Founded in Q3 of 2016 by industry veteran Joe Cornell, a former managing director at Chilton Investment Company, Bluegrass Capital is a dynamic, long/short equity fund distinguished by its focused investment strategy. With roots in New York, Bluegrass Capital Partners employs a value-oriented research methodology, emphasizing fundamental analysis to curate a portfolio. The firm's approach entails meticulous bottom-up stock selection, complemented by judicious leverage employment.
Joseph E. Cornell currently serves as the Chief Investment Officer and Chief Compliance Officer at Bluegrass Capital Partners LP, where he spearheads strategic investment decisions while ensuring regulatory compliance. Prior to his tenure at Bluegrass, Mr. Cornell held the position of Managing Director at Chilton Investment Co. LLC, where he honed his expertise in investment management. Preceding his role at Chilton, he served as an Investment Analyst at Highside Capital Management LP, further enriching his analytical acumen. Mr. Cornell earned his undergraduate degree from Cornell University, a renowned institution synonymous with excellence. He continued his academic pursuits at Harvard Business School, where he obtained his MBA.
Bluegrass Capital Partners disclosed its holdings in their Q4 2023 13F filing, revealing a portfolio value of $84,590,325 and a significant concentration in their top 10 holdings, reaching 94.27%. Notably, their largest holding is in TransDigm Group Inc., with a stake of 10,500 shares.