Fortress Investment Group
Fortress Investment Group is a leading global alternative investment firm specializing in credit, real estate, private equity, and permanent capital strategies. Since its founding in 1998, Fortress has delivered superior risk-adjusted returns by leveraging deep expertise across market cycles, asset classes, industries, and geographies. The firm was the first large U.S. private equity firm to be publicly traded on the New York Stock Exchange and a pioneer in digital assets, becoming the first Wall Street investment firm to enter the Bitcoin and cryptocurrency markets through an SEC filing. Fortress continues to drive innovation in alternative investments, providing institutional and private investors with diversified, high-performance investment solutions worldwide.
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Fortress Investment Group is a diversified global investment management firm headquartered in New York City.
Founded in 1998 by Wes Edens, Mike Novogratz, Rob Kauffman, Randal Nardone, and Pete Briger, Fortress has grown into a leading alternative asset manager specializing in private equity, credit, real estate, and asset-based finance strategies.
The firm was the first large U.S. private equity company to be publicly traded on the New York Stock Exchange and a pioneer in digital assets, becoming the first Wall Street investment firm to enter the Bitcoin and cryptocurrency markets through a U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission filing.
As of March 31, 2024, Fortress manages over $49 billion in assets for more than 2,000 institutional and private investors worldwide.
INVESTMENT STRATEGIES & ASSET CLASSES
Corporate Credit – Fortress is recognized as a leader in private credit, offering tailored debt and capital solutions for borrowers and sponsors.
Asset-Based Finance – The firm provides diverse strategies including asset-backed securities, European distressed loans, legal assets, and more.
Real Estate – Fortress invests globally in real estate assets, loans, and special situations, delivering long-term value across the property sector.
Private Equity – The firm focuses on generating long-term growth through private equity investments, fund liquidity solutions, and traditional private equity strategies.
Insurance Solutions – Fortress delivers customized capital and asset management strategies specifically for the insurance industry.
Multi-Manager – Offering a liquid, diversified, and market-neutral approach, Fortress’ multi-manager platform provides access to multiple strategies through a single investment solution.