Michael Edward Platt (born 18 March 1968) [1] is a British billionaire hedge fund manager. He is the co-founder and managing director of BlueCrest Capital Management, Europe's third-largest hedge-fund firm [2] which he co-founded in 2000.

3 days ago · Michael Platt is the cofounder and CEO of BlueCrest Capital Management, which he started in late 2000 after nearly a decade at JP Morgan. Platt built BlueCrest into one of the...

BlueCrest Capital Management is a British-American investment management firm which was founded by British billionaire Michael Platt and American William Reeves in 2000. [1] The firm has office locations in London, Jersey, Singapore and New York.

Jan 7, 2025 · Platt’s journey from studying at Imperial College London to co-founding BlueCrest Capital Management, Europe’s third-largest hedge-fund firm, underscores his remarkable ascent in the finance world.

May 5, 2024 · Billionaire Michael Platt’s BlueCrest Capital is planning to expand its number of trading teams by 10 per cent by the end of the year after a run of performance in which the family office has...

Mar 8, 2025 · Platt is a co-founder of BlueCrest Capital Management, the British-American hedge fund that at its peak managed about $37 billion, but now invests money solely for its partners and...

Dec 12, 2024 · In late 2000, after nearly a decade at JP Morgan, Platt took the leap and co-founded BlueCrest Capital Management. His vision for BlueCrest was to create a firm that could leverage both fundamental and quantitative strategies to generate superior returns.

5 days ago · Billionaire Michael Platt’s firm BlueCrest Capital Management has gained almost 15 per cent so far this year after making a series of bets on currency and bond markets, racing ahead of some of ...

Feb 18, 2025 · Michael Platt is widely regarded as one of Britain's most accomplished hedge fund managers in history, boasting an estimated net worth of $18 billion. His exceptional track record and strategic acumen have solidified his position as a …

Jan 7, 2025 · Hedge fund billionaire Michael Platt improved gains at his private investment firm last year, joining a group of traders who posted double-digit returns in a year marked by soaring stocks...