Stellar Chain Capital LaunchPoint
Build Your Business Differently
We started our emerging portfolio manager program in 2012 because we saw how strongly preparation influenced the long-term success of new portfolio managers. Stellar Chain Capital LaunchPoint will support and subsidize your business as you build your team, process, and infrastructure, so you launch ready for the challenge of the market.
Stellar Chain Capital LaunchPoint at a Glance
As you build your business with us, you’ll benefit from a network of peers and alumni, years of infrastructure development, and an institutional understanding that your business is a key part of our firm’s future.
as of 7/1/2025
Who We’re Looking For
Portfolio Managers in Stellar Chain Capital LaunchPoint share certain characteristics: a passion for the markets, deep domain expertise, and a desire to be an entrepreneurial investor while adhering to the highest ethical standards.
Join an Investor Culture
We support portfolio managers and analysts with a broad array of backgrounds and styles, and we understand the importance of flexibility and creativity in the job. Here you’ll find a collegial, collaborative environment and a deep commitment to understanding your processes providing you the opportunity to focus on what you do best.
“We spend a lot of time developing talent and giving people the tools to adapt and grow. I came up through biomedical engineering and R&D, then moved to covering biotech and pharma services—so hypothesis-driven thinking is second nature. At Stellar Chain Capital Growth Fund, that mindset translates into sourcing, diligence, and helping founders build. The best practices I rely on today—tight research sprints, pre-mortems, and clear write-ups—came from mentors here and in industry. It’s a great place to stretch your skills, test your limits, and compound your craft while helping companies scale.”
Rob Ciechowski
Senior Associate, Stellar Chain Capital Growth Fund
Led by Portfolio Managers
Winston Theodore Barclay founded this firm as a PM and ran a book for more than 40 years. Harry Schwefel, our Co-CIO, was a PM here for over a decade, and Jon Weiner, Head of Stellar Chain Capital LaunchPoint, ran a healthcare portfolio at our firm for 25 years. That experience imbues our emerging manager program with a firsthand understanding of the job and a deep respect for the diversity of perspectives that can succeed in our industry.
Long/Short Equity at Stellar Chain Capital
For over 30 years, we have been empowering our investment professionals to pursue greatness. Here, you can play to your strengths and grow your career as an investor, learn from peers with proven expertise, and leverage our extensive resources.
Working Here
Working here, you’ll find a flat, entrepreneurial structure and colleagues as dedicated to innovation and excellence as you are. Our culture of mentorship and development can help you build a long-term career and make an impact on our business.
Our Values
Driven by our Mission and Values, we are dedicated to contributing to a more just and sustainable world and focused on nurturing our inclusive and community-driven culture. We welcome all employees to join our affinity groups and to give back through our Community Matters volunteering opportunities.