Canyon Partners
Institutional investorDallas · 94 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 Oct 13, 2026.
Team · 94 people
from the firm's websiteFounder 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 companiesLogistics & Supply Chain ×1Marketplaces ×1Mobility & Transportation ×1Travel & Hospitality ×1
HQs:Germany×1
Investments · 1 tracked
founders shown can be your intro pathFlixBus 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-investorsBright Success CapitalCherry VenturesGeneral AtlanticHoltzbrinck VenturesHV CapitalSilver Lake Partners+7 more
Fund performance · per public LP disclosures · 3
as of Dec 2025| Fund | Vintage | Committed | Net IRR | TVPI | DPI |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canyon Distressed Opportunity Fund IIILPs: Minnesota State Board of Investment | 2020 | — | 10.6% | 1.37x | 0.81x |
| Canyon Value Realization Fund, L.P. HoldbackLPs: Florida State Board of Administration | 2006 | — | 0.0% | — | — |
| Canyon Value Realization Fund, L.P.LPs: Florida State Board of Administration | 2001 | — | 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 teamJosh Friedman Shares His Best Investment Advice.
Trading Terminal · Josh Friedman · instagram.com
A conversation with Canyon Partners' Josh Friedman ’82 - YouTube
Harvard Law School · Josh Friedman
What is the secret to success? Global finance leader Mitch Julis ...
starsofdavidpod · Mitch Julis · instagram.com
Mitch Julis on Humor, Heritage, and Lessons from Life and ...
Unpacked Podcasts · Mitch Julis
Mitch Julis: Founder and CEO of Canyon Partners
JewishProfessionalsPodcast · Mitch Julis
Canyon Partners' Sheffield and Barzideh talk opportunistic credit
9fin · Jonathan Barzideh
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