Maverick Capital

Maverick Capital, founded in 1993 by Lee Ainslie, is a Dallas-based hedge fund manager with approximately $12.5 billion in assets under management. Ainslie, a protégé of Julian Robertson of Tiger Management, established Maverick with a philosophy rooted in deep fundamental analysis, capital efficiency, and disciplined risk management. The firm specializes in long/short equity strategies, focusing heavily on the technology and healthcare sectors, though it has also expanded into consumer and industrial investments.

Over the decades, Maverick has developed a reputation as one of the most successful Tiger Cub funds, combining rigorous research with a disciplined portfolio construction process. The firm employs more than 1,200 professionals across offices in Dallas (HQ), New York, San Francisco, and Philadelphia. Maverick Ventures, launched in the mid-2010s, marked the firm’s expansion into venture capital, backing early-stage healthcare and technology startups from its San Francisco base. This dual approach enables Maverick to capture both public market alpha and private market growth opportunities.

Notable investments include participation in transformative technology companies and more recently in AI hardware startups. Maverick has also become known for investing in companies like io, a design and AI startup founded by Jony Ive and later acquired by OpenAI. Its long history, global reach, and proven ability to navigate multiple market cycles reinforce Maverick Capital’s standing as one of the leading hedge funds in the U.S. and a key player in both public and private equity markets.