About
Travis Cocke is the Founder, Chief Investment Officer, and Portfolio Manager at Voss Capital, LLC, based in Houston, Texas. He leads the investment team and oversees the management of the firm's funds, with responsibility for all key investment decisions and strategy development.
Travis specializes in value-oriented, fundamental, bottom-up investing, with a focus on underfollowed special situations in the public equities space—particularly targeting U.S. small-cap companies and select options strategies. His investment approach prioritizes businesses with strong models, incentivized management, clear catalysts, and the potential to double in value within three years; sectors frequently covered include a wide range of U.S. small caps where business inflection points and operational improvements can be unlocked.
Before founding Voss in 2011, Travis was a Portfolio Manager at Farney Management Corp. and a Generalist Research Analyst at Ascendant Advisors LLC; he also held internships at Omega Advisors and the Teacher Retirement System of Texas, gaining broad market experience. He holds a BBA in Finance from Texas A&M University, and is widely recognized for his research-driven, concentrated investing style and ability to generate uncorrelated alpha through unconventional analysis.
Career History
| Organization | Role | Date Range | Details | 
|---|---|---|---|
| Voss Capital LLC | Portfolio Manager | Oct 2011 to Present | Private investment firm. | 
| Ascendant Advisors | Business Development Analyst | Aug 2009 to Jul 2010 | — | 
| Omega Advisors | Intern | Dec 2008 to Jan 2009 | Tech/telecom/media analyst for a multi-billion dollar long/short equity hedge fund | 
| Teacher Retirement System of Texas | Summer Intern | Jun 2008 to Aug 2008 | — | 
Education
Texas A&M University
Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA), Finance, General
2005 — 2009
Texas A&M University - Mays Business School
BBA, Finance
2005 — 2009