Tsai Capital
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| Private | |
| Industry | Investment Management |
| Founded | New York City, USA (November 1997) |
| Headquarters | IBM Building, New York City |
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Key people
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Christopher Tsai (Founder) |
| Website | www |
Tsai Capital Corporation is a Manhattan-basedinvestment management and advisory firm. The company was founded by Christopher Tsai in 1997 when he was 22 years old. Tsai is the son of the late American financier Gerald Tsai. The firm primarily focuses on high-quality, .
In 2005, the firm maintained holdings in companies like Walmart, UPS, and Johnson & Johnson. More recently, the firm has invested in China (among other emerging markets), maintaining holdings in Jardine Matheson.
At the age of 16, Christopher Tsai managed the liquid savings (around $400,000) of a Chinese restauranteur. He used the capital he earned from that client and some capital from his family to start Tsai Capital in 1997 at the age of 22. Since its foundation, the firm has maintained a focus on global equities and long-term investments. During that time, Tsai Capital managed the money of primarily high net-worth individuals and family offices. The firm also invested in high-quality growth companies like Walgreens, Bed Bath & Beyond, Wrigley, and Gillette.
In 2011, Tsai Capital launched a long/short equity fund. The fund launched with around $20 million in existing capital from current clients. It operates using similar precepts found in Tsai Capital's long-only, separate accounts. In 2010, Tsai Capital created a 5-member advisory committee. In July 2013, Kristofer Segerberg, formerly of Soros Fund Management, was appointed to the committee.
In 2014, the firm launched a seed and venture capital division called Tsai Ventures. Tsai Ventures provides seed funding for start-up companies. Justin Soffer, an internet media specialist, has partnered with Tsai Capital for this venture. In April 2015, Tsai Capital Corporation and its affiliates led a $3 million Series A Preferred Stock financing for untapt inc.
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