Cerberus Capital Management is a global alternative investment firm founded in 1992 and headquartered in New York City. The company specializes in managing investments across a range of asset classes, including private equity, credit, and real estate. With approximately $60–65 billion in assets under management, Cerberus operates through an integrated investment platform that allows it to deploy capital across different sectors and geographies. The firm has a broad international presence, with offices in multiple countries and a workforce of around 1,000 professionals. 

Cerberus focuses on identifying complex or underperforming assets and transforming them to generate long-term value. Its investment strategy combines financial expertise with operational capabilities, enabling the firm to actively manage and improve the performance of the businesses and properties it acquires. The company invests across the capital structure and emphasizes flexible, opportunistic strategies designed to deliver strong risk-adjusted returns in varying market conditions. 

The firm operates through several key platforms, including corporate credit, direct lending, operational private equity, real estate investing, and venture investments. These platforms work collaboratively, allowing Cerberus to source, structure, and execute investments more effectively. In addition, the firm leverages proprietary operating capabilities and experienced leadership teams—many of whom have worked together for years—to support business transformations and enhance value creation.