Key Takeaways
- • Monroe Capital LLC was named the 2025 CLO Manager of the Year (Americas) by Private Debt Investor (PDI), according to a Business Wire release dated March 3, 2026.
- • Monroe's CLO platform manages approximately $4.4 billion in assets, with a 21-year track record as both a middle market and broadly syndicated CLO manager.
- • Monroe reported $23.6 billion in total assets under management as of January 1, 2026, across more than 45 vehicles spanning direct lending, venture debt, BDCs, separately managed accounts and CLOs.
- • The firm has won 18 PDI Awards since the program began in 2013, and was also recognized in 2025 as the Most Innovative Private Credit CLO Manager of the Year by DealCatalyst.
Summary
Monroe Capital LLC ("Monroe") was selected as the recipient of the 2025 CLO Manager of the Year (Americas) in the Private Debt Investor ("PDI") awards, according to a company announcement issued through Business Wire. PDI, a private markets publication published by PEI, said the awards recognize contributions to the private debt asset class across three regions: Asia-Pacific, Europe and North America. PDI Senior Editor Andy Thomson said the judging panel selected this year's winners for their achievements and contributions to the private credit market over the past year, and noted that Monroe was recognized in an exceptionally competitive category.
Monroe President Zia Uddin said the firm, with nearly two decades of experience issuing middle market CLOs, views the award as a reflection of its commitment to capital preservation and disciplined risk management. The firm said its middle market credit solutions are built on rigorous underwriting standards intended to deliver stable risk-adjusted returns for ratings-sensitive investors. Monroe's CLO platform manages approximately $4.4 billion in assets and has a 21-year track record as both a middle market and broadly syndicated CLO manager, led by a consistent senior investment team.
According to the release, Monroe had $23.6 billion in assets under management as of January 1, 2026. The firm operates a diversified private credit platform of more than 45 vehicles, including direct lending and alternative credit funds, venture debt, publicly traded and private BDCs, separately managed accounts and CLOs. Monroe, headquartered in Chicago with 12 locations across the United States, Middle East, Asia and Australia, has won 18 PDI Awards since the program's inception in 2013. Other recent recognitions cited by the firm include DealCatalyst's 2025 Most Innovative Private Credit CLO Manager of the Year and GrowthCap Advisory's 2025 Top Private Credit Firm List.
Monroe President Zia Uddin said the firm, with nearly two decades of experience issuing middle market CLOs, views the award as a reflection of its commitment to capital preservation and disciplined risk management. The firm said its middle market credit solutions are built on rigorous underwriting standards intended to deliver stable risk-adjusted returns for ratings-sensitive investors. Monroe's CLO platform manages approximately $4.4 billion in assets and has a 21-year track record as both a middle market and broadly syndicated CLO manager, led by a consistent senior investment team.
According to the release, Monroe had $23.6 billion in assets under management as of January 1, 2026. The firm operates a diversified private credit platform of more than 45 vehicles, including direct lending and alternative credit funds, venture debt, publicly traded and private BDCs, separately managed accounts and CLOs. Monroe, headquartered in Chicago with 12 locations across the United States, Middle East, Asia and Australia, has won 18 PDI Awards since the program's inception in 2013. Other recent recognitions cited by the firm include DealCatalyst's 2025 Most Innovative Private Credit CLO Manager of the Year and GrowthCap Advisory's 2025 Top Private Credit Firm List.
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