Canyon Partners
Canyon Partners, founded in 1990 by Josh Friedman and Mitch Julis, is a global investment firm managing approximately $24 billion in assets, with a focus on credit-intensive and deep value strategies across various asset classes.
History
Canyon Partners was founded in 1990 by Josh Friedman and Mitch Julis. Over the years, the firm has grown to manage approximately $24 billion in assets and has established itself as a significant player in the investment management industry. With a deep value, credit-intensive approach, Canyon Partners has specialized in corporate situations, structured credit, and direct real estate lending and investing.
Investment Strategies
Canyon Partners offers a diverse range of investment strategies to its clients. These include Capital Solutions, Multi-Strategy Credit, Distressed Opportunities, Real Estate, Structured Credit/CLOs, ESG Strategy, and Liquid Credit Strategies. This diversified approach allows the firm to address various market opportunities and meet the unique needs of its global clientele.
Global Offices
Canyon Partners operates out of several major global financial hubs. The firm has offices located in Dallas, Los Angeles, New York, Hong Kong, London, Shanghai, and Tokyo. This extensive presence enables Canyon Partners to maintain close relationships with its clients and effectively manage its global investment portfolio.
Recent Developments
Canyon Partners has made several notable advancements recently. In March 2023, the firm debuted its first European Collateralized Loan Obligation (CLO). In September 2023, Canyon Partners closed a $403 million broadly syndicated collateralized loan obligation (BSL CLO). Additionally, the firm announced a strategic minority investment by Dai-ichi Life Holdings in March 2024 and appointed James Anderson as Head of EMEA Capital Formation in February 2024.
Client Services
Canyon Partners provides tailored investment services to a variety of clients, including endowments, foundations, pension funds, sovereign wealth funds, and family offices. By investing across a broad range of asset classes—such as distressed loans, corporate bonds, convertible bonds, securitized assets, direct investments, real estate, arbitrage, and event-oriented equities—the firm is well-equipped to address the diverse investment needs of its clientele.