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First Manhattan

First Manhattan

New York City, New Yorkfirstmanhattan.com

Overview

First Manhattan is an independently owned investment advisory and wealth management firm founded in 1964. It provides services to high-net-worth individuals, families, partnerships, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm employs a research-intensive, long-term, value-oriented investment approach, primarily focused on public equity and fixed-income securities. It also engages in alternative investment strategies and has launched exchange-traded funds (ETFs).

Portfolio Companies

7

Investments

First Manhattan investments
CompanyDateStageLead
SesameJun 2022Series B-
HeyJobsMar 2022Series BLead
HonorOct 2021Series E-
Meru HealthSep 2021Series B-
Hello AlphaSep 2021Series B-

Key People

Zac Wydra

CEO and Portfolio Manager

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SeedSeries ASeries BGrowth

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Firmographic Details

HeadquartersNew York City, New York
Year FoundedN/A

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