Capitalist Exploits | 24 January 2013
Investing in
frontier markets is a challenge due to lack of liquidity and significant set-up
times. One way to circumvent these problems is to Invest in other people's
expertise through a managed fund.
We work hard to associate
ourselves with smart individuals where we can reciprocate value. This not only
gives us opportunities to put capital to work, but provides us the ability to
grow a powerful network filled with influential people.
One such person I have become
friendly with is Thomas Hugger, COO & CFO of Leopard Capital, a frontier
markets private equity fund we have discussed previously in these pages.
Thomas has had a global career,
spending 27 years in private banking, where he specialized in managing
portfolios of listed and unlisted equity investments. Further, he is a CFIA.
His most recent venture is the formation of the Leopard Asia Frontier Fund
(LAFF), a liquid investment vehicle focusing on Asia’s frontier markets.
I recently caught up with Thomas in Phnom Penh where we had a discussion about his fund, as well as some opportunities he sees right now in the countries LAFF is active in. Enjoy!
I recently caught up with Thomas in Phnom Penh where we had a discussion about his fund, as well as some opportunities he sees right now in the countries LAFF is active in. Enjoy!
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