George Soros
founder @ Soros Fund Management
New York, United States
George Soros is a grant investor at Soros Fund Management in New York focused on Non Profit and Electronics. George Soros gained international notoriety when, in September of 1992, he risked $10 billion on a single currency speculation when he shorted the British pound. He turned out to be right, and in a single day the trade generated a profit of $1 billion – ultimately, it was reported that his profit on the transaction almost reached $2 billion. As aresult, he is famously known as the "the man who broke the Bank of England."Soros is also famous for running the Quantum Fund, which generated an average annual return of more than 30% while he was at the helm. Along with the famous pound trade, Soros was also cited by some as the "trigger" behind the Asian financial crisis in 1997, as he had a large bet against the Thai baht.He is also widely known for his political activism and philanthropic efforts.
- Total investments:
- 10
- Last investment:
- Lead investor:
- 30%
Last updated:
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Industries George Soros invests in
Stages George Soros invests in
Countries George Soros invests in
Investment Focus
Industry
- Non Profit 2 (20%)
- Electronics 2 (20%)
- Biotechnology 2 (20%)
- Financial Services 2 (20%)
- ISP 1 (10%)
Stage
- Grant 3 (30%)
- Post-IPO Equity 2 (20%)
- Series A 1 (10%)
- Series B 1 (10%)
- Series D 1 (10%)
Country
- United States 7 (70%)
- United Kingdom 1 (10%)
Investments
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Bard College
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For well over 100 years, Bard College in Annandale-on-Hudson, New York, has offered a progressive education that combines intellectual rigor with creative pursuits, civic involvement and unique interdisciplinary opportunities.In their first semesters at Bard, all students undertake theme-based courses that examine a particular idea through thelens of various disciplines. Students then undertake a major area of study, which could be chosen from some of the following: * Art History * Film and Video Production * Physics * Religious StudiesAdditional Interdivisional majors allow students to focus on a topic from the perspective of different disciplines.Graduate degrees also feature Interdisciplinary studies, such as the MFA, which combines such artistic disciplines as: * Music * Painting * Photography * WritingCivic involvement is a large part of the Bard experience, and includes student internships and community involvement in a variety of capacities.Bard’s college life features a strong creative arts component. Bard’s Performing Arts Center, for example, attracts world-class dance, music and theatre performers and attracts audiences from throughout the greater Hudson Valley region.Undergraduate admissions takes various factors into account, including GPA (usually 3.5 or higher), high school courses taken, recommendation letters, extracurricular activities and the admissions essay. SAT scores are optional.Bard has a number of financial aid options. Students in the music and science programs may apply for a full tuition scholarship, which covers all four years of school. A limited number of additional scholarships are awarded to first-generation students with a strong academic record.Additionally, students may apply for need-based aid like Pell grants and work-study. Federal loans may be used supplement other types of aid. | $50M / Grant / Sep 28, 2022 | |
Tesla
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Tesla Motors specializes in developing a full range of electric vehicles. Tesla Motors was started by a group of Silicon Valley entrepreneurs and strives to create a revolution and accelerate the world’s transition to electric mobility with a full range of increasingly affordable electric cars. Tesla vehicles are EVs (electric vehicles), whichare transforming the way people drive and move. Tesla has gone public as of June 29, 2010, and has a market cap of $34.32 billion. Tesla Motors’ goal is to increase the number and variety of EVs through three strategies. The first is to sell its own branded vehicle through its showrooms. The second is to sell premium, high-quality, patented electric components to other automakers. Lastly, it serves as a “catalyst and positive example to other automakers.” There has already been a movement in the EV market with the push of the GM Volt, rumored to have been inspired by the Tesla Roadster. | $20M / Post-IPO Equity / Aug 12, 2022 | |
Wikimedia Endowment
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Wikimedia Endowment is a fund supporting Wikipedia. | $2M / Grant / Oct 15, 2018 | |
Trumid
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Trumid is a financial technology company bringing efficiency, connectivity, and access to credit trading through innovative technology and product design. Trumid’s product ecosystem leverages data and the power of the network effect to create transparency, liquidity, and efficient trade execution. Trumid Market Center, the company’s electronictrading platform, connects corporate bond market professionals to a broad network of liquidity and provides a range of trading protocols to access it. The electronic bond trading platform provides traders direct access to liquidity, delivered within an intuitive design that fits seamlessly into trader workflow. Trumid was founded in 2014 by credit professionals with over 100 years of trading experience and is headquartered in New York City. | $58M / Series D / Sep 18, 2018 | |
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Trumid
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Trumid is a financial technology company bringing efficiency, connectivity, and access to credit trading through innovative technology and product design. Trumid’s product ecosystem leverages data and the power of the network effect to create transparency, liquidity, and efficient trade execution. Trumid Market Center, the company’s electronictrading platform, connects corporate bond market professionals to a broad network of liquidity and provides a range of trading protocols to access it. The electronic bond trading platform provides traders direct access to liquidity, delivered within an intuitive design that fits seamlessly into trader workflow. Trumid was founded in 2014 by credit professionals with over 100 years of trading experience and is headquartered in New York City. | $36M / Series B / Nov 01, 2015 | |
Abeona Therapeutics
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Abeona Therapeutics is developing gene therapy-based potential cures for the deadly childhood diseases Sanfilippo (SF) Syndrome Type A and Type B. Its multi-platform expertise across the manufacture, delivery, development, and discovery of the novel gene and cell therapies has it uniquely positioned for success. Underpinning the Company’s robustpipeline is its fully-operational manufacturing facility producing therapies and vectors for preclinical and clinical studies. Abeona is also developing the AIM Vector Platform: 100+ next-generation AAV capsids for delivering gene therapies targeting a wide range of organs and multiple routes of delivery. | $8.5M / Post-IPO Equity / Jul 28, 2015 | |
Hyperoptic
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Hyperoptic's true superfast broadband technology differs from the services currently offered by most other leading UK internet service providers in that it provides unimpeded fibre speeds directly to the premises. Other so-called ‘superfast fibre' services are generally hybrids, relying on existing infrastructure and dated copper cablesto make up at least part of the line, resulting in drastically reduced internet speeds and unpredictable performance.The UK currently lags behind other international markets when it comes to the availability of true hyperfast broadband, with FTTH technology available in less than 1 per cent of homes. In contrast, Japan boasts over 50 per cent penetration and the US around 10 per cent, according to FTTH Council Europe. With an aggressive expansion and development plan fuelled by this new investment, Hyperoptic is now primed to play a significant role in closing this gap. | $65.5M / Private Equity / May 23, 2013 | |
LabNow
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LabNow, Inc. is a company specializing in point-of-care diagnostic. It uses a lab-on-a-chip sensor technology that is capable of automating complex fluid analysis quickly, easily, and accurately. This technology converges the main advances in nanochemistry, microfluids, imaging analysis, and digital fluorescence microscopy. Certain specificfunctions will soon be applied to HIV/AIDS care and other pertinent diseases. | $14M / Series A / Sep 29, 2004 | |
MoveOn
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MoveOn elevates the voices and power of real people in the political process.MoveOn is where millions mobilize for a better society—one where everyone can thrive.Whether it’s supporting a candidate, passing legislation, or changing their culture, MoveOn members are committed to an inclusive and progressive future. They envision a world markedby equality, sustainability, justice, and love. And they mobilize together to achieve it.MoveOn members are a force for social justice and political progress. They come from all 50 states and all walks of life. Together, they are at once large and nimble, targeting their resources purposefully, yet pivoting quickly as they identify new opportunities for change and mobilize to seize them. Their rapid-response organizing and campaigning, communications interventions, digital innovation, rigorous data science and testing, and culture of grassroots participation have repeatedly combined to produce real-world impact, changing outcomes and making their country better. | $6.2M / Grant / Sep 17, 2003 | |
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Wikimedia Endowment
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Wikimedia Endowment is a fund supporting Wikipedia. | $2M / Grant |
Co-Investors
About Soros Fund Management
Soros Fund Management is a privately owned hedge fund sponsor. The firm invests in the public equity and fixed income markets across the globe. It also invests in foreign exchange and currency markets, commodity markets, and futures trading. Soros Fund Management was founded in 1969 and is based in New York, New York.
Soros Fund Management Contacts
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Brian Sean
Team Member
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George Soros
founder
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Sender Cohen
Director of Research
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David K. Wassong
Managing Director & Co-Head
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FAQ
What does George Soros invest in?
George Soros invests primarily in Non Profit, Electronics and Biotechnology startups, most often at Grant and Post-IPO Equity stage. Most of the 10 investments tracked by Shizune back companies in United States. The Investment Focus section breaks down every industry, stage and country in the portfolio.
When did George Soros last invest?
The most recent investment recorded for George Soros closed in Sep 2022. Shizune tracks 10 investments in total for this profile, including round sizes, stages and portfolio companies, all sourced from confirmed public funding rounds and refreshed monthly.
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