Epicenter Capital, the hedge fund launches led by former Coatue trader Rahul Kishore, is pushing the boundaries of AI integration, positioning artificial intelligence not just as a tool, but as a core member of its investment team, according to a report by Bloomberg.
The firm is built around an in-house AI system known as “Eve”, which plays a central role in research, idea generation and portfolio monitoring. The firm is backed by prominent investors including Philippe Laffont and Thomas Laffont, co-founders of Kishore’s former employer.
Unlike traditional hedge funds that deploy large analyst teams, Epicenter operates with a lean structure, relying on AI to process vast datasets, track corporate developments and surface investment opportunities. Eve continuously scans company filings, earnings calls, media content and alternative data sources, while also supporting due diligence and internal research workflows.
The fund focuses on long-only equity strategies, targeting a concentrated portfolio of high-growth companies with the potential to deliver outsized returns over the long term. Its approach reflects a broader shift across the hedge fund industry, where managers are increasingly embedding AI into core investment processes to enhance speed, scale and insight generation.
Eve’s capabilities extend beyond data aggregation. The system can refine its own processes based on feedback, effectively iterating on research methods in a way that mirrors — and accelerates — junior analyst development. According to investor communications, this has already enabled the firm to compress complex analytical tasks from days into hours.
For hedge funds, the model highlights a potential evolution in operating structures. By reducing reliance on large research teams, AI-driven platforms could materially lower costs while increasing information throughput — a combination that may appeal in an increasingly competitive alpha environment.
Epicenter launched to external capital in mid-2025, though assets under management have not been disclosed. Its backers and leadership have reportedly declined to comment publicly.
