Capital Dynamics Provides Innovative Loan Structure with ESG Margin Adjustment
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
$13bn+
Assets under management
& Assets under advisement1
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
1 Assets Under Management are calculated based on the total commitments as of the final closing date for all funds currently managed by Capital Dynamics, including amounts that have been distributed. Assets under advisement includes assets for which Capital Dynamics provides services such as reporting, monitoring and risk management.
locations
Our 14 offices located in major financial centers around the world are key to sourcing new partnerships, evaluating investments, and providing exceptional service to our clients.
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 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
Received highest ranking from GRESB, the ESG benchmark for real assets, for commitment to sustainability
2020
Awarded the highest rating (A+) from the UN-supported Principles for Responsible Investment for Strategy & Corporate Governance
Opened Paris office
2021
Opened Luxembourg office
2022
Opened Miami office
latest News, Research & Events
Press Releases
Capital Dynamics Closes Mid-Market Direct V Fund above Target at $578 million
In The News
Infrastructure Investor Interview with Clean Energy Co-Head, Barney Coles
Capital Dynamics' portfolio company featured in Invest Europe’s Climate Change Guide: Setting Targets as Part of a Business Plan
Research
GP-led Secondaries - Reshaping the Landscape for Investors, Fund Managers and Portfolio Companies
U.S. Lower Middle-Market Direct Lending: A Safe Harbor in Times of Market Instability
Events
ACME, MI
Michigan Association of Public Employee Retirement Systems 2022 Spring Conference
NEW YORK, NY
Private Equity - US ESG SUMMIT
Digital
PODCAST
Wall Street Lab Podcast: Episode #87- Barney Coles: A Deep Dive Into Clean Energy Infrastructure
WEBINAR
How to Make the U.S. Lower Middle Market Accessible to European Private Credit Investors