About
Brent Clayton, CFA, serves as Co-Portfolio Manager at Seafarer Capital Partners, LLC, where he co-manages the Seafarer Overseas Value Fund. Based in Larkspur, California, he is responsible for portfolio construction, security selection, and fundamental analysis, with a focus on delivering long-term value in global emerging markets.
Brent specializes in emerging and frontier equity markets, emphasizing value-based investing strategies and rigorous bottom-up research. His investment focus spans a broad range of sectors and industries across developing economies, including Asia, Latin America, and other select international markets.
Prior to joining Seafarer in 2018, Brent was Co-Portfolio Manager and Head of Fundamental Research at LR Global Partners, where he led equity research and portfolio management for value strategies in frontier and emerging markets. He holds an A.B. with Honors in Government from Dartmouth College and is a CFA charterholder, recognized for his analytical expertise and contributions to global emerging markets investing.
Career History
| Organization | Role | Date Range | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Seafarer Capital Partners | Co-Portfolio Manager | Jan 2023 to Present | — |
| Seafarer Capital Partners | Senior Analyst, Analyst | Jan 2018 to Jan 2023 | — |
| LR Global | Co-Portfolio Manager, Head of Fundamental Research | Jan 2012 to Jan 2017 | — |
| LR Global | Analyst | Jan 2007 to Jan 2012 | — |
| Merrill Lynch | Summer Analyst | Jun 2006 to Aug 2006 | — |
Education
Dartmouth College
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Political Science and Government
2003 — 2007
Skills & Expertise
Others at Seafarer Capital Partners, LLC (7)
| Name | Role | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Managing Director | Berkeley, CA , United States | |
| Managing Director Business Development and Client Service | San Francisco, CA , United States | |
| Analyst | CA , United States | |
| Co-Portfolio Manager, Seafarer Overseas Growth and Income Fund | San Francisco, CA , United States | |
L Lydia So | Portfolio Manager | San Francisco, CA , United States |
| Vice President, Director of China Research | San Francisco, CA , United States | |
P Paul Espinosa | Portfolio Manager | Atherton, CA , United States |