AlphaWave Global - Previously Falcon Edge
Hey guys, just saw that AlphaWave hired
Pol from
GS
.
Their portfolio seems very tech-centered. They are ex-tiger cub from what I saw in TechCrunch. Any ideas on trackrecord, how underwater is their portfolio, and team culture/how sharp these guys are?
What do they do? Growth? Are they more
PE
or
HF
Thanks!
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I think there was a post or so on WSO about them. Worth checking out.
One of the founders is a bestie of Kushner. Quite interesting if you google their relationship.
Nevertheless, interviewed with them and met some of their leadership. Found their COO to be literally the nicest guy on earth but the other co-founder was one of the weirdest interviews I ever had. I interviewed with mostly growth and some PE shops so maybe it's also that I'm not used to how HF guys evaluate investments (was very focused on public markets and not a single word about tech in 1h).
On their history, they were a classic L/S hedge fund . They still have that part of their business but they've started investing heavily in start-ups over the last couple of years.
Not sure how well they are doing at the moment given they invested at the height of the bubble into mostly consumer-tech/internet which was obviously brutally hit.
As a disclaimer, not trying to "politicize" anything or bash the guy but thought it's worth outlining as you'd join a smaller team and your own career/money is inevitably linked to that.
Thought it's worth saying that I'm not here to discuss political views.
Don't think its political! Just a fair and insightful opinion, many thanks! :)
Thank you!
To give a more focused answer to your last question, I think their sweet spot is Series D growth investments and onwards i.e. super late-stage stuff.
If they'd hire for their HF arm, I'm sure they'd clearly advertise it as such.
As a disclaimer, not trying to "politicize" anything or bash the guy but thought it's worth outlining as you'd join a smaller team and your own career/money is inevitably linked to that.
Thought it's worth saying that I'm not here to discuss political views.
Just saw a previous post about these guys, and wow. Lot of hate
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