Sandler Capital Management Sandler Capital Management is a New York City–based registered investment adviser that manages alternative asset portfolios, including hedge fund and private equity strategies. The firm provides investment advisory services to institutional investors, high-net-worth individuals, family offices, pension funds, and asset managers. Its hedge fund platform primarily employs long/short equity and credit strategies focused on capital appreciation. In addition to hedge fund investing, the firm has a private equity business that has completed transactions in media and related sectors. Sandler Capital Management was founded in 1988 and operates with dedicated investment and research teams.