Ex-Viking CIO’s Hedge Fund Expected to Top $1 Billion in Debut

Former Viking Global Investors Chief Investment Officer Ning Jin is expected to have at least $1 billion of client cash when he opens his global stock hedge fund in the fourth quarter, according to people familiar with the matter.

Avantyr Capital Partners, on track to be among the biggest industry startups this year, will have a second fundraising in early to mid-2026 for investors currently covered by a non-solicit agreement between Jin and Viking, the people said, asking not to be identified discussing confidential details.