Alger

Overview

Alger is a privately held investment management firm founded in 1964, headquartered in New York City, with affiliate offices in Boston and London. The firm specializes in growth equity strategies, offering a suite of investment vehicles including separate accounts, mutual funds, ETFs, and privately offered investments. Alger's investment philosophy focuses on identifying companies undergoing 'Positive Dynamic Change,' aiming to invest in businesses with strong growth potential. The firm's investment approach is research-intensive, emphasizing original, fundamental, bottom-up analysis to uncover companies poised for significant capital appreciation over the long term. Alger's strategies span various asset classes, including equity, fixed income, private equity, real estate, infrastructure, commodities, hedge funds, crypto, distressed and special situations, and ESG and impact investing. The firm invests across multiple stages, from early-stage ventures to buyouts and distressed assets, and maintains a global geographical focus, with investments in countries such as the United States, United Kingdom, Germany, France, Japan, China, India, Brazil, Canada, Australia, South Korea, Mexico, Italy, Spain, Netherlands, Sweden, Switzerland, Belgium, Norway, and Denmark. Alger's portfolio encompasses a diverse range of industries, including technology, healthcare, consumer goods, financial services, energy, materials, telecommunications, utilities, real estate, industrial goods, consumer services, basic materials, transportation, media, and retail. The firm's investment size ranges from a minimum of $1 million to a maximum of $50 million, catering to both institutional and individual investors seeking growth-oriented investment opportunities. Alger remains independent and privately held, managing assets for clients that include both institutional and individual investors.

Investment Focus

• Accredited investor status required
• Investment horizon of 5-10 years
• Interest in growth-oriented investment strategies
• Willingness to invest in diverse asset classes and industries
• Comfort with global investment exposure
• Alignment with ESG and impact investing principles
• Ability to participate in various investment stages from early-stage to buyouts
• Acceptance of potential illiquidity in certain investment vehicles
• Commitment to long-term capital appreciation objectives

Portfolio Companies