Directs and Co-Investments

Our market-leading Directs and Co-Investments advisory practice is led by a dedicated global team specializing in raising capital for single-asset transactions outside of traditional blind pool fund structures. Working in close collaboration with sector experts from our Corporate Finance industry teams, we offer bespoke solutions for funded and independent sponsors and other clients seeking flexible, targeted capital to support unique opportunities and drive optimal outcomes across asset classes and geographies. With access to many direct investors, including family offices, pension funds, insurance companies, and asset managers, we deliver investor-aligned structures that unlock value and accelerate execution. The team combines unparalleled distribution capabilities with deep corporate finance expertise to connect high-quality sponsors and management teams with the right long-term partners.

How We Can Help

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Houlihan Lokey’s Directs and Co-Investments team partners with funded sponsors, independent sponsors, sophisticated institutional investors, family offices, and management teams to raise bespoke equity capital solutions for single-asset transactions.

LP-Style Capital for Single-Asset Transactions for Funded and Independent Sponsors

We help raise institutional capital for acquirers of individual assets using structures that mirror traditional LP commitments with economics, without requiring a formal PE fund commitment. This approach enables sponsors and other clients to pursue high-conviction investments with speed and flexibility while offering investors direct exposure to differentiated opportunities.

Specialty Investment Vehicles for Esoteric Asset Classes

We help design and place tailored vehicles for niche or complex assets that fall outside conventional fund mandates. Whether it is intellectual property, litigation finance, royalties, or other nontraditional strategies, we match our clients with aligned capital partners and structure investments to meet objectives of both sides. With a proven track record of delivering results across industries and geographies, bringing speed, precision, and credibility to the direct fundraising process, we help clients transform compelling opportunities into fully capitalized transactions.