$39bn of flexible capital
Farallon is driven by its commitment to deliver superior risk-adjusted returns to its investors. Our people, our values and an investment process continually refined over 38 years are what make Farallon what it is today.
About Us
Capability and Commitment
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Experienced senior investment team with 18-year average tenure at Farallon
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Seven offices worldwide with over 320 employees
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Established in 1986, SEC-registered as an investment adviser since 1990
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Our investment capability is adaptive by design
Farallon invests across strategies and asset classes, responding to changes in markets and the investment opportunity set. We continually refine our investment strategies, process and structure, providing the framework for our people to innovate and compete successfully.
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We are guided by a core mission and shared values
Farallon’s organizing principle is alignment of interests and of values. We build strong relationships with our long-term investors and each other. We are invested in each other’s success as we pursue superior investment returns.
Our Timeline
1986-1994
Pioneering the Multi-strategy Approach
- 1986Firm founded by Thomas Steyer to invest in merger arbitrage
- 1988Developed Credit and Liquidations strategies, anticipating the LBO crisis
- 1990Adopted the Farallon® name, after Farallon Islands off San Francisco coast
- 1990Registered with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission as an investment adviser
- 1994Established Real Estate strategy, in the wake of the S&L and real estate crisis
- 1994Extended capability to Direct Investments, focused on illiquid special situations
1995-2006
Expanding Globally to Invest Locally
- 1997Formalized Corporate Restructurings strategy, precursor to Long/Short Equity strategy
- 1998Established London office
- 2002Established Singapore office
- 2006Established Hong Kong office
2007-2012
Increasing Institutionalization and Transitioning Leadership
- 2007Andrew Spokes appointed co-Managing Partner
- 2009Announced extensive series of investor transparency initiatives
- 2010Established Tokyo office
- 2010Refined portfolio overlay hedging and risk management
- 2011Formed Global Investment Committee to oversee Direct Investments
- 2011Established São Paulo office
- 2012Leadership succession completed with Thomas Steyer's retirement
2013-2024
Deepening Capabilities: People, Process and Culture
- 2013Developed negative screen for fossil fuels
- 2013Established Farallon philanthropy grant award program
- 2013Launched undergraduate investment case competitions
- 2017Established learning internship programs
- 2021Formalized Responsible Investment Policy and became a signatory to United Nations Principles for Responsible Investment (UN PRI)
- 2022Nicolas Giauque appointed co-Chief Investment Officer
- 2022Established New York office
- 2022Issued initial Taskforce On Climate-Related Financial Disclosures (TCFD) Report