Harald McPike
Harald McPike | |
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| Born | 1958 Zürich, Switzerland |
| Occupation(s) | Investor, businessman |
| Years active | 1980s–present |
| Known for | Founder of QuantRes, 36% stake in Starling Bank |
Harald McPike (born 1958) is an Austrian billionaire residing in the Bahamas and holds a 36% stake in Starling Bank.
Originally from Zürich, Switzerland, McPike was raised in Austria and pursued economics studies at the University of Vienna during the 1980s. His professional journey began as a blackjack player before he established the quantitative investment firm QuantRes, headquartered in the Bahamas.
McPike has demonstrated a passion for adventurous exploration, having traveled to both the North and South Poles, along with aspirations for space travel. In 2014, he provided a $7 million deposit to Virginia-based company Space Adventures for a lunar orbit mission priced at $150 million; this agreement later resulted in legal disputes resolved in 2019.
Residing in The Bahamas, McPike owns a 164-foot hybrid yacht named Home, with an estimated worth of $35 million. He has spent time living aboard this vessel and put it on the market in 2021.
He is married to Joann McPike, who founded Think Global School, and together they have one son.