BlueCrest Capital Management
Leading global hedge fund management firm
Last updated August 31, 2026
Overview
BlueCrest Capital Management is a hedge fund management firm founded by Michael Platt in 2000, headquartered in Guernsey, focusing on fixed income, macro, and relative value strategies. The firm once managed tens of billions in assets, later transitioning to a family office managing the founder's wealth.
Products and positioning
High-end, professional, performance-driven
Product categories. Hedge funds · Fixed income strategies · Macro strategies
Flagship businesses
- BlueCrest Capital International
- BlueCrest AllBlue Fund
Leadership
| Name | Title | Tenure |
|---|---|---|
| Michael Platt | Founder and Chief Executive Officer | 2000– |
Recent events
- 2015BlueCrest to return outside capital and become family office
BlueCrest announced it would return all external capital and become a family office, following a period of underperformance.
Other
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