What we know about Avantyr Capital, the newest Viking Global spinout from its former top investor Ning Jin
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Avantyr Capital, led by former Viking Global CIO Ning Jin, is preparing to launch in 2025. At a conference, Jin shared his strategy's capacity to handle up to $1 billion, although no specific fundraising targets were disclosed. Jin has already begun to build his team, hiring Alex Mendez and Sunjay Mishra, both with substantial experience from previous roles in the hedge fund industry. The fund's name reflects a forward-looking investment philosophy, and Jin's transition from Viking, where he spent 17 years, signifies a notable move in the hedge fund landscape.
Ning Jin's new fund, Avantyr Capital, aims to potentially manage up to $1 billion, highlighting its ambitious investment strategy.
The new firm, Avantyr Capital, named after the Italian word ‘avanti,’ has already expanded its team with two strategic hires.
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