Nicholas Investment Partners

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 .