Cerberus Capital Management
Cerberus Capital Management is a global leader in alternative investments, managing approximately $60 billion in assets across credit, private equity, and real estate platforms. Founded on principles of disciplined investing and operational excellence, Cerberus has earned a reputation as one of the most respected firms in deep value, special situations, and distressed investing. The firm partners with institutional investors, pension funds, endowments, and sovereign wealth funds to deliver risk-adjusted returns through a combination of strategic capital solutions, hands-on operating expertise, and deep sector knowledge. Cerberus also operates Cerberus Business Finance, its middle-market direct lending platform, which provides customized financing solutions to private equity sponsors and leading companies. Over the years, Cerberus Business Finance has become a trusted capital partner for businesses seeking flexible and innovative lending structures to support growth, recapitalizations, and acquisitions.
Associated People
2003 - present
2025 - present
2018 - present
1992 - present
2012 - 2014
1998 - 1999
CERBERUS BUSINESS FINANCE
Cerberus Business Finance is a leading direct lender, agent, and originator of senior secured loans for large U.S. middle-market companies.
The platform provides primarily first-lien credit facility solutions to private equity sponsors and their portfolio companies, offering flexible, customized financing to support growth, acquisitions, and recapitalizations.
With over $24 billion in investment capacity and more than $18 billion in assets under management, Cerberus Business Finance has established itself as a cornerstone in the U.S. middle-market lending space.
Since its inception in 1995, the platform has completed loan transactions with more than 1,000 borrowers and 265 private equity-sponsored clients, with the majority of partnerships occurring on a repeat basis.
INVESTMENT PLATFORMS
Middle-Market Direct Lending – Cerberus Business Finance has been a trusted partner to private equity sponsors and leading businesses since 1995, providing senior secured lending solutions across industries.
Corporate Credit – A core Cerberus strategy that invests across market cycles in performing and special-situation credit opportunities, seeking to capture value through disciplined underwriting and deep market insight.
Operational Private Equity – This platform integrates Cerberus’ investment and operating teams to lead transformative initiatives, enhance performance, and drive long-term enterprise value across portfolio companies.
Real Estate – Active since 1993, Cerberus’ real estate platform invests globally across sectors and market cycles, capitalizing on opportunities in commercial, residential, and structured real estate assets.
Non-Performing Loans (NPLs) – Cerberus is one of the world’s leading investors in non-performing loans and distressed debt portfolios, leveraging proprietary expertise in loan servicing, restructuring, and asset recovery.
Residential Opportunities – With extensive mortgage experience, Cerberus is a major investor in single-family rental (SFR) properties, residential loans, and housing-related assets.
Commercial Mortgage-Backed Securities (CMBS) – The firm’s CMBS team brings deep experience in commercial real estate investing, trading, and structuring, seeking opportunities across capital structures.
Cerberus Frontier – Focused on private investments in emerging and frontier markets, Cerberus Frontier offers exposure to high-growth economies and untapped investment opportunities worldwide.
Supply Chain and Strategic Opportunities – This platform partners with innovative businesses leading the transformation of global supply chains through advanced technologies, logistics, and automation solutions.