Hedge Fund - Potrero Capital Research

Established in Q1 of 2003, Potrero Capital Research is a California-based hedge fund manager founded by Jack Ripsteen. Before founding the firm, Jack Ripsteen served as a senior research analyst at JP Morgan and Hambrecht & Quist. Potrero Capital Research focuses on achieving long-term capital appreciation through investments in and short sales of equity securities of small-cap companies.

Jack Ripsteen founded Potrero Capital Research. As the managing member and 75% owner of the firm, he brings extensive experience in equity research. Before establishing Potrero Capital, Ripsteen served as a Senior Research Analyst at J.P. Morgan Chase & Co. and Hambrecht & Quist. He has participated in over 50 public and private equity offerings. Ripsteen graduated Phi Beta Kappa from UCLA and serves on the Board of Trustees for the Head-Royce School.

Potrero Capital Research is a hedge fund managing discretionary assets of $344,372,654 across 4 clients. Their most recent 13F filing for Q1 2024 reported $175,338,223 in managed 13F securities, with a top 10 holdings concentration of 73.4%. Potrero Capital Research's largest holding is Bloomin' Brands Inc., with 655,561 shares held.