Marshall Wace LLP is a prominent UK-based hedge fund company founded in 1997 by Paul Marshall and Ian Wace. The firm focuses on global alternative investments, managing assets worth $64 billion as of January 2022. Marshall Wace typically invests in later-stage rounds, including Series B, C, D, and beyond, as well as post-IPO equity and private equity rounds.
Notable portfolio companies include Circle, Flywire, and Varo Bank. The firm is led by key decision-makers Paul Marshall, the Chairman and CIO, and Ian Wace, the CEO and Chief Risk Officer. Marshall Wace emphasizes a disciplined and innovative approach to investment, leveraging a diverse and talented team to deliver strong returns for its clients. The firm also offers unique value-add services, fostering a rigorous and creative investment environment.
Marshall Wace - Portfolio Snapshot
Portfolio activity breakdown across disclosed investments and stages
Total Investments30
Current Portfolio Count26
Total Portfolio Exits0
Top Investment Stages
Series B8 (36.4%)
Series C5 (22.7%)
Series D4 (18.2%)
Post Ipo Equity3 (13.6%)
Private Equity2 (9.1%)
Stage Mix
Series B 36%Series C 23%Series D 18%Post Ipo Equity 14%Private Equity 9%
Concentration shown as share of disclosed investments by stage.
Marshall Wace - Classification
- Also Known As
- Marshall Wace LLP
- 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
- 6720Investment Offices
- 6722Management Investment Offices, Open-end
- ISIC
- 6619Other activities auxiliary to financial service activities
Show 2 more industry codes
- NAICS
- 525000Funds, Trusts, and Other Financial Vehicles
- SIC
- 6000Depository Institutions