Marlton LLC
James C. Elbaor's Single Family Office · Chicago, Illinois
$100M estimated AUM
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About Marlton LLC
Marlton LLC is a Chicago-based single family office founded in 2018 and run by James C. Elbaor. Based in Chicago, Marlton, LLC is a privately-held investment firm and family office run by James C. Elbaor, who serves as its managing member. The firm invests in closed-end funds and acquires significant ownership positions in companies and other assets where it believes long-term value can be enhanced through active ownership, working across special situations and catalyst-driven, discount-to-NAV opportunities. Mr. Elbaor holds a B.A. from New York University and an M.B.A. from Columbia University. In 2021 the firm ran a public activist campaign, holding a significant and long-term position in shares of the Grayscale Bitcoin Trust (GBTC) and pressing for steps to narrow the discount between GBTC's market price and net asset value. A third-party estimate places its assets at roughly $100 million.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Marlton LLC?
Marlton LLC is a single family office associated with James C. Elbaor, based in Chicago, Illinois.
Where is Marlton LLC located?
Marlton LLC is based in Chicago, Illinois.
How much does Marlton LLC manage?
Marlton LLC is estimated to oversee approximately $100M in assets. As a private family office it files no public AUM disclosures, so figures are third-party estimates compiled from public sources.