Viking Global Investors
Viking Global Investors manages over $48 billion in capital, focusing on public equity, private equity, and credit & structured capital investments, with a research-intensive approach and a commitment to philanthropy through the Viking Global Foundation.
Investment Strategies
Viking Global Investors employs a long-term, fundamental, research-based perspective in its investment strategies. The firm focuses on public equity, private equity, and credit & structured capital investments. Their public equity strategy, launched on October 1, 1999, began with $520 million of capital. Viking Global utilizes a hybrid public-private strategy, investing in both liquid and illiquid securities. For public investments, the firm typically targets companies with a market capitalization greater than $2 billion. For private investments, Viking focuses on businesses where more than $100 million can be deployed.
Global Presence
Viking Global Investors operates out of offices located in Stamford, Hong Kong, London, New York, and San Francisco. This global presence allows the firm to conduct over 2,500 meetings with management teams annually, facilitating a thorough, research-intensive approach to investment. The decentralized stock selection process and multi-portfolio manager structure further enhance their capability to manage a diverse global portfolio.
Viking Global Foundation
Established in 2009, the Viking Global Foundation is integral to Viking Global Investors’ commitment to philanthropy. The Foundation focuses on early childhood education and development programs, and engages employees through various philanthropic activities. It supports high-impact organizations with strong leaders and proven track records through strategic grants. Additionally, the Foundation sponsors over 40 volunteer events and charity drives each year and offers a matching gifts program that doubles employee contributions to nonprofit organizations.
Employee Benefits
Viking Global Investors provides comprehensive benefits to its employees. The firm covers 100% of medical, dental, and vision premiums. Employees also benefit from a retirement plan with employer contributions. These benefits reflect Viking Global’s commitment to supporting the well-being and financial security of its employees.
Company History
Viking Global Investors launched its first public equity strategy on October 1, 1999, starting with $520 million of capital. By March 31, 2024, the firm managed more than $48 billion of capital. One notable event in the company’s history was the return of $8 billion of capital to investors in 2017. Over the years, Viking Global has adhered to a long-term, fundamental, research-driven investment approach, integrating environmental, social, and governance (ESG) considerations into its processes.