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Canyon Partners

Institutional investor

Dallas · 95 people tracked

Also known as CANYON ABF MANAGER LLC · CANYON CAPITAL ADVISORS LLC · CANYON PARTNERS REAL ESTATE LLC · RIVER CANYON FUND MANAGEMENT LLC

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Investment thesis

Canyon Partners applies a deep value, credit-intensive investment philosophy across corporate situations, structured credit, and direct real estate lending and investing. With over 35 years of experience, the firm emphasizes long-term partnerships with investors built on alignment of objectives and incentives, collaboration, and investment rigor. Its culture is guided by curiosity, humility, and diligence, treating complexity as an opportunity and aiming to deliver value through teamwork and creativity while supporting its team and community.

Source: firm website, verified Sep 29, 2026.

HQ
Dallas, US
Instruments
Equity · Debt
AUM
$300M
Tracked investments
1
Unicorns
1

Team · 95 people

from the firm's website & curated
Irina Mihalachii· Vice President, Client Solutions Group

Joined Canyon in 2020 supporting business development and capital raising across the US.

James Pagnam· Senior Director of Bank Debt Operations and Settlementsin

Joined Canyon in 2008 focusing on loan settlement and operations functions.

Founder mafia

2 people who came through Canyon Partners went on to found or lead other companies.

What they invest in

from 1 of 1 portfolio companies

Logistics & Supply Chain ×1Marketplaces ×1Mobility & Transportation ×1Travel & Hospitality ×1

HQs:Germany×1

Investments · 1 tracked

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Flixflixbus.dein𝕏Jun 2021

FlixBus operates an intercity bus network offering online and app-based ticket booking, real-time journey tracking, and e-tickets across roughly 8,000 destinations in 40+ countries.

Logistics & Supply ChainMarketplacesMobility & TransportationTravel & Hospitality

André Schwämmlein(Founder)inDaniel Krauss(Founder)inBenjamin Gubitz(CFO)inMax Zeumer(CCO)inFabian Stenger(COO)inAndre Schwammlein(Founder)

Co-investorsCherry VenturesHoltzbrinck VenturesHV CapitalSilver Lake PartnersUtum [x]UVC Partners+6 more

Fund performance · per public LP disclosures · 3

as of Dec 2025
FundVintageCommittedNet IRRTVPIDPI
Canyon Distressed Opportunity Fund IIILPs: Minnesota State Board of Investment2020—10.6%1.37x0.81x
Canyon Value Realization Fund, L.P. HoldbackLPs: Florida State Board of Administration2006—0.0%——
Canyon Value Realization Fund, L.P.LPs: Florida State Board of Administration2001—4.2%——

Source: public limited-partner disclosures (CalPERS, CalSTRS). Net IRR / TVPI / DPI as reported by the limited partner; a fund's early-year IRR is an interim estimate (J-curve).

Frequently asked questions

What sectors does Canyon Partners focus on?
Canyon Partners focuses on Advanced Manufacturing, Energy, Fintech, Gaming, Media & Entertainment, PropTech.
Where is Canyon Partners located?
Canyon Partners is headquartered in Dallas, US.

Media · Podcasts & interviews

featuring the team

A conversation with Canyon Partners' Josh Friedman ’82 - YouTube

Harvard Law School · Josh Friedman

Mitch Julis: Founder and CEO of Canyon Partners

JewishProfessionalsPodcast · Mitch Julis

Well-trafficked areas of the market are becoming less attractive: Canyon Partners' Josh Friedman - YouTube

CNBC Television · Josh Friedman

Well-trafficked areas of the market are becoming less attractive: Canyon Partners' Josh Friedman

Josh Friedman · cnbc.com

Watch CNBC's full interview with Canyon Partners' co-CEO Josh Friedman

Josh Friedman · cnbc.com

Fed doesn't have much reason to cut: Canyon Partners' Josh Friedman - YouTube

CNBC Television · Josh Friedman

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