About
Joel Sebagala is an Analyst at Seafarer Capital Partners, LLC, where he contributes to the firm’s research and investment processes focusing on emerging and frontier markets. In his current role, he is involved in the analysis of equities and global markets, supporting portfolio management and investment decision-making teams with in-depth sector research and valuation insights.
Joel’s prior experience includes his tenure as a Toigo Fellow with the Toigo Foundation and as a Summer MBA Equity Analyst at Seafarer Capital Partners, where he sharpened his skills in equity analysis and gained exposure to investment strategies tailored to developing economies. His sector interests are primarily centered on emerging market equities and global value investing, with a strong understanding of macroeconomic trends impacting these regions.
He holds an MBA from Indiana University’s Kelley School of Business and completed an MBA Exchange Program in Understanding Emerging Markets at Universidad Torcuato Di Tella. Additionally, Joel earned a Bachelor of Arts in Economics from the University of Michigan, providing him with robust quantitative and analytical skills relevant to global investment research and asset management. His background and expertise position him as a valuable contributor to research and analysis in international equity markets.
Career History
| Organization | Role | Date Range | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Seafarer Capital Partners | Analyst | Sep 2023 to Present | — |
| Toigo Foundation | Toigo Fellow | Jun 2021 to May 2023 | — |
| Seafarer Capital Partners | Summer MBA Equity Analyst | Jun 2022 to Aug 2022 | — |
| Capital Group | CAP@city Pre-MBA Program | Jul 2021 to Jul 2021 | — |
| Loomis, Sayles & Company | Senior Portfolio Analyst | Feb 2021 to Jun 2021 | — |
| Loomis, Sayles & Company | Portfolio Analyst | Mar 2017 to Jan 2021 | — |
| Wellington Management | Systems Analyst - Investor and Portfolio Tech | Aug 2016 to Dec 2016 | — |
| Brown Brothers Harriman | Pricing Specialist | Sep 2014 to Aug 2016 | — |
Education
Indiana University - Kelley School of Business
Master of Business Administration - MBA
2021 — 2023
Universidad Torcuato Di Tella
MBA Exchange Program: Understanding Emerging Markets
2023 — 2023
University of Michigan
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Economics
Others at Seafarer Capital Partners, LLC (7)
| Name | Role | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Managing Director | Berkeley, CA , United States | |
B Brent Clayton | Co-Portfolio Manager | Larkspur, CA , United States |
| Managing Director Business Development and Client Service | San Francisco, 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 |