Eva Shang
Co-founder and General Partner of Legalist, an asset manager specializing in technology-enabled litigation finance, bankruptcy, mass torts, law-firm lending, and government receivables, who scaled the firm from a $10M debut fund to over $1.5B AUM.
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Jun 27, 2024 • 1h 3min
Eva Shang on Litigation Finance Funds
Eva Shang, co-founder of Legalist Inc., discusses starting a litigation finance fund, overcoming challenges, and the importance of partnerships. They explore teamwork, fund strategies, alternative credit strategies, and borderless payments. Shang explains Legalist's growth strategy, data-driven approach, and reflections on complexity in finance and career paths.
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Jun 7, 2024 • 50min
Thiel Fellow Eva Shang - Litigation Finance Masterclass | #537
Eva Shang, co-founder of Legalist and Thiel Fellow, dives into litigation finance, discussing its origin, AI deal sourcing, and asset management. Topics include diversification in investing, analytics in litigation finance, legal underwriting, and technology integration. She shares Legalist's investment strategies, unique business model, and memorable cases funded. The podcast explores challenges in finance, M&A, and the importance of strategic decision-making.
Dec 1, 2025 • 27min
E252: Inside the Mind of a 29-Year-Old Billion-Dollar Fund Manager
Eva Shang, Co-founder of Legalist, shares her remarkable journey from Harvard dropout to leading a billion-dollar asset management firm. She discusses pivoting from legal analytics to litigation finance and the challenges of raising their first $10M fund without a track record. Eva explains why Legalist uses a fund model instead of a venture-backed approach and dives into the niche world of litigation finance. She highlights how technology and algorithms help identify investment opportunities and why talent and culture are vital for long-term success.
