Marshall Wace LLP
Investment Details
Investor Type
Hedge Fund
Asset Class Focus
Hedge Funds
Stage Focus
Growth, Late Stage, Pre-IPO, Buyout, Turnaround, Distressed
Geographical Focus
United States, United Kingdom, Hong Kong, Singapore, China, United Arab Emirates
Industries Focus
- Financial Services
- Technology
- Healthcare
- Energy
- Consumer Goods
- Industrials
- Real Estate
- Materials
- Telecommunications
- Utilities
- Media
- Transportation
- Consumer Services
- Basic Materials
- Consumer Non-Durables
- Technology Hardware & Equipment
Investment Size:
1,000,000 to 100,000,000 USD
Investor Details Founded: 1997
Marshall Wace LLP is a prominent British hedge fund headquartered in London, specializing in long/short equity strategies. Founded in 1997 by Paul Marshall and Ian Wace, the firm has grown to become one of the world's largest hedge fund managers, with assets under management exceeding $82 billion as of November 2024. The company operates globally, with offices in New York, Hong Kong, Shanghai, Singapore, and Abu Dhabi.
The firm's investment approach combines quantitative, systematic, and fundamental strategies, focusing predominantly on long/short equity. Marshall Wace is recognized for its proprietary alpha capture system, TOPS (Trade Optimised Portfolio System), which integrates investment ideas from equity sell-side practitioners worldwide to create liquid equity portfolios. This innovative system underscores the firm's commitment to leveraging technology and data in its investment processes.
Marshall Wace's track record includes notable achievements, such as generating $36 million in profits from shorting the Portuguese bank Banco Espírito Santo in 2014. The firm has also been active in sustainable investing, announcing plans in 2020 to raise $1 billion for a new green hedge fund that emphasizes environmental and ethical attributes in trading stocks. This initiative reflects Marshall Wace's dedication to responsible investing and its proactive approach to addressing global challenges through financial strategies.
Requirements
- Focus on long/short equity strategies
- Interest in sustainable and responsible investing
- Accredited investor status required
- Commitment to long-term investment horizon
- Alignment with firm's investment philosophy and strategies
- Compliance with regulatory requirements in investor's jurisdiction
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Portfolio Companies
- Circle Internet Financial Inc
- Cloudflare, Inc.
- Circle Internet Financial Inc.
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