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Proteus Capital Management

Crossover fund

Palo Alto · Seed · 2 people tracked

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Investment thesis

Proteus Capital employs a long/short equity strategy centered on the global Technology, Media and Telecom sectors and industries disrupted by TMT. On the long side, it combines insights from venture partners and their portfolio companies to identify emerging next-generation leaders held through their growth phase, alongside mature companies positioned to benefit from industry consolidation and strong cash generation. On the short side, it targets newer companies unlikely to scale into leadership and mature firms in secularly declining segments, aiming to reduce downside volatility and the risk of permanent capital loss. The firm emphasizes rational, business-owner-minded analysis and adapting to changing fundamental conditions.

Source: firm website, verified Oct 2, 2026.

Stage
Seed
HQ
Palo Alto, US
Instruments
Equity
Founded
2003
Tracked investments
1

Team · 2 people

from the firm's website
Christopher Nawn· Founder, General Partner & Portfolio Manager

Founder, General Partner and Portfolio Manager of Proteus Capital with over 30 years of technology-focused public investing experience, including more than a decade managing TMT hedge funds. He previously built and managed TMT funds at Technology Crossover Ventures and Warburg Pincus, and holds an MBA in Finance from the University of Texas at Arlington and a BA from Colorado College.

G. Scott Nirenberski· Partner and Portfolio Manager

Partner and Portfolio Manager who joined Proteus Capital in 2015, previously founding Muskoka Capital Management and co-founding Mosaic Asset Management, with earlier roles at Seasons Capital, Pequot Capital, Deutsche Bank, Credit Suisse First Boston, Montgomery Securities and Intel. He holds a BS from the University of Toronto and an MS from Carnegie Mellon, and is a CFA charterholder.

What they invest in

from 1 of 1 portfolio companies

PropTech ×1

HQs:United States×1

Investments · 1 tracked

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Quantierraquantierra.com𝕏Seed

Quantierra uses proprietary software to source, analyze, and execute real estate transactions for institutional investors, non-profit organizations, and other clients.

PropTechNew York City, US

Sandip Trivedi(Founder)inPhillip Gales(CEO)

Co-investorsVentureSouqY CombinatorVenture Investment Associates

Frequently asked questions

What stage does Proteus Capital Management invest at?
Proteus Capital Management invests at the Seed stage.
What sectors does Proteus Capital Management focus on?
Proteus Capital Management focuses on Energy, Enterprise Software, Media & Entertainment, PropTech, Semiconductors.
Where is Proteus Capital Management located?
Proteus Capital Management is headquartered in Palo Alto, US.

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