# Jonathan Caplis

> Jonathan Caplis, also known professionally as Jon Caplis, is the founder and CEO of PivotalPath, the New York hedge fund research firm launched in 2013. His earlier career spans Chesapeake Partners, Global Domain Partners and Campbell & Company. He focuses on hedge fund transparency, research and meaningful performance comparisons for institutional investors.

- **Role:** Founder and CEO at PivotalPath
- **Organizations:** PivotalPath, Campbell & Company, Global Domain Partners LLC, Chesapeake Partners LP
- **Education:** Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, Finance, Washington University in St. Louis - Olin Business School
- **Known for:** Founded PivotalPath in 2013., PivotalPath received Best Index Provider recognition from HedgeWeek in 2023., PivotalPath was included in Alternative Fund Insight’s 2024 Power25 ranking as a non-manager.

## Career timeline

- **Early career** — Analyst/trader at Chesapeake Partners LP.
- **Before Campbell & Company** — Co-founder and COO of systematic hedge fund Global Domain Partners LLC.
- **Before 2013** — Co-head of portfolio allocation and risk management at Campbell & Company; investment committee member; led specialized recruiting.
- **2013** — Founded PivotalPath in New York; launch announced as November 2013.
- **2023** — PivotalPath celebrated its tenth anniversary and announced recognition as Best Index Provider by HedgeWeek.
- **2026** — Featured on Alternative Fund Insight live from Miami; listed as presenter at a CAIA Singapore seminar.

## Achievements

- Founded PivotalPath in 2013.
- PivotalPath received Best Index Provider recognition from HedgeWeek in 2023.
- PivotalPath was included in Alternative Fund Insight’s 2024 Power25 ranking as a non-manager.

## Latest updates

- **2026-01** — Discussed renewed appreciation for liquidity as investors reconsider private markets.
- **2026-02** — Appeared on Alternative Fund Insight episode 53, recorded during Miami hedge fund week and published February 27.
- **2026-03** — Listed as presenter for the March 13 CAIA Singapore x PivotalPath breakfast seminar on manager-allocator communication.

## Links

- Website: https://www.pivotalpath.com/
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jon-caplis-8410b94
- Twitter/X: https://x.com/JCaplis

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