D. E. Shaw & Co.

D. E. Shaw & Co., L.P.
Company typeLimited partnership
IndustryHedge fund
Founded1988 (1988)
FounderDavid E. Shaw
HeadquartersTwo Manhattan West, New York City, New York, U.S.
Key people
Anne Dinning
Max Stone
Eric Wepsic
Eddie Fishman
Alexis Halaby
Edwin Jager
ProductsHedge fund, Private equity
AUMUS$70 billion (Dec 2024)
Number of employees
2,500 (2022)
Websitedeshaw.com

D. E. Shaw & Co., L.P. is a multinational investment management firm founded in 1988 by David E. Shaw and based in New York City. The company is known for developing complicated mathematical models and computer programs to exploit anomalies in financial markets. As of December 1, 2024, D. E. Shaw has $70 billion in assets under management, including alternative investments and long strategies.