Fujun Wu
Portfolio Manager and Senior Analyst at Brown Capital Management LLC
About
Fujun Wu, CFA, is a Director and Portfolio Manager/Senior Analyst at Brown Capital Management LLC, having joined the firm in October 2023. She is a key member of the firm's acclaimed Small Company Team, where she is responsible for identifying, researching, and managing investments in small-cap growth companies, focusing on 'Exceptional Growth Companies' for the Small Company Fund. Wu specializes in the small-cap equity sector, contributing expertise in sourcing innovative businesses with high potential across diverse industries within the U.S. equity market.
Prior to joining Brown Capital, Fujun held generalist portfolio manager and analyst roles at leading global investment firms including Jackson Square Partners, Aberdeen Standard Investments, and Goldman Sachs Asset Management. Her broad experience has provided her with deep insights into various asset classes and investment strategies, with a principal focus on growth equities and small-cap investment selection.
Fujun graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering and Computer Science from Pennsylvania State University and earned her MBA from the Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania, also holding the Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) designation. Recognized for her strong analytical skills and dedication to excellence, she brings 18 years of industry experience and has contributed significantly to award-winning investment teams recognized by Morningstar, Investor's Business Daily, and Thomson Reuters.
Career History
| Organization | Role | Date Range | Details | 
|---|---|---|---|
| Brown Capital Management | Portfolio Manager and Senior Analyst | Oct 2023 to Present | Portfolio manager/senior analyst for small company fund. Generalist with focus on tech and healthcare. | 
| Jackson Square Partners, LLC | Investor | Jan 2020 to Oct 2023 | Concentrated growth quality investing. Public Equities. Generalist with focus on consumer discretionary (luxury, travel, beauty, restaurants, specialty retail). | 
| Aberdeen Standard Investments | Investment Director | Jan 2017 to Dec 2019 | Portfolio Manager for Mid Cap Equity. Analyst coverage across consumer discretionary including online travel, hotels, gaming, leisure, and restaurants. | 
| Goldman Sachs | Vice President | Dec 2013 to Aug 2016 | Investment analyst for GSAM Fundamental Equity Value Team. Analyst coverage includes online travel and energy. | 
| Goldman Sachs | Associate | Jul 2012 to Dec 2013 | Investment analyst for GSAM Fundamental Equity Value team | 
| Longworth Venture Partners | Investment Analyst | Sep 2008 to Jul 2010 | Investment analyst on Consumer Internet and Digital Media. Sourced and closed one deal that 5x in 1 year. | 
| McKinsey & Company | Business Analyst | Aug 2006 to Sep 2008 | Business analyst. Worked on strategy projects for technology, private equity, pharma, and financial services companies. | 
Education
University of Pennsylvania - The Wharton School
MBA
2010 — 2012
Penn State University
BS, Computer Science, Chemical Engineering
2002 — 2006
Others at Brown Capital Management LLC (9)
| Name | Role | Location | 
|---|---|---|
| CCecil Flamer | Managing Director and CAO | Baltimore, MD , United States | 
| CChaitanya Yaramada | Senior Analyst/Portfolio Manager | Milwaukee, WI , United States | 
| Managing Director and Senior Portfolio Manager | United States | |
| President | Little Rock, AR , United States | |
|  | Managing Director and Senior Portfolio Manager | Salt Lake City, UT , United States | 
| Managing Director and Senior Portfolio Manager | Baltimore, MD , United States | |
| KKeith Lee | Chief Executive Officer, Chief Investment Officer and Senior Portfolio Manager | Baltimore, MD , United States | 
| BBruce Brown | President | Los Angeles, CA , United States | 
| DDamien Davis | Portfolio Manager | Baltimore, MD , United States |