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Goldman Sachs steps up fund seeding activity

We recently noted that the revival in the hedge fund industry has created a strong environment for hedge fund seeders. Lots of big-name firms--such as Blackstone Group, Goldman Sachs, Reservoir Capital and "upstart seeder firms" like NewAlpha Asset Management--have all jumped into the game

Is now the best time to start a hedge fund?

We've noted the barriers to entry in the hedge fund  industry seem to be growing, especially for those who do not carry a lot of capital with them. It seems you either need to be aligned with a seeder, or be a whale. Melissa Ko apparently is a whale. The former Bear Stearns  trader reportedl

What it takes to set up a hedge fund these days

Back in the dot.com era, the conventional wisdom was that anyone could start a web company; all it took was a few computers and smart people (preferably from Stanford). Not too long ago, the same held for hedge funds ; all it took was computer and some initial investors. Well, times have change