Empire Capital is a long/short equity hedge fund focused on the technology sector.  Founded in 1996, and with $700 million in assets under management, the firm's stock selection process relies on deep fundamental research, critical analysis of competitive product cycles and a real time understanding of pricing trends. 

 

In addition to focusing its longs on the dynamic, high-growth opportunities inherent to the technology space, the fund seeks to mitigate market risk by shorting companies whose current product portfolio and/or market positioning negatively impacts their operating performance.  Taking advantage of the industry's historic volatility, the portfolios are constructed and risk is managed with the desire to deliver consistent, above-average returns.  Empire Capital employs a team of experienced research professionals who specialize in key industry verticals and has offices in Westport, CT and Taipei, Taiwan.