Castlelake, established in 2005, is a global private investment firm headquartered in Minneapolis, Minnesota, with additional offices in London, Dublin, Luxembourg, and Singapore. The firm specializes in alternative asset investments, sub-performing loans, and special situations, with a focus on sectors such as commercial services, transportation, financial services, and energy. Castlelake's investment strategy targets deep value, asset-rich opportunities in dislocated industries, leveraging the extensive experience of its team, which has navigated various global credit cycles over two decades. The firm currently employs over 150 professionals and is registered as an Investment Adviser.
Partner, Global Real Assets and Executive Committee Member
Emre Ersenkal
Managing Director, Real Assets
Alan Gearing
Partner, North American Real Assets
Peter Glerum
Partner, Capital Formation - Private Credit
John Lundquist
Partner, North American Specialty Finance
Joe McConnell
Deputy Co-Chief Investment Officer
Alex Nixon
Managing Director Capital Markets
Rory O'Neill
Co-Founder, CEO and Managing Partner
Aadit Prasad
Managing Director, Specialty Finance
Sara Reckner
Managing Director, Treasury Management
Armin Rothauser
Partner, Asset-Backed Direct Lending and Executive Committee Member
Molly Schlax
Managing Director
Isaiah Toback
Partner, Deputy Co-Chief Investment Officer and Executive Committee Member
Nick Turgeon
Managing Director, Specialty Finance
Alexander Curcio
Partner
Past deals in Aviation
Abra Group
Debt Financing in 2024
Abra Group is an air transportation company focused on helping airlines enhance their operations and efficiencies. It provides a platform that enables airlines to reduce costs, scale their operations, modernize fleets, expand their route networks, and improve customer services and loyalty programs. By offering the largest network of complementary routes with minimal overlap, Abra Group aims to create significant economies of scale for its partner airlines, ultimately benefiting both the airlines and their customers.
ITA Airways
Debt Financing in 2024
ITA Airways, based in Fiumicino, Italy, is a modern airline operating with a streamlined approach compared to its predecessor, Alitalia. The airline boasts a younger fleet and has improved its cost structure, making it more competitive in the aviation market. ITA Airways has shifted away from the extensive employee benefits enjoyed in the past, focusing instead on operational efficiency. The airline also includes a loyalty program through its subsidiary, Alitalia Loyalty S.p.A., which aims to enhance customer engagement and retention. Overall, ITA Airways represents a more agile and financially sound entity in the airline industry.
SAS Group
Post in 2023
SAS is Scandinavia’s leading airline and has an attractive offering to frequent travelers. In 2014/2015,a total of 28.1 million passengers traveled with SAS to 119 destinations in Europe, the US and Asia. Membership in Star Alliance provides customers with access to a far reaching network. Altogether, Star Alliance offers more than 18,500 daily departures to 1,330 destinations in 192 countries around the world.
SAS Group
Post in 2023
SAS is Scandinavia’s leading airline and has an attractive offering to frequent travelers. In 2014/2015,a total of 28.1 million passengers traveled with SAS to 119 destinations in Europe, the US and Asia. Membership in Star Alliance provides customers with access to a far reaching network. Altogether, Star Alliance offers more than 18,500 daily departures to 1,330 destinations in 192 countries around the world.
Gol Transportes Aéreos
Post in 2022
GOL offers the best travel experience to its passengers, including: the largest inventory of seats and the most legroom; the most complete platform with internet, movies and live TV; and the best loyalty program, SMILES. In cargo transportation, GOLLOG delivers parcels to various regions in Brazil and abroad. The Company has a team of 15,000 highly qualified airline professionals focused on Safety, GOL's number one value, and operates a standardized fleet of 127 Boeing 737 aircraft. GOL's shares are traded on the NYSE (GOL) and the B3 (GOLL4).
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