Disciplined Credit,
Proven Industry Leadership

Disciplined Credit,

Proven Industry Leadership

Navigating credit markets on behalf of institutional investors.
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DS2 Capital connects institutional capital with specialized credit markets. Focusing on actively managed broadly syndicated loan strategies, including CLOs, our firm is built on a foundation of long-standing market relationships and top-tier infrastructure.

With strong institutional backing, we are engineered for scale — leveraging decades of veteran experience to navigate the complexities of the credit landscape.

THE DS2 EDGE

“Stability is found in the precision of the structure, not just the weight of the assets.”

Our Philosophy

DS2 Capital strives to deliver what is most important for our institutional partners in credit management: focused execution for consistent returns. We fully understand what our investors need, and our team of veterans has decades of experience delivering it.

While traditional banking models shift, our seasoned team leverages an established, cycle-tested investing playbook to capture the right opportunities on your behalf. By combining high-conviction credit analysis with sophisticated structuring, we remove the guesswork – transforming deep market acumen into optimized, long-term performance for your capital.

THE DS2 EDGE

“Stability is found in the precision of the structure, not just the weight of the assets.”

“We are grateful for Gallatin’s and the investor group’s significant backing and delighted to reconnect with internal and external colleagues in our business. We look forward to growing this platform with disciplined investing and solid returns for our investors and partners.”

- Stephen Riddell, CEO

In the News

BUSINESS WIRE
February 5, 2026

"DS2 was founded to build a focused, credit-first investment platform designed to perform across market cycles."

— Stephen Riddell, Founder, CEO & CIO, DS2 Capital
Stephen Riddell and Gallatin Point Capital announced the launch of DS2 Capital, a credit investment firm specializing in actively managed CLO strategies. DS2 launches with significant institutional backing, including committed capital from funds managed by Gallatin Point and several additional institutional partners. The firm expects to launch its inaugural CLO in 2026.

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Backed by Gallatin Point Capital

Gallatin Point, a private investment firm focused on opportunistic investments in financial institutions, provided committed capital and serves as institutional co-founder of DS2.

Stephen Riddell and Team

Former CIO of Redding Ridge Asset Management (Apollo affiliate) and founding partner of Gulf Stream Asset Management, acquired by Apollo in 2011, along with a seasoned team of professionals, with a history of collaboration as an asset management team.

Our Team

Stephen R

Stephen Riddell

CEO & CIO
Will Farr

Will Farr

Senior Portfolio Manager
Paul Caruso

Paul Caruso

Head of Trading
Sal K Mirran

Sal K. Mirran

Chief Administrative Officer
Nicholas S.

Nicholas Summerford

Head of Operations
Stephen R

Alan DeKeukelaere

Head of Research
Kathleen L

Kathleen LaVielle

Senior Research Analyst
William J

William Taylor

Senior Research Analyst
Ryan White

Ryan White

Senior Research Analyst
David Acton

David Acton

Research Analyst

Inquiries & Partnerships

Interested in learning more about our investment strategy or exploring partnership opportunities? Please reach out through the form or our direct channels.

Inquiries & Partnerships

Interested in learning more about our investment strategy or exploring partnership opportunities? Please reach out through the form or our direct channels.
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info@ds2capital.com
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Charlotte, North Carolina, U.S.A
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