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VILAS CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, LLC
Vilas Capital Management, LLC is a value manager that seeks to outperform market averages, net of all fees and expenses, by investing in a concentrated...
VILAS CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, LLC
Vilas Capital Management, LLC is a value manager that seeks to outperform market averages, net of all fees and expenses, by investing in a concentrated portfolio of undervalued securities. When available, the firm may also sell short extremely expensive securities. It serves as the General Partner to the Vilas Fund, LP, a long/short equity fund. The firm uses quantitative measures such as price-to-book value, price-to-earnings, and returns on capital, along with longer 5-10 year investment horizons.
General information
Firm type
Asset Manager
Year founded
2010
Location
City
Chicago
Principals
John C. Thompson
CFA — Chairman and CEO
Joseph S. Cortese III — Board Member
Frequently asked questions
What is VILAS CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, LLC?
VILAS CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, LLC is a asset manager headquartered in Chicago.
When was VILAS CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, LLC founded?
VILAS CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, LLC was founded in 2010.
Where is VILAS CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, LLC headquartered?
VILAS CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, LLC is headquartered in Chicago.
What does Altss track for VILAS CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, LLC?
Altss maintains an OSINT-verified profile of VILAS CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, LLC covering investment focus (ESG policy, ticket size, target IRR, currency preference, regional focuses, industry focuses, technological focuses), team (service providers and advisors), deals (company deals and fund commitments), and network (associations and event participation). Detailed values are available to Altss subscribers.
What type of firm is VILAS CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, LLC?
VILAS CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, LLC is classified by Altss as a Asset Manager.
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When was VILAS CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, LLC's Altss profile last updated?
VILAS CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, LLC's profile on Altss was last refreshed on August 11, 2026. Continuous updates are applied as new public information is verified.
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