# Centricus

> Centricus is a global investment firm focused on Advisory, Structured Finance, Private Equity and Asset Management.

Centricus operates from offices in London, Jersey, Abu Dhabi and San Francisco, investing across Financial Services, Structured Finance, Technology, and Media, Entertainment & Sports.

## Key Facts (as of July 2026)

- Assets Overseen: $49B
- Team Members: 40+
- Global Offices: 4
- Office: London - 25 St James's Street, Smithson Tower, St James, London, SW1A 1HA
- Office: Jersey - Whiteley Chambers, Don Street, St. Helier, Jersey, JE2 4TR
- Office: Abu Dhabi - Suite 501, 15th Floor, Al Sarab Tower, ADGM Square, Abu Dhabi, UAE
- Office: San Francisco - One Embarcadero Center, Suite 1200, San Francisco, CA 94111, United States
- Services: Advisory, Structured Finance, Private Equity and Asset Management

## Main Pages

- [Home](https://www.centricus.com/): Overview of the firm, sectors and selected highlights
- [About Us](https://www.centricus.com/about/): The firm's history, approach and capabilities
- [Our Team](https://www.centricus.com/team/): Leadership, senior advisors and investment team
- [News & Insights](https://www.centricus.com/news/): Press releases, insights and firm updates
- [Contact / Offices](https://www.centricus.com/contact/): Office locations and enquiry contacts

## News & Insights

- [Devoted Health Closes $366M Series F](https://www.startuphealth.com/startup-health-blog/devoted-health-closes-366m-series-f-startup-health-insights-week-of-feb-17-2026): Announcement, 2026-02-17 - Devoted Health, the all-in-one healthcare company built to care for American seniors, closed a $366 million Series F round to expand its Medicare Advantage plans and tech-enabled care model.
- [SoftBank Has Fully Funded $40 Billion Investment in OpenAI](https://www.cnbc.com/2025/12/30/softbank-openai-investment.html): Announcement, 2025-12-30 - SoftBank completed the funding of its $40 billion investment in OpenAI, one of the largest private technology investments on record.
- [Sajid Javid to Become Partner at Investment Firm Centricus](https://www.theguardian.com/politics/article/2024/jul/02/sajid-javid-to-become-partner-at-investment-firm-centricus): Announcement, 2024-07-02 - Sir Sajid Javid, the former Chancellor of the Exchequer, joined Centricus as a partner in a full-time role, reuniting him with co-founders Nizar Al-Bassam and Dalinc Ariburnu.
- [Centricus And Consello Announce Strategic Alliance](https://consello.com/news/centricus-and-consello-announce-strategic-alliance/): Press Release, 2024-05-14 - Centricus, a global investment firm focused on advisory and asset management, and Consello, a leading global advisory and investing platform, announced the formation of a strategic alliance leveraging their respective operations around the world.
- [ADFW 2023: Abu Dhabi Attracts 14 Major Financial Institutions](https://economymiddleeast.com/news/abu-dhabi-finance-week-2023-adfw-adgm-abu-dhabi-attracts-major-financial-institutions/): Announcement, 2023-11-29 - Abu Dhabi Global Market welcomed 14 major financial institutions representing some $450 billion in combined assets during Abu Dhabi Finance Week 2023, with Centricus among the firms establishing a presence in the capital.
- [‘Crazy Rich Asians’ Producer SK Global Entertainment Acquired by U.K. Investment Firm Centricus](https://deadline.com/2022/09/crazy-rich-asians-sk-global-entertainment-centricus-1235130635/): Announcement, 2022-09-29 - Centricus acquired a majority stake in SK Global Entertainment, the independent film and television production and finance company behind “Crazy Rich Asians.”
- [Centricus Said to Bid More Than $3.9 Billion for Chelsea FC](https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2022-03-20/sacramento-kings-owner-ranadive-backs-chelsea-football-club-bid): Announcement, 2022-03-20 - Centricus submitted a bid of more than £3 billion ($3.9 billion) for Chelsea Football Club, joining the contenders to acquire the Premier League club.
- [Relativity Unveils Plans for Terran R, the First Fully Reusable 3D-Printed Rocket, Including $650M Series E](https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20210608005485/en/Relativity-Unveils-Its-Plans-for-Terran-R-the-First-Fully-Reusable-Entirely-3D-Printed-Rocket-Including-%24650M-Series-E-to-Accelerate-Production): Announcement, 2021-06-08 - 3D-printing rocket specialist Relativity Space raised $650 million to accelerate work on a fully reusable rocket designed to compete with SpaceX.
- [U.K. Encryption Firm Agrees $1.4 Billion Centricus SPAC Deal](https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2021-05-12/centricus-spac-reaches-1-4-billion-deal-for-security-firm-arqit): Announcement, 2021-05-12 - UK encryption software firm Arqit agreed to go public through a $1.4 billion merger with Centricus Acquisition Corp., the blank-check company led by former Deutsche Bank dealmaker Garth Ritchie.
- [A Niche London Firm Outplayed JPMorgan in Super League Battle](https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2021-04-23/a-niche-london-firm-outplayed-jpmorgan-in-super-league-battle): Announcement, 2021-04-23 - Centricus offered UEFA a multibillion-euro financing package as an alternative to the JPMorgan-backed European Super League, helping the governing body see off the breakaway competition.
- [SoftBank Plans to Launch Second Vision Fund With $108bn](https://www.ft.com/content/60b51c68-af39-11e9-8030-530adfa879c2): Announcement, 2019-07-26 - SoftBank announced plans to launch a second Vision Fund with expected capital of $108 billion, extending the world's largest technology investment vehicle.
- [Iconic Italian Hotel Resort Acquired by London Investment Firm](https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2019-05-18/u-k-investment-firm-centricus-acquires-iconic-italian-resort): Announcement, 2019-05-18 - Centricus acquired the iconic Capri Palace Hotel & Spa, marking the firm's entry into the high-end hotel and resort sector.
- [FIFA Considers Expanding $25 Billion Soccer Vision With More Clubs](https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2018-06-08/fifa-is-said-to-expand-25-billion-soccer-vision-with-more-clubs): Announcement, 2018-06-08 - FIFA weighed an expanded $25 billion plan to revamp the Club World Cup and launch a new global Nations League, backed by a SoftBank-led investor consortium.
- [SoftBank to Buy Fortress Investment Group for $3.3 Billion](https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2017-02-14/fortress-shares-jump-27-on-report-softbank-nearing-buyout): Announcement, 2017-02-14 - SoftBank agreed to acquire Fortress Investment Group for $3.3 billion in a transaction arranged by Nizar Al-Bassam and Dalinc Ariburnu of Centricus, who continue to advise SoftBank on the firm.
- [Centricus to Acquire Debt-Fund Manager CIFC for About $330 Million](https://www.wsj.com/articles/f-a-b-partners-to-acquire-debt-fund-manager-cifc-for-about-330-million-1471639549): Announcement, 2016-04-29 - The acquisition is the first deal by Centricus, set up by former Deutsche Bank executive Nizar Al-Bassam along with Dalinc Ariburnu, who was most recently at Goldman Sachs.

## Team

- [Nizar Al-Bassam](https://www.centricus.com/team/nizar-al-bassam/): Co-Founder
- [Dalinc Ariburnu](https://www.centricus.com/team/dalinc-ariburnu/): Co-Founder
- [Halil Emecen](https://www.centricus.com/team/halil-emecen/): Partner
- [Sean Finnerty](https://www.centricus.com/team/sean-finnerty/): Head of US
- [Hugh Nineham](https://www.centricus.com/team/hugh-nineham/): Partner & Chief Counsel
- [Emma Parkinson](https://www.centricus.com/team/emma-parkinson/): Partner
- [Josh Purvis](https://www.centricus.com/team/josh-purvis/): Partner & Group COO
- [Garth Ritchie](https://www.centricus.com/team/garth-ritchie/): Partner, Head of Capital Markets & Advisory
- [Ram Thothadri](https://www.centricus.com/team/ram-thothadri/): Partner
- [Tamara Williams](https://www.centricus.com/team/tamara-williams/): Partner & Chief Financial Officer
- [Sir John Chipman](https://www.centricus.com/team/sir-john-chipman/): Senior Adviser
- [Sir Sajid Javid](https://www.centricus.com/team/sir-sajid-javid/): Senior Adviser
- [Emily Henderson](https://www.centricus.com/team/emily-henderson/): Deputy GC & Managing Director
- [Anthony Kelamis](https://www.centricus.com/team/anthony-kelamis/): Managing Director
- [Markus Thomas](https://www.centricus.com/team/markus-thomas/): Senior Executive Officer, Abu Dhabi
- [Cory Abdalla](https://www.centricus.com/team/cory-abdalla/): Associate
- [Boyd Cuthbertson](https://www.centricus.com/team/boyd-cuthbertson/): Chief Financial Officer, Centricus Asset Management
- [Djani Efendi](https://www.centricus.com/team/djani-efendi/): Associate
- [Samantha Garner](https://www.centricus.com/team/samantha-garner/): Legal Counsel
- [Andrew Grinaker](https://www.centricus.com/team/andrew-grinaker/): Director
- [Harriet Martin](https://www.centricus.com/team/harriet-martin/): Vice President
- [Malcolm Schutte](https://www.centricus.com/team/malcolm-schutte/): Director
- [Dandy Sulit](https://www.centricus.com/team/dandy-sulit/): Fund Administration
- [Taha Zghidi](https://www.centricus.com/team/taha-zghidi/): Associate

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