Castlelake

Investor profile

Castlelake is a global alternative investment manager that specializes in asset-based private credit and related capital solutions. Founded in 2005 by Rory O'Neill and Evan Carruthers, the firm has over 20 years of experience in executing transactions across global asset-based private markets, with a total capital deployment of $39 billion across more than 1,300 transactions. The company manages approximately $24-33 billion in assets on behalf of over 200 institutional investors. With a team of around 250 employees, including over 90 investment professionals, Castlelake operates from seven offices across North America, Europe, and Asia. Its investment strategy focuses on identifying asset-rich and cash-flowing opportunities in private markets, offering solutions in asset-based private credit, specialty finance, real assets, and aviation markets. Castlelake emphasizes downside protection while tailoring exposure to meet investors' risk-return profiles.