Knighthead Capital Management
Knighthead Capital Management is a diversified asset management firm specializing in long-short investment strategies, event-driven opportunities, distressed credit, and special situation investing. The firm combines deep fundamental analysis, operational expertise, and risk management to deliver attractive risk-adjusted returns while prioritizing capital preservation. Knighthead focuses on identifying unique investment opportunities across a broad range of industries, including distressed companies, turnaround situations, and complex financial events. Its disciplined approach positions the firm as a trusted partner for investors seeking exposure to high-conviction, alternative investment strategies.
Knighthead Capital Management is a leading credit-focused, event-driven investment firm specializing in distressed credit, structured credit, and special situation investing.
Known for disciplined capital preservation and rigorous risk management, Knighthead delivers attractive risk-adjusted returns across a variety of investment vehicles, including insurance asset management, real estate lending, and both closed- and open-ended funds.
Knighthead combines deep fundamental research with proactive portfolio management, helping investors access sophisticated alternative investment strategies in credit and special situations.
INVESTMENT STRATEGIES
Distressed & Event-Driven Credit
Identifying high-potential opportunities in companies facing financial distress or unique market events.
Tailored investment programs for direct and reinsurance portfolios, balancing risk and return.
Originating and servicing commercial mortgage loans nationwide through Knighthead Funding, LLC.
Closed-End & Evergreen Funds
Flexible structures for long-short credit investments and high-conviction opportunities across multiple industries.