Hawk Ridge Capital Management

Overview

Hawk Ridge Capital Management is a hedge fund specializing in long-short equity investments, focusing on small and mid-cap equities in the U.S. and international developed markets. The firm employs independent analysis and due diligence to generate alpha, with a historical emphasis on sectors such as technology, media, business services, consumer products, consumer services, and healthcare. Founded in 2007 by David Brown, Hawk Ridge Capital Management is headquartered in Los Angeles, California. The firm operates as an SEC-registered investment adviser and has a team of 11-50 employees. The investment strategy centers on fundamental stock selection, utilizing proprietary research and analytics to build concentrated portfolios. The firm's investment approach is bottom-up, focusing on companies with capital-efficient operating models, recurring revenues, high returns on invested capital, and strong competitive positions. Hawk Ridge Capital Management seeks to identify opportunities where the market may have mispriced expectations, particularly in smaller capitalization companies. The firm also provides comprehensive financial planning services, including tax planning, retirement planning, and estate planning, to support its clients' financial goals.