Knighthead Capital Management
Overview
Knighthead Capital Management is a diversified asset management platform specializing in fundamental analysis, operational and financial turnarounds, and risk management . The firm focuses on long-short investments and specializes in event-driven, distressed credit and special situation opportunities across a broad array of industries . Knighthead manages assets across a variety of investment vehicles including insurance asset management, real estate lending, and closed and open-ended vehicles .
Investments
| Company | Date | Stage | Lead |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wheels Up | Nov 2023 | Debt | Co-investor |
| eMed | Mar 2026 | Series A | Co-investor |
| Breeze Airways | Aug 2021 | Series B | Lead |
| UFODRIVE | Sep 2025 | Corporate Funding | Co-investor |
| Revel Transit Inc | Feb 2022 | Series B | - |
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Key People
Tom Wagner
Co-Founder Co-Managing Partner
Ara Cohen
Managing Partner
D. Thomas Healey
Partner, Head Of Capital Formation
Alexis Tillmann
Investor Relations Associate, Capital Formation
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Sector & Stage Mix
Industry, funding stage, and valuation band breakdowns.
FAQ
Where is Knighthead Capital Management based?
Knighthead Capital Management is headquartered in New York City, New York, United States.
When was Knighthead Capital Management founded?
Knighthead Capital Management was founded in 2008.
How many portfolio companies does Knighthead Capital Management have?
Knighthead Capital Management has 15 portfolio companies in Caplight's dataset.
What are some companies in Knighthead Capital Management's portfolio?
Portfolio companies visible on Caplight include Wheels Up, eMed, Breeze Airways, UFODRIVE, Revel Transit Inc.
What was Knighthead Capital Management's most recent investment shown here?
Knighthead Capital Management's most recent investment in this portfolio sample was in eMed in 2026.
What sectors does Knighthead Capital Management focus on?
Knighthead Capital Management focuses on Healthcare & Life Sciences, Mobility, Transportation & Logistics, Consumer & Commerce, Mobility, Transportation & Logistics, Mobility, Transportation & Logistics, Mobility, Transportation & Logistics, Mobility, Transportation & Logistics, Mobility, Transportation & Logistics, Media, Entertainment & Gaming, Media, Entertainment & Gaming, Mobility, Transportation & Logistics, Consumer & Commerce, Media, Entertainment & Gaming, Mobility, Transportation & Logistics, Energy & Sustainability, Enterprise Software, Energy & Sustainability, Mobility, Transportation & Logistics, Mobility, Transportation & Logistics, Media, Entertainment & Gaming, Consumer & Commerce, Consumer & Commerce, Consumer & Commerce, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Consumer & Commerce, Consumer & Commerce, Frontier & Industrial Tech.
What company stages does Knighthead Capital Management focus on?
Knighthead Capital Management typically invests at the MultiStage stage.
What is Knighthead Capital Management's AUM?
Knighthead Capital Management's assets under management are estimated between $10.0B and $100.0B.