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Pinal Nicum
Partner, Secondary Investments, London

Pinal is responsible for all aspects of the secondary business, including strategy, investments, fundraising, and portfolio construction. In addition to leading European opportunities, he also spends significant time developing Adams Street’s secondary efforts in Asia and the Middle East.
Prior to joining the firm, Pinal spent nine years at Coller Capital where he originated and executed secondary transactions in the UK and Asia, including structured acquisitions of fund and direct asset portfolios.
Previously, he spent three years in corporate development at the UK-listed leisure conglomerate Rank Group Plc, managing M&A, strategy, and restructuring projects. He also spent five years at Coopers & Lybrand in London where he worked in corporate finance. Pinal serves on the Advisory Board of several funds within Adams Street’s portfolio. He is also a member of Adams Street’s Secondary Investment Committee.
INVESTMENT AND OPERATIONAL EXPERIENCE
31 years
ACADEMIC
Institute of Chartered Accountants in England & Wales, ACA
London School of Economics and Political Science, BSc.(Econ.)
AUTHORED CONTENT
Investing in Secondaries: Opportunities Favor the Prepared Mind
The Secondary Market under COVID-19: Learning from the Great Financial Crisis
Q&A: Addressing the Top Questions for Investors in Today's Secondary Market
Questions? Please contact Debbie Ellenbogen by email or phone on +1 312 639 5102, or your Adams Street representative.