Marathon Asset Management

General contacts

Investor type

VC / PE / Debt fund

Founded

1998

AUM

$24 000 M

Location

New York, New York, United States

Investment Ticket

$100+ m

Investment Stage

Pre-seed Seed

Region of investment

North America Europe Asia

Investor profile last updated: 27 August, 2026

Profile

Marathon Asset Management is a global asset manager specializing in public and private credit markets. Founded in 1998, the firm is headquartered in New York and has a team of over 190 professionals. What sets Marathon apart is its commitment to risk management and performance, focusing on building lasting partnerships with clients through a culture of independent thinking and collaboration.

The firm invests across various sectors, including private credit, public credit, and specialty finance. Their investment strategies encompass direct lending, opportunistic credit, asset-based lending, and more. Marathon's assets under management exceed $24 billion, and they leverage their global presence to identify attractive investment opportunities across different market environments.

Notable investments include John Hancock Asset-Based Lending Fund - speculative investment, and John Hancock High Yield ETF - strong category returns. These investments reflect Marathon's diverse approach and commitment to delivering exceptional results for their clients.

Industry

Transportation Telecommunications Software Consumer Products Consumer Services (B2C) Financial Services Healthcare Services IT Services Real Estate Education Retail Technology Energy

Marathon Asset Management Funds

Name	Type	Industry	Stage	Region	Size	AUM	Launch date
Marathon Distressed Credit Fund II (MDCF II)	Private Equity (PE)	Consumer Products Consumer Services (B2C) Healthcare Services Real Estate Retail Telecommunications Transportation Technology Energy	Series B Late Stage (Series C+)	North America South America Europe Middle East Africa Asia Australia and others	$5-10 m	$2700 M	March 2025

Contacts

Name

Title

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Bruce Richards CEO & Chairman

CEO & Chairman

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Curtis Lueker Managing Director Head of Direct Lending

Managing Director Head of Direct Lending

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FAQs about Marathon Asset Management

Is Marathon Asset Management a venture capital or private equity firm?

Marathon Asset Management is a venture capital and private equity firm that also operates as a debt fund. It backs companies at Pre-seed and Seed, writing tickets of $100+ m.

Where is Marathon Asset Management located?

Marathon Asset Management is located in New York, New York, United States.

When was Marathon Asset Management founded?

Marathon Asset Management was founded in 1998.

What sectors and industries does Marathon Asset Management invest in?

Marathon Asset Management invests in companies and startups in Transportation, Telecommunications, Software, Consumer Products, Consumer Services (B2C), Financial Services, Healthcare Services, IT Services, Real Estate, Education, Retail, Technology, Energy.

What is Marathon Asset Management geographical focus of investments?

Marathon Asset Management invests in companies and startups in North America, Europe, Asia.

At what stages of companies and startups does Marathon Asset Management typically invest in?

Marathon Asset Management invests in companies and startups at Pre-seed, Seed.

What is the usual amount of Marathon Asset Management investment?

Marathon Asset Management usually invests $100+ m on average.

What is the amount of assets of under management (AUM) for Marathon Asset Management?

Marathon Asset Management has around $24 000m assets under management.

When was Marathon Asset Management last fund created?

Marathon Asset Management last fund was created/launched in 2025-03-20

What are the contacts of Marathon Asset Management?

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