Tom Knott

Baupost is an opportunistic, value-oriented, open mandate investor that seeks to invest their capital to achieve attractive risk-adjusted returns over an extended period of time. The firm seeks to invest in assets which are undervalued relative to their market price.

Provides financial and investment banking services

KCP seeks under-followed and special situation stocks. Their research approach is fundamental and may include outside analysis from Wall Street firms. The firm's hedging methods includes long/short selling and use of leverage.

Acts as Closed-End Investment Fund/Investment Trust

Functions as a College/University

Four Pillars invests in newly established hedge fund managers, providing them with substantial investment capital, operational infrastructure, marketing assistance and distribution services. They focus on fundamentally driven strategies that don't use a lot of leverage.

Akasha Capital Management employs a value philosophy. They invest opportunistically across the capital structure. The portfolio has three sub-strategies: long/short equity, special situations, and credit strategies (including stressed and distressed debt)

Advent Global Opportunities’ Funds aims to achieve substantial capital appreciation through investments in public and private securities globally. The firm seeks to build a concentrated portfolio of high-conviction, high-quality companies with long-term growth potential. Their global thematic portfolio offers sector and geographic diversification and has a strong bias towards small/mid-cap companies. They employ a fundamental, research-intensive, security selection process and post-investment monitoring program.