Headquartered in Mauritius, Alteia Fund Management Ltd (“Alteia”) is a market-focused alternative investment fund, specializing in the provision of short, medium and long-term financing solutions. Alteia have offices in Abu Dhabi, Saudi Arabia, South Africa and also have footprints in the eastern and western African countries.
Under the sage leadership of its CEO, Kevin Ramsamy, Alteia has implemented a rigorous and disciplined investment model which favours companies in established markets and commodities that are conducive to lending and credit analysis. Kevin, who has a rich background in the banking sector, through his long exposure with international banks provides in an enlightening Q&A, insights into Alteia’s expansion into the Middle East.
Alteia – A Trade Finance Fund with particular focus on Food Commodity Trading
Alteia’s legacy spans over 15 years in trade finance and debt financing in both soft and hard commodities. Its primary focus has been on helping companies achieve economic growth and job creation in relevant sectors, ensuring positive high impact in local communities. The Alteia team has garnered an international reputation for excellence and has established a formidable global presence, with rapid expansion underway in the Middle East.
Alteia currently manages 11 funds, including Shariah-compliant, ESG and Impact Funds, under four different fund companies, that have known a ceiling of a cumulative AUM of up to USD 1.4 billion. Historically Alteia’s funds have been based in the Cayman Islands, with its CIS Managers in Mauritius. It now equally boasts licensed CIS Managers in Mauritius (FSC), Saudi Arabia (CMA) and Abu Dhabi (ADGM) respectively.
Mariam Mubarak heads up Alteia’s office in Abu Dhabi. She has 13+ years of experience working in the region and maintains strong relationships with key stakeholders in the region.
Hasan Juma, on the other side is the Head of Alteia’s Saudi Arabia’s operation. Hasan has amassed over two decades of experience in the finance sector having previously held key management roles including at the Ibdar Bank and NCB Capital.
What are the key investment opportunities Alteia offers potential investors?
Our investors includes global stakeholders such as international pension funds, family offices, high net worth individuals, leading corporates and DFIs, amongst others. Leveraging off a network and track record built up since its establishment in 2008, Alteia provides investors with opportunities across a range of sectors including soft agricultural, mining, energy and food-related commodity sectors in trade finance and impact investments.
Given that trade finance is short-term and lower risk, Alteia believes this is the most apt form of lending for emerging markets, more specifically on the agri-trade business with an export element. Alteia also has product offerings in carbon credit and ESG-friendly projects that allow environmentally conscious investors to align their financial goals with environmental stewardship.
Why does Alteia prioritise investing in food commodities?
Food Security is of core importance to any nation from both a social to an economic perspective. What sets Alteia apart is that it offers investors the opportunity to participate in the movement of physical food commodities by reconnecting agricultural producers and consumer markets.
Currently, Alteia’s key projects are spread across the African continent and its list of agricultural products includes sesame seeds, oilseeds, veg oil, pulses, nuts, Arabic gum, sugar, wheat, corn, rice, livestock, alfalfa. Alteia CEO, Kevin Ramsamy, sees this as “an opportunity to hedge against volatility in cash, bond and equities”.
For more information on Alteia you can visit their website: www.alteiafund.com
Contact Person: Kevin Ramsamy
Phone: (+230) 5255 0891
Email: [email protected]
Address: 13 A, King George V Avenue, Floreal, 74108, Mauritius
Website: www.alteiafund.com
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