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Polaris
Polaris is an SEC-registered investment adviser in Boston, MA, registered since 1993. It manages approximately $5.5 billion in regulatory assets.
Polaris
Polaris is an SEC-registered investment adviser in Boston, MA, registered since 1993. It manages approximately $5.5 billion in regulatory assets. The firm has 18 employees and 10 investment advisers.
General information
Firm type
Single Family Office
Location
Region
North America
Country
United States
City
Boston
Corporate office
Palo Alto, CA, United States
Additional offices
John's Island, SC · Sioux Falls, SD
Principals
J. David Jorgenson
Chief Executive Officer
R. Todd Jorgenson
Principal
Sector focus
Frequently asked questions
Who runs investment decisions at Polaris?
J. David Jorgenson serves as CEO and makes ultimate investment decisions alongside his son R. Todd Jorgenson. The family's operating background at Daktronics means investment committee discussions often draw on direct industry experience rather than pure financial modeling.
How is Polaris related to Daktronics?
Daktronics was founded by the Jorgenson family in 1968 and grew into a publicly traded manufacturer of electronic scoreboards and digital displays. Polaris manages the family's liquidity from Daktronics stock sales and dividends, while retaining residual ownership in the public company.
Does Polaris invest directly or through fund commitments?
Both. Polaris commits capital to external venture and private equity funds, primarily targeting lower middle-market managers, while also pursuing direct co-investments. Its real estate allocation is entirely direct, focused on multifamily and industrial properties in secondary and tertiary US markets.
What investment stages does Polaris typically target?
In venture capital, Polaris targets early-stage B2B software and industrial technology through fund commitments. Private equity exposure centers on growth equity and buyout strategies in the lower middle market. Real estate investments span stabilized multifamily and industrial assets with value-add potential.
Where does the underlying Jorgenson wealth come from?
The wealth originates from Daktronics, the Brookings, South Dakota-based manufacturer founded in 1968 that became the global leader in electronic scoreboards and digital signage for sports venues, transportation systems, and commercial applications.
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