Apollo Funds

Apollo Global Management, Inc. is a prominent global alternative asset manager and retirement services provider. The firm specializes in deploying flexible capital across a broad spectrum of investment opportunities, including credit, equity, and real assets. They aim to provide innovative financing solutions to help companies adapt and grow, while also assisting institutions and individuals in achieving long-term financial goals through robust investment strategies. Apollo's approach is characterized by rigorous thinking and a focus on delivering strong risk-adjusted returns across various market cycles.

Founded in 1990 by Leon Black, Josh Harris, and Marc Rowan, Apollo Global Management emerged from the aftermath of Drexel Burnham Lambert's collapse. The founders leveraged their expertise in high-yield bonds and leveraged buyouts to establish a firm initially focused on distressed assets. Over three decades, Apollo has evolved from a boutique investment partnership into one of the world's largest asset managers, known for its contrarian, value-oriented investment philosophy and its ability to transform troubled companies. Marc Rowan currently serves as the firm's Chief Executive Officer.

Apollo's diverse portfolio includes notable investments across various sectors. The firm has acquired significant stakes in companies such as Yahoo!, Tenneco, and Athene, its retirement services business. Other investments include Rackspace Technology (cloud services), ClubCorp (hospitality), and Lottomatica (gaming). More recently, Apollo Funds have been involved in the acquisition of Forvia's Automotive Interiors Business and Nippon Sheet Glass. The firm's investment strategies also address major global issues like energy transition, the adoption of new technologies, and social impact, reflecting a commitment to making a positive difference through innovative investing.

The Apollo team operates with a "One Apollo" mindset, fostering an innovative and collaborative culture across teams, asset classes, and geographies. With over 6,000 employees globally, including a substantial number of investment professionals, the firm emphasizes "Clean Sheet Thinking"—questioning existing assumptions to create new solutions. This collaborative and disciplined approach, combined with deep expertise across its integrated platform, enables Apollo to identify and capitalize on unique opportunities and provide tailored capital solutions for growth, restructuring, and operational improvement within its portfolio companies.