Investment Strategy
Disciplined by Design. Durable by Intent.
Our strategy is not a marketing document. It is the operating logic behind every investment decision we make — consistent since 2008, refined by 17 years of deployment.
$24B+
Assets Deployed
94%
Capital Preservation Rate
11.4%
Net IRR Since Inception
Core Principles
Four Beliefs That Shape Every Decision
These are not aspirations. They are constraints. Any opportunity that violates one of these principles is declined, regardless of projected return.
01
Capital Preservation First
Every investment decision begins with a single question: how much can we lose? We size positions, structure deals, and select assets with downside protection as the primary criterion. Returns are the product of not losing — not the other way around.
02
Hard-Asset Backing
We do not invest in cash-flow projections detached from physical reality. Every opportunity on our platform is backed by tangible assets — land, buildings, infrastructure, contracted receivables — whose intrinsic value provides a floor that financial engineering cannot replicate.
03
Income Before Appreciation
We require that investments generate current income from day one. Appreciation is welcome but never assumed. This discipline eliminates speculative bets and ensures our investors receive distributions even in flat or declining markets.
04
Operator Proximity
We take board seats. We review monthly management accounts. We know the CFO's name. Passive ownership invites surprises. Active stewardship creates compounding advantage over time.
Investment Process
From Sourcing to Stewardship
Every investment we present to investors has passed through five sequential stages. There are no shortcuts.
Origination
Proprietary Deal Flow
The majority of opportunities we invest in are never publicly marketed. We source through 17 years of relationships with operators, banks, family offices, and corporate finance advisers. When a deal hits the market broadly, the best terms are already gone.
Diligence
Six-Week Deep Review
Every opportunity undergoes financial, legal, operational, and market diligence by our internal team. We review audited financials, stress-test projections under three economic scenarios, inspect physical assets, and interview management. An independent legal review confirms title and structure.
Investment Committee
Unanimous Approval Required
A deal only advances to the platform if all five members of our Investment Committee vote to approve it. Any member may veto without giving reasons. This structure means we pass on many attractive deals — and miss very few disasters.
Structuring
Investor-First Terms
We negotiate terms with the issuer after IC approval, with investor protection as the non-negotiable starting point. First-lien positions, personal guarantees, DSCR covenants, and redemption triggers are standard. Carry is only earned after investors receive capital back plus the preferred return.
Monitoring
Active Quarterly Oversight
Post-close, each investment is assigned a dedicated portfolio manager who reviews KPIs monthly, attends quarterly board meetings, and escalates material changes to the IC. Investors receive formal quarterly reports and have continuous access to portfolio data through the platform.
Asset Allocation
Four Verticals. One Mandate.
Each asset class is managed by a dedicated team with deep sector expertise. Target allocations are maintained across the portfolio, not within individual vehicles.
Real Estate
40%Commercial, industrial, and logistics assets with contracted tenant income. We prefer net-lease structures where the tenant bears operating costs, delivering clean, predictable cash flow to investors.
Infrastructure
25%Essential-service assets — logistics networks, energy distribution, digital infrastructure — with long-term contracted revenues and inflation-linked pricing. The most durable cash flows in private markets.
Private Credit
25%Senior secured loans to established mid-market businesses. First-lien only, minimum 1.25x DSCR at close, personal guarantees required. We do not participate in junior debt, mezzanine, or distressed credit.
Multi-Asset
10%Co-investment vehicles blending two or more asset classes in a single structure. Designed for investors seeking diversified exposure with a single subscription and simplified reporting.
Risk Management
Controls That Cannot Be Overridden
Risk management at Aurion is structural, not discretionary. The following controls are embedded in our investment policy and apply to every vehicle on the platform without exception.
Concentration Limits
No single investment may represent more than 15% of total platform AUM at the time of close.
Geographic Diversification
No single jurisdiction may represent more than 40% of deployed capital. Correlation between markets is assessed before each new commitment.
Leverage Caps
Real estate and infrastructure deals are capped at 65% LTV. Private credit deals carry zero leverage at the vehicle level — the underlying loan IS the asset.
Liquidity Reserve
All vehicles maintain a minimum 5% cash reserve for capital calls, distributions, and unexpected operating costs, eliminating the need for forced asset sales.
IC Veto Power
Any IC member may block an investment at any point through close. No investment proceeds over a single objection, regardless of timeline or sunk cost.
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