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OUR TEAM

the team
Chris Fortson
Karan Arakotaram

Chris has over fourteen years of investing experience. Prior to starting East Grove Capital, Chris was a partner and portfolio manager at Grantham, Mayo, Van Otterloo & Co. Before that, he was an analyst and associate at Sankaty Advisors, the credit affiliate of Bain Capital. Chris graduated from Yale University with a B.A. in Economics and Mathematics. 

Karan has over ten years of investing experience. Prior to starting East Grove Capital, Karan was a senior analyst at Grantham, Mayo, Van Otterloo & Co. Before that, he was an analyst and associate at Stockbridge Investors, the public equity affiliate of Berkshire Partners. Karan graduated from Yale University with a B.A. in Ethics, Politics, and Economics. 

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