A former Point72 portfolio manager just broke through the industry-wide chill on fund launches by kicking off a $250 million supply chain-focused hedge fund

Walnut Level Capital is former Point72 manager Charlie Antrim's new fund. It recently launched with $250 million in Colorado.

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A former Point72 portfolio manager just broke through the industry-wide chill on fund launches by kicking off a $250 million supply chain-focused hedge fund Bradley Saacks | Walnut Level Capital is former Point72 manager Charlie Antrim's new fund. It recently launched with $250 million in Colorado. Read More »

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