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Avenue Capital Group

Private equity

New York · Seed · 2 people tracked

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Investment thesis

Avenue Capital Group concentrates on specialty lending, opportunistic credit, and special situations investing in public and private debt markets across the U.S., Europe, and Asia. Its senior principals and portfolio managers have long careers in debt investing, and the firm seeks opportunities in fragmented, capital-constrained markets where it believes excess premium can be captured. Through rigorous due diligence and an extensive network of relationships, Avenue aims to identify investments with an emphasis on value creation and capital conservation across varied industries, regions, and market cycles.

Source: firm website, verified Oct 2, 2026.

Stage
Seed
HQ
New York, US
Instruments
Debt
Founded
1995
AUM
$9.1B

Team · 2 people

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Frequently asked questions

What stage does Avenue Capital Group invest at?
Avenue Capital Group invests at the Seed stage.
What sectors does Avenue Capital Group focus on?
Avenue Capital Group focuses on Sector Agnostic.
Where is Avenue Capital Group located?
Avenue Capital Group is headquartered in New York, US.

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