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Key people at Knighthead Capital Management.
Knighthead Capital Management was founded in 2008 by Thomas Wagner (Founder).
Knighthead Capital Management is a New York, New York-based registered investment adviser specializing in long-short investments focused on event-driven, distressed credit, and special situation opportunities across diverse industries, serving institutional and high-net-worth investors. The firm manages approximately $9-10 billion in assets through various vehicles, including a long/short evergreen hedge fund, closed-end funds, real estate lending, and insurance asset management. It also operates an affiliated insurance group, Knighthead Life, which offers fixed annuities and reinsurance. Key figures include co-managing members Tom Wagner and Ara Cohen, who also co-founded the firm, and Edward Massaro, CEO and CIO of Knighthead Insurance. Knighthead Capital Management was founded in 2008 by Tom Wagner and Ara Cohen. Its business model centers on earns fees from managing investment vehicles and assets under management.
Knighthead Capital Management was founded in 2008 by Thomas Wagner (Founder).
Knighthead Capital Management has 2 tracked investments across 2 companies. The latest tracked deal is $19.0M Series A in UFODRIVE in February 2022.
| Date | Company | Round | Lead Investor(s) | Co-Investor(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 1, 2022 | UFODRIVE | $19.0M Series A | Mark Fields, TOM Klein, Hertz | Pario Ventures, Pitchdrive |
| Feb 21, 2021 | Professional Fighters League | $65.0M Other Equity | Ares Capital Corporation, Elysian Park Ventures, Knighthead Capital Management | — |
Key people at Knighthead Capital Management.
