NX1 Capital

NX1 Capital is an investment firm.

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Updated: Mar 15, 2026 ·

About

NX1 Capital is an investment firm that launched its debut long-short equities fund in January 2026. The firm was founded by Daniel Senft, formerly the head of publics at Coatue Management, and successfully raised $2.5 billion for its initial fund. Its investment strategy is centered on technology firms.

Headquartered in New York, NY, NX1 Capital is registered as an investment adviser firm with the SEC. The firm focuses on identifying companies it expects to perform well and those it anticipates will underperform within the technology sector.

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Investments Made

Date	Company	Round	Lead Investor(s)	Co-Investor(s)
Feb 12, 2026	Anthropic	$30.0B Series G	Coatue, D. E. Shaw & Co., Dragoneer Investment Group, Founders Fund, GIC, ICONIQ Capital, MGX	Accel, Addition, Alpha Wave Global, Altimeter Capital, AMP PBC, Appaloosa Management, Baillie Gifford, Bessemer Venture Partners, BlackRock, Blackstone Group, D1 Capital Partners, Fidelity, General Catalyst, Goldman Sachs Alternatives, Greenoaks, Insight Partners, Jane Street Capital, JP Morgan Chase, Lightspeed Venture Partners, Menlo Ventures, Microsoft, Morgan Stanley Investment Management, NVIDIA, Qatar Investment Authority, Sands Capital Ventures, Sequoia Capital, Temasek Holdings, TowerBrook Capital Partners, TPG, Whale Rock Capital Management, XN

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Deep Dive

NX1 Capital operates as an investment firm specializing in a long-short equities strategy, primarily targeting the technology sector. The firm was established by Daniel Senft, who previously held the position of head of publics at Coatue Management. For its inaugural fund, NX1 Capital successfully secured $2.5 billion in capital.

The firm's long-short equities fund officially commenced trading in January 2026. This strategy involves taking long positions in companies expected to appreciate in value and short positions in companies anticipated to decline, with a specific focus on technology-driven enterprises.

NX1 Capital maintains its headquarters in New York, NY, positioning it within a major financial hub. The firm is registered with the SEC as an investment adviser, operating under the entity name NX1 CAPITAL LP.

Its presence has been noted within the venture ecosystem, appearing on Crunchbase lists for hedge funds operating in the New York area. This indicates its active participation and recognition within the regional investment landscape.

Beyond its core fund activities, NX1 Capital has also participated in significant funding rounds, demonstrating its role as an active investor. For instance, the firm was listed among the investors in Anthropic's Series G funding round.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who founded NX1 Capital and what is their background?

NX1 Capital was founded by Daniel Senft, who previously served as the head of publics at Coatue Management.

When did NX1 Capital's debut fund begin trading?

NX1 Capital's long-short equities fund commenced trading in January 2026, following a successful $2.5 billion capital raise.