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
| Organization | Role | Date Range | Details | 
|---|---|---|---|
| Peregrine Capital Management, LLC | Portfolio Manager | Jan 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 Hill | Partner | Apr 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. | Analyst | Nov 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 Analyst | Jul 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 Advisors | Intern Analyst | Sep 1993 to Jun 1994 | Analyzed and recommended stocks for the equity strategy’s GARP approach. | 
| Peregrine Capital Management | Intern Analyst | May 1993 to Aug 1993 | Worked with Growth Equity team and fixed income team analyzing securities and evaluating portfolios. | 
| Hawthorn Mellody Dairy | Controller | Jan 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)
| Name | Role | Location | 
|---|---|---|
| GGary Nussbaum | Principal | Minneapolis, MN , United States | 
| JJack Israel | Area Vice President | Hightstown, NJ , United States | 
|  | Equity Analyst, Small Cap Growth | Saint Paul, MN , United States | 
| Senior Portfolio Manager and Owner and Board Member | Jackson, WY , United States | |
| Portfolio Manager | Wayzata, MN , United States | |
| Principal and Portfolio Manager | Minneapolis, MN , United States | |
| Principal | Houston, TX , United States |