Nomura and Aventus (TSXV: AVTS), an integrated insurance and alternative asset management company backed by CC Capital, have launched a joint venture designed to offer investors access to differentiated opportunities, primarily in securitized products and private credit.
Through Misura, clients gain access to end-to-end asset sourcing and origination, alongside specialized investment advisory and portfolio management. This collaboration uniquely leverages the capabilities of Nomura’s renowned securitized products and private credit franchise to create bespoke capital solutions, combining them with Aventus’s expertise in underwriting and managing credit investments, as well as the extensive track record of its sponsor, CC Capital.
“This partnership brings together the agility and capabilities of a specialized investment manager with the origination reach of a global investment bank to create a highly differentiated credit platform. In a market where origination, structuring expertise, and investment discipline are decisive, we believe our complementary strengths provide a solid foundation for an enduring business that builds upon the CC Capital and Aventus platform and positions it to capture attractive opportunities across both the full credit spectrum and special situations,” stated Chinh Chu, Founder and Senior Managing Director of CC Capital and Executive Chairman of Aventus.
For his part, Chris Willcox, Deputy President, Head of Wholesale, and Chair of the Investment Management Division at Nomura, noted: “Expanding our securitized products and private markets solutions business is a top strategic priority, and through this joint venture, we have succeeded in broadening our footprint by leveraging the scale of Nomura’s franchise alongside Aventus’s investment management capabilities. We are pleased to collaborate with the CC Capital and Aventus teams on the launch of Misura.”
Regarding the alliance, Gordon Sweely, Head of Securitized Products and Private Credit at Nomura, commented: “Misura brings together Nomura’s industry-leading expertise, global reach, and specialized focus to deliver tailored financing solutions to clients. This partnership expands our distribution capabilities across the entire capital structure, enabling us to bring Nomura’s premier platform to a broader client base.”
And Andrew Rabinowitz, Chief Executive Officer of Misura Asset Management, concluded: “We have built a platform that combines specialized investment talent, proven across multiple market cycles, with a large-scale origination engine, while preserving independence in underwriting and investment decision-making. I am excited about what Nomura and Aventus can create together, and I thank the entire Nomura team for their pivotal role in developing the platform.”
