50 SOUTH CAPITAL ADVISORS, LLC
50 SOUTH CAPITAL ADVISORS, LLC is a Seed, Series C+, early-stage, buyout, secondary and debt fund in the US, Europe and global writing $35M–$125M checks into buyout, venture-capital, growth, distressed, credit, real-assets, private-equity, private-credit and hedge-fund.
- Stages
- Seed, Series C+, early-stage, buyout, secondary, debt
- Sectors
- buyout, venture-capital, growth, distressed, credit, real-assets, private-equity, private-credit, hedge-fund
- Check size
- $35M–$125M
- Invests in
- US-wide, Europe, global
- Actively investing
- Yes
- Founded
- 2000
- Assets under management
- $13.1B
Thesis
50 South Capital Advisors, LLC is an alternatives asset management firm, a subsidiary of Northern Trust, focused on providing investors access to private equity, private credit, and hedge fund solutions. Their investment philosophy prioritizes small-to-mid-sized managers offering unique returns, building long-term relationships, and maintaining an accountable approach. The firm invests across various private equity sectors including buyout, venture capital, growth, distressed/turnaround, credit, and real assets. Within venture capital, they are overweight early and expansion stages, with typical fund commitments ranging from $70 million to $125 million, and occasionally $35 million for solo GP firms. Their Private Equity Core Funds target U.S. and European small and middle-market buyouts, alongside seed and early-stage venture capital. Geographically, while U.S. and European markets are primary for core funds, they invest in venture funds globally. Their strategy is multi-faceted, encompassing primary fund investments, secondary investments (LP-led transactions, GP-led continuation vehicles, structured/preferred equity), and direct co-investments. They also advise state governments on venture fund exposure for economic development. As of December 31, 2025, AUM was approximately $13.1 billion, with $5.4 billion in assets under advisement, and another source indicates $20.2 billion in AUM. The firm dates back to 2000, rebranded as 50 South Capital Advisors in June 2015, and is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois.
Common questions
Does 50 SOUTH CAPITAL ADVISORS, LLC invest at the Seed stage?
Yes. 50 SOUTH CAPITAL ADVISORS, LLC lists Seed, Series C+, early-stage, buyout, secondary and debt among the stages it invests in.
What check size does 50 SOUTH CAPITAL ADVISORS, LLC write?
50 SOUTH CAPITAL ADVISORS, LLC writes $35M–$125M checks.
Where does 50 SOUTH CAPITAL ADVISORS, LLC invest?
50 SOUTH CAPITAL ADVISORS, LLC invests in the US, Europe and global.