Aperture Investors

Overview

Aperture Investors is an alternative asset manager that invests across credit and equity platforms globally. Founded in 2018 by industry veteran Peter Kraus and Assicurazioni Generali S.p.A., the firm aims to generate compelling returns through capacity-constrained strategies while maintaining a client-centric focus. The firm operates in the United States and Europe, with offices in New York, London, and Paris. The firm's investment strategies encompass various credit opportunities, including high yield bonds, leveraged loans, structured products, emerging markets, and credit-themed equities. In equity, Aperture offers strategies in U.S. Small Cap, Global, European, International, and European Small Cap markets. The experienced investment teams, comprising approximately 30 professionals with an average of 15 years of experience, are incentivized through performance-linked compensation structures. Aperture Investors is jointly owned by Peter Kraus and Assicurazioni Generali S.p.A., a leading global insurance and asset management firm. As part of the Generali Investments platform, Aperture combines the entrepreneurial agility of a boutique with the institutional strength of a global platform. The firm manages assets across public and private markets, delivering alpha-focused investment solutions with a commitment to transparency and client alignment.

Investment Focus

• Performance-linked compensation
• Capacity-constrained strategies
• Client-centric focus