Austin Gerlach

Austin Gerlach is an Investment Analyst at Holocene Advisors, LP in New York, NY, where he focuses on rigorous fundamental research and portfolio analysis for public and private equity investments. His responsibilities include financial modeling, sector analysis, and developing investment theses, supporting the firm’s data-driven investment process. At Holocene Advisors, a multi-asset, equity-focused hedge fund, Gerlach contributes to research that bridges both traditional and alternative asset classes.

Prior to joining Holocene Advisors in 2025, Gerlach served as a Fundamental Equities Analyst (Public and Private) at Squarepoint, where he specialized in equity research across various industries with an emphasis on fundamental drivers and corporate strategy. Earlier in his career, he was Vice President of Equity Research at Wolfe Research, LLC, where he provided deep-dive fundamental analysis and supported both sector and macro-level research initiatives. While the specific sectors he covers at Holocene Advisors are not publicly disclosed, his background indicates experience across a broad range of industries in both public and private markets.

Gerlach holds a Bachelor's degree in Political Science and Economics from The George Washington University. Known for his analytical rigor and multidisciplinary approach, he leverages a blend of macroeconomic insight and sector-specific expertise to enhance investment strategies and decision-making processes. His progression through leading research and investment firms marks him as a dynamic professional in the fundamental equities investment space.