For more than three decades, we’ve captured undiscovered market opportunities by empowering extraordinary people to pursue their best and boldest ideas.
Who we are
Our ambition is to be the most successful investment firm of all time. We strive to identify the highest and best uses of capital to generate superior long-term returns for the world’s preeminent public and private institutions.
Year founded by CEO Ken Griffin
Investment capital as of January 1, 2026
Investment capital is combined across funds and includes equity (or members’ capital), plus any accrued performance allocation (or manager allocation) and the granted portion of certain deferred payment obligations (where applicable).
Most profitable hedge fund manager of all time
Source: LCH Investments NV estimates, The Top 20 Great Money Managers by Net Gains since inception (after fees) to 31 December 2025. Awarded January 18, 2026.
Our people are relentless in seeking a better way. Each day, we reimagine and refine our strategies, models and technology in pursuit of superior results and long-term performance.
The What If Machine
From seasoned leaders to new recruits, every member of our team helps develop and execute on powerful insights. We bring together brilliant minds to do what others consider impossible.
Team members who hold an advanced degree
As of January 2026
PhDs across ~60 fields of study, from aeronautics and atmospheric science to computer engineering and statistics
Countries represented
Here, you’ll be energized by the people around you. Investment professionals, engineers and quantitative researchers come together to learn from each other and quickly build extraordinary careers.
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