Oaktree Capital Management, established in 1995 and headquartered in Los Angeles, is a global alternative investment firm. It specializes in credit strategies, focusing on less efficient markets and alternative investments. Oaktree's portfolio comprises primarily credit (66%), including private debts, with the remainder in real assets (14%), private equity (13%), and listed equities (7%). The firm aims to deliver consistent, superior performance with a strong emphasis on risk control. Its expertise spans credit, real estate, infrastructure, and private equity, with a track record of success since its inception. Oaktree has expanded its infrastructure investments through strategic acquisitions, such as Highstar Capital in 2014.
Managing Director and Co-Head of Europe Distressed Opportunities
David Brown
Managing Director
Bret Budenbender
Partner and Co Portfolio Manager
Pablo Vélez Calvo
Managing Director
Atif Chaudhry
Managing Director
Juan Espinoza
Managing Director
Ashley Frey
Product Specialist Associate
Adam Gray
Managing Director
Steven Gudovic
Managing Director
Andrew Guichet
Senior Vice President
Brook Hinchman
Vice President
Milwood Hobbs, Jr.
Managing Director and Head of Sourcing and Origination
Mary Knobler
Managing Director - External Affairs
Jordon Kruse
Managing Director and Co-Portfolio Manager
Brian Laibow
Assistant Vice President
Sherman Lau
Managing Director
Michael Lavi
Vice President
Nidhish Mundra
Senior Vice President
Andrew Murray
Managing Director, Client Relations
Armen Panossian
Co-CEO
Suzana Peric
Managing Director, Sourcing and Origination
Dante Quazzo
Senior Vice President
Michael Scardigli
Managing Director
David Smolens
Managing Director
Steven Tesoriere
Managing Director and Co-Portfolio Manager of Value Opportunities
Jacky Tian
Senior Vice President
Janet Wang
Managing Director and Co-Portfolio Manager
Matt Wilson
Managing Director and Co-Portfolio Manager
Jordon Kruse
Managing Director and Co-Portfolio Manager
Matthew Wilson
Managing Director and Co-Portfolio Manager
Past deals in Asset Management
Xenia Capital
Acquisition in 2025
Xenia Capital, established in Spain and Portugal, specializes in alternative financing for real estate development. It provides funding for property acquisition and construction, focusing on residential and hospitality sectors. The company aims to facilitate capital access for diverse real estate projects, supporting both developers and investors.
MSR Asset Vehicle
Private Equity Round in 2024
MSR Asset Vehicle is a specialized investment firm focused on acquiring and managing Mortgage Servicing Rights (MSRs). It offers expertise in navigating economic cycles, portfolio management, and nationwide licensing, helping investors and mortgage originators optimize returns and enhance operational efficiency.
Singular
Private Equity Round in 2019
Singular is an asset management company that focuses on managing funds for high-net-worth individuals and institutional clients. With a long history of handling institutional investments, the firm emphasizes a long-term investment strategy supported by proprietary research and direct company engagement. By utilizing both fundamental and analytical approaches, Singular aims to meet the specific investment objectives and risk tolerances of its clients.
Blue Sky Private Equity
Post in 2018
Blue Sky Private Equity is a prominent alternative asset manager based in Australia, specializing in investments across private equity, private real estate, real assets, and hedge funds. Established in 2006, the firm has amassed over $3.9 billion in fee-earning assets under management. Blue Sky is committed to fostering the growth of Australian companies and has built an impressive investment track record, delivering annual returns of 15% net of fees over an 11-year period. The company boasts a highly skilled team and a diverse global investor base, with operational offices located in Australia and the United States.
Kudu Investment Management
Funding Round in 2018
Kudu Investment Management LLC is a private equity and venture capital firm established in 2015 and based in New York, New York. The firm specializes in providing risk-sharing capital to asset and wealth management firms, focusing on ownership transfer, partner liquidity, management buyouts, and acquisition and growth finance. Kudu offers solutions for managers seeking a capital event while maintaining their independence, primarily through minority-stake equity investments. As a Registered Investment Adviser, Kudu Investment Management aims to support the growth and sustainability of its clients in the asset management industry.
RAILPOOL
Acquisition in 2014
RAILPOOL GmbH is a Munich-based company that specializes in leasing rail vehicles, including locomotives, electrical multiple units, and diesel multiple units, to railway operators. Established in 2008, RAILPOOL offers a range of services such as leasing for goods traffic, passenger transportation, and long-distance services, as well as operating lease solutions and sale and lease-back options for railway fleets. The company also provides comprehensive support through servicing and maintenance, spare parts procurement, workshop organization, asset management, and insurance services. By managing the complexities of railway operations, RAILPOOL enables its clients to concentrate on their core business activities.
AloStar
Seed Round in 2011
AloStar is a commercial finance platform based in Atlanta, Georgia, operating as a division of State Bank & Trust. The institution specializes in providing asset-based and lender specialty finance loans to middle-market companies across the United States. AloStar aims to support the growth and development of other financial institutions by offering tailored financial solutions that meet the needs of its clients.
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