Richard Williams

Partner @Tdc

Manchester, GB

Founding Partner of TDCTDC is an established private credit fund providing flexible debt capital to lower mid-market corporates, partnering with leading UK private equity sponsors to deliver tailored debt solutions.Since its launch in 2015, TDC has invested c.£1bn across more than 55 investments with over 30 exits to date. This investment has supported a range of value-enhancing transactions including primary and secondary buyouts, acquisitions, buy and build strategies and recapitalisations. Backed by a strategic capital partnership with KKR and with typical initial investments of £10m - £40m, TDC is currently investing its institutionally backed Fund IV designed to support the growth ambitions of private equity backed corporates, as well as its Impact Fund into growing SMEs left underserviced by more traditional lenders. This offering is provided by TDC’s experienced team of investment professionals, who have over 250 years of combined investment and credit risk management experience. TDC’s contribution to the UK’s lower mid-market has been repeatedly recognised through numerous industry awards, including being named “Funder of the Year” at the Business Desk Rainmaker awards for eight of the last nine years, showcasing its consistent leadership in private credit.