In 1992, in Arlington, VA, Frank Sands Sr. founded his own investment firm. Having learned under David Babson, a pioneer of growth investing, Sands started with $57 million in assets under management. Through consistent performance, strategic product launches, and thoughtful succession planning, Sands Sr. steadily built the firm. Today, Sands
In this article, we will learn about Soroban Capital, a $11 billion AUM hedge fund with roots in cyclicals and commodities. In the hedge fund land flooded by firms chasing high-growth stocks at any price, some argue that Soroban’s investment style is a dying breed, but Eric Mandelblatt, Soroban’
Seth Klarman doesn't need an introduction. He is the billionaire founder of Baupost Group and a legendary value investor. While Klarman rarely makes public appearances, he has been active in the media recently due to his role as an editor for the latest edition of "Security Analysis&
Lee Ainslie is the founder of Maverick Capital, a "Tiger Cub" hedge fund. In this article, we explore Ainslie's career, the evolution of Maverick Capital under his leadership, and his perspectives on the future direction of the hedge fund industry. Ainslie received his bachelor’s degree
In this article, we explore Stephen Mandel’s career: how he built Lone Pine Capital, what he means by “investing behind changes”, intel on the firm’s research process and research team and more. Let’s dive in! Intro Stephen Mandel is the billionaire founder of Lone Pine Capital, a
In 1995, two First Boston alumni Brian Higgins and Francis Biondi started a hedge fund inside a windowless office thinking they can launch with $50 million, they started with only $4 million. That humble beginning has turned into a $22 billion big dog credit hedge fund, King Street Capital Management.
Hedge fund land is more of a roller coaster than an actual roller coaster. You can soar to the stratosphere on the way up, only to come crashing down. That’s the story of Glenview Capital. Let’s dive into the long-short hedge fund with a healthcare focus, founded by
In this article, we will delve into Eminence Capital, a $7 billion AUM New York-based, single-manager hedge fund founded by Ricky Sandler in 1999. You'll discover Ricky's perspective on investing in quality businesses as a value investor, his strategies for shorting stocks, his insights on decision-making
In this article, we delve into Davidson Kempner Capital Management, a $45 billion AUM New York-based multi-strategy hedge fund with its roots in risk arbitrage and distressed / high-yield credit investing. We will learn about the firm’s founders, investment philosophy and process, the backgrounds of their investment team, and more.
In this article, we explore Philippe Laffont’s career: how he founded Coatue Management, how you can get a job there, what the firm culture is like, and much more. Philippe Laffont Philippe Laffont is a part of the founders of the first generation of "Tiger Cub" hedge
In this article, we delve into Cantillon Capital Management, a London-based long-only hedge fund managing $20 billion in assets under management (AUM) with 8 investment professionals currently. Founded by William von Mueffling, Cantillon transitioned from a long/short strategy to a long-only approach at a pivotal moment. We explore their
In 1982, Ron Baron launched Baron Capital with just $100,000 and a tiny office. He hired two employees—one of whom has stayed with the firm for over 40 years. What started as a small operation has grown into a $45 billion AUM investment firm known for its expertise
