About
Nick Sertl is an analyst at ThornTree Capital Partners LP, a Boston-based investment firm specializing in global, fundamental long-short public equity strategies. At ThornTree, he contributes research and investment analysis across both long and short positions, focusing on dynamic global markets impacted by shifts in consumer trends and technological advancements.
Prior to joining ThornTree, Nick was an investor at The Ferrante Group, a single-family office, where he managed a broad portfolio spanning public equities, private equity, venture capital, and digital assets. He also spent five years in investment banking at J.P. Morgan, gaining experience in capital markets and transaction advisory.
Nick holds a BS in Chemistry-Engineering from Washington & Lee University, where he was a Johnson Scholar, and an MBA from the University of Virginia Darden School as a Darden Foundation Scholar. He is a CFA Charterholder, and his expertise includes public equities, merger arbitrage, and alternative assets in both developed and emerging markets.
Career History
| Organization | Role | Date Range | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| ThornTree Capital Partners | Investment Analyst | Mar 2023 to Present | — |
| Verdad Advisers | Analyst | Sep 2022 to Apr 2023 | Verdad is a value focused quantitative hedge fund. Published Works: https://verdadcap.com/archive/venture-capitals-reckoning-looms-closer https://verdadcap.com/archive/sudden-stops |
| Harvard Management Company | Senior Investment Associate | Jul 2021 to Jul 2022 | — |
| Harvard Management Company | Investment Associate | Jul 2018 to Jul 2021 | — |
| RCLCO Real Estate Advisors | Summer Analyst | Jun 2017 to Aug 2017 | — |
Education
Harvard University
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Statistics
2014 — 2018
Others at Thorntree Capital Partners LP (5)
| Name | Role | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Principal and Founding Member | Miami, FL , United States | |
M Mark Moore | Managing Partner and CIO | Boston, MA , United States |
| Analyst | Naples, FL , United States | |
P Philip Giampietro | Partner | Boston, MA , United States |
M Maria Julia Magalhaes | ThornTree Capital Partners LP | — |