Stone Ridge Holdings Group

Stone Ridge Holdings Group is a private financial services firm based in the United States, founded in 2012 by Ross Stevens. The firm is recognized for its innovative approach to alternative asset management and risk management services, catering to a broad clientele that includes individual investors and large institutions. It operates with a mission to provide financial security for all through unique and uncorrelated investment strategies.

The firm builds innovative alternative strategies by identifying clear information asymmetries and developing a lasting proprietary data edge. With deep expertise in sourcing, structuring, execution, and risk management, Stone Ridge constructs financial products it believes in, backing each with significant investment from its own balance sheet to ensure strong investor alignment. Its core values emphasize focus, humility, and kindness, guiding its investment philosophy and client relationships.

Stone Ridge Holdings Group's investment portfolio is diverse, encompassing a range of alternative strategies such as reinsurance, energy, alternative lending, opportunistic investments, single-family rentals, multi-strategy funds, and art. Notably, the firm has been a pioneer in the digital asset landscape, launching the New York Digital Investment Group (NYDIG) in 2017 as a subsidiary dedicated to Bitcoin-focused financial services. Through NYDIG, Stone Ridge has made significant investments in Bitcoin and related technologies, including leading a Series A funding round for Unchained Capital and launching a startup accelerator for the Lightning Network.

The leadership team at Stone Ridge, including Founder and CEO Ross Stevens and Co-Founder and President Yan Zhao, brings extensive experience in building category-defining businesses within alternative investing. The firm's approximately 51-200 employees contribute expertise in sourcing, structuring, and risk management, fostering a collaborative environment focused on innovation and results. Stone Ridge is committed to human excellence, valuing merit and empowering individuals to make original contributions.