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Ironwood Capital Management
Ironwood Capital Management is a private equity based in San Francisco, founded 1996, managing $8.9B; the Altss profile covers its classification,...
Ironwood Capital Management
Ironwood is a 100% employee-owned alternative investment manager with $8 billion+ under management, constructing multi-manager hedge fund portfolios.
General information
Firm type
Private Equity
Year founded
1996
AUM
$8.9B (per the firm, May 2026)
Location
Region
North America
Country
United States
City
San Francisco
Corporate office
One Market Plaza, Steuart Tower, Suite 2500, San Francisco, CA 94105, United States
Additional offices
Chicago, IL, United States
Sector focus
Frequently asked questions
How does Ironwood source and select the hedge fund managers in its portfolios?
Ironwood maintains an actively managed portfolio constructed through an opportunities-first approach. The firm states it seeks managers with 'industry leading' quality and those that are highly selective or closed. Portfolio construction targets a concentrated top-10 manager allocation band of 60% to 80%, while sector allocations are driven by perceived relative opportunity rather than fixed weightings.
What investment objective does Ironwood mandate across its multi-manager portfolios?
Ironwood pursues a conservative objective: deliver a real rate of return while managing month-over-month volatility and targeting a low annualized standard deviation. The mandate explicitly aims to maintain a low beta to equities and fixed income, positioning the fund as a diversifier rather than a return-maximizing vehicle. The firm describes its solution as a complement to traditional equity and credit holdings.
Does Ironwood offer direct co-investment or private equity exposure, or is it solely focused on hedge funds?
Ironwood's sole focus is constructing multi-manager hedge fund portfolios. The firm does not advertise direct co-investments, private equity allocations, real asset strategies, or any other alternative investment verticals. Its entire platform is built around manager selection, due diligence, and portfolio construction within the hedge fund universe.
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