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Brian Donohue

Brian Donohue

Portfolio Manager at Peregrine Capital Management LLC

Minnetonka, MN , United States

About

Brian Donohue is a Portfolio Manager at Peregrine Capital Management LLC, based in Minnetonka, Minnesota. In his current role, he is responsible for overseeing portfolio strategy, investment selection, and risk management, with a specific focus on public equities. As a portfolio manager, he leads investment decisions and manages accounts for institutional and high-net-worth clients, helping to shape the firm's overall equity investment philosophy.

His expertise centers on U.S. small and mid-cap equities, particularly within sectors such as technology, healthcare, consumer discretionary, and industrials, reflecting Peregrine Capital Management’s traditional asset class focus. Brian is known for employing rigorous fundamental analysis and active management strategies to uncover growth opportunities and generate alpha within these markets.

Brian Donohue brings over three decades of investment industry experience to his role, including previous positions in equity research and portfolio management at leading asset management firms. He holds a Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field and is recognized for his analytical acumen, sector expertise, and consistent track record of strong performance. Throughout his career, Brian has contributed to the development of innovative investment products and played a key role in strengthening Peregrine’s reputation as a premier boutique manager in active U.S. equities.

Career History

OrganizationRoleDate RangeDetails
Peregrine Capital Management, LLCPortfolio ManagerJan 2011 to Present
Co-manage Growth Equity strategy with two peers in a team approach – functioning as both analyst and portfolio manager. Security selections are made after a fundamental analysis of the companies’ com...
Lowry HillPartnerApr 1999 to Dec 2010
Built trusting and lasting relationships with 17 families, managing $475 million and achieving 97% retention. Developed and managed a REIT strategy from 1999 to 2009, performance exceeding the NAREIT...
Investment Advisors Inc.AnalystNov 1996 to Mar 1999
Part of a team which managed the Regional and Large-Cap Growth equity strategies using a GARP approach. Fundamental company research included applying a proprietary DCF model based on detailed financ...
Cleary Gull Reiland & McDevitt, Inc.Research AnalystJul 1994 to Nov 1996
Made recommendations on a varied list of small- and mid-cap companies in several industries. Performed fundamental analysis, modeled financial statements and wrote research recommendations and update...
Madison Investment AdvisorsIntern AnalystSep 1993 to Jun 1994
Analyzed and recommended stocks for the equity strategy’s GARP approach.
Peregrine Capital ManagementIntern AnalystMay 1993 to Aug 1993
Worked with Growth Equity team and fixed income team analyzing securities and evaluating portfolios.
Hawthorn Mellody DairyControllerJan 1992 to Aug 1992
Provided financial planning and cash management for the dairy while it attempted to reorganize under Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection.

Education

University of Wisconsin-Graduate School of Business

MS, Finance

1992 1994

University of Wisconsin-Madison

BBA, Finance

1986 1991

Others at Peregrine Capital Management LLC (7)

NameRoleLocation
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Gary Nussbaum
PrincipalMinneapolis, MN , United States
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Jack Israel
Area Vice PresidentHightstown, NJ , United States
Robert Riepe
Robert Riepe
Equity Analyst, Small Cap GrowthSaint Paul, MN , United States
Tasso Coin
Tasso Coin
Senior Portfolio Manager and Owner and Board MemberJackson, WY , United States
Bill Grierson
Bill Grierson
Portfolio ManagerWayzata, MN , United States
Doug Pugh
Doug Pugh
Principal and Portfolio ManagerMinneapolis, MN , United States
Lawson Fancher
Lawson Fancher
PrincipalHouston, TX , United States