The D. E. Shaw Group

About The Fund

The D. E. Shaw Group is a global investment and technology development firm founded in 1988 by David E. Shaw, a renowned American computer scientist. They are headquartered in New York, incorporating academic culture and real-world challenges, with the thrill of a startup complemented by the resources of an established industry leader. They bring together extraordinary and diverse minds to discover, create, and build. The D. E. Shaw Group has core principles focusing on diversity, community impact, and sustainability. Their investment approach integrates sophisticated analytical techniques and proprietary technology, striving to offer superior returns to their investors. They are committed to managing risk and fostering entrepreneurship while maintaining industry leadership. The firm operates at the intersection of finance and technology, leveraging their expertise to invest across a range of industries, including healthcare, wellness, and other sectors. They aim to innovate and influence the industries they invest in, looking beyond traditional investment strategies to harness technology and deep quantitative analysis. The D. E. Shaw Group's industry footprint is marked by its leadership in using computational techniques and technological tools for investment. Alongside investing, they invest in their people, offering career development, internships, and fellowship programs. Their recruitment process emphasizes choosing the right path and interviewing to find candidates who align with their vision and values, ensuring a continued strong and diverse team.