ARK Investment Management
Description
ARK Investment Management, founded by Cathie Wood, is a prominent US-based investment adviser renowned for its focus on disruptive innovation. Headquartered in New York City, ARK distinguishes itself through a research-intensive, thematic investment approach, primarily targeting companies involved in technologies like artificial intelligence, robotics, genomics, energy storage, and blockchain. Unlike traditional asset managers, ARK's core strategy revolves around actively managed exchange-traded funds (ETFs) that invest in public equities believed to be at the forefront of technological transformation. Their flagship fund, the ARK Innovation ETF (ARKK), held approximately $8 billion in assets under management as of early 2024, showcasing their significant presence in the thematic investing landscape.
Investor Profile
ARK Investment Management has backed more than 35 startups, with 8 new investments in the last 12 months alone. The firm has led 14 rounds, about 40% of its total and boasts 17 exits across its portfolio.
Investment Focus Highlights
- Concentrates on Post Ipo Equity, Seed, Series Unknown rounds (top funding stages).
- Majority of deals are located in United States, China, Israel.
- Strong thematic focus on Biotechnology, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Software.
- Led 2 rounds in the past year.
Stage Focus
- Post Ipo Equity (54%)
- Seed (11%)
- Series Unknown (9%)
- Series C (6%)
- Series A (6%)
- Series D (6%)
- Series F (3%)
- Series B (3%)
- Series E (3%)
Country Focus
- United States (83%)
- China (6%)
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- Israel (6%)
- Germany (3%)
- United Kingdom (3%)
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Industry Focus
- Biotechnology
- Artificial Intelligence (Ai)
- Software
- Health Care
- Blockchain
- Health Diagnostics
- Gaming
- Medical Device
- Manufacturing
- Medical
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