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Neuberger Berman Europe Limited
Neuberger Berman Europe Limited is the UK-regulated entity of Neuberger Berman, a privately held asset manager founded in 1939 and majority-owned by its...
Neuberger Berman Europe Limited
Neuberger Berman Europe Limited is the UK-regulated entity of Neuberger Berman, a privately held asset manager founded in 1939 and majority-owned by its employees. The firm's London office serves as its European headquarters, with additional presence in Dublin, Paris, Frankfurt, Zurich, and Milan. The parent firm manages over $480 billion in assets as of 2025 (per the firm), with the European operation contributing a significant portion of institutional mandates. The European unit invests across private equity, private credit, real estate, infrastructure, and hedge funds. It targets direct co-investments and fund commitments, often alongside institutional clients. The firm's private equity team focuses on buyouts and growth equity in European mid-market companies. Notable deals include investments in the energy transition and healthcare services sectors. Neuberger Berman employs over 2,800 people globally, with hundreds based in Europe. The European team includes investment professionals covering private markets and traditional asset classes. The firm also runs the NB Private Markets platform, which provides institutional investors with co-investment and secondary opportunities. In 2024, the parent firm promoted George Walker as CEO and retained its employee-owned structure. A key differentiator is the firm's employee ownership model, which has been in place since 2009 when a majority stake was purchased by employees. This structure aligns long-term incentives and has allowed the firm to maintain independence from outside shareholders. The European unit operates under FCA regulation and serves as a gateway for non-US capital into the firm's global strategies.
General information
Firm type
Asset Manager
Year founded
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AUM
Undisclosed
Location
Region
Europe
Country
United Kingdom
City
London
Corporate office
London, United Kingdom
Sector focus
Frequently asked questions
Who runs investment decisions at Neuberger Berman Europe Limited?
The European investment team reports to global leadership. The parent firm's CEO is George Walker, appointed in 2024. Regional investment heads oversee private equity, credit, and real estate separately. The firm's structure is decentralized, with local teams empowered to source and execute deals, subject to global oversight.
Is Neuberger Berman Europe Limited structured as a family office or an asset manager?
It is an asset manager, not a family office. The entity is a UK-regulated subsidiary of Neuberger Berman, which is owned primarily by its employees. It manages capital for institutional investors like pension funds, sovereign wealth funds, and endowments, not for a single family.
What investment stages does the European unit typically target?
It targets buyouts and growth equity in mid-market European companies, alongside private credit for sponsor-backed transactions and direct lending. In real estate, it acquires value-add and core-plus assets. The firm also participates in co-investments and secondaries through its NB Private Markets platform.
How does the European unit source proprietary deal flow?
Deal flow stems from relationships with European investment banks, family offices, and corporate partnerships. The firm's private equity team has sector specialists in healthcare, technology, and energy. It also leverages its global network to cross-border transactions with the US and Asia teams.
Does Neuberger Berman Europe Limited participate in fund commitments or only direct deals?
Both. The unit makes fund commitments to select external managers, particularly in private equity and credit. It also executes direct investments and co-investments. Its clients often invest via separately managed accounts and customized mandates, allowing for direct deal participation.
Which sectors does the European team explicitly avoid?
The firm does not publicly disclose avoidance sectors, but its healthcare and technology focus suggests it avoids speculative early-stage biotech or venture capital. It also steers clear of tobacco and controversial weapons, consistent with its ESG integration policy.
Where does the underlying wealth come from for the parent firm?
Neuberger Berman is employee-owned, with no single family or controlling external shareholder. The firm was co-founded by Roy Neuberger and Robert Berman in 1939; Roy Neuberger's heirs sold their stake in stages, with employees acquiring majority control in 2009.
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