Sculptor Capital Management
Sculptor Capital Management is a premier global alternative asset management firm recognized for its expertise across multi strategy, credit, and real estate investment vehicles. Formerly known as Och-Ziff Capital Management, the firm rebranded in 2019 to reflect its evolving mission and institutional focus. Sculptor’s investment philosophy centers on a "one firm" approach, where shared research and intellectual capital flow across its various specialized teams. The firm specializes in opportunistic investing, striving to deliver consistent, long term performance by combining market agility with a disciplined diligence process designed to mitigate risk.
Associated People
2021 - present
2006 - present
2018 - present
2005 - present
2021 - 2024
1994 - 2019
ABOUT SCULPTOR CAPITAL MANAGEMENT
Founded in 1994 by Daniel Och as Och-Ziff Capital Management, Sculptor Capital Management has evolved into a premier global alternative asset manager.
Headquartered in New York with offices in London, Hong Kong, and Abu Dhabi, the firm oversees approximately $38 billion in assets under management as of early 2026.
The firm’s investment expertise spans fundamental equities, corporate credit, real estate debt and equity, merger arbitrage, structured credit, and private investments.
CORE INVESTMENT EXPERTISE & FOCUS
Multi-Strategy Investing: The firm’s flagship approach involves dynamic capital allocation across various geographies and asset classes. This enables Sculptor to pivot quickly toward the most attractive risk adjusted opportunities in shifting global markets.
Institutional Credit: Sculptor manages a diverse credit platform that includes opportunistic credit, structured credit, and private lending. In 2026, the firm focused heavily on private credit markets, capitalizing on the retreat of traditional banks from mid market lending and the surge in asset based finance.
Real Estate and Private Equity: The firm’s real estate team focuses on opportunistic investments in both debt and equity. Recent May 2026 initiatives include specialized acquisitions such as the JW Marriott Marco Island Beach Resort and funds targeting data center infrastructure to support global AI expansion.
Customized Separate Accounts: Sculptor provides bespoke investment solutions tailored to the specific risk tolerances and liquidity needs of large scale sovereign wealth funds and pension plans.