Janus Henderson buys Frankfurt's Rantum to expand in private markets
What's the deal? Janus Henderson Investors has completed its acquisition of Rantum CapitalDealroom has a profile for this one. Try Dealroom →, a Frankfurt-based private markets investment manager specialising in private credit and private equity across the DACH region. The deal closed after receiving all required regulatory approvals. Terms were not disclosed.
What's the endgame? Janus Henderson said the deal strengthens its private markets capabilities and expands its European footprint. It adds to a platform already built through recent acquisitions and partnerships, including Privacore, Victory Park CapitalDealroom has a profile for this one. Try Dealroom →, and NBK Capital PartnersDealroom has a profile for this one. Try Dealroom →.
Why now? "The completion of this acquisition reinforces our capabilities in private markets and enhances our ability to meet growing client demand for private credit and private equity solutions in a strategically important market," said chief executive officer Ali Dibadj (translated from Spanish).
Combined with the firm's fixed-income business, Janus Henderson said these capabilities let it offer clients access to both public and private market opportunities.
What's in it for Rantum? "By combining our local private markets expertise with Janus Henderson's global reach, we believe we are well positioned to create long-term value for investors across Europe," said Dirk Notheis, Rantum co-founder and managing director (translated from Spanish).
The signal: Traditional asset managers are racing to build private markets scale as client demand shifts toward private credit and equity. For Janus Henderson, bolting on a regional specialist deepens its reach into continental Europe, where it has flagged strong dividend and growth momentum.
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