Atlantic-Pacific Capital
Global independent placement and advisory firm providing private-fund capital formation, secondary advisory and direct private placements across alternative asset classes.
apcap.comAtlantic-Pacific Capital is a privately owned global placement and advisory firm founded in 1995. It advises alternative asset managers on primary fund placements and provides capital-solutions services involving secondary transactions and direct private placements.
The firm works across private equity, private credit, real estate and real assets. Its international office network supports institutional-investor coverage in North America, Europe, Asia and the Middle East, while its mandate model remains centered on private-market capital formation.
Principal activities
Fundraising strategy, project management, institutional investor coverage and execution for private-market funds.
Liquidity and capital-solutions advice involving fund interests, portfolios and GP-led transactions.
Capital raising for direct investments, co-investments and other private-market opportunities.
- Global distribution: Coordination of institutional investor coverage through professionals located across nine international financial centers.
- Manager advisory: Positioning, marketing preparation and process management for alternative-asset managers.
Atlantic-Pacific Capital operates primarily as a specialist adviser to private-market managers, sponsors and institutional investors. Its work centers on the design, positioning and execution of private-capital mandates rather than balance-sheet underwriting. View the firm’s website ↗
Investment and transaction coverage
- Private equity
- Private credit
- Real estate
- Real assets
- Specialist alternative strategies
- Emerging and established managers
- Primary fund placements
- LP secondary transactions
- GP-led transactions
- Continuation vehicles
- Direct private placements
- Co-investments
The firm’s coverage reflects the private-capital market’s division between primary fundraising, direct capital formation and liquidity-oriented transactions. The exact scope of an engagement depends on manager strategy, target investors, jurisdiction and transaction structure.
Market position
Atlantic-Pacific occupies the large independent segment of the global placement-agent market. Its long operating history, broad investor network and ability to combine primary fundraising with secondary and direct-placement work distinguish it from smaller regional boutiques and from underwriting-led investment banks.
Distinctive focus: A global, privately owned platform combining private-fund placement with secondary and direct-placement capabilities.
Competitive context
Atlantic-Pacific Capital competes with independent placement agents and private-capital advisers whose mandates overlap in asset class, client segment, geography and transaction type. The most relevant peer set consists of firms that provide institutional capital-raising advice rather than general asset management, accounting or balance-sheet financing.
Relative to specialist regional placement firms, Atlantic-Pacific operates through a broader international distribution network and covers a wider range of private-market strategies. Relative to universal investment banks, its platform is focused on advisory and placement rather than balance-sheet underwriting.
Comparable firms are selected according to overlap in business model, client segment, service coverage, geographic activity and mandate profile. Inclusion does not imply an exhaustive competitor set or an equivalence in scale, ranking or market position.
Leadership
| Person | Current position | Institutional background |
|---|---|---|
| James E. Manley | Chairman | Senior firm leadership and governance |
| Raed J. Elkhatib | President and Chief Executive Officer | Executive leadership of the global placement and advisory platform |
| Anthony Bossone | Partner and Chief Financial Officer | Partnership leadership and financial management |
Atlantic-Pacific is led by President and Chief Executive Officer Raed J. Elkhatib, with James E. Manley serving as chairman. Its partner group combines fundraising, distribution, capital-solutions and operating responsibilities across the firm’s international offices. View the current team ↗
Corporate and regulatory information
Atlantic-Pacific Capital, Inc. states that it is a member of FINRA and SIPC. The firm also publishes regulatory and legal disclosures for the jurisdictions in which its affiliated operations conduct placement activity.
View registered-entity details
| Registered entity | Atlantic-Pacific Capital, Inc. |
| Relationship | Principal U.S. operating entity |
| Regulatory status | FINRA and SIPC member |
| Registration identifier | N/A |
| Primary regulatory jurisdiction | United States |
Principal offices
- New York
- Stamford
- Los Angeles
- San Francisco
- San Juan
- London
- Barcelona
- Hong Kong
- Dubai
Rankings and recognition
Ranking inclusion is editorially determined. The existence or maintenance of a Wiki profile does not influence ranking eligibility, tier or position.
Related institutions and subjects
Sources and data transparency
The following sources were accessed on 20 August 2026:
- Atlantic-Pacific Capital — firm overview, founding year, services, activity data, office network and regulatory footer.
- Our Team — current leadership and professional roles.
- Advisory Ranking — 2026 ranking inclusion and tier classification.
