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Nicholas Investment Partners

Nicholas Investment Partners

Rancho Santa Fe, Californianicpartners.com

Overview

Nicholas Investment Partners is a specialized investment boutique with deep expertise in small-cap investing . The firm is 100% employee-owned and majority women-owned, led by Catherine Nicholas . The firm specializes in dynamically growing small- and mid-cap companies and offers capacity-constrained long-only and long/short strategies in both equities and convertible bonds . Nicholas Investment Partners' investment philosophy focuses on identifying companies with a catalyst for positive change that can improve fundamental growth . They emphasize durable changes and long-term growth potential, seeking to identify investment opportunities early . Their research process integrates quantitative analysis with fundamental research, considering factors like product innovation, financial strength, and management quality .

Year Founded

2006

AUM

$923.9M

Portfolio Companies

1

Investments

Nicholas Investment Partners investments
CompanyDateStageLead
Genomatica, Inc.Jul 2021Series CCo-investor

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SeedSeries ASeries BGrowth

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Investment Activity

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FAQ

Where is Nicholas Investment Partners based?

Nicholas Investment Partners is headquartered in Rancho Santa Fe, California, United States.

When was Nicholas Investment Partners founded?

Nicholas Investment Partners was founded in 2006.

How many portfolio companies does Nicholas Investment Partners have?

Nicholas Investment Partners has 1 portfolio company in Caplight's dataset.

What are some companies in Nicholas Investment Partners's portfolio?

Portfolio companies visible on Caplight include Genomatica, Inc..

What was Nicholas Investment Partners's most recent investment shown here?

Nicholas Investment Partners's most recent investment in this portfolio sample was in Genomatica, Inc. in 2021.

What sectors does Nicholas Investment Partners focus on?

Nicholas Investment Partners focuses on Energy & Sustainability, Healthcare & Life Sciences.

What company stages does Nicholas Investment Partners focus on?

Nicholas Investment Partners typically invests at the Mid stage.

What is Nicholas Investment Partners's AUM?

Nicholas Investment Partners's assets under management are estimated between $500.0M and $1.0B.

Firmographic Details

HeadquartersRancho Santa Fe, California
Year Founded2006
AUM$923.9M

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