Drake Capital

Overview

Drake Capital is an independently owned investment management firm specializing in alternative assets. Founded in 2001, the firm is dedicated to growing and protecting capital through investments in hedge funds and other alternative investments. With decades of experience, Drake Capital focuses on delivering performance-driven solutions to a diverse client base, including endowments, foundations, pensions, and family offices. The firm's approach emphasizes responsible stewardship and a network of exceptional fund managers globally. Drake Capital offers both pooled investment vehicles and custom portfolios tailored to clients' specific investment requirements and risk/reward goals. The firm's investment philosophy centers on identifying exceptional investment managers and constructing diversified portfolios to achieve long-term capital growth. Drake Capital's principals and their families have always represented a meaningful share of the firm's assets, aligning their interests with those of their clients. This alignment fosters a collaborative relationship aimed at achieving clients' long-term success. The firm's commitment to integrity, transparency, and diligence is evident in its investment approach, which combines experience, creativity, and agility to navigate the changing global landscape. Drake Capital's clients benefit from its deep industry relationships and a principled, opportunistic investment approach that seeks to uncover compelling investments while managing downside risk. The firm's emphasis on performance and capital preservation has led to nearly 20 years of delivering attractive long-term performance with low overall market sensitivity. This track record reflects Drake Capital's ability to source exceptional investments and manage performance-driven portfolios effectively. The firm's investment programs are designed to provide clients with immediate access to core strategies and world-class managers, often on advantaged terms not available to others. Whether through multi-client funds or custom portfolios, Drake Capital collaborates closely with clients to create specifically tailored strategies focused on long-term growth and maintaining capital security. The firm's dedication to client service and aligned interests underscores its commitment to responsible stewardship and the effective management of collective capital. Drake Capital's approach integrates strategy selection, manager diligence, and risk analytics to construct portfolios that drive performance. By leveraging technology and information systems, the firm operates with exceptional speed, efficiency, and accuracy, enabling informed, timely investment decisions as markets and managers adjust to changing conditions. This technological integration supports Drake Capital's objective of compounding capital over the long term while taking prudent risks, ensuring that clients' best interests always come first. The firm's business culture encourages investment creativity and honest long-term relationships, fostering an environment where integrity and trust lead to successful partnerships. Drake Capital's investment approach is characterized by a focus on identifying the best investment managers globally, anticipating the unexpected through comprehensive risk management, and constructing portfolios with multiple strategies to drive performance. This holistic approach reflects the firm's commitment to excellence in everything it does, ensuring that clients receive tailored solutions that align with their specific investment objectives and risk profiles. Through its dedication to responsible stewardship, exceptional client service, and a principled investment approach, Drake Capital continues to be a trusted partner for investors seeking to grow and protect their capital through alternative assets.

Investment Focus

• Sophisticated investors
• Institutional investors
• Family offices
• Pension funds
• Endowments
• Foundations

Portfolio Companies