Ritchie Capital Management

Ritchie Capital Management is an alternative investment firm that historically operated as a multi-strategy hedge fund and private equity manager. Founded by A.R. "Thane" Ritchie, the firm managed a diverse portfolio of assets across sectors such as energy, insurance, technology, and occasionally life sciences through its investment vehicles. The company is widely recognized for its involvement in the life settlements industry and its extensive history of complex litigation following the 2008 financial crisis. Unlike a biotechnology company, Ritchie Capital Management does not develop its own therapeutic pipeline or medical products. Instead, it functions as a capital provider and asset management entity focused on specialized investment strategies.