hedge fund

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Steyer, 68, made his fortune founding a hedge fund that included investments in fossil fuels, private prisons and other businesses that are controversial among Democrats.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026

The startup has closed its Series B funding round, led by AMD and the hedge fund Magnetar Capital, raising $350 million at a post-money valuation of $1.55 billion.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026

Stanford’s endowment, which managed $47.7 billion at the end of June, also gained exposure through other managers, including venture firms Sequoia Capital, Andreessen Horowitz and Thrive Capital, and the hedge fund Darsana, the people said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026

In third place with 19% support was another Democrat: Tom Steyer, a hedge fund founder and environmental activist.

From Los Angeles Times • May 31, 2026

Lippmann spent twenty hours with one hedge fund guy and thought he had him sold, only to have the guy call his college roommate, who worked for some home builder, and change his mind.

From "The Big Short" by Michael Lewis