Avenue Capital Group

Venture Capital

Global investment firm founded in 1995 by Marc Lasry and Sonia Gardner, specializing in distressed securities and private equity across US, Europe, and Asia.

New York, United States · 3+ investments · 3 portfolio companies

Growth
Late Stage
Energy
Financial Services
Real Estate
Headquarters
New York, United States
Founded
1995
AUM
$12.6B
Portfolio Companies
3
Total Investments
3
Last Investment
Apr 2026
Geographic Focus
Asia, Europe, United States

Investment Thesis

Seeks 'good companies with bad balance sheets' — distressed debt and equity in firms with sustainable businesses but troubled financials, primarily non-operational control positions across US, Europe, and Asia.

Avenue Capital Group is a Venture Capital firm based in New York, United States. It has made 3 investments, including Humacyte, Quartzy and Third Pole, Inc.. Focus areas include Energy and Financial Services.

Portfolio3

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Venture Capital ×11 · Accelerator ×1 · Angel Group ×1 · 1 shared rounds

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