DURATION CAPITAL PARTNERS LLC
DURATION CAPITAL PARTNERS LLC is a Series C+ and buyout fund in the US writing $100M–$300M checks into transportation, logistics, aviation, ports, railroad and roadway-infrastructure.
- Stages
- Series C+, buyout
- Sectors
- transportation, logistics, aviation, ports, railroad, roadway-infrastructure
- Check size
- $100M–$300M
- Invests in
- US-wide
- Round role
- Leads rounds
- Actively investing
- Yes
- Founded
- 2024
- Assets under management
- $4.2B
- Website
- durationcapitalpartners.com
Thesis
Duration Capital Partners is a private investment firm founded in 2024, spinning out of Oaktree Capital Management's Transportation Infrastructure business. The firm specializes in North American transportation infrastructure, focusing on the movement of people and goods. Their investment strategy is described as 'core plus, value add,' seeking investments with downside protection and competitive moats in sectors like aviation, ports, and railroads. They prioritize companies focused on continuous improvement, operational excellence, and safety. Duration Capital Partners employs an 'artisanal approach,' typically writing equity checks between $100 million and $300 million, targeting closely held and founder-oriented last-mile transportation, logistics, and roadway infrastructure service providers. As of December 31, 2024, the firm manages $4.2 billion on a discretionary basis, with total regulatory AUM exceeding $5.1 billion.
Common questions
Does DURATION CAPITAL PARTNERS LLC invest at the Series C+ stage?
Yes. DURATION CAPITAL PARTNERS LLC lists Series C+ and buyout among the stages it invests in.
What check size does DURATION CAPITAL PARTNERS LLC write?
DURATION CAPITAL PARTNERS LLC writes $100M–$300M checks.
Where does DURATION CAPITAL PARTNERS LLC invest?
DURATION CAPITAL PARTNERS LLC invests in the US.