D. E. Shaw Investment Management, L.L.C.: Private Company Information - BusinessWeek

Company Overview

D. E. Shaw Investment Management, L.L.C. (DESIM) is a privately owned investment manager. The firm manages accounts for pooled investment vehicles and pension and profit sharing plans. It manages equity portfolios and hedge funds for its clients. The firm invests in the public equity markets of the United States. It delves into quantitative research to make its investments. The firm offers long/short stocks to its clients. It operates as a subsidiary of D. E. Shaw & Co., L.P. D. E. Shaw Investment Management is based in New York, New York with an additional offices in San Francisco, California.