D. E. Shaw & Co.
Former Headquarters at 1166 Avenue of the Americas, in New York City | |
| Company type | Limited partnership |
|---|---|
| Industry | Hedge fund |
| Founded | 1988 |
| Founder | David E. Shaw |
| Headquarters | Two Manhattan West, New York City, New York, U.S. |
Key people | Anne Dinning Max Stone Eric Wepsic Eddie Fishman Alexis Halaby Edwin Jager |
| Products | Hedge fund, Private equity |
| AUM | US$65 billion (2025) |
Number of employees | 2,500 (2022) |
| Website | deshaw |
D. E. Shaw & Co., L.P. is a multinational investment management firm founded in 1988 by David E. Shaw and based in New York City. The company is known for developing complicated mathematical models and computer programs to exploit anomalies in financial markets. As of 2025, D. E. Shaw has $65 billion in assets under management, including alternative investments and long strategies.
Since 2020, the firm has had consecutive years of legal issues, including being held liable for defaming a former employee and being charged by the Securities and Exchange Commission for violating whistleblower protection laws.