Castlelake

For the KPMG Ireland / Airline Economics Aviation Leaders interview series, I spoke with Joe McConnell, the Deputy Co-Chief Investment Officer with Castlelake, in New York a few weeks ago. Castlelake is a global alternative investment firm with approximately $24 billion in assets under management, with a significant focus on aviation, both in respect of the aircraft they invest in and their aviation lending business. In addition to the video below, you can find the podcast of the interview here: https://lnkd.in/eK6rTSKJ #aviation #aircraftleasing #aviationfinance

On November 25, Castlelake Partner Alex Curcio will join industry experts at DealCatalyst’s Asset Based/Specialty Finance Global Conference for a panel discussion exploring the state of the specialty finance equity market, including the current valuation landscape, opportunities for new platforms and strategic options for specialty lenders. See the full agenda here: https://lnkd.in/eJNd8kft #DealCatalyst #AssetBasedFinance?

As asset-based private credit continues to gain traction globally, Castlelake recently gathered a group of investors in Tokyo and Seoul for discussions around the diverse opportunity set the asset-based market offers, Castlelake’s investment approach and the key differences between corporate direct lending and asset-based private credit. Thank you to all those who joined us for these sessions – we look forward to continuing the conversation and fostering collaboration with investors across the region.

Castlelake is pleased to announce it provided a mortgage-secured loan to refinance a portfolio of UK hotel assets owned by ProsperCap Corporation Limited. Read the full press release here: https://lnkd.in/eKndvkny

On November 12, Castlelake CEO and CIO Evan Carruthers will join David P. Scopelliti, Global Head of Private Debt at Mercer, at SuperReturn for a keynote fireside chat on “Hot Topics in Asset-Based Private Credit.” Evan and David will discuss the rise of investor appetite in asset-based private credit and the opportunity set in the space, among other topics. See the full agenda here: https://lnkd.in/djcPTUbZ

Castlelake is pleased to announce its participation in a $235 million debt refinancing solution with mission-driven fintech, Oportun, building on our longstanding partnership. This creative financing solution will support Oportun as it continues to execute on its long-term growth strategy. Read the press release here: https://lnkd.in/eVskB89W

Castlelake is pleased to announce it led the term loan for Abra Group to support the company’s refinancing. Read more about the transaction here:?https://lnkd.in/eXnWExGQ

Castlelake is pleased to announce it has provided a new financing facility to YouLend, a global embedded financing platform, expanding our relationship and supporting the growth of YouLend’s originations to small- and medium-sized businesses in the U.S.?

On October 21, Castlelake Partner and Head of Platforms & Capital Markets, Armin Rothauser and Managing Director, Specialty Finance, Nick Turgeon, CFA will join industry experts at Invisso Private Connect: East to discuss the growing asset-based finance market, including operating partnerships within the asset class, consumer opportunities and their outlook for the specialty finance sector. See the full agenda here: https://lnkd.in/eF8GybdS

At Castlelake, we believe in a practical approach to ESG. As investors' appetite for asset-based exposure continues to rise, Castlelake's commitment to considering ESG factors and risks in its strategy and investment process remains steadfast. Learn more about our approach in our 2023 ESG Report: https://lnkd.in/e-sSRatd