50 South Capital

What they do

50 South Capital is a global alternatives firm that provides differentiated access to private equity, private credit, and hedge fund investment opportunities. It operates as a boutique alternatives provider while benefiting from being part of Northern Trust, a leading global financial services firm. The firm focuses on giving clients exposure to managers and investment opportunities that would be difficult to access independently, working closely with a wide range of investors to meet specific objectives and build long-term relationships.

What they look for

50 South Capital focuses on providing exposure to managers and investment opportunities that clients would have difficulty accessing on their own. They seek to partner with top-tier managers in the buyout, venture capital, growth, distressed/turnaround, and credit sectors, aiming for compelling risk-adjusted returns. They have a distinct focus on skilled, small-to-mid-sized managers to capture talent and opportunities early. In venture capital, they heavily favor early-stage and expansion-stage funds, often backing solo GPs or emerging managers raising their first to third funds. For direct co-investments, they look for strong growth potential alongside their trusted General Partner (GP) network.

Stage

Seed, Series A, Series B+

Sectors

SaaS, AI, Healthcare, Food and agriculture

Based

Chicago, US