Clients
Universa Investments serves 45 clients. The average client has about $474 million with the firm.
- Pooled investment vehicles45 clients100%
Show client breakdownHide client breakdown
| Client type | Clients | Regulatory AUM | Share | Avg. per client |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pooled investment vehicles | 45 | $21,349,131,206 | 100.0% | $474.4M |
| Total | 45 | $21,349,131,206 | 100% | $474.4M |
- Clients
- 45
- Regulatory AUM
- $21,349,131,206
- Share
- 100.0%
- Avg. per client
- $474.4M
Total
- Clients
- 45
- Regulatory AUM
- $21,349,131,206
- Share
- 100%
- Avg. per client
- $474.4M
What it does
Universa Investments provides portfolio management for pooled vehicles and portfolio management for institutions. It is paid through a percentage of assets, performance-based fees and other arrangements.
Universa Investments advises 45 private funds.
100.0% of assets ($21.35B across 45 accounts) are managed with discretion. 16% of clients are outside the U.S., and 0 clients received advice without assets under management last fiscal year.
Custodians
Universa Investments has custody of client assets.
- All other custodians$21.35B100%
Ownership and leadership
Mark Spitznagel owns 75% or more of Universa Investments.
- Owns 75% or more of Universa Investments L.P.
Mark Spitznagel
Control person · since January 2007
- Owns 75% or more of Universa Investments L.P.
Universality Inc.
Control person · since October 2021
Leadership
- Mark SpitznagelPresident; Chief Investment Officer; Limited Partner;
- Eric SpencerChief Financial Officer
- Brandon YarckinChief Operating Officer
- Nirendran KathirithambyChief Compliance Officer
Staff
- 20 employees
- 5 in advisory functions
Fees
Universa Investments is paid through a percentage of assets under management, performance-based fees and other.
Universa Investments’ fee rates are not included in this profile. Find its brochure on the SEC’s site.
Offices and registrations
Besides its headquarters, Universa Investments has 1 office (1 private residence, listed without an address), with 1 listed address in 1 state.
Florida · 1 listed address
- 2601 S. Bayshore Drive, Suite 2030, MiamiHQ
Registration details
- Legal name
- Universa Investments L.P.
- Headquarters
- 2601 S. Bayshore Drive, Suite 2030, Miami, FL 33133
- Phone
- 786-483-3140
- Website
- www.universa.net
- SEC file
- 801-68696
- Structure
- Delaware limited partnership
- Fiscal year end
- December
This directory does not report disciplinary history, for any firm or individual, in either direction. The SEC publishes the complete record, including any disciplinary events, and it is the authoritative place to check one. See this firm's record on adviserinfo.sec.gov
Common questions
How many clients does Universa Investments have?
Universa Investments has 45 clients and manages $21.3 billion for them, as of March 2026.
Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Items 5.D and 5.F, filed 31 March 2026
What services does Universa Investments offer?
Universa Investments provides portfolio management for pooled vehicles and portfolio management for institutions.
Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Item 5.G, from the SEC's 2 October 2026 data file
How many financial advisors does Universa Investments have?
Universa Investments has 0 investment adviser representatives registered with state securities authorities, out of 20 employees, and 5 perform investment advisory functions. None are registered representatives of a broker-dealer or licensed insurance agents.
Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Items 5.A and 5.B, from the SEC's 2 October 2026 data file
Who owns Universa Investments?
Universa Investments’ direct owners are Mark Spitznagel (75% or more) and Universality Inc. (75% or more).
Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Schedules A and B, filed 31 March 2026
How does Universa Investments get paid?
Universa Investments is paid through a percentage of assets under management, performance-based fees and other arrangements. Its Form ADV lists no commissions among how it is paid.
Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Item 5.E, from the SEC's 2 October 2026 data file