The Value Perspective

The Value Perspective with David Marcus – part 2

Mar 10, 2025
In this engaging conversation, David Marcus, a seasoned value investor with a rich background in stock-picking and family office management, shares insights from his remarkable career. He discusses the evolution of deep value investing in Europe and navigates the challenges of managing permanent capital. Marcus reflects on key partnerships, including a pivotal $100 million investment and the impact of mentorship on his journey. He contrasts active versus passive investment strategies while emphasizing the potential hidden in Europe’s complex market landscape.
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Investing in Kinnevik

  • David Marcus invested in Jan Stenbeck's Kinnevik, a Swedish conglomerate.
  • Stenbeck, a telecom and media visionary, spun off six companies from Kinnevik.
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Starting a Hedge Fund

  • Stenbeck offered Marcus a partnership and $100 million to start a hedge fund.
  • Marcus accepted and moved into Stenbeck's office in the Citycorp building.
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Unexpected Death and Transition

  • Marcus experienced two difficult investment years after starting his hedge fund.
  • Stenbeck unexpectedly died two years into their partnership, leaving his daughter, Marcus's junior employee, as his biggest investor.
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