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Mike Hennessy

Investor

Managing Director Investments at Morgan Creek Capital

Chapel Hill, North Carolina

Writes $100K – $5M checks · typically $1.5M

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About

Co-founder of Morgan Creek and Director of Investments overseeing the Private Investments Group. He was previously a founding member of UNC Management Company and an Investment Director at Duke Management Company.

Experience

  1. Morgan Creek Capital Management, LLCManaging Director and Co-Foundercurrent2004 — present
  2. UNC Management Co.Vice President1999 — 2004
  3. Duke Management Co.Investment Director1991 — 1998
  4. Smith Breeden Associates (now Amundi Pioneer)Associate1986 — 1991

Skills & more

Private Equity69Hedge Funds74Asset Allocation39Venture Capital15Emerging Markets18Asset Management29Portfolio Management37Investments50Investment Strategies21Investment Advisory11Wealth Management8Due Diligence14
+9 moreRisk ManagementReal Estate InvestmentFund Of FundsAlternative InvestmentsFixed IncomeAsset ManagmentEquitiesInstitutional InvestmentsMutual Funds

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Colleagues at Morgan Creek Capital

Andrew Schmeelk
Senior Advisor at Morgan Creek Capital
Ashley Britton
Investor Relations Analyst at Morgan Creek Capital
Axe Wu
Senior Associate (Private Assets) at Morgan Creek Capital
Christopher Arnold
Managing Director at Morgan Creek Capital
Cory Lester
Managing Director (Public Assets) at Morgan Creek Capital
Daniel J. Kingston
Managing Director Investments at Morgan Creek Capital
Darpan Biswas
Partner at Morgan Creek Capital
David Bree
Director at Morgan Creek Capital

Frequently asked questions

Who is Mike Hennessy?
Co-founder of Morgan Creek and Director of Investments overseeing the Private Investments Group. He was previously a founding member of UNC Management Company and an Investment Director at Duke Management Company.
Where does Mike Hennessy work?
Mike Hennessy is Managing Director Investments at Morgan Creek Capital.
What check size does Mike Hennessy write?
Mike Hennessy typically writes checks of $100K – $5M.
Where did Mike Hennessy go to school?
Mike Hennessy studied at Duke University - The Fuqua School of Business (M.B.A., Finance); Georgetown Preparatory School; William & Mary (B.S., Philosophy).

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