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Tensile Capital Management LP

CIK:0001598843
Hedge Fund
$2B AUM
21 holdings
Larkspur, CA, United States
Founded:2012
11 employees
Latest filing:Jun 30, 2025

Tensile Capital Management LP is a hedge fund investment adviser headquartered in Larkspur, California. Founded in 2012, the firm manages assets primarily for institutional investors and high net worth individuals, providing fundamental long/short equity strategies. With approximately 11 employees, the firm is known for its focused, research-driven approach.

Investment Strategy

Tensile Capital Management LP utilizes a fundamental, value-oriented long/short equity strategy with a focus on U.S. and select global equities. The firm employs intensive research to identify mispriced companies offering both upside potential and downside protection. Portfolio construction emphasizes concentration on high-conviction investments, risk management, and capital preservation.

Latest 13F Filing Activity

Tensile Capital Management LP filed their most recent 13F report on Jun 30, 2025 disclosing 21 equity positions with a total 13F market value of $828M. The fund increased holdings in Clearwater Analytics HLDGS I, Valvoline Inc., Us Foods HLDG Corp. among other positions. Tensile Capital Management LP reduced exposure to Valaris LTD, Ncino Inc., Pro Holdings Inc. among others.

Top Buys
C
CWANCLEARWATER ANALYTICS HLDGS I
+$29.8M
V
VVVVALVOLINE INC
+$8.9M
U
USFDUS FOODS HLDG CORP
+$7.6M
L
LADLITHIA MTRS INC
+$6.4M
N
NEOGNEOGEN CORP
+$4.9M
Top Sells
V
VALVALARIS LTD
-$7.2M
N
NCNONCINO INC
-$7.0M
P
PROPRO HOLDINGS INC
-$6.7M
A
ALITALIGHT INC.
-$3.6M
W
WKWORKIVA INC
-$3.4M

Top Holdings

V
VERXVERTEX INC
+15.5%$128.8M
V
VVVVALVOLINE INC
+9.3%$77.3M
D
DKSDICKS SPORTING GOODS
+9.1%$75.7M
L
LADLITHIA MTRS INC
+9.1%$75.5M
Q
QTWOQ2 HOLDINGS INC
+8.8%$73.0M

Equity Positions (21)

TickerSecurityWeightMarket ValueSharesAvg CostPriceChange (QoQ)
VERTEX INC15.54%$128.8M3,643,850$14.85$35.34+$602.0K
VALVOLINE INC9.33%$77.3M2,040,179$26.47$37.87+$8.9M
DICKS SPORTING GOODS9.14%$75.7M382,844$55.14$197.81-$630.0K
LITHIA MTRS INC9.11%$75.5M223,527$158.98$337.82+$6.4M
Q2 HOLDINGS INC8.81%$73.0M779,767$33.04$93.59+$4.0M

Industry Allocation

SERVICES-PREPACKAGED SOFTWARE
+33.0%
RETAIL-MISCELLANEOUS SHOPPING GOODS STORES
+11.2%
RETAIL-AUTO DEALERS & GASOLINE STATIONS
+9.5%
MISCELLANEOUS PRODUCTS OF PETROLEUM & COAL
+9.3%
WHOLESALE-GROCERIES & RELATED PRODUCTS
+7.3%

Investment Team (4)

NameRoleLocationLinkedIn
Doug Dossey
Doug Dossey
Managing PartnerSan Francisco, CA , United States
Shelley Neumeier
Shelley Neumeier
Director of ResearchNew York, NY , United States
Ted Crockin
Ted Crockin
PrincipalSan Francisco, CA , United States
Tom Moore
Tom Moore
AnalystLarkspur, CA , United States