About
Kevin Lai is an investment analyst at Khrom Capital Management LLC, a Miami Beach-based investment management firm known for its disciplined value-driven approach. In his current role, he is responsible for investment research, due diligence, and supporting the management of a concentrated portfolio focused on durable, growing North American businesses trading at depressed valuations.
At Khrom Capital, Lai is involved in deep fundamental analysis across a broad range of sectors, reflecting the firm’s sector-agnostic strategy. His work emphasizes cash flow generation, quality of earnings, and thorough assessments of management’s capital allocation track record, supporting the firm's mandate to identify undervalued companies with strong growth prospects.
Prior to joining Khrom Capital, Kevin Lai gained experience at firms such as Samsara, further building his analytical and investment acumen. While detailed educational credentials and previous roles are not widely disclosed via public sources, his current position at an established boutique investment manager highlights his expertise in fundamental analysis, business valuation, and long-term value investing within the U.S. public equity universe.
Career History
| Organization | Role | Date Range | Details | 
|---|---|---|---|
| Khrom Capital Management | Investment Analyst | Jan 2023 to Present | Value-oriented hedge fund | 
| Samsara | Strategic Finance | Jan 2020 to Jan 2022 | — | 
| Gates Capital Management, Inc | Vice President | Jan 2016 to Jan 2020 | Event driven hedge fund focused on public equities and high-yield / distressed credit | 
| Varagon Capital Partners | Associate | Jan 2015 to Jan 2016 | Credit platform focused on special situations, distressed debt, and direct lending | 
| Ares Management | Private Equity Associate | Jan 2013 to Jan 2015 | Private equity and distressed debt investments | 
| Credit Suisse | Investment Banking Analyst | Jan 2011 to Jan 2013 | Leveraged Finance and Restructuring | 
| Bank of America | Investment Banking Summer Analyst | Jul 2010 to Aug 2010 | — | 
| Tengion | Intern | Jan 2009 to Jan 2009 | — | 
| Talon Group | Intern | May 2008 to Aug 2008 | — | 
Education
University of Pennsylvania
Others at Khrom Capital Management LLC (1)
| Name | Role | Location | 
|---|---|---|
| Partner | United States |