Indian origin entrepreneur Mala Gaonkar’s SurgoCap Partners has made history by making the biggest debut by a woman-led hedge fund. With $1.8 billion turnover the firm offers lower fees for smaller endowments and foundations addressing climate change.
Biggest debut of a woman-led hedge fund
Published by: Team GI Youth
Published on 23, Jan 2023
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