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Atalaya Capital

North America, New York, United States, New York

Description

Atalaya Capital Management is a prominent private investment advisory firm established in 2006, specializing in asset-based credit and special opportunities investments. Headquartered in New York, the firm has carved out a niche by providing flexible capital solutions across a diverse range of asset classes. Atalaya's investment philosophy centers on identifying and capitalizing on complex or unique situations where traditional financing sources may be limited, allowing them to engage with both performing and distressed assets.

The firm's investment strategy is highly adaptable, encompassing a broad spectrum of structures including senior secured debt, mezzanine financing, preferred equity, and common equity. This versatility enables Atalaya to partner with a wide array of businesses and projects, from real estate ventures and financial asset portfolios to various specialty finance opportunities. Their approach is characterized by a deep understanding of underlying assets and a willingness to structure bespoke solutions that meet the specific needs of their counterparties, often in situations requiring speed and certainty of execution.

With approximately $6 billion in committed capital under management, Atalaya Capital Management has established itself as a significant player in the alternative investment landscape. The firm typically targets investment sizes ranging from $10 million to $100 million, demonstrating their capacity to engage in substantial transactions while also being agile enough for mid-market opportunities. This range allows them to support a variety of companies and projects, from growth-stage enterprises needing structured debt to more mature businesses seeking capital for strategic initiatives or recapitalizations.

Atalaya's long-standing presence and substantial capital base underscore its capability to execute complex deals and provide consistent support to its portfolio. Their expertise in navigating intricate asset-based scenarios positions them as a go-to partner for companies and sponsors seeking non-traditional financing solutions in a dynamic market environment.

Investor Profile

Atalaya Capital has backed more than 55 startups, with 0 new investments in the last 12 months alone. The firm has led 35 rounds, about 64% of its total and boasts 8 exits across its portfolio.

Investment Focus Highlights

  • Concentrates on Debt Financing, Series A, Series Unknown rounds (top funding stages).
  • Majority of deals are located in United States, United Kingdom, Saudi Arabia.
  • Strong thematic focus on Financial Services, FinTech, Finance.
  • Typical check size: $10M – $100M.

Stage Focus

  • Debt Financing (53%)
  • Series A (11%)
  • Series Unknown (9%)
  • Post Ipo Debt (7%)
  • Series B (5%)
  • Series C (5%)
  • Private Equity (4%)
  • Seed (2%)
  • Non Equity Assistance (2%)
  • Post Ipo Equity (2%)

Country Focus

  • United States (65%)
  • United Kingdom (29%)
  • Saudi Arabia (4%)
  • Australia (2%)

Industry Focus

  • Financial Services
  • Fintech
  • Finance
  • Payments
  • Software
  • Information Technology
  • Personal Finance
  • Saas
  • Banking
  • Lending
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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Learn who this investor regularly partners with—both firms and angels—and explore their latest activity.

Who does Atalaya Capital frequently co-invest with?

NFX
North America, California, United States, San Francisco
Co-Investments: 2
Bain Capital Ventures
North America, California, United States, San Francisco
Co-Investments: 2
Torch Capital
North America, New York, United States, New York
Co-Investments: 2
Soma Capital
North America, California, United States, San Francisco
Co-Investments: 2
Y Combinator
North America, California, United States, Mountain View
Co-Investments: 2
Warwick Capital LLP
Europe, England, United Kingdom, London
Co-Investments: 4
Clocktower Technology Ventures
North America, California, United States, Santa Monica
Co-Investments: 2
Ambina Partners
North America, Connecticut, United States, Greenwich
Co-Investments: 2
Alumni Ventures
North America, New Hampshire, United States, Manchester
Co-Investments: 2
Dreamers VC
North America, California, United States, Los Angeles
Co-Investments: 2

Which angels does Atalaya Capital often collaborate with?

MC
North America, Connecticut, United States
Shared Deals: 1
JW
North America, New York, United States, New York
Shared Deals: 1
Shared Deals: 1
David Bonderman
North America, Texas, United States, Austin
Shared Deals: 1
MR
Europe, England, United Kingdom, London
Shared Deals: 1
Shared Deals: 1
MT
North America, California, United States, Santa Monica
Shared Deals: 1

What are some of recent deals done by Atalaya Capital?

CipherHealth

New York, New York, United States

CipherHealth develops and implements SaaS based care-coordination solutions to improve healthcare.

AnalyticsHealth CareHospitalSaaS
Series UnknownJun 26, 2024
Point

Palo Alto, California, United States

Point is a home equity platform that allows homeowners to convert a portion of their home equity into cash without taking on a loan.

Financial ServicesFinTechReal EstateReal Estate Investment
Debt FinancingMay 30, 2024
Amount Raised: $141,000,000
Imprint

New York, New York, United States

Imprint is a credit card issuer that designs, launches, and manages co-branded credit card programs.

FinanceFinancial ServicesPayments
Debt FinancingFeb 5, 2024
TAB

London, England, United Kingdom

TAB company provides short term bridging loans for property projects.

Commercial Real EstateFinancial ServicesProperty DevelopmentReal EstateReal Estate Investment
Debt FinancingOct 23, 2023
Amount Raised: $367,477,281
Harri

New York, New York, United States

Harri is a cloud-based talent and workforce management platform designed for the hospitality industry.

HospitalityHuman ResourcesRecruitingSaaSSoftware
Series BOct 10, 2023
Amount Raised: $43,000,000
Ampla Technologies

New York, New York, United States

Ampla provides tech-enabled financial solutions to help emerging brands.

Financial ServicesFinTechLendingSoftware
Debt FinancingSep 7, 2023
Amount Raised: $258,000,000
OppFi

Chicago, Illinois, United States

OppFi a financial technology platform that powers banks to help the everyday consumer gain access to credit.

Customer ServiceFinancial ServicesFinTechInformation Technology
Post Ipo DebtJul 7, 2023
Amount Raised: $250,000,000
Tabby

Riyadh, Ar Riyad, Saudi Arabia

Tabby is a payments and shopping app that enables customers to make purchases and pay for them in installments.

BillingFinanceFinancial ServicesFinTechPayments
Debt FinancingMay 31, 2023
Amount Raised: $350,000,000
OnPoint Warranty Solutions

Louisville, Kentucky, United States

OnPoint Warranty Solutions offers a full suite of warranty support and related services.

ConsumerCustomer ServiceSoftware
Series UnknownJan 24, 2023
Allica Bank

London, England, United Kingdom

Allica Bank is a fintech company that delivers digital banking services for small and medium-sized businesses.

BankingFinanceFinancial ServicesFinTech
Series CDec 5, 2022
Amount Raised: $121,927,577