Golub Capital marked the fifth year of operations at its London office by announcing an expansion in its European direct lending strategy, a new and expanded London office location and solid results.
Tara Moore, Head of European Originations at Golub Capital said:
“Our growth and success in Europe over the last five years has exceeded our expectations – and we are not done. We are expanding our lending capabilities to include borrowers across technology, healthcare, financial services and business services in the U.K., Germany, France and the Nordics.”
Key highlights as of May 31, 2025 include:
- Since 2020, Golub Capital has committed more than $7.9 billion across more than 70 deals
- It set a record with over $2.5 billion in new commitments in 2024
- Deepened investment in core verticals of Software, Financial Services and Business Services
- Over the last five years, the Firm has expanded borrower jurisdictions beyond the U.K., to include DACH, France, Benelux and the Nordics
- The London-based direct lending team is now 12-strong
David Golub, President of Golub Capital said:
“Golub Capital was designed to be best in sponsor finance. Central to our vision is building a compelling value proposition for all our partners marked by a strong set of competitive advantages. We are excited to continue to build our partnerships and our competitive advantages in Europe.”
Golub Capital moved last month “into a new, larger office at 10 Portman Square.”
As noted in the update, Golub Capital is a “direct lender and experienced private credit manager.”
They specialize in delivering “reliable, creative and compelling financing solutions to companies backed by private equity sponsors. ”
Their sponsor finance expertise also forms the “foundation of their Broadly Syndicated Loan and Credit Opportunities investment programs.”
They nurture long-term partnerships “that inspire repeat business from private equity sponsors and investors.”
As of April 1, 2025, Golub Capital had over “1,000 employees and over $75 billion of capital under management, a gross measure of invested capital including leverage.”
The firm has offices “in North America, Europe, Asia and the Middle East.”