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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.

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

Industry Allocation

SERVICES-PREPACKAGED SOFTWARE
+39.6%
RETAIL-MISCELLANEOUS SHOPPING GOODS STORES
+10.7%
RETAIL-AUTO DEALERS & GASOLINE STATIONS
+9.3%
MISCELLANEOUS PRODUCTS OF PETROLEUM & COAL
+9.3%
WHOLESALE-GROCERIES & RELATED PRODUCTS
+7.4%

Investment Team (1)

NameRoleLocationLinkedIn
T
Ted Crockin
PrincipalSan Francisco, CA , United States