Knighthead Capital Management

Hedge Fund

New York-based investment adviser founded in 2008, focusing on long-short investments, event-driven, distressed credit, and special situations.

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

Early Stage
Growth
Late Stage
Public
Electric Vehicles
Sports
Transportation
Headquarters
New York, United States
Founded
2008
AUM
$1.4B
Portfolio Companies
3
Total Investments
3
Last Investment
Aug 2023
Geographic Focus
Europe, United Kingdom, United States

Investment Thesis

Strategic investment for sustainable returns in uncertain markets, combining risk management with targeted growth in insurance assets and beyond.

Knighthead Capital Management is a Hedge Fund firm based in New York, United States. It has made 3 investments, including Breeze Airways, Hertz Global Holdings and Wheels Up. Focus areas include Electric Vehicles and Sports.

Portfolio3

Co-investors13

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Venture Capital ×6 · Other ×4 · Private Equity ×2 · 5 shared rounds

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