Arena Investors, LP is a global institutional asset manager founded by Dan Zwirn in 2015, with more than 180 employees across eight offices in 20 countries. The firm specializes in providing capital solutions for middle-market businesses in complex situations where traditional sources of funding may hesitate. Since inception, Arena has deployed over $5 billion across more than 400 transactions, supporting companies with growth, acquisitions and restructuring needs. Headquartered in Purchase, New York, and with offices from New York City to Singapore and Auckland, the team combines local insight and tailored support to meet each client’s objectives.
Arena’s investment focus spans private credit, corporate securities, structured finance, joint ventures and special situations financing. It provides loans, convertible notes, asset-backed transactions and equity partnerships in transactions typically ranging from $5 million to $50 million. The firm customizes terms and structures to align with the risk profile and timing requirements of each opportunity, whether supplying working capital, acquiring underperforming assets or backing cross-border expansions. Arena also collaborates with sector experts to bring industry-specific knowledge to investments in areas such as healthcare, technology, real estate and energy.
Although not dedicated exclusively to clean technology, Arena has pursued targeted investments in renewables and natural resources. In August 2024, the firm acquired a significant stake in Lithium Energi Exploration Inc., securing units and warrants that could translate into more than 45 percent ownership. This position reflects Arena’s readiness to support battery-related ventures and related resource plays within its broader opportunistic approach.
