

Founded in 2007 by a group of seasoned leveraged finance professionals, Pangaea Asset
Management is a specialized asset management firm based in Chicago, Illinois. Our
business is focused primarily on managing leveraged loan collateral with a significant
allocation to middle-
Norwest Equity Partners VIII, LP (“NEP VIII”)
alongside Pangaea management have committed $75 million to support Pangaea’s growth.
NEP VIII is the most recent fund raised by Norwest Equity Partners, a leading private
equity firm with a heritage that dates back to 1961 and currently has over $3 billion
under management. Wells Fargo & Co. has been the major limited partner in Norwest
Equity Partners for more than 40 years.
Pangaea currently manages senior secured debt
investments in over 200 below investment grade companies.
Pangaea is a Registered Investment
Adviser.