Established in Madrid in 2003, Azora Capital is a distinguished real asset investment firm that specializes in the management and transformation of operational assets across Europe and the United States, consistently delivering exceptional results. Azora Capital adopts a fundamental long/short equity strategy with a specific focus on the U.S. financial services sector. Going beyond traditional banks, the firm strategically invests across the entire spectrum of financial subsectors, showcasing a comprehensive approach to its investment strategy.
At the helm of Azora Capital is Ravi Chopra, the Founder and Chief Investment Officer, who brings a wealth of expertise to the firm. Ravi Chopra's academic achievements include graduating Phi Beta Kappa and magna cum laude with an A.B. in Economics from Dartmouth College in 2001. As a CFA Charterholder, his financial acumen is underscored by a commitment to professional excellence. Notably, Ravi serves as a trustee of his alma mater, the Morristown-Beard School in Morristown, New Jersey.
Azora Capital operates as a hedge fund, serving a diverse clientele of eight clients. The firm manages discretionary assets under management (AUM) totaling $1,054,604,304, as disclosed in the Form ADV from November 2023. The latest reported 13F filing for Q3 2023 provides a deeper insight into Azora Capital's investment approach, revealing $936,033,314 in managed 13F securities and a substantial top 10 holdings concentration of 50.32%.