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Squarepoint Capital Fuels New Hedge Fund Startup
13 Jan
Summary
- Squarepoint Capital is backing a new hedge fund launch.
- The startup, Invictus Investment Partners, is Hong Kong-based.
- The fund begins trading with $200 million from Squarepoint.
A new hedge fund, Invictus Investment Partners, is set to launch with substantial backing from Squarepoint Capital. The startup is founded by Tomohiro Yamaguchi, formerly the head of Point72 Asset Management's Japan operations, and Takeo Serizawa, an ex-money manager from Citadel. This collaboration marks a significant development in the financial sector, bringing together experienced leadership.
Based in Hong Kong, Invictus Investment Partners is poised to begin its trading operations. The firm's launch is significantly bolstered by an anchor investment of at least $200 million from Squarepoint Capital. This substantial financial commitment underscores the confidence in the new venture and its leadership team.
The anchor investment from Squarepoint Capital is reportedly locked in for a period of two years, providing a stable foundation for the nascent fund. The partnership highlights a strategic move by Squarepoint Capital to support emerging talent and opportunities within the competitive hedge fund landscape.
