Knighthead Capital Management
New York City, New Yorkknighthead.com
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| eMed | Mar 2026 | Series A | Co-investor |
| UFODRIVE | Sep 2025 | Debt | Co-investor |
| Wheels Up | Sep 2023 | Corporate Funding | - |
| Birmingham City Football Club | Jul 2023 | M&A | Lead |
| Birmingham City Football Club | Jul 2023 | Debt | Lead |
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
Sector & Stage Mix
Industry, funding stage, and valuation band breakdowns.
