VC and PE Fund Investing
Aestus Capital primarily invests in smaller and middle market funds with specialized market insights and execution capabilities. The fund managers that we partner with typically have strong track records and advantaged capabilities which position them to deliver strong returns. Our strong relationships in the region enable us to secure valuable allocations to access-constrained fund managers. We also invest in highly capable, next generation managers who are raising their first, second or third funds.
Direct Investing/Co-investments
Aestus Capital invests directly in top-performing companies in the US and Europe alongside our managers. Our systematic co-investment program has allowed us to pivot capital and increase exposure into sectors or themes that are promising. Given our deep network and successful track record in the private equity market, we are a preferred partner for our managers and have proprietary access to strong direct deal flow.
Secondaries (Opportunistic)
Aestus Capital invests in secondaries opportunistically. We identify and execute compelling secondary transactions by combining our strong primary relationships with secondary transaction skills and sourcing capabilities. We are viewed by managers as a professional, responsive and knowledgeable buyer of secondaries. Our familiarity with the market enables us to price and close secondary transactions quickly and discreetly.
Liquid Alternative Fund Investing (Opportunistic)
Aestus Capital invests in liquid alternative funds opportunistically to provide a diversified and less correlated return stream to private equity. These funds trade in relatively liquid and public traded assets and make use of more complex trading, portfolio construction, return enhancement, and risk management techniques compared to regular mutual funds/ETFs. Our exposure in these assets allow us to take advantage of market dislocations and misperceptions to generate strong risk-adjusted returns.