David Einhorn
Founder at GREEN BRICK PARTNERS, INC.
Net worth: 130 M $ as of 2024-03-30
Profile
In 1981, David Einhorm is graduated from Cornell University (New York) where he passed with distinction in all subjects. He is the CEO of Greenlight Capital, a hedge fund which he created in 1996 with a million dollar. In 2008, his fortune was estimated about six billion dollars.
Principally short-seller, the fund’s strategy is lucrative, its profitability was around 26% a year since 1996.
The name of David Einhorm is closely related with the short sale. Even if he appears as a long-term investor, David Einhorm is adulated for his hit-and-run offensives and his bear speculations. Best examples are Allied Capital and Lehman Brothers.
In 2002, during a conference fir a charitable institution, organized by Tomorrows Children’s Fund, David Einhorm presents Allied Capital as an opportunity to sell. While a significant number of indications tend to prove this declaration, Allied Capital blows off steam against David Einhorm. During the struggle, David Einhorm is subjected to underhand tricks (SEC investigation on David Einhorm and his wife’s dismissal at Barron’s, stolen phone records…). David Einhorm wrote a book about this affair: “Fooling some of the people all the time”.
In 2007, he spots before anyone else the pitiful situation of the company Lehman Brothers and while others hedge funds do not say anything, he speaks into microphones.
In May 2008, during another charity event, David Einhorm launches a diatribe against the investment bank accused of hiding the truth about its accounts. A few days later, the equity drops and David Einhorm wins $ 1 billion.
When his detractors accuse him of precipitating the death of his prey, he affirms being an activist for financial transparency.
David Einhorm is also the CEO of Greenlight Capital RE Ltd, based in the Cayman Islands, specializing in reinsurance. He is one of the principal shareholders of the company.
Known holdings in public companies
| Company | Date | Number of shares | Valuation | Valuation date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023-07-24 | 6,254,715 ( 17.69% ) | 78 M $ | 2024-03-30 | |
| 2024-01-01 | 869,110 ( 1.93% ) | 52 M $ | 2024-03-30 |
Latest news about David Einhorn
David Einhorn active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
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| GREEN BRICK PARTNERS, INC. | Founder | 2006-04-10 |
| GREENLIGHT CAPITAL RE, LTD. | Chairman | 2004-08-05 |
Greenlight Capital, Inc.
 Greenlight Capital, Inc. Investment ManagersFinance Greenlight Capital, Inc. is an independent, SEC-registered investment advisor and hedge fund manager headquartered in New York City. The firm was founded by David Einhorn in 1996. Greenlight Capital provides investment advisory services to the Greenlight “Capital Funds”. | Chief Executive Officer | 1995-12-31 |
Greenlight Capital LLC
 Greenlight Capital LLC Investment Trusts/Mutual FundsMiscellaneous Green Light Capital, Inc. provides hedge fund services. The firm invests in the public equity and fixed income markets of the United States. It employs a fundamental analysis with a market neutral strategy to make its investments. Green Light Capital was founded in 1996 and is headquartered in New York, NY. | Chief Executive Officer | 2010-05-30 |
City Year, Inc.
 City Year, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services City Year, Inc. offers school-based service and leadership programs. It support students by focusing on attendance, behavior, and course performance through in-class tutoring, mentoring, and after school programs that keep kids in school and on track to graduate. The company was founded by Miuchael Brown, Alan Khazei, Jennifer Eplett Reilly and in 1988 and is headquartered in Boston, MA. | Director/Board Member | - |
Robin Hood Foundation
 Robin Hood Foundation Services to the Health IndustryHealth Services Robin Hood Foundation provides grants, strategic support services, and management assistance to community based programs fighting poverty. The firm conducts programs focusing on early childhood development, education, survival, youth, job training, and jobs and economic security. It also offers employment programs, lower income victims' services and relief, mental health services, and other grants. The company was founded by Paul Tudor Jones II in 1988 and is headquartered in New York, NY. | Director/Board Member | - |
Greenlight Private Equity Partners
 Greenlight Private Equity Partners Investment ManagersFinance Greenlight Private Equity Partners is the private equity division of Greenlight Capital, Inc. founded in 2001. The firm has headquartered in New York City. | Founder | 2001-12-31 |
Greenlight Reinsurance Ltd.
 Greenlight Reinsurance Ltd. Property/Casualty InsuranceFinance Greenlight Reinsurance Ltd. operates as a property and casualty reinsurance company. It provides a variety of custom-tailored reinsurance solutions to the insurance, risk retention group, captive and financial marketplaces. The company was founded in 2004 and is headquartered in Camana Bay, Cayman Islands. | Director/Board Member | 2004-06-30 |
The Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson's Research
 The Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson's Research Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services The Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson's Research engages in finding a cure for Parkinson's disease within the decade through funded research agenda and to ensuring the development of improved therapies for those living with Parkinson's. It is delivering patients better treatments and, ultimately, a cure for Parkinson's disease. It developed a targeted approach to research funding that helps them identify and prioritize the patient-relevant science. The company was founded by Michael J. Fox and Deborah W. Brooks in 2000 and is headquartered in New York, NY. | Director/Board Member | 2004-12-31 |
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Training of David Einhorn
| Cornell University | Undergraduate Degree |
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Linked companies
| Listed companies | 2 |
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| GREEN BRICK PARTNERS, INC. | Consumer Durables |
| GREENLIGHT CAPITAL RE, LTD. | Finance |
| Private companies | 16 |
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Greenlight Capital, Inc.
Greenlight Capital, Inc. Investment ManagersFinance Greenlight Capital, Inc. is an independent, SEC-registered investment advisor and hedge fund manager headquartered in New York City. The firm was founded by David Einhorn in 1996. Greenlight Capital provides investment advisory services to the Greenlight “Capital Funds”. | Finance |
Greenlight Capital Advisors LLC
 Greenlight Capital Advisors LLC Financial ConglomeratesFinance Greenlight Capital Advisors LLC provides investment advisory services. It operates as a subsidiary of Greenlight Capital, Inc. The firm is headquartered in New York, NY. | Finance |
Fifth Street Capital LLC
 Fifth Street Capital LLC Investment ManagersFinance Fifth Street Capital LLC (Fifth Street Capital) is private equity firm founded by Leonard Tannenbaum in 1998. The firm is headquartered in West Palm Beach, Florida. | Finance |
Greenlight Capital LLC
Greenlight Capital LLC Investment Trusts/Mutual FundsMiscellaneous Green Light Capital, Inc. provides hedge fund services. The firm invests in the public equity and fixed income markets of the United States. It employs a fundamental analysis with a market neutral strategy to make its investments. Green Light Capital was founded in 1996 and is headquartered in New York, NY. | Miscellaneous |
| Donaldson, Lufkin & Jenrette Securities Corp. | Finance |
New Century Financial Corp.
 New Century Financial Corp. Real Estate Investment TrustsFinance New Century Financial Corp. operates real estate investment trusts (REIT). It through its subsidiaries provides sub-prime mortgage loans primarily for single-family residences. It provides first and second mortgage products to borrowers in US through its operating subsidiaries New Century Mortgage Corp. and Home123 Corp. The company's wholesale division originates and purchases loans through a network of independent mortgage brokers, while its retail division markets loans directly to individuals. It also sells its mortgages in pools of loans to institutional buyers such as Morgan Stanley Dean Witter. It had converted to a real estate investment trust (REIT) in 2004. It was founded in the year 1995. It is headquartered in Irvine, CA. | Finance |
Scivantage, Inc.
 Scivantage, Inc. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Scivantage, Inc. provides web-based software solutions for the financial services industry. The firm's products include scivantage professional, investor, and maxit. Its services encompass implementation, consulting, custom solutions, and staff augmentation. The company was founded by Adnane Charchour in 2000 and is headquartered in Jersey City, NJ. | Technology Services |
Greenlight Private Equity Partners
Greenlight Private Equity Partners Investment ManagersFinance Greenlight Private Equity Partners is the private equity division of Greenlight Capital, Inc. founded in 2001. The firm has headquartered in New York City. | Finance |
City Year, Inc.
City Year, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services City Year, Inc. offers school-based service and leadership programs. It support students by focusing on attendance, behavior, and course performance through in-class tutoring, mentoring, and after school programs that keep kids in school and on track to graduate. The company was founded by Miuchael Brown, Alan Khazei, Jennifer Eplett Reilly and in 1988 and is headquartered in Boston, MA. | Commercial Services |
The Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson's Research
The Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson's Research Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services The Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson's Research engages in finding a cure for Parkinson's disease within the decade through funded research agenda and to ensuring the development of improved therapies for those living with Parkinson's. It is delivering patients better treatments and, ultimately, a cure for Parkinson's disease. It developed a targeted approach to research funding that helps them identify and prioritize the patient-relevant science. The company was founded by Michael J. Fox and Deborah W. Brooks in 2000 and is headquartered in New York, NY. | Commercial Services |
DME Advisors LP
 DME Advisors LP Investment ManagersFinance Part of DME Advisors GP LLC, DME Advisors LP is a private company that provides investment advice. The company is based in New York, NY. | Finance |
Robin Hood Foundation
Robin Hood Foundation Services to the Health IndustryHealth Services Robin Hood Foundation provides grants, strategic support services, and management assistance to community based programs fighting poverty. The firm conducts programs focusing on early childhood development, education, survival, youth, job training, and jobs and economic security. It also offers employment programs, lower income victims' services and relief, mental health services, and other grants. The company was founded by Paul Tudor Jones II in 1988 and is headquartered in New York, NY. | Health Services |
Hillel: The Foundation For Jewish Campus Life
 Hillel: The Foundation For Jewish Campus Life Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Hillel: The Foundation For Jewish Campus Life operates as a Jewish campus organization. It provides opportunities for Jewish students to explore and celebrate their Jewish identity through its global network of regional centers and campus foundations. The company was founded in 1923 and is headquartered in Washington, DC. | Commercial Services |
Greenlight Reinsurance Ltd.
Greenlight Reinsurance Ltd. Property/Casualty InsuranceFinance Greenlight Reinsurance Ltd. operates as a property and casualty reinsurance company. It provides a variety of custom-tailored reinsurance solutions to the insurance, risk retention group, captive and financial marketplaces. The company was founded in 2004 and is headquartered in Camana Bay, Cayman Islands. | Finance |
| Siegler, Collery & Co. | |
Greenlight Capital Holding UK Ltd.
 Greenlight Capital Holding UK Ltd. Investment ManagersFinance Greenlight Capital Holding UK Ltd. operates as a holding private company that provides investment advisory services. The company is based in London, UK, and has subsidiaries in the United Kingdom. | Finance |
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