AB CarVal
Overview
AB CarVal is a global alternative investment firm specializing in credit and real estate assets. Since its founding in 1987, the firm has navigated through various market cycles, investing approximately $158 billion in over 5,860 transactions across 82 countries. As of June 30, 2023, AB CarVal manages approximately $20 billion in assets, focusing on corporate securities, loan portfolios, structured credit, and hard assets. The firm's investment strategy centers on opportunistic and distressed credit, renewable energy infrastructure, specialty finance, and transportation investments. AB CarVal employs a value investing approach, seeking opportunities where it can identify value creation within a predictable timeframe. The firm pursues investments in market dislocations globally, aiming to generate sustainable and attractive risk-adjusted returns. AB CarVal's track record includes significant investments in clean energy, with over $4 billion deployed since 2017. In August 2023, the firm closed its second clean energy fund, CVI Clean Energy Fund II, with $1.5 billion in capital commitments. This fund focuses on credit and hard-asset investments in the clean energy sector, primarily in North America and Europe. The firm's expertise in distressed credit markets and asset-based finance has established its reputation for integrity, discipline, and rapid execution over more than three decades.
Investment Focus
- Focus on distressed and special situations
- Preference for investments in North America, Europe, Asia, and Latin America
- Interest in sectors such as financial services, energy, infrastructure, real estate, and transportation
Portfolio Companies
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What sectors does AB CarVal invest in?
AB CarVal invests in Financial Services, Technology, Healthcare, Energy, Consumer Goods and Real Estate, and is based in Minneapolis, United States. AB CarVal is listed as a private investment firm in the ConnectSafely investor database.
What stage does AB CarVal invest at?
AB CarVal backs companies at Buyout, Turnaround and Distressed, writing cheques of 50M - 500M.
Which regions does AB CarVal invest in?
AB CarVal invests across United States, Europe, Asia and Latin America.
Who are the partners at AB CarVal?
Team members listed for AB CarVal include Patrick Cooley (Chief Financial Officer) and Maria de Leire Olivares Rodriguez (Vice President).
What companies has AB CarVal invested in?
AB CarVal's portfolio includes Peregrine Energy Solutions, LLC, GRID Alternatives, AMPYR Solar Europe LP and Greenprint Capital.
How do I contact AB CarVal?
AB CarVal's contact details — including phone and LinkedIn — are listed in the ConnectSafely investor database, along with its website and the LinkedIn profiles of its partners.
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