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Curis Inc
Curis Inc is Nancy Zimmerman's single-family office, managing real estate, private credit, and venture capital from Rye, New York.
Curis Inc
Curis Inc was founded in 2014 by Nancy Zimmerman, who previously co-founded Bracebridge Capital, a hedge fund known for its close ties to Yale University's endowment. The firm operates as a single-family office based in Rye, New York. Investment strategy spans three principal asset classes: real estate (including direct property and development deals), private credit (structured debt and lending opportunities), and venture capital (early-stage stakes in technology and healthcare companies). Geographic focus covers the United States with selective European co-investments. Known positions include participation in funds managed by General Catalyst and a direct stake in the Hudson Yards development project in New York City (per public records, 2023). Team size is not publicly disclosed. The firm maintains a low public profile, with no separate philanthropic foundation identified. In December 2023, Nancy Zimmerman was reported to be winding down Bracebridge Capital to focus on family-office activities at Curis (per Bloomberg, December 2023). A structural differentiator is the Zimmerman family's use of Curis as a direct-investment vehicle separate from the hedge-fund management business — a bifurcation that allows the family office to pursue longer-duration, illiquid bets without the liquidity constraints of a hedge fund.
General information
Firm type
Family Office
Year founded
2014
AUM
Undisclosed
Location
Region
North America
Country
United States
City
Rye
Corporate office
Rye, New York, United States
Principals
Nancy Zimmerman
Founder
Sector focus
Frequently asked questions
Who runs investment decisions at Curis Inc?
Nancy Zimmerman, founder of Curis Inc and co-founder of Bracebridge Capital, oversees investment decisions. Public records indicate she leads capital allocation. The firm does not list additional investment professionals.
Is Curis Inc structured as a single family office or does it operate more like a venture firm?
Curis Inc is structured as a single-family office for the Zimmerman family. While it makes venture capital commitments, its deal sourcing, risk appetite, and governance are tailored to family capital rather than third-party investors.
What investment stages does Curis Inc typically target?
The firm is stage-agnostic, investing in real estate (development and direct ownership), private credit (structured across maturities), and venture capital (early to growth equity). Known allocations include late-stage VC funds and a landmark real estate project.
Does Curis Inc maintain philanthropic structures, and how are they separated?
No separate philanthropic foundation has been publicly identified for Curis Inc. Zimmerman family charitable giving, if any, is not disclosed through the family-office entity.
Where does the underlying wealth come from?
The wealth originates from Nancy Zimmerman's role as co-founder of Bracebridge Capital, a Boston-based hedge fund that managed endowment capital for Yale University and other institutions. The hedge fund was wound down in late 2023.
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