Avenue Capital Group

New York, United States

Avenue Capital Group is a global investment management firm specializing in distressed and high yield debt, other special situations, and equity investments. Founded by Marc Lasry, the firm focuses on creating value across various asset classes and capital structures, utilizing its extensive experience and operational knowledge to identify and capitalize on unique investment opportunities.

CCI Score

15.59

-0.01% April 18

Latest Event

Avenue Capital Group Joins Talks for Pro Women's Flag Football League

Avenue Capital Group has been named as one of the potential investors in discussions with the NFL regarding the launch of a professional women's flag football league. This effort, which involves high-profile investors including Serena Williams-related entities and partners like Ice Cube, appears aimed at expanding the reach of women's sports and promoting gender inclusion in a traditionally male-dominated field.

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SABOTEUR

Avenue Capital Group is currently rated as a Saboteur.

+10 to +24 CCI Score

Companies in this bracket take more subtle actions to undermine authoritarian practices. They might implement internal policies or support reforms that quietly weaken oppressive systems, contributing to change in less overt ways.

Latest Events

APR

02

2025

Avenue Capital Group Joins Talks for Pro Women's Flag Football League
40.00

Avenue Capital Group has been named as one of the potential investors in discussions with the NFL regarding the launch of a professional women's flag football league. This effort, which involves high-profile investors including Serena Williams-related entities and partners like Ice Cube, appears aimed at expanding the reach of women's sports and promoting gender inclusion in a traditionally male-dominated field.
OCT

24

2024

Marc Lasry Harassment Lawsuit
-57.17

A former employee has filed a harassment lawsuit against Marc Lasry of Avenue Capital Group following his extortion allegations in a recent court filing. The legal dispute highlights internal conflicts and potential abuses of power within the firm's leadership.
-60

Labor Relations and Human Rights Practices

April 3

The harassment lawsuit, emerging from extortion allegations by Marc Lasry, raises serious concerns regarding the firm's treatment of employees and adherence to fair labor practices. Such actions reflect an abuse of power that undermines worker rights and ethical conduct, aligning negatively with anti-fascist and worker-support values.

Avenue's Lasry Faces Harassment Suit After Filing Extortion Case
JAN

01

2024

Avenue Capital Group 2024 Political Contribution Activity
0.00

OpenSecrets data indicates that Avenue Capital Group contributed $232,653 during the 2024 cycle and reported no lobbying expenditure. The data does not specify the targets of these contributions, leaving interpretations of their political orientation ambiguous.
+0

Political Contributions and Lobbying Efforts

April 3

The company's political contributions of $232,653 and absence of reported lobbying indicate a measured level of public political engagement. Without clear evidence that these donations favor authoritarian policies or actively support anti-fascist initiatives, the event receives a neutral score.

Avenue Capital Group Profile: Summary • OpenSecrets
JAN

01

2024

Avenue Capital Group's Lack of Lobbying Activity Recorded
35.13

An OpenSecrets profile on Avenue Capital Group indicates that the firm has not reported any federal lobbying activity or lobbying on specific bills. This lack of reported political lobbying suggests a lower likelihood of exerting undue political influence, which is viewed favorably from an anti-authoritarian perspective.
+40

Political Contributions and Lobbying Efforts

April 3

The data from OpenSecrets reveals that Avenue Capital Group has not engaged in federal lobbying or targeted specific legislation. This abstention from active lobbying minimizes its potential influence over political processes that can support authoritarian agendas, which is a positive indicator in the context of corporate accountability.

Avenue Capital Group Profile: Lobbying • OpenSecrets
NOV

22

2023

Avenue Capital Launches Impact Credit Fund
44.40

Avenue Capital Group announced plans to launch a new impact credit fund early next year that will target private credit investments in sustainability sectors such as food, water, waste, and clean energy. The fund aims to raise between $600m and $800m, following a previous environmental impact initiative in 2020.
+60

Business Practices and Ethical Responsibility

April 3

The launch of this impact credit fund demonstrates a commitment to ethical and sustainable business practices by directing capital towards projects in critical environmental sectors. This move supports progressive economic policies and aligns with efforts to bolster environmental justice.

Avenue Capital set to launch new impact credit fund
+40

Economic and Structural Influence

April 3

By channeling investments into sustainability sectors, the fund could help reshape economic structures to support environmentally responsible enterprises and contribute to a more equitable allocation of capital, which benefits marginalized communities.

Avenue Capital set to launch new impact credit fund