Knighthead Capital Management, LLC
● SEC registered since 2012CRD 157483SEC# 801-73337New York, NY
Ranks #575 of 6,004 private fund managers by regulatory AUM.
Reg. AUM
$18.99B
Fund GAV
$14.03B
Private funds
12
Employees
58
Accounts
50
Location
New York, NY
Knighthead Capital Management, LLC assets under management
Knighthead Capital Management, LLC is a registered investment adviser overseen by the SEC based in New York, NY. The firm has been registered since 2012. It reports $19 billion in regulatory assets under management and employs 58 people. Knighthead Capital Management, LLC manages 12 private funds with combined gross assets of $14 billion, including Knighthead Holdings, Ltd. By regulatory assets, it ranks 575 of 6,004 private fund managers.
Knighthead Capital Management, LLC private funds
12 funds · $14.03B GAV| Fund | Type | Gross assets | Min. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Knighthead Holdings, Ltd | Private Equity | $8B | — |
| Ck Opportunities Fund I, LP | Private Equity | $1.81B | $5M |
| Knighthead Master Fund, L.P. | Hedge | $1.32B | $5M |
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Join to unlock · $37/moKnighthead Capital Management, LLC owners & executives
15 reported| Name | Title | Ownership | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adam Ross Zirkin Control | Managing Member | 5-10% | 2025 |
| Andrew David Shannahan Control | Managing Member | 10-25% | 2025 |
| Ara Cohen Family LLC | Member | 5-10% | 2009 |
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Join to unlock · $37/moFrequently asked questions
How much does Knighthead Capital Management, LLC manage?
Knighthead Capital Management, LLC reports $19 billion in regulatory assets under management on its Form ADV.
How many private funds does Knighthead Capital Management, LLC manage?
Knighthead Capital Management, LLC manages 12 private funds with combined gross assets of $14 billion.
How many employees does Knighthead Capital Management, LLC have?
Knighthead Capital Management, LLC reports 58 employees.
Where is Knighthead Capital Management, LLC located?
Knighthead Capital Management, LLC is based in New York, NY and has been SEC-registered since 2012.
Does Knighthead Capital Management, LLC disclose fund performance?
Knighthead Capital Management, LLC is not required to publicly disclose fund returns. Form ADV filings include assets, ownership, and service providers, shown above.
Contact & registration
| Address | 320 Park Avenue, 28th Floor, New York, NY 10022 |
| Phone | 212-356-2900 |
| Fax | 212-356-2901 |
| Office hours | 9-5 |
| SEC region | New York Regional Office (NYRO) |
| CIK | 1512397 |
| Umbrella registration | Yes |
| Discloses disciplinary history | No |
Regulatory AUM
$18.99B▲ 20%
Mar '25Form ADV, monthlyJun '26
How this firm compares
Regulatory AUMTop 6%
Larger than 94% of 16,271 advisers
AUM vs fund managersTop 10%
Larger than 90% of 6,004 private-fund managers
Number of fundsTop 21%
More funds than 79% of fund managers
EmployeesTop 11%
More than 89% of 16,825 advisers
Assets under management
$18.99Bregulatory AUM
Discretionary $18.89BNon-discretionary $94.9M
Fund type mix
Private Equity10
Hedge2
Service providers
Auditor
Prime broker
Administrator