Whale Rock Capital Management's flagship hedge fund experienced a significant decline of 21.7% in July, largely attributed to the recent AI selloff. This sharp drop erased approximately half of the fund's year-to-date gains.

Following the July downturn, investors are now seeing a 35.1% gain for the year. This is a substantial decrease from the fund's impressive 72.5% return recorded through June 30. The information was shared by a source familiar with the matter who requested anonymity as the performance figures are not publicly disclosed.

The AI-driven market volatility has impacted hedge fund returns across the board, with Whale Rock being one of the most prominent casualties. The fund's strategy, which included significant bets on AI-related companies, proved vulnerable to the sector's rapid fluctuations.