Janus Henderson completes acquisition of Rantum Capital

Janus Henderson has completed the acquisition of Rantum Capital, a Frankfurt-based private markets investment manager. The deal, which received all necessary regulatory approvals and was finalized in the third quarter of 2026, is intended to strengthen Janus Henderson’s presence in the European private markets sector.

Founded in 2013, Rantum Capital specializes in private debt and private equity financing for small and medium-sized enterprises within the DACH region (Germany, Austria, and Switzerland). To date, the firm has raised approximately €1.2 billion through its private credit and private equity strategies.

Janus Henderson CEO Ali Dibadj stated that the acquisition expands the company’s capabilities in private credit and private equity in Europe, a strategically important region. Rantum Capital co-founder and Managing Director Dirk Notheis noted that combining Rantum’s local expertise with Janus Henderson’s global distribution platform will help create value for investors across Europe.