Prospect Capital Management
Overview
Prospect Capital Management is a prominent alternative investment manager specializing in credit, private equity, and real estate investments. Founded in 1988 by a team of senior professionals from Merrill Lynch, the firm has a history of innovation and industry firsts, including managing the first levered closed-end high yield bond fund in 1988 and the first levered bank loan fund in 1989. Over the past 38 years, Prospect has strategically scaled its platform, managing over $9.8 billion in assets and employing more than 150 professionals. The firm's mission is to generate long-term value for investors, portfolio companies, shareholders, and employees, with a buy-and-hold mentality that seeks to deliver attractive current cash yields, achieve consistent low-volatility returns, and preserve capital. Prospect's investment strategies include middle-market lending, real estate, and structured credit, focusing on privately originated loans and equity-linked investments to companies with proven cash flows and experienced management teams. The firm has a proven track record of generating long-term value for investors through multiple economic cycles and varying market conditions, with a multi-channel platform providing significant market leadership and presence as a visible magnet for opportunity flows. Prospect Capital Management is headquartered in New York, NY, and operates across the United States, offering private market investment solutions tailored to institutions and individual investors alike, enabling them to diversify their portfolios and achieve their financial goals with confidence.
Investment Focus
- Proven cash flows
- Experienced management teams
- Demonstrated resilience across business cycles
Portfolio Companies
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What sectors does Prospect Capital Management invest in?
Prospect Capital Management invests in Financial Services, Technology, Healthcare and Real Estate, and is based in New York, United States. Prospect Capital Management is listed as a private equity in the ConnectSafely investor database.
What stage does Prospect Capital Management invest at?
Prospect Capital Management backs companies at Growth and Buyout, writing cheques of 50M - 200M.
Which regions does Prospect Capital Management invest in?
Prospect Capital Management invests across United States.
What companies has Prospect Capital Management invested in?
Prospect Capital Management's portfolio includes Prospect Capital Corporation, Priority Income Fund, Prospect Floating Rate and Alternative Income Fund, Prospect Credit REIT and Prospect Enhanced Yield Fund.
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