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Capital Solutions

Financing experts with proven results

Capital Solutions

Houlihan Lokey’s Capital Solutions Group comprises more than 165 professionals globally and offers clients a broad range of tailored financing alternatives and strategic financial advice. Our team has deep senior-level relationships across the capital markets and a long track record of raising capital across varying market conditions. With deep expertise in both private and public markets, we are committed to delivering innovative, value-enhancing solutions that support long-term success for our clients.

LTM Key Facts and Figures

$23B Capital Raised

~115 Transactions Closed

~40 Managing Directors

>165 FTEs

15 Offices

6 Countries

As of March 31, 2025.

Private Credit Solutions and Market Advisory

Private Corporate Credit

We arrange private credit financing solutions for a diverse range of corporate clients—from large publicly traded multinationals to privately held, sponsor-backed, founder- or entrepreneur-owned businesses. In partnership with other Houlihan Lokey teams, we leverage deep sector expertise and long-standing lender relationships to structure and syndicate customized financings.

Solutions include:

  • ABLs/FILOs
  • First Lien and Unitranche Loans
  • Second Lien and Mezzanine Loans
  • HoldCo PIK Instruments

Asset and Structured Finance

We structure and place customized asset-backed financing solutions, utilizing structured finance techniques, credit rating expertise, and investor relationships across asset management and insurance. Our clients include financial services companies, infrastructure owners, and holders of esoteric financial assets such as IP, royalties, and other asset-light cash flow streams.

Solutions include:

  • Private Asset-Backed Financings and Securitizations
  • Portfolio Leverage and Structured Asset Sales
  • Project Finance and Infrastructure Debt
  • Fund/NAV Loans and GP Debt Financings

Markets Advisory

We provide independent, execution-focused advice to help clients access optimal capital markets solutions. Our services include market selection, capital structure optimization, and positioning with rating agencies, lenders, and institutional investors. In the United States, we may also act as underwriter or bookrunner for debt and equity offerings.

Solutions include:

  • Bank Commitments, Leveraged Loans, High-Yield Bonds, Sellside Support
  • IPOs, Follow-Ons, Monetizations, Rights Offerings, Converts, SPACs
  • Privatizations, Spinoffs, Split-Offs, and Shareholder Advisory
Equity Capital Solutions

Equity Placements

We provide companies with critical growth capital and shareholder liquidity through a variety of equity placement solutions.

Solutions include:

  • Growth Equity
  • Structured Equity
  • Minority Stake Sales 

Secondary Solutions

Our dedicated secondary advisory team delivers customized strategies to meet every client’s objectives. We work in close coordination with our Corporate Finance business to maximize results.

Solutions include:

  • Continuation Vehicles
  • Fund Tender Processes With Stapled Capital
  • Sale of LP Interests and Strip Sales

Direct Placements

We specialize in raising capital for single-asset transactions outside of traditional fund structures.

Solutions include:

  • LP-Style Capital to Support Single-Asset Transactions
  • Specialty Investment Vehicles for Esoteric Asset Classes 
GP Capital Advisory

We help asset managers achieve superior outcomes by leveraging our market-leading position in the middle market.

Solutions include:

  • Strategic Advisory for Asset Managers
  • Firm-Level Equity Stake Sales and Debt Financings
  • Fund-Level NAV Loans and Preferred Equity
Primary Capital Advisory

Our investor coverage and advisory services combine the scale of a global investment bank with the tailored focus of a boutique placement agent.

Solutions include:

  • Primary Fund Placements
  • GP Seeding
  • Co-Investments

Contact Us

Chris Dunlop Managing Director Global Co-Head of Capital Solutions
Chris Dunlop
Anthony Martino Managing Director Global Co-Head of Capital Solutions
Anthony Martino
Gregg Newman Managing Director Global Co-Head of Capital Solutions
Gregg Newman