Nathan Anderson, who started Hindenburg Research in 2017, has decided to shut shop citing ‘rather intense, and at times, all-encompassing’ nature of work

Known for sending shivers down corporate giants to their core and claiming to uncover billions in alleged frauds, Nate Anderson, the man behind Hindenburg Research, has decided to close the curtains on his short-selling saga.

Hindenburg Research has been at the forefront of significant market disruptions, including a $150 billion decline in Adani Group shares and the downfall of prominent companies such as Nikola and Eros International. The firm has become a symbol of either financial scrutiny or contentious debate, depending on one’s perspective.

Anderson shared the announcement in a comprehensive post, clarifying that the firm’s work has been finalized and it is now time to progress to the next phase.

In a blog post titled ‘Personal Note From Our Founder’ on Hindenburg’s website, he stated, “As I have communicated to my family, friends, and our team since late last year, I have decided to dissolve Hindenburg Research.”

Anderson clarified that there was no single reason behind his decision. There is no external threat, personal health issue, or any other pressing matter forcing this move. Instead, he described it as a natural conclusion to a chapter of his life.

The closure follows Hindenburg’s completion of its last cases related to alleged financial fraud, which have been submitted to regulators. Anderson stated that today marks the conclusion of the recent Ponzi cases we have finalized and are now sharing with regulatory authorities.

 

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