Simpson Thacher is representing Raven Capital Management in its acquisition by MetLife Investment Management, the institutional asset management business of MetLife, Inc. (NYSE: MET)
Raven invests across the private credit spectrum, with a specialization in primary origination, underwriting, execution and management of middle market direct asset-based investments.
Founded in 2008 and based in New York and Santa Monica, Calif., Raven Capital Management is primarily focused on direct asset-based investments, including senior-secured loans as well as outright purchase of cash-flowing assets. It manages a range of specialty assets such as music, film, among others.
The Simpson Thacher team includes Elizabeth Cooper, Matt Gabbard, Chris Scavone and Eva Du (M&A); Pete Gilman, Jessica O’Connell, Gilbert Cheng and Dermot Bree (Funds); Drew Purcell and Andrew Mandelbaum (Tax); Jamin Koslowe, Kristy Fields and Ryan Kenny (ECEB); Melanie Jolson and Rachelle Broida (IP); and Chris Healey and Manny Halberstam (Funds Regulatory).