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Bracebridge Capital

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Largest female-managed hedge fund globally

Bracebridge Capital is a Boston, Massachusetts–based investment management firm and hedge fund founded in 1994 by Nancy Zimmerman and Gabriel Sunshine. The firm manages investments for institutional clients, including university endowments such as those of Yale University and Princeton University.2 It employed 170 people in 2026.1 Wikipedia text CC BY-SA 4.0

Last updated Oct 21, 2026.

Overview

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Bracebridge Capital is a Boston, Massachusetts–based investment management firm and hedge fund founded in 1994 by Nancy Zimmerman and Gabriel Sunshine. The firm manages investments for institutional clients, including university endowments such as those of Yale University and Princeton University.2

The story

Founded by Nancy Zimmerman in 1994.1

Leadership

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Employees over time

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Timeline

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