Hayfin Capital Management Strengthens Partnerships with Mubadala Investment Company and AXA IM Prime
Investment Companies Mubadala and AXA IM Pump Money into Hayfin
Hayfin Capital Management, a leading European private credit lender, has announced strategic partnerships with Mubadala Investment Company and AXA IM Prime. This move comes following Hayfin's management buyout (MBO) earlier in 2025, which was supported by Arctos Partners via its Keystone strategy.
Deal Structure
Both Mubadala and AXA IM Prime will acquire minority interests in Hayfin, purchasing these shares from Arctos Partners. This move is a partial distribution of Hayfin’s institutional ownership, aiming to bring in strategic partners rather than a full exit by Arctos. It's important to note that Hayfin's management, strategy, investment process, and day-to-day operations will remain unchanged as a result of these new partnerships.
Strategic Intent
The partnership aims to leverage Mubadala’s and AXA IM Prime’s capabilities and expertise to support Hayfin’s long-term growth. The focus is on greater team ownership, alignment, and incentivization. Hayfin intends to continue delivering superior and consistent risk-adjusted returns for its clients, with the new shareholders reinforcing its institutional framework. There will be no shift in Hayfin’s core business approach; the firm remains committed to its existing investment strategies and client base.
Partnership Benefits
Mubadala sees Hayfin's track record, investment discipline, and shared values as making them an ideal fit for long-term capital. AXA IM, on the other hand, endorses Hayfin's development and long-term objectives of greater team ownership, alignment, and incentivization. Both Mubadala and AXA IM express their confidence in Hayfin's ongoing growth and delivery of value for clients, investors, borrowers, and sponsors.
Key Points
- The deals mark a new phase of ownership for Hayfin, introducing two major global investors as minority shareholders alongside Arctos.
- The partnerships are strategic, aimed at bolstering Hayfin’s growth while maintaining its operational independence.
- Completion is pending regulatory approvals, with no immediate changes to leadership or investment strategy.
This development underscores Hayfin’s transition to a broader, more diversified ownership base, while preserving its management-led culture and investment focus. Tim Flynn, Co-Founder and Co-Chief Executive Officer at Hayfin, expressed excitement about the partnerships, while Omar Eraiqaat, Deputy CEO of the Credit and Special Situations platform at Mubadala, also expressed his enthusiasm about partnering with Hayfin. Gilles Dusaintpère, Head of AXA IM Prime GP Stake investments at AXA IM, is proud and excited to partner with Hayfin and enhance their existing relationship.
- The strategic partnerships with Mubadala Investment Company and AXA IM Prime aim to reinforce Hayfin Capital Management's institutional framework, contributing to its long-term growth by leveraging the capabilities and expertise provided by both parties.
- These partnerships target greater team ownership, alignment, and incentivization at Hayfin, with both Mubadala and AXA IM endorsing Hayfin's investment strategies and commitments to delivering superior risk-adjusted returns, while maintaining operational independence.
