Jeffrey Tarrant
Overview
Jeffrey Tarrant was an American investor and founder of Protégé Partners, a firm specializing in seeding and early-stage investing in hedge funds. He co-founded Protégé Partners in 2001, focusing on identifying and supporting emerging hedge fund managers. Under his leadership, the firm grew to manage approximately $1.6 billion in assets by 2016. Tarrant was also known for his early investments in notable hedge fund managers, including John Paulson, who gained fame for his successful bet against the subprime mortgage market. In addition to his work at Protégé Partners, Tarrant was involved in various philanthropic activities. He served on the board of WITNESS, a nonprofit organization dedicated to human rights, and was a director of ARK US, the U.S. affiliate of Absolute Return for Kids, a charity focused on transforming the lives of children. Tarrant's commitment to social issues extended to his support for documentary films addressing social challenges. Tarrant passed away on August 5, 2019, at his home in Bridgehampton, New York, after a battle with brain cancer. His legacy includes his contributions to the hedge fund industry and his philanthropic endeavors supporting human rights and children's welfare.
Investment Focus
- Established hedge fund managers seeking seed capital
Portfolio Companies
Get the full list of 54,000+ investors
Jeffrey Tarrant and every other firm and angel in the database — as one spreadsheet you keep.
$19one-time payment · no subscription- All 54,000+ investors — VC firms, private equity, family offices and angels
- The key person to contact at each one, with their job title
- Their work email address
- Their phone number
- Their LinkedIn profile
- Delivered as a single .xlsx file — download it as many times as you like
Every profile on this site is one row of the file, with the contact details masked — browse a few before you buy.
Frequently asked questions about Jeffrey Tarrant
What sectors does Jeffrey Tarrant invest in?
Jeffrey Tarrant invests in Financial Services, and is based in New York, United States. Jeffrey Tarrant is listed as a fund of funds in the ConnectSafely investor database.
What stage does Jeffrey Tarrant invest at?
Jeffrey Tarrant backs companies at Seed and Early Stage, writing cheques of 1M - 50M.
Which regions does Jeffrey Tarrant invest in?
Jeffrey Tarrant invests across United States.
What companies has Jeffrey Tarrant invested in?
Jeffrey Tarrant's portfolio includes John Paulson's Credit Opportunities Fund.
Last updated · Source: ConnectSafely investor database
