# Centricus

> Centricus is a global investment firm focused on Advisory, Structured Finance, Private Equity and Asset Management.

Centricus operates from offices in London, Jersey, Abu Dhabi and Los Angeles, investing across Financial Services, Structured Finance, Technology, and Media, Entertainment & Sports.

## Main Pages

- [Home](https://www.centricus.com/): Overview of the firm, sectors and selected highlights
- [About Us](https://www.centricus.com/about/): The firm's history, approach and capabilities
- [Our Team](https://www.centricus.com/team/): Leadership, senior advisors and investment team
- [News & Insights](https://www.centricus.com/news/): Press releases, insights and firm updates
- [Contact / Offices](https://www.centricus.com/contact/): Office locations and enquiry contacts

## News & Insights

- [Centricus And Consello Announce Strategic Alliance](https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/centricus-and-consello-announce-strategic-alliance-302146164.html): Press Release, 2024-05-14 - Centricus, a global investment firm focused on advisory and asset management, and Consello, a leading global advisory and investing platform, announced the formation of a strategic alliance leveraging their respective operations around the world.
- [‘Crazy Rich Asians’ Studio SK Global Entertainment Sells Majority Stake to Centricus](https://variety.com/2022/film/news/crazy-rich-asians-studio-sk-global-sale-centricus-1235387994/): Announcement, 2022-09-29 - Centricus acquired a majority stake in SK Global Entertainment, the independent film and television production and finance company behind “Crazy Rich Asians.”
- [Relativity Space raises $650 million from Fidelity and others to build 3D-printed SpaceX competitor](https://www.cnbc.com/2021/06/08/relativity-space-raises-650-million-for-3d-printed-spacex-competitor.html): Announcement, 2021-06-08 - 3D-printing rocket specialist Relativity Space raised $650 million to accelerate work on a fully reusable rocket designed to compete with SpaceX.
- [U.K. Encryption Firm Agrees $1.4 Billion Centricus SPAC Deal](https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2021-05-12/centricus-spac-reaches-1-4-billion-deal-for-security-firm-arqit): Announcement, 2021-05-12 - UK encryption software firm Arqit agreed to go public through a $1.4 billion merger with Centricus Acquisition Corp., the blank-check company led by former Deutsche Bank dealmaker Garth Ritchie.
- [Virtualitics Closes $7 Million Series B to Unlock Big Data Insights for Global Companies](https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20180228006193/en/Virtualitics-Closes-7-Million-Series-Unlock-Big): Press Release, 2020-01-28 - Virtualitics, a pioneer in next-generation big data visualization and analytics, closed a $7 million Series B equity round led by Centricus, with participation from existing investor the Venture Reality Fund and other private investors.
- [Exyn Technologies raises $16 million for drones that map underground spaces](https://venturebeat.com/2019/07/11/exyn-technologies-raises-16-million-for-drones-that-map-underground-spaces/): Announcement, 2019-07-11 - Exyn Technologies, a developer of autonomous aerial robot systems, closed a $16 million Series A round led by Centricus, with participation from Yamaha Motor Ventures, In-Q-Tel, Corecam Family Office, Red and Blue Ventures, and IP Group.
- [Tamara Mellon Raising Its $50 Million Series C Is A Big Win For Female-Founded Brands](https://www.forbes.com/sites/yolarobert1/2019/06/27/tamara-mellon-raising-its-50-million-series-c-is-a-big-win-for-female-founded-brands/): Announcement, 2019-06-27 - Direct-to-consumer luxury footwear brand Tamara Mellon announced a $50 million Series C led by Centricus, one of the largest rounds to date for a female-founded fashion brand, bringing its total capital raised to $87 million.
- [Iconic Italian Hotel Resort Acquired by London Investment Firm](https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2019-05-18/u-k-investment-firm-centricus-acquires-iconic-italian-resort): Announcement, 2019-05-18 - Centricus acquired the iconic Capri Palace Hotel & Spa, marking the firm's entry into the high-end hotel and resort sector.
- [Centricus Takes Stake in Global Infrastructure Firm](https://www.pionline.com/article/20170619/ONLINE/170619875/centricus-takes-stake-in-global-infrastructure-firm): Announcement, 2017-06-19 - Centricus acquired a 30% stake in Global Investment Holdings, an infrastructure investment company whose portfolio includes London-listed port operator Global Ports Holding.
- [SoftBank Vision Fund Raises $93 Bln In First Close](https://markets.businessinsider.com/news/stocks/SoftBank-Vision-Fund-Raises-93-Bln-In-First-Close-1002030813): Announcement, 2017-05-21 - Nizar Al-Bassam and Dalinc Ariburnu of the newly formed Centricus, who advised on structuring and fundraising for the SoftBank Vision Fund's $93 billion first close, continue in their roles as advisers.
- [Platform Centricus Buys Stake in Hedge Fund Halkin](https://uk.reuters.com/article/uk-hedgefunds-acquisition/platform-fab-partners-buys-stake-in-hedge-fund-halkin-letter-idUKKBN18520K): Announcement, 2017-05-09 - Centricus acquired a majority stake in London-based hedge fund platform Halkin Asset Management.
- [SoftBank to Buy Fortress Investment Group for $3.3 Billion](https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2017-02-14/fortress-shares-jump-27-on-report-softbank-nearing-buyout): Announcement, 2017-02-14 - SoftBank agreed to acquire Fortress Investment Group for $3.3 billion in a transaction arranged by Nizar Al-Bassam and Dalinc Ariburnu of Centricus, who continue to advise SoftBank on the firm.
- [Centricus to Acquire Debt-Fund Manager CIFC for About $330 Million](https://www.wsj.com/articles/f-a-b-partners-to-acquire-debt-fund-manager-cifc-for-about-330-million-1471639549): Announcement, 2016-04-29 - The acquisition is the first deal by Centricus, set up by former Deutsche Bank executive Nizar Al-Bassam along with Dalinc Ariburnu, who was most recently at Goldman Sachs.

## Team

- [Nizar Al-Bassam](https://www.centricus.com/team/nizar-al-bassam/): Co-Founder
- [Dalinc Ariburnu](https://www.centricus.com/team/dalinc-ariburnu/): Co-Founder
- [Halil Emecen](https://www.centricus.com/team/halil-emecen/): Partner
- [Sean Finnerty](https://www.centricus.com/team/sean-finnerty/): Head of US
- [Hugh Nineham](https://www.centricus.com/team/hugh-nineham/): Partner & Chief Counsel
- [Emma Parkinson](https://www.centricus.com/team/emma-parkinson/): Partner
- [Josh Purvis](https://www.centricus.com/team/josh-purvis/): Partner & Group COO
- [Garth Ritchie](https://www.centricus.com/team/garth-ritchie/): Partner, Head of Capital Markets & Advisory
- [Ram Thothadri](https://www.centricus.com/team/ram-thothadri/): Partner
- [Tamara Williams](https://www.centricus.com/team/tamara-williams/): Partner & Chief Financial Officer
- [Sir John Chipman](https://www.centricus.com/team/sir-john-chipman/): Senior Adviser
- [Sir Sajid Javid](https://www.centricus.com/team/sir-sajid-javid/): Senior Adviser
- [Emily Henderson](https://www.centricus.com/team/emily-henderson/): Deputy GC & Managing Director
- [Anthony Kelamis](https://www.centricus.com/team/anthony-kelamis/): Managing Director
- [Markus Thomas](https://www.centricus.com/team/markus-thomas/): Senior Executive Officer, Abu Dhabi
- [Cory Abdalla](https://www.centricus.com/team/cory-abdalla/): Associate
- [Boyd Cuthbertson](https://www.centricus.com/team/boyd-cuthbertson/): Chief Financial Officer, Centricus Asset Management
- [Djani Efendi](https://www.centricus.com/team/djani-efendi/): Associate
- [Samantha Garner](https://www.centricus.com/team/samantha-garner/): Legal Counsel
- [Andrew Grinaker](https://www.centricus.com/team/andrew-grinaker/): Director
- [Harriet Martin](https://www.centricus.com/team/harriet-martin/): Vice President
- [Malcolm Schutte](https://www.centricus.com/team/malcolm-schutte/): Director
- [Dandy Sulit](https://www.centricus.com/team/dandy-sulit/): Fund Administration
- [Taha Zghidi](https://www.centricus.com/team/taha-zghidi/): Associate

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