Janus Henderson is set to acquire Frankfurt-based private markets investment manager, Rantum Capital.
Ali Dibadj
The move comes amid increasing client demand for private markets, according to the firm, with the deal expected to close in Q3 2026.
The acquisition will boost Janus Henderson’s scale and local presence in Germany, while also supporting the build out of its pan-European private credit platform.
Specifically, Janus Henderson will leverage Rantum Capital’s differentiated sourcing model, established capabilities and investment team to initiate a phased expansion across Europe.
In addition to this, the move is also expected to enhance Janus Henderson’s private equity capabilities, complementing the firm’s ongoing broader private markets strategy.
Ali Dibadj, chief executive of Janus Henderson, said: “This transaction reflects our focus on diversifying into high demand areas while also amplifying our existing strengths, including our institutional client relationships, to better support our clients’ evolving needs.”
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Janus Henderson has been expanding its private markets offering over the next few years, and the acquisition of Rantum Capital will complement further recent developments.
In 2024, the global asset manager acquired NBK Capital Partners in the Middle East, as well as Victory Park Capital in the US, as part of an effort to develop differentiated private markets capabilities in key regions across the world.
Dirk Notheis, co-founder and managing director of Rantum Capital, said: “By combining our local and private markets expertise with Janus Henderson’s global distribution platform, we will be able to create even more value for our investors in the future and expand our offering across Europe.”