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Blackstone to Back Two Sigma Veteran’s Quant Hedge Fund Startup

Private Markets & VentureEmerging MarketsManagement & Governance

Former Two Sigma Investments managing director Jinger Zhao, after 18 years at the firm, is preparing to launch an Asia-focused hedge fund with initial backing from Blackstone. The news signals a new investment platform and fresh capital formation in Asia-focused hedge fund markets. Market impact should be limited, but the backing from a major alternative asset manager is a positive signal for the launch.

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Former Two Sigma Investments managing director Jinger Zhao, after 18 years at the firm, is preparing to launch an Asia-focused hedge fund with initial backing from Blackstone. The news signals a new investment platform and fresh capital formation in Asia-focused hedge fund markets. Market impact should be limited, but the backing from a major alternative asset manager is a positive signal for the launch.

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