ABOUT SKYBOUND CAPITAL

The expression ‘never lose money’ conveys our driving ambition and the responsibility we carry when managing investors’ assets.

ABOUT US

INtRODUCTION

About Skybound Capital

We identify innovative investment opportunities and develop solutions that are different from the typical market-offering, to provide our investors with a diversified and optimal portfolio, uncorrelated market movements and political rhetoric.

OUR HISTORY

WHAT WE DO

MEET OUR TEAM

REGULATORY & RECOGNITIONS

What began in the mid-1990s with a small team founding one of the largest fund of hedge funds in South Africa has since grown into a global wealth management business.

Skybound offers clients the opportunity to benefit from private market investment opportunities, generated from its extensive network, by providing a unique range of alternative investment products for family offices, private clients, advisors and institutions.

The global challenges over the past decade have contributed to us exploring new avenues and investment strategies for clients in search of performance.

This development has led to our opening of offices in the United Kingdom, South Africa, Mauritius, Australia and Hong Kong.

With on-the-ground management and committed investments made in these countries, Skybound strives to feel the pulse of the industry and marketplace.

Our global presence enables us to pursue global prospects and markets previously inaccessible to our clients, thus allowing for greater portfolio diversification.

ALWAYS INNOVATING

OUR HISTORY

  • 1994 THE BEGINNING

    The core management team starts Blue Ink Investments, a private client portfolio management company.
  • 2004 GRENFELL’S INCEPTION - OFFSHORE

    Grenfell Fund Managers Limited is founded in Mauritius and manages several successful offshore funds.
  • 2007 THE SALE

    Blue Ink is sold, following a corporate action with Sanlam. Grenfell is renamed Skybound Capital Limited and offices are established in Mauritius.
  • 2008 SKYBOUND TAKES OFF

    The South African company, Skybound Capital (Pty) Ltd, is established and the original management team regroups under the Skybound banner.
  • 2008 OFF TO LONDON

    Skybound Capital (UK) Ltd is established, and offices are opened in London.
  • 2010 HEADING EAST

    A Skybound office is set up in Hong Kong.
  • 2011 LONDON GETS THE NOD

    Regulatory approval is granted to Skybound Capital UK Ltd by the UK regulator, the Financial Conduct Authority.
  • HONG KONG GO AHEAD

    Skybound Capital (HK) Limited is established.
  • 2014 DOWN UNDER

    Skybound Capital AU Ltd is incorporated in Australia, and strategic relationships formed with several well-established businesses.
  • 2015 ANOTHER ACQUISITION

    Skybound acquires Rundle Management Services, a South African private client advisory business.
  • 2018 AUSTRALIAN APPROVAL

    Regulatory approval is granted to Skybound Fidelis Investment Limited by the Australian Securities & Investments Commission.
  • 2021 BEING RESPONSIBLE

    Skybound Capital Limited signs UN-supported Principles for Responsible Investment.
  • 2021 UK EXPANSION

    Skybound Capital acquires The Legal Brokerage based in Poole, UK. Skybound Connect is launched in the UK.
  • 2022 SKYBOUND CONSULTING

    Skybound Consulting Ltd is launched in Mauritius.

Our Principles

What we do

Skybound’s mission and commitment are to provide investors with consistent, positive returns while protecting and preserving their assets.

The expression “never lose money” conveys our driving ambition and the responsibility we carry when managing investors’ assets.

Influencing Skybound’s investment decisions is its goal for funds to generate financial returns and simultaneously contribute to positive social, environmental and economic change – through impact investing.

We believe that sustainability is essential to business relevance in driving growth, innovation and remaining competitive. It is critical to capital preservation in the long run.

Skybound’s investment team identifies opportunities in attractive sectors, performs rigorous due diligence and has accessibility to exclusive deals.

Our focus is on analysing and assessing the underlying intrinsic value of businesses and then investing in those we choose worthy, and those that make sense.

We concentrate investments in businesses that have the highest probability of superior performance.

We provide investors who do not usually have the expertise or networks required, a unique opportunity to invest directly into private market opportunities.

We look for the best opportunities to invest across a wide range of assets, for investors who care how their wealth is managed.

Our Principles

Performance is not repeatable. Process, skills and disciplines are.

There are no shortcuts to investing.

Only deep-level research and hard work can ensure a good outcome.

There are three components to performance: skill, beta and luck.  All three of these components mimic each other. It is our job to discern between them.

Risk Management is key to a reliable, safe and prudent investment process and is critical at every stage of our investment thesis:  idea generation, execution, and exit strategy.

Our process is one of blending idea sets and intelligent thinking.

12 April 1942 – 1 June 2023

THE FOUNDER

Our long-term approach to investment management encourages our team to think creatively, act innovatively and work collaboratively.

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Cliff Warren initially trained as an auditor and accountant with Ernst & Young in Johannesburg, South Africa, and then became a partner in a tax consulting practice.

Cliff was both Founder and Managing Director of Blue Ink Investments (Pty) Ltd.

He served as an executive member of the South African Financial Sector Conduct Authority’s Legal & Regulatory Affairs Committee for seven years.

Cliff served as chairman of the Skybound Group of Companies until his passing in June 2023.

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Within the combined Skybound Group, there are 125+ employees globally.

Conrad Amm

Conrad Amm

Group Director, Chief Executive Officer

Bridgitt Brink

Bridgitt Brink

Group Director, Head of Corporate Affairs

Nyaradzo Chitsike

Nyaradzo Chitsike

Group Director, Chief Financial Officer

Lee Dalley

Lee Dalley

Group Director

TEAM WORK

MEET THE TEAM

Nico Breed

Nico Breed

Director

Theodore Qi Shou

Theodore Qi Shou

Group Chief Investment Officer

Jabir Sardharwalla

Jabir Sardharwalla

Group Chief Investment Strategist

Robin Smither

Robin Smither

Managing Director of Skybound Capital Limited

Carlo Casaleggio

Carlo Casaleggio

Head of Group Compliance & Risk

Siegmund Thetard

Siegmund Thetard

Portfolio Manager

Nick Graham

Nick Graham

Portfolio Manager

Karl Engelhard

Karl Engelhard

Portfolio Manager

Alexander Engelhard

Alexander Engelhard

Senior Investment Analyst & Co-Portfolio Manager

Rakesh Seesurn

Rakesh Seesurn

Head Of Risk

Matthew Pearce

Matthew Pearce

Head of Business Development

Ben Warren

Ben Warren

Software Developer

Wayne Nikiforou

Wayne Nikiforou

Financial Manager

on the ground advantage

Regulatory & Recognitions

Industry recognition and award-winning products.  Licensed and regulated fund management offices and research hubs in London, Hong Kong, Mauritius, Australia and South Africa provide an on-the-ground advantage.

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UNITED KINGDOM

Skybound Capital is licensed by the Financial Conduct Authority in the United Kingdom, to provide regulated products and services.

AUSTRALIA

Skybound falls under the authority of The Australian Securities & Investments Commission.

MAURITIUS

Skybound Capital has a GBL1 License under the Financial Services Commission in Mauritius.

SOUTH AFRICA

Skybound Capital has a Category I, II and IIA License from the Financial Services Conduct Authority in South Africa.

SOUTH AFRICA

Skybound Capital is a proud signatory of the United Nations Supported Principles for Responsible Investment

NOMINEE

Skybound Willow Tree Multi-Asset Flexible Fund nominated for Best New Asian Hedge Fund 2018

WINNER

Skybound Prism Income Fund won the Specialist Finance Category 2017

NOMINEE

Skybound Prism Income Fund nominated for Best Asian Hedge Fund 2018.

RANKED IN TOP 10

Skybound Prism Income “Fixed Income – ABS/Sec. Loans Category” in 2014

WINNER

Skybound Prism Income Fund “Best Asian Fixed Income Hedge Fund” in 2019