Cerberus Capital Management

What is Cerberus Capital Management?

Cerberus Capital Management, based in New York, is a multifaceted investment firm that focuses on four primary investment strategies: distressed securities and assets, control and non-control private equity, corporate mid-market lending, and real estate-related investments. With a long-term investment horizon aimed at value creation, they manage assets amounting to approximately $40 billion.

Investing in diverse industries such as software, business solutions, fintech and financial services, hardware and manufacturing, energy, health tech and fitness, food & beverage, logistics and distribution, aerospace, and defense, Cerberus showcases expertise in equity, with specialties in turnaround, acquisition, recapitalization, restructuring, special situations, going private, and corporate divestiture.

Founded in 1992, Cerberus is committed to driving value improvement and performance for both investors and business partners across the globe.

Their integrated investment platforms, including Direct Lending, Corporate Credit, Operational Private Equity, and Real Estate, are built on synergies that aim to drive value. With the establishment of the Cerberus Business Finance platform in 1995, Cerberus has become a trusted partner to private equity sponsors and leading businesses. Their Operational Private Equity platform strives for successful business transformations, while their Real Estate platform, with a history dating back to 1993, has demonstrated the capability to invest adeptly across various sectors and cycles.

Cerberus remains a leading purchaser of European non-performing loans and offers extensive mortgage credit experience through its Residential Opportunities platform. Their Commercial Mortgage-Backed Securities team is composed of professionals well-versed in commercial real estate, trading, and structuring.

Cerberus Frontier invests in the globe's fastest-growing economies, while Supply Chain and Strategic Opportunities focus on innovative supply chain advancements. Cerberus Ventures targets strategic government-focused sectors with funding concentrated on Seed through Series B stages.

The firm prides itself on its proprietary operating capabilities, driven by the Cerberus Operations and Advisory Company and Cerberus Technology Solutions, providing them with a competitive edge. With approximately 1,000 employees worldwide and $65 billion in assets under management as of March 31, 2024, their cohesive team of roughly 90 managing directors and senior leadership is dedicated to maintaining the Cerberus advantage.