1970s
US venture capital
US private equity
Real estate
Hedge funds
International equity
Our History
A strong future is built on a solid foundation.
For 50 years, Cambridge Associates has been a leading voice in building institutional-quality portfolios for its clients. We have been immersed in the Asia-Pacific region for over 20 years, and have a deep understanding of the market. Working with endowments, foundations, pensions, and private clients, we pioneered the use of alternative asset classes to generate outperformance for portfolios.
Our Beginnings
Goals that stand the test of time
When Jim Bailey and Hunter Lewis started the firm in 1973, they shared two goals: look for ways to generate outperformance and minimize the conflicts that create misalignment between advisors and their clients.
Today, we’re proud that those two touchstones are still at the core of everything we do, whether it’s staying on the leading edge of private investments, thoroughly integrating ESG and diversity into our robust due diligence, or working hard to transparently manage our clients’ portfolios with their best interests as our only priority.
Long-standing relationships to meet long-term goals
Many of the clients we began serving in the 1970s continue to work with us today. And while their services have evolved as they have grown their portfolios and resources, it demonstrates our commitment to serve our clients in a way that is still unique in the industry today.
Looking Back