Nomura and CC Capital-Backed Aventus Enter Joint Venture to Launch Misura, a Securitized Products and Private Credit Investment Management Platform

Joint venture operates a dedicated SEC-registered investment adviser providing bespoke capital solutions, across the capital stack, advising and managing investment products focused on structured products, private credit and special situations

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nomura, a global financial services group, and Aventus (TSXV: AVTS), an integrated insurance and alternative asset management company backed by CC Capital, today announced the launch of a joint venture designed to offer investors access to differentiated opportunities primarily across securitized products and private credit.

Through Misura, clients have access to comprehensive asset sourcing and origination, along with expert investment advisory and portfolio management. This collaboration uniquely leverages the capabilities of Nomura’s existing world-class franchise in securitized products and private credit to create tailored capital solutions with Aventus’ expertise underwriting and managing credit investments, alongside the deep experience of its sponsor, CC Capital.

“This partnership brings together the flexibility and capabilities of a specialist investment manager with the sourcing reach of a global investment bank to create a highly differentiated credit platform,” said Chinh Chu, Founder and Senior Managing Director of CC Capital and Executive Chair of Aventus. “In a market where origination, structuring expertise and investment discipline are critical, we believe our complementary strengths provide a strong foundation for a lasting business that builds on the CC Capital and Aventus platform and positions the business to capture attractive opportunities across both the credit spectrum and special situations.”

“Expanding our securitized products and private market solutions business is a key strategic priority, and through this joint venture we’ve successfully broadened our footprint, leveraging the scale of the Nomura franchise alongside Aventus’ investment management capabilities,” said Chris Willcox, Deputy President, Head of Wholesale & Chairman of Investment Management Division at Nomura. “We are pleased to collaborate with the CC Capital and Aventus teams in the launch of Misura.”

“Misura brings together Nomura’s industry-leading expertise, global reach and specialized thinking to deliver tailored financing solutions for clients,” said Gordon Sweely, Head of Securitized Products & Private Credit at Nomura. “This partnership expands our distribution capabilities across the capital structure, enabling us to bring Nomura’s world-class platform to a broader client base.”

“We have built a platform that combines specialized investment talent proven across market cycles with a scaled origination engine, while preserving independent underwriting and investment decision making,” said Andrew Rabinowitz, Chief Executive Officer of Misura Asset Management. “I’m excited about what Nomura and Aventus can create together, and I am grateful to the entire Nomura team who have been instrumental in developing the platform.”

About Nomura
Nomura is a financial services group with an integrated global network. By connecting markets East & West, Nomura services the needs of individuals, institutions, corporates and governments through its four business divisions: Wealth Management, Investment Management, Wholesale (Global Markets and Investment Banking), and Banking. Founded in 1925, the firm is built on a tradition of disciplined entrepreneurship, serving clients with creative solutions and considered thought leadership.

For further information about Nomura, visit www.nomura.com.

About Aventus Capital
Aventus Capital Inc. is an integrated insurance and alternative asset management company backed by CC Capital. The company, formerly known as The Westaim Corporation, trades on the TSX Venture Exchange (the “TSXV”) under the new ticker symbol “AVTS” and OTC under the new ticker symbol “AVTC”. For more information, visit www.aventuscapital.com.

About CC Capital
CC Capital Partners is a private investment firm based in New York, NY that was founded in late 2015 with a focus on investing in and operating high-quality businesses for the long term. The firm evaluates investments anticipating a hold-period well beyond that of a typical private equity firm and funds its investments through a variety of permanent capital sources. CC Capital frequently partners with highly seasoned executives, managers and owners seeking to create significant value post-acquisition. The firm's portfolio currently includes Aventus and Insignia Financial, a leading Australian wealth manager with more than A$342.0 billion group funds under management and administration. More information on CC Capital can be found at www.cc.capital.