Third Point
Investment manager investing across public equities, credit and private companies.
Founded by Daniel Loeb in 1995, Third Point invests across public equities, credit and venture capital. It combines company research with positions tied to corporate events.
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Timeline for Third Point
Led the convertible note round
UK Startups and Innovation: Nscale raises $3.36bn of notes before New York listingBackground
Third Point is an investment manager founded by Daniel Loeb in 1995. Its activities span public equities, corporate and structured credit, private credit and venture capital. The Firm invests across public and private markets, using company research and corporate events to identify opportunities. Its equity approach includes positions linked to mergers, restructuring and changes within a business. [Third Point](https://www.thirdpoint.com/)
The Firm's strategies involve different forms of engagement with companies. In public markets, it can press for operational or portfolio changes through shareholder activism. Credit investments include performing and distressed debt, while structured credit covers securities backed by pools of loans. Its venture operation supports young companies through board participation, commercial advice and preparation for capital markets. [Investment strategy](https://www.thirdpoint.com/investment-strategy/)
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