Värde Partners is a leading global alternative investment firm specializing in credit and credit-related assets. At a fundamental level, Värde seeks to unlock and create value – Värde means value in Swedish – and applies a relative value lens to look for the most attractive opportunities globally. Founded in 1993, the firm has invested through multiple credit cycles, building on its roots in special situations and distressed to invest more than $95 billion across the credit quality and liquidity spectrum in both public and private markets. Värde currently manages over $13 billion in assets with teams in North America, Europe, and Asia Pacific focused on Corporate & Traded Credit, Real Estate, and Financial Services.