Rob Topping
Rob Topping is the Founder and Managing Member of Topping Capital, a strategic advisory firm specializing in alternative investments and opportunistic capital strategies. With more than 40 years of experience in the investment industry, Topping brings a broad and deeply informed perspective shaped by leadership roles across hedge fund management, venture capital, portfolio management, institutional and retail sales, and market making. In addition to his professional work, Topping has held several nonprofit and advisory leadership roles. He previously served as a board member of GlobeMed.org, as treasurer and board member of the Old Masters Society at the Art Institute of Chicago, and as a former advisory board member of Cumulus Funding.
Rob Topping Professional Experience / Academic History
Professional Experience
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Founder and Managing Member
Academic History
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B.B.A., Finance
EARLY CAREER
Rob Topping established his first hedge fund in 1998, followed by the launch of a fund of funds in 2007.
In 2006, he formally structured Topping Capital as a corporate entity to support a broader, more opportunistic and flexible investment strategy across alternative asset classes.
With more than four decades of experience in the investment industry, Topping has held roles spanning institutional and retail sales, venture capital, portfolio management, and securities market making.
His career experience extends across both public and private markets, positioning him as a trusted advisor to investors seeking differentiated investment strategies beyond traditional portfolios.
Beyond his professional work, Topping has maintained active involvement in nonprofit and entrepreneurial organizations.