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1. The breadth of Cerberus’ investment and financing businesses enable the firm to manage and monetise risk
across a wide range of categories, from geographic markets and sectors to special situations and financing
(equity, debt, lending, derivatives), using a range of tools and insurance services in specialist risk categories
(event, currency, lending).
“Founded in 1992, Cerberus is an established alternative investment advisor with approximately $65 billion
in assets across complementary credit, private equity, and real estate platforms:
• Middle-Market Direct Lending, established in 1995, middle-market direct lending platform: a “trusted
partner” to private equity sponsors and leading businesses.
• Corporate Credit: investing across market cycles for nearly 30 years.
• Operational Private Equity: integrates investment and operating teams.
• Real Estate: established in 1993, investing across sectors, countries, and investment cycles.
• Non-Performing Loans: one of the largest purchasers of European non-performing loans and portfolios
• Residential Opportunities: extensive mortgage credit experience and a leading institutional investor in
single-family rental properties.
• Commercial Mortgage-Backed Securities: professionals in commercial property, trading, structuring.
• Cerberus Frontier: investing in the world’s fastest growing economies and exposure to untapped
frontier and emerging markets.
• Supply Chain and Strategic Opportunities: partnering with businesses driving next-generation supply
chains through advanced technologies and capabilities.
• Cerberus Ventures: deploying capital in sectors which governments will focus/invest in future, investing
primarily in companies' Seed through Series B financing rounds.”
Headquartered in New York City, Cerberus has a network of affiliate and advisory offices in the United
States, Europe, Asia, Australia, South America, and Africa.
(Cerberus Capital Management LLP)
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