NYC-based Paulson & Co. specializes in global merger, event arbitrage, and credit strategies.
Location
New York City, NY, US
Founded
1994
Paulson & Co. Inc., based in New York City, is a family office that specializes in global merger, event arbitrage, and credit strategies. Originally established as a hedge fund by John Paulson in 1994, the firm gained significant recognition for its successful bet against the subprime mortgage market in 2007. Paulson & Co. typically invests in various stages, including Series A and Series E, as well as post-IPO equity rounds.
Notable portfolio companies include Ambri, which has raised $144 million, and BookKeeping Express, with $5.8 million in funding. The firm is led by John Paulson, a prominent figure known for his expertise in hedge fund management. Paulson & Co. offers unique value-add services to its portfolio companies through its deep expertise in arbitrage and credit strategies, leveraging its extensive industry experience to drive growth and success.
Paulson - Portfolio Snapshot
Portfolio activity breakdown across disclosed investments and stages
Portfolio Companies4
Current Portfolio Count4
Top Investment Stages
Series A2 (66.7%)
Series E1 (33.3%)
Stage Mix
Series A 67%Series E 33%
Concentration shown as share of disclosed investments by stage.