Bridgewater Associates
Institutional investorWestport · 3 people tracked
Investment thesis
Bridgewater operates as a global macro investment platform that seeks to understand cause-and-effect relationships in markets and economies through a systematic process combining human judgment and machine intelligence. The firm emphasizes continuous learning and improvement driven by its culture of radical truth and transparency, positioning itself at the frontier of integrating AI technology with investment decision-making to help institutional investors navigate complex global environments shaped by forces like modern mercantilism and technological advancement.
Source: firm website, verified Aug 25, 2026.
Team · 3 people
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Founder mafia
The Bridgewater Associates mafia →41 people who came through Bridgewater Associates went on to found or lead other companies.
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What they invest in
from 2 of 5 portfolio companiesAI & Machine Learning ×1Fintech ×1Media & Entertainment ×1
HQs:United States×2
Investments · 5 tracked
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Bridgewater Associates is a global macro investment firm serving institutional investors, using a systematic investment process that combines human judgment with machine intelligence and AI.
AI & Machine LearningFintechWestport, US
Ray DalioPhil Dobrin(Director)Porter Diehl(Executive Officer)Celine Dufetel(Executive Officer)Tracey Brady Yurko(Executive Officer)Nir Bar Dea(Executive Officer, Director)
San Francisco, US
Co-investorsBattery VenturesFirst Round CapitalMello RDCOntario Centre of Innovation programsRheingau FoundersVeritus Holdings
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Media & Entertainment
Fund performance · per public LP disclosures · 2
as of Dec 2024| Fund | Vintage | Committed | Net IRR | TVPI | DPI |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bridgewater Pure Alpha Major Markets LLCLPs: Florida State Board of Administration | 2018 | — | 3.7% | — | — |
| Bridgewater Pure Alpha MMLPs: Florida State Board of Administration | 2010 | — | 3.4% | — | — |
Source: public limited-partner disclosures (CalPERS, CalSTRS). Net IRR / TVPI / DPI as reported by the limited partner; a fund's early-year IRR is an interim estimate (J-curve).
Frequently asked questions
- How many investments has Bridgewater Associates made?
- Bridgewater Associates has 5 tracked investments.
- What sectors does Bridgewater Associates focus on?
- Bridgewater Associates focuses on Sector Agnostic.
- Where is Bridgewater Associates located?
- Bridgewater Associates is headquartered in Westport, US.
- Does Bridgewater Associates lead rounds?
- Bridgewater Associates typically participates in rounds rather than leading them.
- Who does Bridgewater Associates co-invest with?
- Bridgewater Associates most often shares deals with Battery Ventures, First Round Capital, Ontario Centre of Innovation programs, among 6 tracked co-investors.
Media · Podcasts & interviews
from their channelTaking Stock of the New Paradigm, with Co-CIO Karen Karniol-Tambour
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Nick Hamilton | From Forecaster to Bridgewater Investment Associate
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Introducing Forecasting the Future | Two Forces, One Moment
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How to Enter | What a Winning Forecast Actually Looks Like
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Pulitzer Prize Winner Dan Yergin: How War Is Reshaping the Energy Map, and the Race to Power AI
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Two Resource Grabs Reshaping Markets: Modern Mercantilism and AI
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