Chris Hansen’s Bet on Power Sparks Big Gains

Valiant Capital’s new SPV is up 36% net through July, outperforming the hedge fund’s public portfolio and capitalizing on rising demand from AI.

Stephen Taub August 20, 2025

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Investors are watching a successful new launch from Chris Hansen's Valiant Capital Management.Valiant's new side pocket vehicle focused on the power industry has been electrifying since the first quarter. Valiant's founder, Chris Hansen, The side pocket is up 52 percent gross and 36 percent net for

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