Marc Mezvinsky is an American investor, perhaps most recognized for his tenure as the former Vice Chairman of the venture capital firm Social Capital. Born into a political family in Philadelphia—both of his parents, Edward Mezvinsky and Marjorie Margolies, were former members of the U.S. House of Representatives—Marc was raised alongside ten siblings, five of whom were adopted. Mezvinsky is highly educated, holding a degree in religious studies and philosophy from Stanford University, followed by studies in politics, philosophy, and economics at Pembroke College. After completing his education, he began his career in investment banking at Goldman Sachs. He later served as a senior partner at 3G Capital before launching his own hedge fund, Eaglevale Partners. In addition to his financial career, Mezvinsky contributes to charitable organizations, currently sitting on the boards of the Pembroke College Foundation and the Ann Romney Center for Neurologic Diseases. He is also notable for his marriage in 2010 to Chelsea Clinton, the daughter of former President Bill Clinton.
Childhood, Education, and Political Ties
Mezvinsky was born into a politically engaged family; both his parents, Edward Mezvinsky and Marjorie Margolies, were Democratic members of the U.S. House of Representatives. Known for their generosity, his parents adopted five children, meaning Marc grew up in a large household with ten siblings. His mother, an early advocate for single-parent adoption, wrote the book ‘They Came to Stay’ about her experience.
Academically proficient, Mezvinsky graduated from Stanford University in 2000 with a degree in religious studies and philosophy. He furthered his education at Pembroke College, Oxford, earning a Master of Arts in politics, philosophy, and economics in 2002. His family’s long-standing connection to the Clintons led to him meeting Chelsea Clinton, the daughter of President Bill Clinton, in 1993.
Investment Career and ‘Eaglevale Partners’
Mezvinsky began his professional life at Goldman Sachs, one of the world’s largest investment banks, where he worked for eight years, starting as an emerging markets foreign exchange strategist. In 2008, seeking new opportunities, he joined the equity firm 3G Capital Management as a senior partner, resigning in the same year that the firm gained prominence by acquiring Burger King (2010).
He subsequently co-founded his own Manhattan-based multi-strategy hedge fund, Eaglevale Partners, which focused on bonds, currencies, and commodities. The firm grew rapidly and, in 2014, attempted to capitalize on the Greek financial crisis by launching the ‘Eaglevale Hellenic Opportunity’ fund. This venture proved catastrophic, losing 90 percent of its total value, leading to the shutdown of the Greek-focused fund in 2016 and the permanent closure of Eaglevale Partners in December 2016.
This failure was compounded by accusations, fueled by WikiLeaks documents released in 2016, that Mezvinsky had leveraged his connection to the Clinton family to secure investors. It was suggested that many investors in ‘Eaglevale Partners’ were friends or supporters of Bill and Hillary Clinton, and that Chelsea Clinton had helped solicit potential backers, creating a perception on Wall Street that the Clintons would favor those who invested.
Following the closure of his hedge fund, Mezvinsky took the position of Vice Chairman at Social Capital, focusing on improving the company’s portfolio and overall business development.
Personal Life and Philanthropy
Mezvinsky is married to Chelsea Clinton. After dating since 2005 and getting engaged in 2009, the couple had an interfaith marriage in 2010. They have two children: a daughter, Charlotte (born 2014), and a son, Aidan (born 2016). His connection to the prominent Clinton family has occasionally led to public scrutiny, with some accusing him of opportunism.
Following his parents’ example, Mezvinsky is involved in several philanthropic efforts. He currently serves on the boards of the Pembroke College Foundation, the Ann Romney Center for Neurologic Diseases (which supports medical research and improved treatments), and the Madison Square Park Conservancy.
Net worth of Marc Mezvinsky
The estimated net worth of Marc Mezvinsky is about $5 million.