Leo Kang

Leo Kang is an Analyst-Equity at Philosophy Capital Management LLC, an SEC-registered investment advisor and hedge fund based in Alamo, California. In his role, Leo is responsible for identifying and analyzing mispriced opportunities across the capital structure, with a particular focus on deep value equities and special situations, aligning with the firm's opportunistic and flexible investment approach. He joined Philosophy Capital in January 2022, providing coverage primarily in the finance sector and consumer services, and contributes to both long and short strategies targeting event-driven opportunities and turnaround stories.

Previously, Leo Kang worked as a Private Equity Analyst at The Carlyle Group LP (Global Credit) from 2018 to 2021, where he focused on credit investments within private equity, gaining significant experience in the evaluation and structuring of complex transactions. His background includes hands-on exposure to both public and private markets, which informs his analytical approach and investment research at Philosophy Capital.

Leo holds an undergraduate degree from Princeton University, earned in 2014, equipping him with a strong quantitative and analytical foundation. He is recognized in industry circles for his insightful investment research, including his contributions through the Plum Capital blog, where he covered deep value and event-driven equities before joining Philosophy Capital. His multifaceted expertise spans equity analysis, credit, and special situations, and he has built a reputation for rigorous due diligence and thoughtful investment theses in the asset management industry.