Castlelake

Castlelake is a global alternative investment firm specializing in asset-rich and cash-flowing opportunities across private markets. The firm primarily focuses on specialty finance, real assets, and aviation, providing asset-based private credit and other capital solutions. Their strategic approach involves leveraging extensive experience and proprietary data to identify complex investments and deliver tailored financing in underserved segments.

The company was founded in 2005 by Rory O'Neill and Evan Carruthers, both of whom previously served as investment professionals. Their insight stemmed from recognizing a persistent demand for creative capital solutions within hard asset classes and private credit markets. This led to establishing a firm dedicated to providing liquidity and specialized financing, building upon their collective expertise in structuring and managing asset-based investments.

Castlelake serves a diverse base of institutional investors seeking exposure to asset-based investment opportunities. The firm’s long-term vision centers on continuously identifying value in illiquid or complex situations, aiming to deliver non-correlated and reasonably downside-protected returns. They remain committed to providing differentiated investment exposure within the world’s largest asset-based markets.