June 12, 2024. Saratoga Capital announces the establishment of Saratoga Capital Management Ltd. (SCM), an Alternative Investment Fund Manager authorised and regulated by the Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC) under licence AIFM63/56/2013.
The establishment of SCM represents the creation of a dedicated regulated platform for the development and management of alternative investment funds and institutional financial products.
SCM operates as a distinct regulated entityfrom the wider Saratoga Capital group with with its own management, governance and regulatory responsibilities
A European Alternative Investment Fund Manager
SCM’s principal role is the establishment and management of alternative investment funds within the scope of its regulatory authorisation.
The company provides the infrastructure required to manage investment vehicles throughout their lifecycle, including portfolio management, risk management, valuation oversight, compliance, governance and regulatory reporting.
SCM is therefore positioned as a fund manager and financial product platform, rather than as an investment advisory or direct investment business.
Its activities are focused on transforming defined investment strategies into professionally structured and managed investment products.
Distinct From Saratoga Capital
Saratoga Capital is a broader investment group with activities across private equity, alternative investments, real assets, investment opportunities and capital allocation.
The establishment of SCM creates a clear distinction between the broader Saratoga Capital group and the regulated fund-management function.
Saratoga Capital focuses on investment strategy, investment opportunities and capital formation.
Saratoga Capital Management Ltd. provides regulated AIFM and fund-management capabilities.
The two operate as distinct entities with different functions and responsibilities.
Developing Financial Products
SCM has been established with the capacity to support the development of a range of alternative investment products for professional and well-informed investors.
These may include funds focused on:
- Hedge Fund Strategies
- Private Equity Strategies
- Venture Capital Strategies
- Real Estate Strategies
- Fund of Fund Strategies
- Private Credit Strategies
- Infrastructure Strategies
- Secondary Strategies
- Other Alternative Investment Strategies
The objective is to create a flexible platform capable of supporting different investment strategies rather than being restricted to a single asset class or investment product.
An Institutional Framework
SCM’s regulatory framework provides the foundation for disciplined fund management and institutional governance.
The organisation maintains dedicated capabilities covering portfolio management, risk management, compliance, anti-money laundering and regulatory oversight.
This infrastructure is designed to support investment products throughout their full life-cycle while providing investors with appropriate governance and transparency.
Building a European Alternatives Platform
The establishment of SCM reflects the continuing development of the European alternative investment market and the growing demand for specialist investment products providing access to private-market opportunities.
SCM is positioned to develop and manage such products within an established European regulatory framework, subject to the applicable investment strategy, fund structure and regulatory requirements.
The company is intended to support the creation of investment products around specific opportunities, sectors and market themes identified by investment professionals and sponsors.
The Next Stage
The establishment of Saratoga Capital Management Ltd. creates a new institutional capability within the wider Saratoga Capital ecosystem.
It establishes a platform dedicated to one specific function: creating and managing regulated alternative investment products.
The broader Saratoga Capital group continues to pursue investment opportunities and develop investment strategies across private markets and alternative assets.
SCM provides the specialised regulated fund-management infrastructure necessary to bring appropriate strategies into professionally managed investment vehicles.
About Saratoga Capital
Founded in 2008, Saratoga Capital Partners is a private equity and alternative asset management firm with a strong foundation in advisory and capital markets. Today, we develop and manage differentiated investment solutions, partnering with entrepreneurs, management teams, and investors to unlock opportunity, create enduring value, and deliver attractive long-term returns.