Polen Capital

Polen Capital is a global investment management firm specializing in growth equity and credit strategies. Founded in 1979, the firm is headquartered in Boca Raton, Florida, and operates offices in Boston, London, Hong Kong, and Abu Dhabi. As of December 31, 2024, Polen Capital managed approximately $69 billion in assets, serving institutions, financial advisors, and individuals seeking high-quality, active, and concentrated investment strategies. The firm's investment approach is characterized by a high-conviction, bottom-up, concentrated portfolio of high-quality businesses capable of delivering sustainable, above-average earnings growth.

The firm offers a range of investment strategies, including Large Company Growth, Small Company Growth, Emerging Markets Growth, and Credit. These strategies are managed by autonomous investment teams that maintain a disciplined approach to investing. Polen Capital's culture is built on a commitment to its clients, investors, community, and colleagues, fostering an environment that attracts and develops exceptional professionals aligned with its mission of preserving and growing clients' assets.

In 2025, Polen Capital expanded its global presence by opening an office in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, after securing its Financial Services Permission (FSP) to operate in the Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM). This expansion underscores the firm's commitment to the Middle East region as a key pillar of its global growth strategy. The Abu Dhabi office is located at Unit 17, Level 25, Al Sila Tower, Abu Dhabi Global Market Square, Al Maryah Island, Abu Dhabi. The firm's contact number for the Abu Dhabi office is +971 2 494 0774.

Polen Capital's investment philosophy emphasizes long-term growth and high-conviction investing, focusing on companies with sustainable competitive advantages. The firm's disciplined approach has been recognized by Pensions & Investments as one of the industry's 'Best Places to Work' for multiple consecutive years. This recognition reflects Polen Capital's dedication to creating a dynamic culture that supports its investment teams and fosters a collaborative environment for its employees.