Fortress Investment Group

Fortress Investment Group LLC, founded in 1998 and headquartered in New York, is a global alternative asset manager specializing in a variety of investment strategies, including private equity, credit, liquid markets, and traditional asset management. The firm manages private equity funds, hedge funds, real estate, and publicly traded investment vehicles, serving over 1,500 institutional investors and private clients worldwide. Fortress focuses on investments across diverse sectors such as healthcare, commercial products, food and beverages, information technology, financial services, transportation, energy, and infrastructure. In 2017, Fortress entered into a merger agreement with SoftBank, allowing it to operate independently while benefiting from SoftBank's resources and global reach.

Ahsan Aijaz

Vice President

Edward Albert III

Managing Director

Matt Biczak

Managing Director

Alison Bilz

Managing Director

Stuart Henry Bohart

Senior Managing Director, Strategy

Josh Bonacci

Managing Director

Peter Briger Jr.

Principal, Chairman of the Board of Directors and Member of the Management Committee

Frank Carfora

Managing Director

Cyril Courbage

Managing Director

Leslee Cowen

Managing Director, Member of Investment Committee For the Credit Funds and Co-Heads of Corporate Loan and Securities Group

Constantine Dakolias

Co-Chief Investment Officer, Managing Partner, Credit Funds and Management and Credit Leadership Committee Member

Troy Duncan

Managing Director

Wes Edens

Co-Founder and Chairman

Ola Eriksson

Managing Director

Andy Frank

Managing Director, Partner and Head of Sponsor Finance

Marc Furstein

President

Gregory Getschow

Managing Director

Susan Givens

Managing Director

Charles Greene

Managing Director

Albert Hon

Managing Director

Oren Katz

Managing Director

Ben Keefe

Managing Director

Erez Levy

Managing Director - Intellectual Property Finance Group

Robert Magee Jr.

Managing Director

Andrew McKnight

Co-CEO and Managing Partner, Credit Funds

Robert Miles

Managing Director

Randal Nardone

Co-Founder, Principal and Director

Seth Northrop

Managing Director

Joshua Pack

Co-CEO and Managing Partner, Credit Funds

James Palmer

Managing Director, Intellectual Property Finance Group

Christina Patoir

Market Data Analyst

William Quirk

Associate

Maggie Rosengarten

Managing Director

Dominick Ruggiero

Managing Director

Ian Schnider

Managing Director, Credit Funds

Kanika Shah

Director

Randall Shy

Managing Director

Peter Smith

Managing Director and Member of the Management Committee

Charles Spetka

Managing Director

Harry Steel

Managing Director and Associate, Capital Formation

Scott Werthamer

Managing Director

Shunsuke Yamamoto

Managing Director

Eran Zur

Managing Director, Credit Finance, Co-CIO and Head of Fortress Intellectual Property Group

Alexander Cohen Ph.D

Director - Intellectual Property Finance Group

Past deals in Recapitalization

Car Capital

Venture Round in 2022
Car Capital Technologies provides car dealers with capital and technology to support regulatory and compliance requirements and servicing. Its process allows them to help the Dealer and Consumer find the perfect vehicle while making the process easier. It has the most experienced team and the highest level of technology in the industry. The company was founded in 2020 and is headquartered in Dallas, Texas.

Car Capital

Debt Financing in 2022
Car Capital Technologies provides car dealers with capital and technology to support regulatory and compliance requirements and servicing. Its process allows them to help the Dealer and Consumer find the perfect vehicle while making the process easier. It has the most experienced team and the highest level of technology in the industry. The company was founded in 2020 and is headquartered in Dallas, Texas.

Vannin Capital

Acquisition in 2019
Vannin Capital PCC is a legal finance provider established in 2010 and headquartered in Saint Helier, Jersey. The firm specializes in funding high-value commercial litigation and international arbitration for a diverse clientele, including individuals, corporations, and law firms. With an investment capital of $500 million, Vannin Capital is recognized as one of the largest and most experienced dispute resolution funders globally. The company partners with major corporations and top-tier law firms, leveraging its capital and expertise to facilitate successful case resolutions. Its team comprises professionals with extensive legal and entrepreneurial backgrounds, including former judges and lawyers from prestigious law firms. This diverse expertise enables Vannin to effectively support a wide range of clients, from family-owned businesses to multinational corporations and sovereign states.

CoreVest Finance Lender

Acquisition in 2017
CoreVest is a specialty finance company that provides a range of debt products to residential real estate investors. We offer portfolio and single asset term loans for stabilized rental properties as well as short term credit lines for acquisitions. CAF was founded in 2014 to finance single family, townhome, condo and small multifamily properties for customers nationwide. Our products are tailor-made for investors and we provide attractive rates, rapid timelines and closing certainty. We work directly with borrowers as well as with brokers and correspondent partners.

Bluevine

Debt Financing in 2017
BlueVine Capital Inc. is a financial technology company based in Redwood City, California, that specializes in providing working capital solutions to small businesses in the United States. Founded in 2013, BlueVine offers a variety of financial products including lines of credit, term loans, and invoice factoring, aimed at addressing the diverse financial needs of small and medium-sized enterprises. The company has developed an advanced online platform that enables business owners to access financing quickly and easily, featuring fast approvals and a user-friendly dashboard. Since its inception, BlueVine has facilitated nearly $2 billion in financing, helping businesses manage their cash flow challenges effectively. In addition to its financial products, BlueVine also offers a Business Checking Account to further support small business owners.

Cash Converters

Post in 2016
Cash Converters International Limited operates a franchised retail network specializing in the sale of second-hand goods and financial services. The company is structured into several segments: Franchise Operations, Store Operations, Personal Finance, and Vehicle Financing. Franchise Operations focuses on selling franchises and master licenses for global development. Store Operations encompasses the retail sale of new and second-hand goods, alongside cash advance and pawnbroking services through corporate-owned stores in Australia. The Personal Finance segment offers personal loans and administers small cash advance loans through its Mon-E service. Additionally, the Vehicle Financing segment provides financing services for motor vehicles. As of August 2020, Cash Converters operated 705 stores across 16 countries, consisting of both corporate and franchise locations. Founded in 1984 and headquartered in Perth, Australia, Cash Converters has established a reputation for ethical management and modern retail practices, appealing to a diverse customer base.
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