Gavilan Investment Partners LLC
Gavilan Investment Partners LLC is an SEC-registered investment adviser headquartered in Burlingame, California. The firm appears to be a single-person operation founded and managed by Louis A. Chang, focusing on institutional investment management and reporting under Form 13F as of 2023. Gavilan predominantly serves pooled investment vehicles and sovereign wealth funds with a reported AUM of approximately $445.1 million as of May 2025. The firm's legal structure is a Delaware LLC, and its filings indicate a strong institutional focus.
Investment Strategy
Gavilan Investment Partners LLC manages a concentrated portfolio of public equities, with significant exposures to technology, online retail, and digital platforms such as Meta Platforms, Amazon, Shopify, and MercadoLibre. The strategy appears to emphasize high-conviction investments in disruptive and innovative companies with strong growth prospects. The firm reports discretionary management over its assets, serving primarily pooled investment vehicles and a substantial allocation to non-US sovereign entities. Their approach is rooted in fundamental analysis and long-term capital appreciation.
Top Holdings
Equity Positions (12)
| Ticker | Security | Weight | Market Value | Shares | Avg Cost | Price | Change (QoQ) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
M META | META PLATFORMS INC | 14.28% | $59.4M | 80,500 | $165.90 | $738.09 | +$13.0M |
A AMZN | AMAZON COM INC | 12.13% | $50.5M | 230,000 | $101.11 | $219.39 | +$6.7M |
M MELI | MERCADOLIBRE INC | 9.42% | $39.2M | 15,000 | $1234.01 | $2613.63 | +$9.9M |
S SHOP | SHOPIFY INC | 9.15% | $38.1M | 330,000 | $53.07 | $115.35 | +$6.6M |
S SPOT | SPOTIFY TECHNOLOGY S A | 8.48% | $35.3M | 46,000 | $96.68 | $767.34 | +$5.0M |