AS Birch Grove

AS Birch Grove is a New York-based alternative credit manager that focuses on corporate credit opportunities in North America and Europe. The firm manages approximately $7.8 billion in credit assets, utilizing a flexible and opportunistic approach to credit investing and portfolio construction. This includes an opportunistic hedge fund, private credit vehicles, par credit vehicles, and a CLO platform. Formed in 2021 through the merger of Birch Grove Capital and the credit business of American Securities, AS Birch Grove leverages the combined track record and expertise of both entities. The firm aims to generate attractive, risk-adjusted returns across all stages of the market cycle by dynamically managing asset composition and exposures. AS Birch Grove serves institutional investors seeking exposure to both private and public markets, offering differentiated investment access and capital markets execution. The business model is centered around managing credit assets and generating returns through strategic investments in various credit structures. AS Birch Grove is committed to responsible investment practices, being a signatory to the United Nations Principles for Responsible Investment, and integrates Environmental, Social, and Governance factors into its investment process.

Keywords: alternative credit, corporate credit, North America, Europe, hedge fund, private credit, CLO platform, risk-adjusted returns, responsible investment, ESG.