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Microcap Mastery: Exploring Tiny Titans with Pieter from Compounding Quality

Sep 15, 2025

In this discussion, Pieter from Compounding Quality shares his insights as an expert in microcap stocks. He delves into the unique growth potential of tiny companies, outlining the importance of diligent research and direct engagement with management. Pieter highlights strategies for identifying high-quality opportunities and evaluates the crucial role of CEOs in small-cap firms. He also touches on challenges in accessing company executives and offers valuable methodologies for potential investors to consider.

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Summer Road Trip For Due Diligence

Pieter spent a busy summer visiting CEOs across Europe and the US to collect firsthand information.
He used dinners and capital markets events to meet leaders and other investors for additional context.

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Meeting A Board Veteran Sparks Skepticism

At dinner in Stockholm Pieter briefly met Laurence Cunningham and later used that contact to probe why Cunningham left Kelly Partners.
Cunningham's answer raised a yellow flag about Kelly Partners and their board dynamics.

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Chapters Group Trip Built Conviction

Pieter visited Chapters Group's Capital Markets Day and AGM, then had a 90-minute dinner conversation with CEO Jan More.
The CEO’s founder stake, humble behavior, and Constellation Software alumni increased Pieter’s confidence in the company.

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Exploring Micro-Caps: A New Venture in Investing

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Unlocking Microcap Investment Potential

03:12 • 18min

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Navigating the Microcap Investment Landscape

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Navigating Due Diligence in Small Markets

23:57 • 12min

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The Crucial Role of CEOs in Small Cap Companies

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Engaging with Management: Insights for Microcap Investors

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Embracing Microcaps: A Journey Towards Safer Investing

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In this episode of the Investing for Beginners podcast, hosts Dave and Andrew welcome Pieter from Compounding Quality to discuss his new venture, Tiny Titans. Pieter details his strategy for investing in microcap stocks, explaining the significant upside potential of these small companies.

The conversation covers the importance of identifying high-quality, small-cap stocks with strong growth potential, as well as the diligent research and hands-on approach required to find these opportunities. Peter also shares his methodology for evaluating CEOs and the unique challenges and rewards of investing in microcaps.

00:00 Introduction and Guest Welcome

00:38 Why Microcaps?

01:31 The Potential of Tiny Titans

03:43 Challenges and Strategies in Microcap Investing

05:43 Researching and Identifying Microcap Opportunities

08:24 Building a High-Quality Microcap Portfolio

10:44 The Importance of Due Diligence

19:01 Engaging with Company Management

23:09 Concerns About Kelly Partners Group

24:00 Challenges of Accessing Company Executives

24:36 Due Diligence on Chapters Group

26:16 Insights from Capital Markets Day

30:22 Importance of CEO Analysis in Small Caps

32:50 Key Questions for Management

36:22 Investor Fit for Tiny Titans

37:33 Valuation and Market Trends

41:06 Tiny Titans Launch Details

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Tiny Titans (Goes live September 16th)

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