Firm Concludes Fundraising for Alkali Fund V, a Private Vehicle Expected to Target Structured and Opportunistic Credit Investments NEW YORK, April 6, 2021-- The D. E. Shaw group, a global investment and technology development firm, announced today that it has raised $1 billion in commitments for D. E. Shaw Alkali Fund V ("Alkali V"), a private vehicle that is expected to primarily target stressed and distressed assets, financings, and special situations opportunities, generally with investment horizons of up to five years.