Fund Profiles

Private equity offers growth avenues, says Agile Capital

Covid-19 is making a real impact on the liquidity of many organisations across South Africa, which has affected everything from logistics to paying salaries....

How Section 12J is now disrupting timeshare

Darryn Faulds, fund manager at Mdluli Safari Lodge, discusses new 12J models in the time share business

Muhu makes gains in tough markets

Tatenda Chapinduka and Grant Hogan at Independent Alternatives have successfully navigated a tough period with their funds, making gains across the product range this...

Fairtree see benefits in multi-strategy approach

Fairtree’s multi-strategy hedge funds have benefited from their multi-faceted approach to this year’s complicated markets, each gaining more than 17% in the first half. The...

Coronation makes headway in frontier markets

Coronation Fund Managers’ frontier strategies are making steady headway amidst an unpredictable and turbulent year for markets, investing in listed equities in markets ranging...

Old Mutual customises hedge funds to reduce risk

“We have always believed that hedge funds are not high-risk, high-return vehicles,” says Grant Watson, chief investment officer at Old Mutual Customised Solutions in...

27four sees potential in blended finance

The 27four Black Business Growth Fund II (27four BBGF II) second closed in March with total capital of R710 million, and is focused on investing...

Ninety One and Ethos partner on impact fund

Recovery fund targets R10 billion to help restore South Africa’s economic health, with first close in July

Mergence and Third Way in renewable energy deal

Both parties bring strong track records in impact and infrastructure investing to R450 million refinancing of renewable energy plant

All Weather delivers in storm

The All Weather Capital hedge funds have delivered strong returns so far this year - with the firm’s long/short fund adding 7.66% to the...