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Browning West
BROWNING WEST LP is an SEC-registered investment adviser in LOS ANGELES, CA, registered since 2019. The firm manages approximately $2.2 billion in regulatory...
Browning West
BROWNING WEST LP is an SEC-registered investment adviser in LOS ANGELES, CA, registered since 2019. The firm manages approximately $2.2 billion in regulatory assets. It has 8 employees and 5 investment advisers.
General information
Firm type
Investment Partnership
Location
Region
North America
Country
United States
City
Los Angeles
Corporate office
Los Angeles, California, United States
Additional offices
Austin, Texas, United States
Principals
Peter Browning
Founder & Managing Partner
Julian West
Founder & Managing Partner
Sector focus
Frequently asked questions
Who runs investment decisions at Browning West?
Investment decisions are made by founders Peter Browning and Julian West, who serve as Managing Partners. Both previously worked together at ValueAct Capital, where they specialized in activist and concentrated investing.
How does Browning West structure its fees?
Browning West charges no management fees. Instead, the firm takes a performance fee on profits above a high-water mark, meaning the principals only earn when limited partners earn positive returns. This aligns the firm's incentives directly with its investors.
What types of investments does Browning West make?
The firm makes concentrated investments in public equities, private companies, and special situations. Sectors include technology, consumer, and financial services. Confirmed positions include Microsoft and a 5.2% activist stake in Kadant Inc. as of August 2024 (per SEC filing, August 2024).
Is Browning West a family office or an asset manager?
Browning West is structured as an investment partnership, not a family office. It manages capital for external limited partners in a pooled vehicle, though the partnership structure resembles a modern-day family office in its alignment and concentration.
How does Browning West source proprietary deal flow?
Browning West sources deals through direct relationships with management teams and sponsors, often engaging proactively with companies where it sees operational improvement opportunities. The firm does not rely on intermediary platforms. Public filings (13D) indicate activist-style engagement.
Does Browning West have a philanthropic arm?
The firm does not publicly disclose a philanthropic foundation or charitable vehicle. Its public presence is limited to SEC filings and a sparse website.
Where are Browning West's offices?
The firm maintains offices in Los Angeles, California, and Austin, Texas, both in the United States.
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