Def Associates Ltd
Hedge FundFund ID 805-9283843756British Virgin Islands
Gross assets
$591.4M
Min. investment
$100K
Beneficial owners
16
Size rank
Top 13%
Audited
Yes
Structure
Standalone
About this fund
Def Associates Ltd is a hedge fund managed by Arnhold LLC. The fund reports $591.4 million in gross assets, placing it among the top 13% of private funds by size. The stated minimum investment is $100,000. Its financial statements are audited annually. Private funds are not required to publicly disclose returns; Form ADV reports assets, structure, and service providers, shown above.
Fund details
| Fund ID | 805-9283843756 |
| Fund type | Hedge Fund |
| 3(c)(1) exclusion | Yes |
| 3(c)(7) exclusion | No |
| Master fund | No |
| Feeder fund | No |
| Fund of funds | Yes |
| Relies on exemption from registration | Yes |
| Annual audit | Yes |
| Prepared per GAAP | Yes |
| Sub-advised | No |
| Sales limited to qualified investors | Yes |
| % of assets independently valued | 100% |
Other funds from this manager
| Fund | Type | Gross assets |
|---|---|---|
| Def Associates LP | Hedge | $1.2B |
| Double Eagle Opportunities Fund LP | Other Private | $528M |
| Double Eagle Pacific Master Fund Ltd. | Hedge | $321.7M |
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How large is Def Associates Ltd?
Def Associates Ltd reports $591.4 million in gross assets, among the top 13% of private funds by size.
What is the minimum investment for Def Associates Ltd?
The stated minimum investment is $100,000.
Who manages Def Associates Ltd?
Def Associates Ltd is managed by Arnhold LLC.
Does Def Associates Ltd disclose returns?
No. Private funds are not required to publicly disclose performance. Form ADV reports assets, structure, and service providers.
Manager
A
New York, NY
Service providers
Reported gross assets
$591.4M▲ 21%
Mar '25Form ADV, monthlyJun '26
How this fund compares
Gross assetsTop 13%
Larger than 87% of 67,041 private funds
Gross assets vs Hedge FundsTop 23%
Larger than 77% of 12,442 hedge funds
Minimum investmentTop 71%
Higher than 29% of funds reporting a minimum
Investor base
Adviser & related persons%
Funds of funds2%
Non-U.S. persons1%
Share of the fund's beneficial ownership reported on Form ADV. Categories can overlap.