Janus Henderson Acquires Rantum Capital to Boost European Private Market Presence

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In a move reflecting the accelerating expansion into the alternative investments sector, Janus Henderson has announced an agreement to acquire Frankfurt-based Rantum Capital. The target firm specializes in providing private debt and private equity financing solutions for small and mid-sized enterprises in the DACH region. This acquisition aims to strengthen Janus Henderson's footprint in Germany and accelerate its private markets ambitions across Europe.

This strategic move comes as major asset managers seek to compete with entities like BlackRock and Schroders, which have recently bolstered their private market portfolios. Per market data, demand for private credit has seen significant growth as traditional banks tighten lending standards, with industry reports suggesting the global private debt market could exceed $2.8 trillion by 2028 (according to Preqin data). The DACH region remains a vital market due to its high concentration of family-owned and mid-cap businesses seeking flexible financing alternatives.