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Imperium were delighted to host the 5th anniversary of the establishment of the UK business at the prestigious Landsdowne Club in London on the 9th October. Imperium staff from each of the offices attended, along with key intermediaries based in both the Channel Islands and in London. The Landsdowne Club was the venue for Imperium UK’s launch party five years ago, when it was just Grant Twine, the current Managing Director of Imperium UK, working to establish the UK trust […]
In the current market venture capital fundraising has been challenging, seeing a number of funds extending their fundraising period or choosing a deal by deal structure. We recently assisted Creandum on the launch and closing of their seventh venture capital fund. Their fund was raised in just 12 weeks and closed over-subscribed at €500m. Imperium’s Director Charlotte Parr recently sat down with Beatrice Rellman from Creandum to find out more about their success. Can you tell […]
David Gilmour, founder and managing director of Imperium Group, has been recognised in Spear’s 2024 definitive guide as one of the leading trust, structuring, tax and offshore experts for high-net-worth individuals (HNWIs). This accolade highlights David’s commitment to providing bespoke financial strategies and wealth management solutions for international clients. A Testament to Expertise Spear’s renowned for its authoritative rankings in the world of wealth management, trusts, and advisory services, is the go-to resource for high-net-worth individuals seeking top-tier […]
As Imperium Funds marks its 4th anniversary, Barry McClay Imperium’s Managing Director – Funds, reflects on a journey of growth, achievement, and transformation. Imperium has now become a firmly established player in the fund services sector, with a significant market presence and future growth strategy. Looking back over the last 12 months, we have experienced extraordinary expansion. With Assets Under Management (AuM) now exceeding £3bn, this is more than double the previous year, Imperium has cemented its place as a […]
Imperium has supported European venture capital firm Creandum on the launch of its oversubscribed seventh Fund. The Fund, a testament to Creandum’s efficiency, was raised in a remarkable 12 weeks. It aims to make 35-40 investments at seed and Series A stages across all sectors over the next two to three years. Creandum is one of Europe’s top early stage VC firms with 1 in 6 of its investments becoming billion-dollar or more companies. It has a high […]
When it comes to the marketing of alternative investment funds in the European Union, fund managers need to choose between the AIFMD “passport” and the National Private Placement Regime. Subject to certain conditions, managers authorised in the EU may utilise the AIFMD passport. Those outside of the EU may be able to employ NPPR. Here’s a straightforward explanation of what each option entails. What is the AIFMD Passport? The Alternative Investment Fund Managers Directive (AIFMD) passport is a regulatory framework […]