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Hayfin Capital Management

Hayfin Capital Management is a leading European alternative asset management platform providing critical debt, equity and hybrid capital solutions to meet...

Hayfin Capital Management

Hayfin Capital Management is a leading European alternative asset management platform providing critical debt, equity and hybrid capital solutions to meet financing needs of corporates (sponsor and non-sponsor) and real asset owners (per official website). Founded in 2009 by Tim Flynn and Mark Tognolini (initially as Haymarket Financial LLP, renamed Hayfin in 2013), the firm has developed transatlantic capabilities with a growing presence in Asia and operates from 13 global offices (per firm history page). As of 31 December 2025, Hayfin manages approximately €38 billion of assets under management and has invested over €55 billion of capital through its private market strategies in over 500 companies since inception (per firm history page). Core strategies include Private Credit (Direct Lending, Special Opportunities, Tactical Solutions), Liquid Credit (European, US and global high-yield bonds and syndicated loans), and Private Equity Solutions focused on GP-led secondaries and equity co-investments in European mid-market companies (per website and MIFIDPRU 8 Disclosure dated October 2025). In 2024 the firm agreed a management buyout with Arctos Partners support, following prior majority ownership by British Columbia Investment Management Corporation, to enhance team ownership and alignment (per firm history). Hayfin Capital Management LLP is authorised and regulated by the UK Financial Conduct Authority, prioritises capital preservation through rigorous analysis and disciplined underwriting, and is a PRI signatory emphasising responsible investing. It is headquartered at 65 Davies Street, London.

General information

Firm type

Generalist

Year founded

2009

AUM

€38B (~$44.7B as of Dec 31 2025)

Location

Region

Europe

Country

United Kingdom

City

London

Corporate office

65 Davies Street, London, W1K 5JL, United Kingdom

Principals

Tim Flynn

Co-Chief Executive Officer and Co-Founder

Mark Tognolini

Co-Chief Executive Officer and Co-Founder

Kevin Sarafilovic

Chief Financial Officer

Raj Paranandi

Chief Operating Officer

Andrew McCullagh

Chief Risk Officer

Guy du Parc Braham

Chief Lending Officer

Sector focus

Private CreditPrivate EquityFund of Funds

Frequently asked questions

What is Hayfin Capital Management's most recently disclosed AUM?

Approximately €38 billion as of 31 December 2025 (per firm official history page), equivalent to roughly $44.7 billion using the ECB EUR/USD reference rate of 1.1750 on that date.

When and by whom was Hayfin founded?

Hayfin was founded in 2009 by Tim Flynn and Mark Tognolini (as Haymarket Financial LLP, renamed Hayfin in 2013) with backing from institutional investors including TowerBrook Capital Partners (per firm history page and Companies House).

Where is Hayfin headquartered and what is its legal entity?

Headquartered at 65 Davies Street, London W1K 5JL, United Kingdom. The primary regulated entity is Hayfin Capital Management LLP (FCA-authorised; Companies House OC346320, incorporated 11 June 2009).

What are Hayfin's primary investment strategies?

Private Credit (Direct Lending, Special Opportunities, Tactical Solutions), Liquid Credit (high-yield bonds and syndicated loans), and Private Equity Solutions (GP-led secondaries and co-investments), focused primarily on European mid-market opportunities with US capabilities (per official website and MIFIDPRU 8 Disclosure).

Who currently leads Hayfin Capital Management?

Co-Chief Executive Officers and Co-Founders Tim Flynn and Mark Tognolini lead the firm and its Executive Committee; other senior leaders include CFO Kevin Sarafilovic, COO Raj Paranandi, CRO Andrew McCullagh and Chief Lending Officer Guy du Parc Braham (per firm people pages).

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