Tor Investment Management

Profile

Tor Investment Management is an independent alternative credit manager headquartered in Hong Kong, with an office in Singapore, founded in 2012 by Patrik Edsparr and Chris Mikosh. Patrik Edsparr was the former Global Head of JP Morgan’s Proprietary and Principal Investing Division, while Chris Mikosh was the former Head Trader of Goldman Sachs’ Asian Special Situations Group. The firm employs around 50 professionals, including an investment team of 18. Tor differentiates itself by focusing on pan-Asian, cross-industry credit strategies and emphasizing diversity and ESG principles.

The firm invests in the Asia-Pacific markets, focusing on corporate and real estate credit opportunities. Tor specializes in secured first-lien structures with short tenors between 1-3 years. They manage over $2 billion in assets across seven sponsored funds and various co-investments. Their clients include public and corporate pension plans, sovereign wealth funds, and family offices. Notably, Tor has invested $8.4 billion in Asian credit with substantial exits in the past.

Some of Tor Investment Management's notable portfolio companies include participation in secured structures and other credit investments. However, specific company names are not detailed on their public website. The firm’s investment strategy revolves around strong risk management and an extensive network and relationships within the Asia-Pacific credit markets.