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The Observatory is the single family office of the founder of Glaceau, the company behind Vitaminwater and Smartwater.
We allocate capital to a limited number of emerging hedge fund managers with a focus on strategies that can navigate a variety of market environments. Our process emphasizes clear risk controls, repeatable investment approaches, and alignment with long-term capital objectives.
What We Do
We invest in hedge funds with a live track record.
We do not invest in private equity, venture capital, or direct deals.
We look for managers with at least 15% annualized returns and drawdowns under 10%, targeting a return-to-drawdown ratio of 1.5x or better.
If your strategy meets these criteria, please submit your presentation along with daily return data in Excel format to IR@247lookout.com.
To learn more about The Observatory’s manager selection philosophy, please refer to our CIO’s interview.
FAQs
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We invest exclusively in emerging hedge fund managers who can demonstrate consistent performance across all market environments. We do not invest in private equity, venture capital, or direct deals.
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We require:
A minimum 15% annualized return
Maximum drawdown of 10%
A return-to-drawdown ratio of at least 1.5x
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Controlled drawdown refers to the ability of a fund to limit peak-to-trough losses. We consider a drawdown of no more than 10% as acceptable, provided it is managed with discipline and transparency.
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Your presentation / pitch deck
A daily returns Excel file
To: IR@247lookout.com
Contact us.
IR@247lookout.com
980 North Federal Highway, Suite 110 Boca Raton, Florida 33432
17-20 Whitestone Expressway, Suite 403 Whitestone, NY 11357
If your strategy meets these criteria, please submit your
presentation along with daily return data in Excel format.
Disclaimer: This is a private single-family office and does not accept outside capital or third-party investors.