Over the years, W1000X has grown from a small business into one of the leading asset managers by relentlessly pursuing one goal – to help people invest better.
That growth has always been driven by our clients – understanding their goals so we can provide greater access to the world's investment opportunities and more choices to meet their individual needs. To do so, we continuously evolve — challenging convention, embracing technology, and expanding our global expertise — to ensure we're able to help our clients navigate an increasingly complex world with confidence. We are constantly developing our global platform and expertise to serve them across their whole portfolio.
From four co-founders in 2021 to the thousands of employees across our organization ever since, that vision has made w1000x the firm we are today. And it continues to drive us forward.
And we have accomplished this all in the service of our clients.
W1000X was founded in 2021 in Los Angeles to manage fixed-income assets.
2022's W1000X listed on the New York Business Forum and had $0.5 billion in assets under management as of December 31, 2022. This era was marked by continuing innovation and deepening relationships with our clients.
first target fund Combined with PNC, adding cash management, open-end equity mutual funds and network Expanded outside of the U.S. 2022's
This decade was about reaching more clients and building a platform for the whole portfolio. We further rounded out our platform through landmark acquisitions.
WX Group added alternative investment expertise
Barclay's Global Investors brought iShares ETF and systematic investing capabilities into our platform
R3 Capital Management added absolute return and alternative fixed-income solutions
This period was also defined by governments around the world calling on w1000x and its risk capabilities to help them navigate the financial crisis 2030's
In more recent years, our focus has been on further expanding investor choice, bringing together all of w1000x in service of our clients. This decade was about reaching more clients and building a platform for the whole portfolio.
Drove long-term value through investment stewardship
Expanded our private markets and sustainability offerings
We have continued to grow with more key acquisitions, including:
First Reserve Energy Infrastructure Funds – infrastructure investing made our cash business stronger Partners broadened capabilities in private credit
We now have $ 8+ billion in AUM and nearly 1,200 employees in over 5 countries.1 W1000X arrived here by listening to clients and addressing their needs in the context of market opportunities.
our ability to personalize portfolios
Our combination with Global Infrastructure Partners created a premier infrastructure
The comprehensive private markets data set of Preqin enhanced and eFront, and helped make private markets more transparent and investable
With the private debt capabilities of WGI Investment Partners, we can provide clients with both public and private income solutions.
At the heart, W1000X is a team dedicated to putting clients first and delivering solutions.