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DFO Management
AddedFeb 13, 2024
UpdatedJul 6, 2026
DFO Management

DFO Management

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DFO Management: A US-based private investment firm managing Michael Dell's family capital since 1998.

Location
New York City, NY, US
Founded
1998
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DFO Management (formerly MSD Capital) is an American family office that manages the capital of Michael Dell and his family.

The firm, which is based in New York and has offices in Santa Monica and West Palm Beach, was formed in 1998.

DFO Management - Portfolio Snapshot

Portfolio activity breakdown across disclosed investments and stages

Total Investments31
Current Portfolio Count22
Total Portfolio Exits3

Top Investment Stages

Series Unknown7 (33.3%)
Series A4 (19.0%)
Series C4 (19.0%)
Series B3 (14.3%)
Series F3 (14.3%)

Stage Mix

Series Unknown 33%Series A 19%Series C 19%Series B 14%Series F 14%

Concentration shown as share of disclosed investments by stage.

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DFO Management - Classification

Also Known As
  • DFO Management, LLC
Tags
  • Family Office
NAICS
  • 520000Finance and Insurance
  • 523000Securities, Commodity Contracts, and Other Financial Investments and Related Activities
  • 523900Other Financial Investment Activities
  • 523990All Other Financial Investment Activities
  • 523999Miscellaneous Financial Investment Activities
SIC
  • 6700Holding And Other Investment Offices
  • 6790Miscellaneous Investing
  • 6799Investors, Not Elsewhere Classified
ISIC
  • 6499Other financial service activities, except insurance and pension funding activities, n.e.c.
Show 11 more industry codes
NAICS
  • 523100Securities and Commodity Contracts Intermediation and Brokerage
  • 523150Investment Banking and Securities Intermediation
  • 525000Funds, Trusts, and Other Financial Vehicles
  • 523910Miscellaneous Intermediation
  • 523940Portfolio Management and Investment Advice
SIC
  • 6210Security Brokers, Dealers, And Flotation Companies
  • 6211Security Brokers, Dealers, And Flotation Companies
  • 6000Depository Institutions
  • 6200Security And Commodity Brokers, Dealers, Exchanges, And Services
  • 6720Investment Offices
  • 6722Management Investment Offices, Open-end