Brightlight Capital, established in 2011 by Vadim Rubinchik, a former partner renowned for his adept securities analysis in the energy and healthcare sectors at Conatus, operates as a hedge fund manager headquartered in Connecticut. Distinguished by its long/short equity strategy, the firm is dedicated to delivering enduring, high-risk-adjusted returns while prudently preserving capital, and maintaining a low net exposure to the market.
Since 2011, Vadim Rubinchik has served as a Managing Partner at Brightlight Capital Management LP. Before assuming this role, he held positions as Managing Director at Conatus Capital Management LP, as well as Analyst roles at Fir Tree Capital Management LP, Para Advisors LLC, and Smith Barney Asset Management. Mr. Rubinchik earned his undergraduate degree from the University of Texas at Austin.
Brightlight Capital Management serves two clients and manages discretionary assets totaling $456,685,192, as per their Form ADV filed on March 22, 2023. Their most recent 13F filing for the fourth quarter of 2023 indicates holdings of $138,622,883 in managed 13F securities, with a concentrated top 10 holdings concentration of 100%. Remarkably, Brightlight Capital Management's largest holding comprises 2,975,200 shares of Melco Resorts & Entertainment Limited AD ADR.