Michael Hennessy
InvestorManaging Director at Morgan Creek Capital
Chapel Hill, North Carolina
Writes $100K – $5M checks · typically $1.5M
About
Co-founder of Morgan Creek and Director of Investments overseeing the Private Investments Group; previously a founding member of UNC Management Company and an Investment Director at Duke Management Company.
Experience
- Morgan Creek Capital Management, LLCManaging Director and Co-Foundercurrent2004 — present
- UNC Management Co.Vice President1999 — 2004
- Duke Management Co.Investment Director1991 — 1998
- Smith Breeden Associates (now Amundi Pioneer)Associate1986 — 1991
Education
- Duke University - The Fuqua School of BusinessM.B.A., Finance
- Georgetown Preparatory School
- William & MaryB.S., Philosophy
Skills & more
Private Equity69Hedge Funds74Asset Allocation39Venture Capital15Emerging Markets18Asset Management29Portfolio Management37Investments50Investment Strategies21Investment Advisory11Wealth Management8Due Diligence14
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Risk ManagementReal Estate InvestmentFund Of FundsAlternative InvestmentsFixed IncomeAsset ManagmentEquitiesInstitutional InvestmentsMutual FundsFrom Michael's professional profile.
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
Dan Kingston
Managing Director Investments at Morgan Creek Capital
Darpan Biswas
Partner at Morgan Creek Capital
Erica Vrana
Managing Director, Investor Relations at Morgan Creek Capital
Frequently asked questions
- Where does Michael Hennessy work?
- Michael Hennessy is Managing Director at Morgan Creek Capital.
- What check size does Michael Hennessy write?
- Michael Hennessy typically writes checks of $100K – $5M.
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Georgetown Preparatory School mafia2
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