Private Equity Firm Financial Services

Castlelake

Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States

Castlelake is a global asset-based private investment firm and liquidity provider focused on asset-based opportunities across large asset-based markets. The firm has approximately $36 billion in assets under management (as of Dec. 31, 2025).

Focus Areas
Specialty finance, Real assets, Aviation finance
Website
castlelake.com

Tracked deals

3

3 tracked deals across 2022-2026.

Recent pace

2

2 tracked deals announced in the last 12 months.

Deal mix

Buyout

3 buyout

Castlelake Acquisition Volume by Year

Last 2 years

Acquisition volume by year Annual acquisition counts for the last 2 years for Castlelake. 1 2022 ~3 est. 2 2026
Actual Full-year estimate

Supporting Data

Recent Transactions

  • Castlelake In Talks With easyJet on Possible Recommended Cash Offer
    July 7, 2026
    Buyer
    Castlelake
    Target
    easyJet
    Industry
    Transportation
    Location
    Bedfordshire, United Kingdom
    Type
    Buyout

    easyJet said its board and Castlelake have reached an agreement in principle on key financial terms of a possible recommended cash offer for the airline at £6.90 per share, to acquire the full share capital not already held by Castlelake. The proposal is not a firm intention to make an offer and remains subject to due diligence and definitive transaction documentation, along with regulatory clearances.

  • Castlelake Acquires Majority Stake in Resfin Partners (Eastview and Lendmarq)
    April 22, 2026
    Buyer
    Castlelake, L.P.
    Target
    Resfin Partners, Eastview, Lendmarq
    Industry
    Financial Services
    Location
    United States
    Type
    Buyout

    Castlelake acquired a majority ownership stake in Resfin Partners, the parent company that owns and operates the U.S. residential lending platforms Eastview and Lendmarq. The transaction is intended to expand Castlelake’s in-house asset-based private credit origination capabilities and provide Eastview and Lendmarq with additional liquidity and growth support.

  • Credibly Acquires ProApprove; Castlelake Agrees to Buy Up to $350M of Receivables
    June 13, 2022
    Buyer
    Credibly, Castlelake
    Target
    ProApprove
    Industry
    Financial Services
    Location
    United States
    Type
    Buyout

    Credibly has acquired ProApprove, a specialty finance platform that provides home improvement installment financing through a network of contractors. Concurrently, alternative investment firm Castlelake agreed to purchase up to $350 million of home improvement installment contract receivables originated by ProApprove; ProApprove will continue to service those receivables.

Related Acquisition Pages

Financial Services Buyers & Acquisitions 2 tracked deals by Castlelake. Transportation Buyers & Acquisitions 1 tracked deal by Castlelake.

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