Hedge Fund - Blue Grotto Capital

Established in 2018 by Ben Gordon, Blue Grotto Capital is dedicated to achieving returns by identifying various predictable scenarios that have historically led to substantial upside opportunities for long positions or significant downside risks for shorts. The firm employs multiple methodologies to mitigate psychological biases in its portfolio management approach.

Prior to establishing his own firm in 2018, Ben Gordon amassed nearly a decade of invaluable experience as a Portfolio Manager at GMT Capital Corp. Joining GMT in 2005 as an analyst, Ben swiftly ascended to the role of Portfolio Manager in 2008, overseeing the largest portfolio at GMT outside of the firm's founder. During his tenure, Ben efficiently managed gross assets exceeding $2 billion at their peak. As a generalist, he engaged in global investment activities spanning diverse sectors and geographies, with a notable emphasis on technology, media, and telecommunications (TMT) businesses, aligning with GMT's investment strategy and focus. Additionally, Ben played a pivotal role in establishing GMT's London office and spearheaded the management of the UK-based investment team.

Ben embarked on his professional journey as a research associate covering telecom services at Raymond James before transitioning to the Joint Economic Committee of Congress, where he contributed to economic research endeavors. Notably, he is the author of "Seeking Extraordinary Returns," a seminal work on investing. Ben holds a Magna Cum Laude degree from Ohio University and is a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) charter holder, further solidifying his expertise in the finance domain.

Blue Grotto Capital operates as a hedge fund, managing assets on a discretionary basis for five clients, totaling $787,832,405 as of their Form ADV from March 2023. In their latest 13F filing for Q4 2023, they disclosed managing $456,688,450 in 13F securities, with a top 10 holdings concentration of 64.8%. Mitek Systems Inc. stands as Blue Grotto Capital's largest holding, with 3,460,413 shares held.