D.E. Shaw
Private equity firm profile. Compiled from public sources as of July 2026.
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At a glance
| Founded | 1988 (public source) |
| Reported AUM | approximately $65B as of July 2026 |
| Website | deshaw.com |
| Public sources reviewed | as of July 2026 |
Overview
D.E. Shaw is a private equity firm. The firm has been active since 1988 according to public sources reviewed. Reported assets under management stand at approximately $65B as of July 2026, based on public sources. For a full description in the firm’s own words, see the firm website. This page compiles what is publicly known and dates every figure to the source review conducted in July 2026.
What D.E. Shaw publicly discusses acquiring
This section summarises what D.E. Shaw has publicly stated about the businesses it acquires or invests in, based on the firm website, public interviews, and independent third-party public profiles reviewed as of July 2026. No non-public information is used.
Founder-operators and management teams considering an approach should review the firm’s own most recent public communications for current criteria.
Publicly announced portfolio companies
Named in publicly indexed sources as portfolio companies or investments. Sourced from search results reviewed as of July 2026. Not a complete list; refer to the firm’s own portfolio page for the most current listing.
| Company | Source |
|---|---|
| North America | www.deshaw.com |
| Europe | www.deshaw.com |
| Asia | www.deshaw.com |
| DE Shaw Holdings | hedgefollow.com |
| American Express Co | hedgefollow.com |
| Lockheed Martin Corp | hedgefollow.com |
| Bloom Energy Corp | hedgefollow.com |
| Shaw | en.wikipedia.org |
| New York City | en.wikipedia.org |
| Broadcom Inc | fintel.io |
| Alphabet Inc | fintel.io |
| Holdings Summary | whalewisdom.com |
History and firm-level context
D.E. Shaw has been active since 1988, per public sources reviewed.
Public sources reference approximately approximately $65B in assets under management as of July 2026.
This directory does not publish individual bio information or personal contact details. Firm ownership and leadership should be confirmed with the firm’s own website.
Frequently asked
What does De Shaw exactly do?
D.E. Shaw is referenced in public sources as a private equity firm. This directory profile compiles publicly available information as of July 2026. For the firm’s own description, see the firm website.
Is De Shaw a top hedge fund?
Based on public sources reviewed as of July 2026, we do not restate specific claims here beyond what is publicly available. For the firm’s current position, see the firm website.
Is De Shaw a billionaire?
Based on public sources reviewed as of July 2026, we do not restate specific claims here beyond what is publicly available. For the firm’s current position, see the firm website.
How prestigious is De Shaw?
Based on public sources reviewed as of July 2026, we do not restate specific claims here beyond what is publicly available. For the firm’s current position, see the firm website.
What stocks does D.E. Shaw own?
Publicly indexed sources reference D.E. Shaw in connection with a number of portfolio companies, including North America, Europe, Asia, DE Shaw Holdings, American Express Co, based on searches conducted in July 2026. This list is not exhaustive; refer to the firm’s official portfolio page for the current complete list.
What is Bill Ackman’s biggest holding?
D.E. Shaw is referenced in public sources as a private equity firm. This directory profile compiles publicly available information as of July 2026. For the firm’s own description, see the firm website.
Sources
Public sources consulted in compiling this profile (July 2026):
- deshaw.com (reviewed July 2026)
- en.wikipedia.org (reviewed July 2026)
- fintel.io (reviewed July 2026)
- hedgefollow.com (reviewed July 2026)
- www.deshaw.com (reviewed July 2026)
- www.deshaw.com (reviewed July 2026)
- www.linkedin.com (reviewed July 2026)
- www.macquarie.com (reviewed July 2026)
- www.prnewswire.com (reviewed July 2026)
- www.reddit.com (reviewed July 2026)
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