Monroe Capital Wins 2025 CLO Manager of the Year in Americas
Event summary
- Monroe Capital named 2025 CLO Manager of the Year by Private Debt Investor.
- Firm manages $4.4 billion in CLO assets, part of $23.6 billion total AUM as of January 1, 2026.
- This is Monroe’s 18th PDI Award since the program began in 2013.
- CLO platform has a 21-year track record across middle market and broadly syndicated deals.
The big picture
Monroe Capital’s win underscores the growing importance of middle-market CLOs in private credit portfolios. As traditional banking lending tightens, specialized managers with long track records are gaining traction. The firm’s ability to navigate multiple credit cycles positions it well amid shifting regulatory and economic landscapes.
What we're watching
- Competitive Positioning
- How Monroe will leverage this recognition to differentiate itself in an increasingly crowded middle-market CLO space.
- Market Cycle Resilience
- Whether the firm’s disciplined risk management framework can sustain performance through potential economic downturns.
- Investor Confidence
- The pace at which this award may attract new capital to Monroe’s CLO platform, particularly from ratings-sensitive investors.
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