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Pelham S2K
Jonathan Terzi and Juan Alva lead Pelham S2K, a New York direct lender writing senior secured loans to U.S.
Pelham S2K
Pelham S2K is an SEC-registered investment adviser in New York, NY, registered since 2016. It provides investment advice to clients. The firm is based in New York.
General information
Firm type
Generalist
Year founded
—
AUM
Undisclosed
Location
Region
North America
Country
United States
City
New York
Corporate office
330 Madison Avenue, 29th Floor, New York, NY 10017, United States
Principals
Jonathan Terzi
Team Member
Juan Alva
Team Member
Venita Fields
Team Member
Kurt Nyman
Team Member
Ruth J. Huet
Team Member
Mary Lou Malanoski
Team Member
Scott Sobel
Team Member
Sector focus
Frequently asked questions
Who runs investment decisions at Pelham S2K?
The firm lists eight investment professionals on its website without formal titles, indicating a flat or partnership-style structure. Jonathan Terzi and Venita Fields are among the longest-tenured senior team members. No chief investment officer or managing partner is designated publicly. The group's decision-making appears collective, drawing on decades of shared experience.
What type of financing does Pelham S2K provide?
Pelham S2K invests debt and structured equity capital primarily through senior secured unitranche loans and second-lien loans. The firm targets companies generating $3 million to $15 million in EBITDA. Most transactions include an equity co-investment component, aligning its returns partially with borrower equity upside.
Does Pelham S2K manage a fund or invest off balance sheet?
The firm does not disclose a fund structure, specific fund vintages, or a committed capital number on its website or in available public filings. Its language — 'access to follow-on and co-investment capital' — suggests either a discretionary pool of committed investor capital or a managed account arrangement. The absence of fund-level disclosures is typical of smaller, privately capitalized direct lenders.
Which sectors does Pelham S2K target or avoid?
The firm states it invests across a wide range of industries and does not publish a sector exclusion list. Its middle-market, EBITDA-driven credit mandate is generalist, with investment decisions driven by capital-structure seniority, cash-flow durability, and sponsor quality rather than sector specialization.
What is Pelham S2K's known posture on co-investments alongside external GPs?
Pelham S2K's typical deal includes an equity co-investment alongside its senior secured loan. The firm acts as a direct lender, not a fund-of-funds, so it does not invest into external general partner funds. Its relationship is direct with borrower companies and, often, their private equity sponsors, who value its ability to provide committed, non-syndicated capital.
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