At a Glance
Viking Global Investors was founded in 1999 by Andreas Halvorsen, a former Tiger Management analyst, and has grown into one of the world's largest hedge funds with over $40 billion in assets under management. While originally focused on public equity long/short strategies, Viking has become increasingly active in private markets, particularly late-stage technology investments. The firm is known for its rigorous fundamental research approach and willingness to make concentrated bets on high-conviction opportunities. Viking's private investment strategy typically focuses on Series B and later rounds in established technology companies with proven business models and strong growth trajectories. The firm has built a reputation for being a supportive, long-term partner to management teams, often holding positions for multiple years across both public and private markets. Their investment philosophy centers on identifying exceptional businesses with sustainable competitive advantages, often in technology sectors including enterprise software, consumer internet, and artificial intelligence.
“Long-term focused investing in high-quality growth companies across public and private markets, with emphasis on technology and innovation-driven businesses.”
Viking Global Investors primarily invests at the Series B+ stage. This means they focus on companies that are at various stages of growth.
Viking Global Investors is headquartered in Greenwich, CT. Many of their portfolio companies are also based in this region, though they invest across geographies.
Viking Global Investors focuses on investments in Enterprise, Consumer, AI. Their portfolio reflects deep expertise and networks within these sectors.
Viking Global Investors manages approximately $40B in assets under management (AUM) across their funds.