Connor Haley possesses over a decade of professional investment experience, dedicating his career to identifying and leveraging undervalued and obscure market opportunities. In 2018, he established Alta Fox Capital, where he meticulously manages the firm's investment strategies and overall operations. His leadership has propelled the firm to manage an impressive portfolio valued at several hundred million dollars, primarily for clients with a long-term investment focus.
At the helm of Alta Fox Capital, Connor has steered the firm to prominence within the financial sector, known for its comprehensive fundamental analysis and active involvement in shareholder activism. He has significantly enhanced corporate governance across numerous firms and holds extensive experience on various public and private company boards. His expertise and insights are regularly featured in top financial publications, including The Wall Street Journal, Bloomberg, and CNBC.
Additionally, he is sought after for his educational contributions, frequently addressing university investment courses and leading student investment clubs. His notable speaking engagements include a guest lecture on Shareholder Activism at Columbia Business School.
Connor attended Harvard University, where he achieved his AB degree in Government studies with magna cum laude honors. His time at Harvard was distinguished by his active participation and leadership in the Harvard Financial Analysts Club, where he held the roles of Chief Investment Officer and President. Under his leadership, the club secured numerous victories in prestigious intercollegiate investing competitions.
He began his illustrious career with a significant internship at Goldman Sachs’ Special Situations Group in New York in 2013. In August 2014, he became the first college graduate to be recruited as an analyst by Scopia Capital, where he developed his investment skills across the Consumer, TMT, and Industrial sectors for four years. After his tenure at Scopia, he returned to Texas to establish Alta Fox, officially launching the firm in April 2018. Today, he continues his role as a managing partner at Alta Fox, focusing on servicing Dallas and Fort Worth clients.
Connor founded Alta Fox Capital Management to generate substantial risk-adjusted returns for a varied client base, including institutions, family offices, and individual investors. The firm's strategy utilizes detailed research and rigorous analysis to identify lucrative investment opportunities while enforcing stringent risk management measures. The Alta Fox Opportunities Fund's primary fund is designed to discover and capitalize on lesser-known investment prospects across diverse asset classes and geographies.
His leadership and strategic acumen earned him a spot in the Co/Investor Club’s Top 25 Microcap Managers, leading to victory at the Texas Hedge Fund Emerging Manager conference in 2019, where he received both the audience and judges' awards. Alta Fox's research work, especially "The Makings of a Multibagger," has achieved widespread recognition and respect in the finance community.
Dedicated to giving back, Connor is a longstanding supporter of Breakthrough T1D, a charity focused on funding research and developing therapies for type 1 diabetes. Through his support, he aims to drive advancements in treatment that can significantly impact those affected by this condition.
Connor Haley continues to lead Alta Fox Capital, clearly focusing on discovering high-potential investment opportunities and achieving sustainable value growth for his clients while dedicating efforts to meaningful charitable causes.
