

Germany

Middle East

Dubai

United Arab Emirates

Asia

Hong Kong

Asia

Seoul

South Korea

Asia

Tokyo

Japan

our history

1988

Westport Private Equity, Capital Dynamics’ predecessor, opened in Birmingham, UK

1991

Closed first Europe-focused private equity fund of funds

1992

Closed first US fund as well as first fund dedicated to secondaries

1999

Founded Swiss entity, Capital Dynamics AG, and established headquarters in Zug

2001

Pioneered first-ever structured private equity product

2002

Opened New York office

2005

Acquired Westport Private Equity, opened office in London

2006

Opened San Francisco office

2007

Opened Hong Kong office

2008

Became a signatory of the United Nations Principles for Responsible Investing (UNPRI)

Opened Munich office

2010

Established Clean Energy infrastructure business

Opened Tokyo office

2013

Opened Seoul office

2015

Martin Hahn named Chief Executive Officer

2017

Launched first $1bn+ fund

Established Private Credit business

2018

Opened Dubai and Milan offices

2019

Awarded highest corporate rating (A+) from UN-supported PRI

Received highest ranking from GRESB, the ESG benchmark for real assets, for commitment to sustainability