Avenue Capital Group

What is Avenue Capital Group?

Avenue Capital Group is a global investment firm founded in 1995 by Senior Principals Marc Lasry and Sonia Gardner.

Headquartered in New York, with additional offices in Europe, Asia, Silicon Valley, and Abu Dhabi, the firm specializes in specialty lending, opportunistic credit, and special situations investments in the United States, Europe, and Asia. Avenue Capital Group focuses on generating value through investments in distressed and undervalued debt and equity, real estate, and securitized loan obligations.

With over 180 employees worldwide, including a seasoned team of over 65 investment professionals, the firm has a robust infrastructure supporting its investment and operational activities, including accounting, tax, compliance, risk management, legal, investor relations, and information technology.

Avenue Capital Group's extensive experience in the private and public debt markets, underpinned by rigorous due diligence and a strong network of relationships, enables the firm to proactively identify and invest in public and private opportunities in fragmented, capital-constrained markets.

The team has deployed more than $100 billion across various industries, regions, and market cycles, aiming for value creation and capital conservation.

Avenue's investment philosophy involves a deep analysis of industries in transition, driven by secular or cyclical forces, to uncover potential opportunities. The firm follows well-developed investment themes and continually reassesses its macro views and strategies to adjust its approach as needed. Additionally, Avenue Capital Group is committed to responsible investing and is a signatory to the United Nations Principles for Responsible Investment, incorporating Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) considerations into their investment process.