Maverick Capital
Maverick Capital is a leading hedge fund specializing in private investment management for qualified investors. Founded in 1993 by renowned Tiger Cub investor Lee Ainslie, the firm is committed to the preservation and long-term growth of investor capital through disciplined, research-driven investing. Maverick Capital is distinguished by its focus on deep fundamental analysis, emphasizing metrics such as free cash flow relative to enterprise value and comprehensive management assessment. The firm’s sector-based research teams and valuation-driven long/short equity strategies work in concert to identify mispriced opportunities and generate sustainable alpha across market cycles.
ABOUT MAVERICK CAPITAL
Maverick Capital is a leading hedge fund investing across global liquid equity markets, with a focus that excludes bonds, currencies, and commodities.
Founded by Lee Ainslie, one of the original Tiger Cubs, Maverick is recognized for its deep fundamental research, sector-focused investment teams, and disciplined valuation approach.
The firm’s investment philosophy centers on identifying mispriced equities through bottom-up research and rigorous financial analysis, emphasizing metrics such as free cash flow, enterprise value, and management quality.
Recently, Maverick has capitalized on emerging opportunities in AI hardware and technology, with top holdings that include Nvidia, Meta, and Amazon, reflecting its forward-looking approach to innovation and sustainable alpha generation.
INVESTMENT SOLUTIONS
Long/Short Equity Fund Strategies – Maverick’s flagship Hedged Equity Strategy combines long positions in high-conviction stocks with short positions in overvalued names, targeting returns driven by manager skill rather than market direction.
Long-Only & Enhanced Equity Funds – These strategies provide full or leveraged long exposure (e.g., 130% long / 30% short), designed for investors seeking greater market participation and higher potential returns through fundamental stock selection.
Quantitative Equity Strategies – Maverick’s Fundamental Quant funds integrate systematic, data-driven models with the firm’s fundamental insights, generating diversified exposure to long and short equity positions with balanced net exposure.
Funds of Funds / Multi-Strategy Alternatives (“Stable Funds”) – These vehicles allocate across external alternative managers spanning long/short equity, event-driven, macro, and credit strategies to deliver low-correlation, risk-adjusted returns.
Emerging Manager & Venture Capital Funds – Through its Seed and Venture programs, Maverick invests in emerging hedge fund managers (capturing performance and fee economics) and in private companies across healthcare, software, and consumer sectors, expanding its exposure beyond public markets.