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Kevin Lai

Kevin Lai

Investment Analyst at Khrom Capital Management LLC

Miami Beach, FL , United States

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

OrganizationRoleDate RangeDetails
Khrom Capital ManagementInvestment AnalystJan 2023 to Present
Value-oriented hedge fund
SamsaraStrategic FinanceJan 2020 to Jan 2022
Gates Capital Management, IncVice PresidentJan 2016 to Jan 2020
Event driven hedge fund focused on public equities and high-yield / distressed credit
Varagon Capital PartnersAssociateJan 2015 to Jan 2016
Credit platform focused on special situations, distressed debt, and direct lending
Ares ManagementPrivate Equity AssociateJan 2013 to Jan 2015
Private equity and distressed debt investments
Credit SuisseInvestment Banking AnalystJan 2011 to Jan 2013
Leveraged Finance and Restructuring
Bank of AmericaInvestment Banking Summer AnalystJul 2010 to Aug 2010
TengionInternJan 2009 to Jan 2009
Talon GroupInternMay 2008 to Aug 2008

Education

University of Pennsylvania

Others at Khrom Capital Management LLC (1)

NameRoleLocation
Vikram Vish
Vikram Vish
PartnerUnited States