Fund News

Nitrogen back in sweet spot as markets recalibrate

Johannesburg-based Nitrogen Fund Managers has come through a period of consolidation after a tough 2020 to deliver a net 9.81% to investors last year,...

Kleoss reaches first close for mid-market growth fund

South African private equity firm Kleoss Capital has successfully reached first close for its Fund II of R600 million, more than half of the...

THINK Growth celebrates seven-year track record

The RCIS THINK Growth QI Hedge Fund celebrates its seven-year track record with a return of 2.37% for October 2021, taking its gains for the year so far...

Strong list of early nominees for 2021 awards

Our first provisional nominations for the 2021 HedgeNews Africa Awards reflect a strong contender list after a bullish October for the equity markets, with all yet...

All Weather continues with strong gains

All Weather Capital continues with another strong year, delivering solid performance across all its funds in October, reaping the benefits of its low-risk systematic...

Laurium tackles global markets with fresh impetus

Armed with decades of experience and helped by faster information flows as he explores global markets, Laurium's Rob Oellermann maintains that intellectual courage remains key for any fund manager

Smith joins Abax with focus on fixed income hedge

Linda Smith has joined the investment team at Abax Investments, taking over management of its multi-strategy fixed income hedge fund and continuing with her...

Greenpoint boosts team as IFC backs special situations

Cape Town-based Greenpoint Capital, which specialises in private credit, has boosted its team as it prepares for final first-close commitments with its second fund,...

Catalyst rolls out global long/short real estate fund

The Catalyst Alpha Global Real Estate fund is now available to be marketed to qualified investors, having recently obtained Section 65 approval in South...

Enko extends into African private debt

Enko Capital is expanding its Africa-focused investment platform to include an African private debt strategy, with ex-Barak man Sidoine Viagbo joining as a partner...