The acquisition will significantly increase Janus Henderson’s scale and local presence in Germany, while Rantum’s established relationships with institutional investors, including pensions, insurers and family offices, will extend Janus Henderson’s reach across the DACH region.

Founded in 2013, Rantum Capital focuses on providing private debt and private equity financing solutions to family and entrepreneur‑owned small and mid‑sized companies in Germany, Austria and Switzerland (the DACH region). The firm has raised around €1.2 billion of capital across its private credit and private equity strategies.

Rantum is expected to play a central role in the build‑out of Janus Henderson’s pan‑European private credit platform, leveraging its 13‑year track record and highly experienced investment team. The firm’s differentiated sourcing model and established capabilities position it well to support a phased expansion across Europe over time.

The acquisition also enhances Janus Henderson’s capabilities in private equity, complementing the firm’s broader private markets strategy. Rantum’s private equity expertise has the potential to support future product development.

Thomas Liaudet, Partner and Head of GP Capital Advisory at Campbell Lutyens, said:

“We congratulate Rantum Capital on this transaction. Today’s announcement is not only a milestone in the firm’s history, but underscores the attractiveness and importance of the private credit and DACH markets to institutional investors. We wish both firms every success in their shared future.”

Dirk Notheis, Co-Founder and Managing Director of Rantum Capital, said:

“We are very pleased to be joining Janus Henderson, a company with a strong culture and entrepreneurial approach. 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.”

Financial terms of the transaction are not disclosed and the acquisition is expected to close in the third quarter of 2026 subject to customary closing conditions, including regulatory approval.