East Rock Capital

East Rock Capital is a generational wealth manager and multi-family office established in 2006, serving a select group of families. The firm's core investment philosophy centers on identifying and backing promising investment managers at pivotal moments in their careers, believing that talent represents the most valuable asset class. They emphasize alignment of interests and fostering trust, taking responsibility for the long-term compounding of their clients' assets. East Rock Capital's strategy is informed by data suggesting that both hedge funds and private equity funds tend to perform better in their early years of operation.

Founded in 2006, East Rock Capital was established to provide sophisticated wealth management and investment advisory services to high-net-worth families. Adam Shapiro serves as a Managing Partner and co-founder of the firm. The firm's approach is rooted in a deep understanding of investment dynamics and a commitment to strategic partnerships.

The firm employs a multi-manager investment strategy, carefully selecting managers who utilize diverse investment approaches. In addition to this, East Rock Capital makes direct investments in private businesses, real estate, and special situations, often in partnership with private equity sponsors. They also engage in public market investments through hedge funds. Their investment appetite includes growth equity across the United States, and they have recently seeded Mirror Partners, an emerging firm focused on small-cap secondary deals, highlighting their interest in private equity secondaries.

The team at East Rock Capital brings extensive experience to their roles. Adam Shapiro, a Managing Partner, previously held positions in the Special Situations Group at Goldman, Sachs & Co. and in the Private Equity and Mezzanine Finance Groups at Darby Overseas Investments, Ltd. He is also an Adjunct Assistant Professor at Columbia Business School, where he teaches on managing large pools of assets for families and institutions, underscoring the firm's deep expertise in wealth and investment management.