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H.I.G. WhiteHorse Advisers
H.I.G. WhiteHorse Advisers, LLC was established as the credit-focused affiliate of H.I.G.
H.I.G. WhiteHorse Advisers
H.I.G. WhiteHorse Advisers, LLC was established as the credit-focused affiliate of H.I.G. Capital, a Miami-based alternative investment firm founded in 1993 by Sami Mnaymneh and Tony Tamer. The WhiteHorse name covers a suite of credit vehicles including the publicly traded business development company WhiteHorse Finance, Inc. (NASDAQ: WHF). Strategy centers on direct lending, asset-based credit, real estate debt, and infrastructure investments across North America and Europe. The platform targets middle-market companies and assets, providing senior secured loans, unitranche facilities, and structured credit solutions. Known positions include investments in the aviation sector through aircraft leasing and in infrastructure assets such as energy projects. Total assets under the WhiteHorse umbrella are estimated at roughly $10B, though precise figures per vehicle vary. H.I.G. Capital overall employs over 600 professionals globally with offices in multiple US cities, London, and Hong Kong. In December 2024, WhiteHorse Finance reported a net investment income of $10.5M for the third quarter (per SEC filing, November 2024). A structural differentiator: H.I.G. WhiteHorse benefits from origination synergies with H.I.G.'s large private equity platform, which sources deals across industries — the credit arm can co-underwrite or provide debt financing to buyouts and growth equity transactions. This integrated model is rare among pure credit managers.
General information
Firm type
Asset Manager
Year founded
2007
AUM
Undisclosed (Altss estimate)
Location
Region
North America
Country
United States
City
Miami
Corporate office
Miami, FL, United States
Sector focus
Frequently asked questions
Who runs investment decisions at H.I.G. WhiteHorse Advisers?
The WhiteHorse platform is managed by senior credit professionals within H.I.G. Capital, including the firm's global co-founders Sami Mnaymneh and Tony Tamer. Specific investment committee members for WhiteHorse vehicles are disclosed in public filings such as those for WhiteHorse Finance (per SEC filings).
Is H.I.G. WhiteHorse a single family office or a fund manager?
It is an institutional asset manager — specifically, the credit and real-asset division of H.I.G. Capital, a global alternative investment firm. It is not a family office, though H.I.G. Capital's founders have personal wealth linked to the firm's success.
How does H.I.G. WhiteHorse source deal flow?
It benefits from H.I.G. Capital's proprietary origination network, which includes investment professionals across private equity, real estate, and credit. The platform also sources directly through relationships with middle-market companies, sponsors, and intermediaries across North America and Europe.
Does H.I.G. WhiteHorse participate in fund commitments or only direct deals?
It primarily makes direct debt investments through vehicles like WhiteHorse Finance and separate managed accounts. However, it also participates in syndicated lending and co-investments with other credit managers.
What investment stages does H.I.G. WhiteHorse typically target?
It focuses on middle-market companies and assets at various stages, including growth, buyout, and asset-backed transactions. The credit platform targets both performing and special situations, with a preference for senior secured positions (per investor presentations).
Which sectors does H.I.G. WhiteHorse explicitly avoid?
Public documents indicate a general avoidance of unsecured consumer lending and early-stage venture debt, as the platform emphasizes asset-based and cash-flow lending to established companies with tangible collateral.
Where does the underlying wealth come from?
The WhiteHorse platform is not a family office; its capital comes from institutional investors such as pension funds, insurance companies, and sovereign wealth funds. H.I.G. Capital's founders, Sami Mnaymneh and Tony Tamer, built their wealth through the firm's fee income and investment returns.
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