Alger
Institutional investorNew York · 3 people tracked
Also known as FRED ALGER MANAGEMENT, LLC · REDWOOD INVESTMENTS, LLC · WEATHERBIE CAPITAL, LLC
Investment thesis
The firm believes that disciplined fundamental research can identify companies with promising growth potential across diverse geographies and market capitalizations. Strategies emphasize long-term capital appreciation through equity investments in companies demonstrating strong earnings quality and valuation discipline. Specialized approaches include technology-driven identification in artificial intelligence and science-driven analysis in life sciences, particularly biotechnology.
Source: firm website, verified Aug 25, 2026.
Team · 3 people
from the firm's website
What they invest in
from 6 of 8 portfolio companiesFintech ×4AI & Machine Learning ×1Biotech ×1Data & Infrastructure ×1Deep Tech ×1Healthtech ×1Quantum Computing ×1SaaS ×1
HQs:United States×3
Investments · 8 tracked
founders shown can be your intro pathDealForma is a curated biopharma deals database offering licensing deal comps, M&A data, company and drug pipeline profiles, funding rounds, and Tableau-based interactive dashboards with natural-language search.
BiotechData & InfrastructureHealthtech
Co-investorsTinySeedRA CapitalREDMILERTW Investments L.P.Sofinnova Ventures
E*TRADE from Morgan Stanley is a brokerage and banking platform offering $0 commission trading in stocks, ETFs, options, and crypto, alongside savings accounts and certificates of deposit.
FintechSaaS
Co-investorsKortschak Investments L.P.
Fidelity provides brokerage and investing services for individual retail investors, including commission-free online trading of US stocks and ETFs and fractional share purchases starting at $1.
Fintech
Co-investorsAdvance Venture PartnersScout VenturesScout Ventures
Robinhood is a financial trading platform that enables users to manage portfolios across stocks, ETFs, cryptocurrencies, options, futures, and prediction markets.
FintechMenlo Park, US
Vlad Tenev(Co-founder & CEO)inBaiju Bhatt(Co-founder)
Co-investors1/1 CapitalAmplo VenturesAndreessen HorowitzBLN CapitalChamaeleonCommonweal Ventures+40 more
SandboxAQ combines artificial intelligence and quantum technology to address complex industrial challenges.
AI & Machine LearningDeep TechQuantum Computing
Jack Hidary(Founder)in
BoardSergey Brin(Founder)
Co-investorsAllianz XAvant Global LLCBreyer CapitalFPVIn-Q-TelMoonshots Capital+12 more
Vanguard offers investment products, savings and retirement tools, and personalized financial advice to help individuals build long-term wealth.
Fintech
Salim Ramji(CEO)
Portfolio news
latest coverage across their companies
Robinhood · techcrunch.com · Aug 5, 2026
Sandbox AQ · quantumzeitgeist.com · Jun 17, 2026
DealForma · dealforma.com · Feb 6, 2026
Frequently asked questions
- How many investments has Alger made?
- Alger has 6 tracked investments.
- What sectors does Alger focus on?
- Alger focuses on AI & Machine Learning, Biotech.
- Where is Alger located?
- Alger is headquartered in New York, US.
- Who does Alger co-invest with?
- Alger most often shares deals with Kortschak Investments L.P., Andreessen Horowitz, Graph Ventures, among 39 tracked co-investors.
Media · Podcasts & interviews
featuring the teamAlger CEO Dan Chung: This year is an extraordinary buying opportunity for a patient investor
CNBC Television · Dan Chung
New highs are reasonable after strong Q1 earnings, says Alger CEO Dan Chung
Dan Chung · cnbc.com
Microsoft is a leader in tech and a good stock, says Alger' CEO Dan Chung
CNBC Television · Dan Chung
Political 'noise' around semiconductors may create buying opportunities, says Alger CEO Dan Chung
CNBC Television · Dan Chung
AI will drive growth in multiple sectors in Q2, says Alger CEO Dan Chung
CNBC Television · Dan Chung
This should be a comeback year for small caps, says Alger's Amy Zhang
CNBC Television · Amy Zhang
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