Robert Mercer

Robert Mercer

businessman United States

Robert Mercer is a prominent hedge fund manager and political donor known for his significant financial support of conservative causes and candidates, including Donald Trump. As a co-CEO of Renaissance Technologies, a highly successful quantitative hedge fund, Mercer has amassed considerable wealth, which he has used to influence political discourse, notably through backing organizations like Breitbart News and Cambridge Analytica. His involvement in the 2016 Brexit campaign and various political initiatives has made him a controversial figure in American politics, particularly due to his support for data-driven strategies in electoral politics.

Born on Jul 11, 1946 (78 years old)

Global Media Ratings
Dominance
0.00%
Persistence
0 wks
Reach
97,685
Power
3,614$
Sentiment
5.21
Countries Mentioned
Country Mentions Sentiment Dominance + Persistence x Population = Reach x GDP (millions) = Power
United Kingdom 2 4.50 0.08% +0% 67,886,011 57,215 $2,700,000 2,276$
Italy 1 6.00 0.07% +0% 60,461,826 40,470 $2,000,000 1,339$
Totals 3 128,347,837 97,685 $4,700,000 3,615$
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Recent Mentions

United Kingdom United Kingdom: Previous backers of the firm include billionaires Robert Mercer and Richard Uihlein, who were also financial backers of Trump’s presidential campaigns. 4

The Guardian: Trump tariffs derailed by law firm that received money from his richest backers | Trump tariffs