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Quantum Fund

Soros flagship hedge fund; "broke the Bank of England" 1992
Tracked because Soros flagship hedge fund; "broke the Bank of England" 1992 · 16 documented connections
Editorial summary · AI-drafted from public records

George Soros's flagship hedge fund, co-founded with Jim Rogers in 1973. Generated average annual returns exceeding 30% for three decades. Most famous trade: shorting the British pound on September 16, 1992 ("Black Wednesday"), netting $1B+ profit and forcing the UK out of the European Exchange Rate Mechanism. Closed to outside investors in 2011.

Facts on record1
Connections mapped16
Sources cited18
✦ Thin coverage gap +43 connected to 16 entities · only 1 facts on record · flagged for follow-up research
Evidence: 1S
Stated vs Revealed
No documented contradictions on file.
Connection Map
Key Connections
← George Soros person
founder
George Soros co-founded the Quantum Fund, a hedge fund that made him a billionaire through currency speculation and global macro trading.
→ Central European University institution
donor
Central European University was founded by George Soros using profits from Quantum Fund, and continues to receive support from Soros-linked foundations.
→ Open Society Foundations institution
funding source / philanthropic beneficiary
Profits from Quantum Fund provided the initial and ongoing funding for George Soros' Open Society Foundations and its network of philanthropic organizations.
→ Foundation to Promote Open Society (FPOS) organization
grant-making vehicle
The Foundation to Promote Open Society (FPOS) is a key grant-making organization funded by Quantum Fund profits, serving as the primary U.S. vehicle for Soros philanthropy.
→ Democracy Alliance institution
donor
George Soros, whose wealth comes from Quantum Fund, is a founding member and key donor of the Democracy Alliance donor network.
→ Securities and Exchange Commission government agency
oversight
Quantum Fund filed a filing with the SEC on 2026-03-13, indicating ongoing regulatory compliance or reporting obligations.
← Soros Fund Management company
fund_manager
Soros Fund Management managed the Quantum Fund.
Facts (1)
Data Freshness
Stale Last update: 186d ago · Avg age: 951d
Confidence Tiers: Primary Source — cross-referenced government/corporate filings Pending Review — sourced but not independently verified AI Inference — analytical hypothesis from cross-referencing
✓ Verified Findings (1)
Independently re-checked: a second model read the source artifact and confirmed it supports the extracted claim.
✓ verified Partially Corroborated Quantum Fund filed filing with the SEC on 2026-03-13. Accession number: N/A.
All Connections (16)
→ Open Society Foundations institution
funding source / philanthropic beneficiary primary since 1993
Profits from Quantum Fund provided the initial and ongoing funding for George Soros' Open Society Foundations and its network of philanthropic organizations.
→ Tides Foundation institution
grant recipient / funding conduit inferential since 1990
Tides Foundation has received significant funding from Soros-linked entities, including foundations funded by Quantum Fund profits, serving as a fiscal sponsor for progressive causes.
funded organization secondary since 2003
The Center for American Progress has received substantial financial support from organizations funded by Quantum Fund profits, including the Open Society Foundations and Tides Foundation.
→ Media Matters for America institution
funded organization secondary since 2004
Media Matters for America has been financially supported by organizations connected to Quantum Fund's philanthropic arm, including via Democracy Alliance and Tides Foundation.
→ Democracy Alliance institution
donor primary since 2005
George Soros, whose wealth comes from Quantum Fund, is a founding member and key donor of the Democracy Alliance donor network.
funded organization secondary since 1995
The ACLU has received significant funding from Open Society Foundations and other Soros-linked philanthropies funded by Quantum Fund profits.
→ International Crisis Group institution
funded organization secondary since 1995
George Soros, via Quantum Fund wealth, has been a major funder of the International Crisis Group through the Open Society Foundations.
→ Central European University institution
donor primary since 1991
Central European University was founded by George Soros using profits from Quantum Fund, and continues to receive support from Soros-linked foundations.
→ Arabella Advisors company
financial intermediary inferential since 2010
Arabella Advisors has managed donor-advised funds for Soros-linked philanthropies, which were funded by Quantum Fund profits, directing money to progressive causes.
→ New Venture Fund institution
grant recipient / funding conduit secondary since 2010
The New Venture Fund, managed by Arabella Advisors, has received and disbursed funds from Soros-linked foundations connected to Quantum Fund wealth.
→ Securities and Exchange Commission government agency
oversight primary since 2026
Quantum Fund filed a filing with the SEC on 2026-03-13, indicating ongoing regulatory compliance or reporting obligations.
grant-making vehicle primary since 2000
The Foundation to Promote Open Society (FPOS) is a key grant-making organization funded by Quantum Fund profits, serving as the primary U.S. vehicle for Soros philanthropy.
→ Open Society Policy Center organization
affiliation secondary since 2005
Open Society Policy Center, the U.S. advocacy arm of the Open Society Foundations, is funded by Quantum Fund profits and engages in lobbying activities.
← Soros Fund Management company
fund_manager primary
Soros Fund Management managed the Quantum Fund.
← Alexander Soros person
affiliation inferential since 2026
Alexander Soros is connected to the Quantum Fund, the hedge fund originally established by his father George Soros.
← George Soros person
founder primary since 1973
George Soros co-founded the Quantum Fund, a hedge fund that made him a billionaire through currency speculation and global macro trading.
Sources (18)
2026 UNVERIFIED Research: Quantum Fund — Lobbying disclosures (no results) government_disclosure Processed 📜 Receipt
2026 UNVERIFIED Research: Quantum Fund — Court records (no results) court_document Processed 📜 Receipt
2026 UNVERIFIED Research: Quantum Fund — Corporate registrations (no results) government_disclosure Processed 📜 Receipt
2026 UNVERIFIED Research: Quantum Fund — USASpending contracts (no results) contract Processed 📜 Receipt
2026 UNVERIFIED Research: Quantum Fund — Parliamentary records (no results) parliamentary_record Processed 📜 Receipt