AB CarVal

AB CarVal is a global alternative investment manager that focuses on distressed and credit-intensive assets. Founded in 1987 in Minneapolis, the firm became an independent subsidiary of Cargill in 2006 and transitioned to employee ownership in 2019. In 2022, it was acquired by AllianceBernstein. The company manages around $20 billion in assets and has a strong track record, having invested $155 billion across 5,850 transactions in 82 countries. AB CarVal employs over 70 investment professionals and offers fund management services across various asset classes, including corporate securities, loan portfolios, structured credit, hard assets, private debt, real estate debt, and infrastructure assets. The firm is dedicated to identifying market dislocations and credit cycles globally. Additionally, AB CarVal supports approximately 150 charitable organizations worldwide.

Mark AB Capital, established in 2007 and based in Dubai, is a proprietary investment firm managing over USD 4.3 billion. It focuses on strategic, long-term investments in high-growth sectors across emerging markets in the Middle East, Asia, and Africa, emphasizing innovation and sustainability.

Valpre Capital is a private equity firm based in the United Kingdom. The firm focuses on investing in growth-oriented companies across various sectors.

VAR Capital, a London-based independent family office, specializes in asset management, bespoke debt financing for super-prime residential and commercial projects across the UK, and corporate advisory services. They focus on risk-adjusted returns through liquid securities and mid-market private capital investments.

ARC Capital is a Brazil-based single-family office and opportunistic credit platform providing structured equity and credit to middle-market companies and asset-backed ventures across Europe and Latin America. With offices in São Paulo and London, the firm focuses on special situations, transitional capital, and recapitalizations, typically writing €5-€50 million checks for complex or time-sensitive deals that fall outside traditional lending parameters.

Aberdeen Standard Core Infrastructure Fund III (ASCIF III): unlisted closed-ended fund. EUR 1bn target, 10-year life. European mid-market core/core+ infrastructure across utilities, energy, transportation, digital. Article 8 SFDR. Net IRR 8-10% with 4-5% cash yield semi-annually. 3rd close Jan-2023 at EUR 536-561m. JV with Blu-H Energy on 4 biogas plants in Cremona, Italy (Aug-2023).