Greenhill Capital Partners Profile
Greenhill Capital Partners placement agent profile: boutique model, large-cap and complex mandates, distressed expertise, fees.
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Greenhill Capital Partners
Greenhill's capital advisory practice leverages the firm's broader M&A advisory reputation to serve established fund managers. The group focuses on large, complex mandates requiring sophisticated positioning and senior banker engagement.
Overview
- Parent Company: Greenhill & Co. (NYSE: GHL)
- Established: 1996
- Headquarters: New York
- Focus: Large-cap and complex mandates
- Approach: Boutique service model
Specializations
Primary Strategies:
- Large-cap buyout funds
- Distressed and special situations
- Complex fund structures
- Restructuring and turnarounds
Client Profile:
- Established managers
- Sophisticated strategies
- Large fundraises ($750M+)
Competitive Advantages
Greenhill Brand
- Premier independent investment bank reputation
- M&A advisory credibility
- Senior banker quality
Boutique Service Model
- High-touch, personalized service
- Senior partner engagement throughout
- Non-bureaucratic approach
Complex Mandate Expertise
- Sophisticated fund structures
- Distressed and special situations positioning
- Restructuring experience
Fee Structure
- Success Fees: 1.5-2% of capital raised
- Minimum Fund Size: $750M+
- Premium boutique pricing
- Retainer available for select mandates
Ideal Client Profile
Best for:
- Large-cap managers ($750M+)
- Complex or distressed strategies
- Managers valuing boutique service
- Sophisticated positioning needs
Not appropriate for:
- Mid-market or smaller funds
- Emerging managers
- Mainstream strategies
Conclusion
Greenhill Capital Partners' boutique model and focus on complex, large-cap mandates position it as an ideal choice for established managers raising substantial capital and requiring sophisticated positioning with senior banker engagement.