What is Avala Global's 2025 performance?

Avala Global achieved a 22.1% gain in 2025.

Who is Divya Nettimi?

Divya Nettimi is the founder and star trader of Avala Global, a fund she launched in late 2022.

Why is Avala Global losing staff?

While the firm doesn't specify reasons, reports suggest a tense workplace environment and multiple departures of key personnel.

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Avala Global Loses Key Staff Amidst Strong Returns

22 Jan

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Summary

Avala Global gained 22.1% in 2025, outperforming major indices.
The firm is set to lose its COO and top fundraiser in early 2026.
Despite staff turnover, Avala Global has achieved over 20% annual returns since inception.

Avala Global Loses Key Staff Amidst Strong Returns

Avala Global, a $2 billion manager founded by Divya Nettimi in late 2022, reported a strong 22.1% gain for 2025. However, the firm has seen a continuous outflow of employees since its inception. Three investment analysts departed in the latter half of 2025, and two more senior executives, including the COO David Angstreich and top fundraiser Rebecca Chia, are expected to leave in early 2026. This follows a previous report in June that a majority of the firm's initial team had departed, citing a tense workplace environment. Despite these challenges, Avala Global has demonstrated consistent performance, achieving over 20% returns in each of its three full years of trading, surpassing the S&P 500. The firm has also worked to bolster its team by hiring new analysts and an in-house lawyer. Long-term holdings in companies like Seagate Technology and Siemens Energy were cited as drivers of last year's performance.