
Apollo
Description
Apollo Global Management, Inc. is a prominent global alternative asset manager, distinguished by its vast scale and diverse investment strategies. Headquartered in New York City, Apollo primarily focuses on three core areas: private equity, credit, and real estate. As of the first quarter of 2024, the firm managed approximately $671 billion in assets under management (AUM), solidifying its position as one of the largest players in the alternative investment landscape. Unlike traditional venture capital firms, Apollo's investment approach is centered on large-scale, control-oriented transactions and significant credit deployments across various industries and geographies.
Investor Profile
Apollo has backed more than 118 startups, with 25 new investments in the last 12 months alone. The firm has led 71 rounds, about 60% of its total and boasts 42 exits across its portfolio.
Investment Focus Highlights
- Concentrates on Private Equity, Debt Financing, Post Ipo Equity rounds (top funding stages).
- Majority of deals are located in United States, United Kingdom, India.
- Strong thematic focus on Financial Services, Energy, FinTech.
- Led 17 rounds in the past year.
- Typical check size: $100M – $5000M.
Stage Focus
- Private Equity (36%)
- Debt Financing (18%)
- Post Ipo Equity (14%)
- Post Ipo Debt (10%)
- Series B (5%)
- Series Unknown (5%)
- Series A (4%)
- Seed (3%)
- Series D (3%)
- Secondary Market (2%)
Country Focus
- United States (68%)
- United Kingdom (7%)
- India (7%)
- France (3%)
- Canada (3%)
- Italy (2%)
- Australia (2%)
- The Netherlands (2%)
- Japan (1%)
- Spain (1%)
Industry Focus
- Financial Services
- Energy
- Fintech
- Information Technology
- Finance
- Telecommunications
- Renewable Energy
- Software
- Oil And Gas
- Internet
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