Fourth Block
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| Type | Private |
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| Founded | 2003 |
| Headquarters | New York, NY |
| Key people | Paul Torres, Chairman and CEO |
| Industry | Investment and Strategic Management |
| Products | Strategic management, venture capital and private wealth management services |
| Revenue |  $851.42 million USD (2005) |
| Employees | 1,800 |
| Website | www.fourthblock.com |
Fourth Block is a global strategic management firm and a leading provider of venture capital, private equity, subordinated debt and private wealth management services.
[edit] Overview
Founded in 2003, Fourth Block specializes in financing and guiding start-ups, internal growth, acquisitions and recapitalizations in the areas of finance, technology, media and entertainment, and currently manages over $1 billion in private equity commitments. The firm also provides boutique private banking services to over 6,500 clients worldwide and manages $10 billion in client capital.
Fourth Block is headquartered in New York and maintains offices in Paris, Sydney and Hong Kong. The firm assumes employment commitments for over 1,800 people worldwide.
