Morgan Stanley

Morgan Stanley is a multinational financial services firm that provides a wide range of services to corporations, governments, financial institutions, and individuals across various regions, including Europe, the Middle East, Africa, the Americas, and Asia. The firm is involved in capital raising, financial advisory services, corporate lending, and investment activities, offering underwriting for debt and equity securities, as well as advice on mergers, acquisitions, and restructurings. Additionally, Morgan Stanley operates several private equity and venture capital subsidiaries, focusing on middle-market investments in sectors such as energy, technology, healthcare, and infrastructure. These subsidiaries engage in management buyouts, corporate carve-outs, and growth equity investments, aiming to enhance portfolio company value through operational improvements and strategic acquisitions. The firm also has a significant wealth management division, serving a diverse range of clients, from individual investors to large corporations. Established in 1986 and headquartered in New York, Morgan Stanley emphasizes active capital management across public and private markets to deliver results for its clients.

Lauren Bellmare

Vice President, Corporate Communications

H. Chin Chou

CEO of Private Equity Asia

Peter Chung

Managing Partner

Henry D'Alessandro

Managing Director, Head of Credit Partners and Chief Investment Officer of the Fund

Inma Diaz

Managing Director

Alberto Donzelli

Managing Director

William A. Gassman

Investment Professional

John Hagarty

Chief Operating Officer

Catherine Hong

Managing Director

Markus Hottenrott

CIO

James (Jim) Howland

Managing Director and Operating Partner of Global Private Equity

Claiborne Johnston

Managing Director

Alice Kim

Executive Director

Chris Koski

Global Head of Investment Strategy

Wing Cheung Law

MD

Kevin Lee

Executive Director

Johan Lim

Executive Director

Robert Loarie

Managing Partner

Richard Lockwood

Director and MD

Gary Matthews

Managing Director and Operating Partner

Mark McLean

Managing Director

Andrew Medvedev

Managing Director

David N. Miller

Head of Private Credit & Equity

John J. Moon

Head of Morgan Stanley Energy Partners (MSEP)

Chris Ortega

Managing Director

Raja Parthasarathy

Managing Director

Narayan Ramachandran

Associate Director, Portfolio Manager, Country Head and Senior Advisor

Aluri Rao

Managing Director And Head of Private Equity

Steven E. Rodgers

MD & Head of Healthcare

Aaron Sack

Head of Capital Partners, Consumer

Yacine Saidji

Managing Director

Arjun Saigal

MD and Co-Head

Ruchir Sharma

Head of Emerging Markets and Chief Global Strategist

Daniel Aaron Simkowitz

Head of Investment Management

John V. Veech

Managing Director

John Watt

Head of Asset Management and Managing Director

Jim Wilmott

Managing Director and Chairman of Europe

Past deals in Banks

Thought Machine

Series D in 2022
Thought Machine Group Limited is a fintech company based in London, UK, founded in 2017. It specializes in developing Vault, a cloud-native core banking platform designed to address the challenges faced by traditional banks that rely on outdated IT infrastructure. Vault operates in real time and automates data analytics and regulatory reporting, offering a range of services including smart contracts, customer data management, and integrations. The platform is built on a microservice API architecture, allowing banks to easily configure it to meet their specific needs. With a strong emphasis on engineering excellence, Thought Machine aims to facilitate innovation in the banking sector and improve customer service through modernized technology solutions.

Nubank

Post in 2022
Nubank issues, administrate, processes, and transfers payments related to post-paid credit cards and equity investment in other entities. It serves clients in Brazil. The company launched its proprietary loyalty rewards program ("Nubank Rewards"), as well as a digital account ("NuConta") that is already used by more than 17 million people. In Cristina Junqueira, David Velez, and Edward Wible founded EO2 Solucoes de Pagamento on May 6, 2013 that became Nubank in on June 25, 2013. It has its headquarters in São Paulo in Brazil.

NYDIG

Private Equity Round in 2021
NYDIG is a leading financial services firm dedicated to Bitcoin. The firm offers asset management, derivatives, financing, custody, and execution services. NYDIG's platform satisfies the highest regulatory, audit, and governance standards.

NYDIG

Venture Round in 2021
NYDIG is a leading financial services firm dedicated to Bitcoin. The firm offers asset management, derivatives, financing, custody, and execution services. NYDIG's platform satisfies the highest regulatory, audit, and governance standards.

86 400

Series A in 2020
86 400 is a Australian first smartbank. One that steps up, does the right thing by its customers and puts them first.

Finsocial

Debt Financing in 2019
Finsocial S.A.S. is a financial services company based in Barranquilla, Colombia, specializing in credit solutions. The company primarily offers payroll loans tailored for teachers and pensioners, addressing the specific financial needs of these groups. By focusing on this niche market, Finsocial aims to provide accessible financing options to individuals who may have limited access to traditional banking services.

Five Star Business Finance

Private Equity Round in 2018
Five-Star is a Registered Non Banking Finance Company (NBFC) with Reserve Bank of India (RBI). Five-Star follows RBI guidelines applicables for NBFCs Five-Star is public limited company with Registerd & Corporate Office at Kilpauk, Chennai and has branches at Aminjikarai, Poonamallee, Tambaram, Ambattur, Tiruvottriyur, Thiruvallur, Coimbatore, Trichy,Vellore, Tirupur, Madurai, Erode, Karur, Dindigul, Salem, Hosur, Sivakasi, Namakkal, Pollachi, Karaikudi, Gobichettipalayam, Athur, Villupuram, Tirunelveli, Tuticorin, Kumbakonam, Bangalore, Theni, Pudukottai, Tenkasi Nagercoil & Tiruvannamalai The company stands for quality service to the customers.
Five-Star is a Registered Non Banking Finance Company (NBFC) with Reserve Bank of India (RBI). Five-Star follows RBI guidelines applicables for NBFCs Five-Star is public limited company with Registerd & Corporate Office at Kilpauk, Chennai and has branches at Aminjikarai, Poonamallee, Tambaram, Ambattur, Tiruvottriyur, Thiruvallur, Coimbatore, Trichy,Vellore, Tirupur, Madurai, Erode, Karur, Dindigul, Salem, Hosur, Sivakasi, Namakkal, Pollachi, Karaikudi, Gobichettipalayam, Athur, Villupuram, Tirunelveli, Tuticorin, Kumbakonam, Bangalore, Theni, Pudukottai, Tenkasi Nagercoil & Tiruvannamalai The company stands for quality service to the customers.

Affirm

Debt Financing in 2016
Affirm is a financial technology company that offers installment loans to consumers at the point of sale, allowing them to make purchases from online merchants and pay for them in fixed monthly installments. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in San Francisco, with an additional office in Chicago, Affirm aims to provide transparent financial products that empower consumers and enhance their buying experience. Customers can select Affirm as a payment method at checkout, complete a real-time application, and choose a payment plan that aligns with their budget. The service stands out by offering upfront pricing with no hidden fees or compounding interest, unlike traditional credit options. Affirm partners with over 2,000 merchants across various sectors, including retail, travel, and electronics, to provide consumers with a flexible alternative to credit cards. Loans are facilitated through a partnership with Cross River Bank, ensuring a reliable financing option for users.
Five-Star is a Registered Non Banking Finance Company (NBFC) with Reserve Bank of India (RBI). Five-Star follows RBI guidelines applicables for NBFCs Five-Star is public limited company with Registerd & Corporate Office at Kilpauk, Chennai and has branches at Aminjikarai, Poonamallee, Tambaram, Ambattur, Tiruvottriyur, Thiruvallur, Coimbatore, Trichy,Vellore, Tirupur, Madurai, Erode, Karur, Dindigul, Salem, Hosur, Sivakasi, Namakkal, Pollachi, Karaikudi, Gobichettipalayam, Athur, Villupuram, Tirunelveli, Tuticorin, Kumbakonam, Bangalore, Theni, Pudukottai, Tenkasi Nagercoil & Tiruvannamalai The company stands for quality service to the customers.

Jana Small Finance Bank

Series D in 2013
Janalakshmi Financial Services is a for-profit NBFC serving the urban underserved, with the promoter stake held in the not-for-profit entity Janalakshmi Social Services. This is the only NBFC in India structured in such a manner, with the deliberate intent of keeping the social spirit intact. Janalakshmi Financial Services' market-based approach to financial inclusion is defined by three distinct characteristics: first, an exclusive focus on servicing the needs of the urban poor; second, a strong customer-value driven approach in designing financial products and services; third, the centrality of technology and processes as the foundation of a scalable enterprise.

SoFi

Debt Financing in 2013
SoFi is a finance company that offers a range of lending and wealth management services. The company primarily caters to early-stage professionals and offers variable and fixed rate parent, personal, and MBA loans, mortgage refinancing, and more. They create modern financial products and services that help people borrow, save, spend, invest, and protect their money better so that they can achieve financial independence and realize their ambitions from owning a home to saving for retirement, paying off their student loans, and more. It was founded in 2016 and is headquartered in San Francisco, California.

Revolution Money

Series C in 2009
Revolution Money is a financial services company with the goal of disrupting incumbent credit companies and PayPal. Revolution Money's credit card, the RevolutionCard, differs from other credit cards by using PIN-activation, rather than signatures This allows the card to be printed without any personally identifying information, which the company claims helps to reduce identity theft. The card transactions are also processed on an internet-based system, allowing the company to drastically reduce its processing fees. Revolution Money's other main service is MoneyExchange, which pretty much does what one would think -- let users transfer money between one another -- but, uniquely, a MoneyExchange account holders can use a Revolution Money Debit/ATM card so money can be accessed at stores or withdrawn from ATMs. Transfers between Revolution Money account holders are free. Revolution Money is partially owned by Revolution, LLC, an investment firm and holding company owned by AOL-founder Steve Case. The company's board also boasts an impressive number of financial luminaries, including Lawrence Summers, former US Secretary of the Treasury; Franklin Raines, former CEO of Fannie Mae; Russell Hogg, former President and CEO of MasterCard; David Pottruck, former CEO of Charles Schwab; and David Golden, former Vice Chairman of JPMorgan.

Revolution Money

Series B in 2007
Revolution Money is a financial services company with the goal of disrupting incumbent credit companies and PayPal. Revolution Money's credit card, the RevolutionCard, differs from other credit cards by using PIN-activation, rather than signatures This allows the card to be printed without any personally identifying information, which the company claims helps to reduce identity theft. The card transactions are also processed on an internet-based system, allowing the company to drastically reduce its processing fees. Revolution Money's other main service is MoneyExchange, which pretty much does what one would think -- let users transfer money between one another -- but, uniquely, a MoneyExchange account holders can use a Revolution Money Debit/ATM card so money can be accessed at stores or withdrawn from ATMs. Transfers between Revolution Money account holders are free. Revolution Money is partially owned by Revolution, LLC, an investment firm and holding company owned by AOL-founder Steve Case. The company's board also boasts an impressive number of financial luminaries, including Lawrence Summers, former US Secretary of the Treasury; Franklin Raines, former CEO of Fannie Mae; Russell Hogg, former President and CEO of MasterCard; David Pottruck, former CEO of Charles Schwab; and David Golden, former Vice Chairman of JPMorgan.