Capital Dynamics is an independent, global asset manager, investing in private equity and clean energy infrastructure. We are client-focused, tailoring solutions to meet investor requirements. We manage investments through a broad range of products and opportunities including separate account solutions, investment funds and structured private equity products. Capital Dynamics currently has USD 19 billion in assets under management/advisement¹.

Our investment history dates back to 1988. Our senior investment professionals average over 20 years of investing experience across the private equity spectrum². We believe our experience and culture of innovation give us superior insight and help us deliver returns for our clients. We invest locally while operating globally from our London, New York, Zug, Beijing*, Tokyo, Hong Kong, Silicon Valley, Sao Paulo, Munich, Birmingham, Seoul, Brisbane, Shanghai* and Scottsdale offices.

¹Capital Dynamics comprises Capital Dynamics Holding AG and its affiliates; assets under management/advisement, as of June 30, 2014, include assets under discretionary management, advisement (non-discretionary), and administration across all Capital Dynamics affiliates. Investments are primarily on behalf of funds managed by Capital Dynamics.

²Average years of experience held by Capital Dynamics’ 20 most-senior investment professionals. * Capital Dynamics China is a legally separate company operating under a strategic cooperation with Capital Dynamics.

Our work

Capital Dynamics connects clients to global opportunities through local networks and insight. A global firm, Capital Dynamics is on the ground in the world’s most important financial centers: London, New York, Beijing*, Tokyo, Hong Kong, Silicon Valley. Many of the Firm’s 14 offices – located on four continents – are within walking distance of its General Partners (GPs). 

The Firm’s more than 170 professionals are from 30 nations and are fluent in 29 languages. Capital Dynamics’ 20 most senior professionals hold an average of over 20 years of investment experience. They have invested across various cycles and diverse geographies, and have invested with many of the industry’s preeminent managers since those managers launched their first funds. 

Today, Capital Dynamics has consistent access to powerful direct and secondary deal flow through its highly-developed global network of approximately 1,500 managers and strong relationships with over 450 fund managers around the world. The Firm links clients to investment opportunities across industries, across the globe. 

Capital Dynamics believes informed decisions lead to enhanced performance. The Firm gains insight through rigorous due diligence, ongoing market research and industry-leading portfolio and risk management. Then, it selects what it believes are the best investments for its clients.

First-class investments are selected with top-down and bottom-up due diligence. Though the Firm scrutinizes hundreds of investment opportunities each year, only a few pass its stringent due diligence criteria. Investment intelligence is enriched with thorough market research. Private equity markets and trends are analyzed and findings are linked with industry developments and macro-economic indicators for a comprehensive understanding of today’s investment environment. 

Capital Dynamics safeguards portfolios with industry-leading risk management. The Firm specializes in portfolio modeling, active management and stress testing. At Capital Dynamics, portfolio and risk management are the foundation of strong portfolios.

Jurisdictions we cover

London

New York

Zug

Beijing*

Tokyo

Hong Kong

Silicon Valley

Sao Paulo

Munich

Birmingham

Seoul

Brisbane

Shanghai*

Scottsdale

People

Warwick McDonald, Vice President and Legal Counsel, Email:wmcdonald@capdyn.com, Tel:+41 41 748 8478

Jordan Urstadt, Managing Director and Head of Legal & Compliance, Email:jurstadt@capdyn.com, Tel:+41 (41) 748 8410

Harald Zeiter, Director and Senior Counsel, Email:hzeiter@capdyn.com, Phone: +41 41 748 84 44