Silk Invest and Kallisto Partners complete integration
Silk Invest and Kallisto Partners complete integration
Silk Invest and Kallisto Partners have announced the successful completion of the integration process between the two firms.
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Silk Invest and Kallisto Partners have announced the completion of the integration process between the two firms. This milestone marks the final step of a long-term partnership, resulting in Kallisto Partners acquiring a 24.7% stake in Silk Invest.
Silk Invest was founded in 2008 and manages public markets equities and fixed income strategies, and an African private equity fund.
Kallisto Partners is an independent boutique with offices in London and Rome. Its approach is based on the quantitative assessment of investment flows in financial markets during their early development stages, when attractive opportunities emerge for portfolio diversification and performance.
Zin Bekkali, founder and CEO of Silk Invest, commented, "The integration process has enabled us to leverage the complementary approaches and backgrounds of both Silk Invest and Kallisto Partners. By harnessing our collective knowledge and skillsets, we have developed a robust and unique framework for navigating global markets, providing our clients with exceptional investment opportunities."
Andrea Federici, managing partner of Kallisto Partners, said, "This milestone represents a culmination of our joint efforts and signifies the beginning of an exciting chapter for Silk Invest and Kallisto Partners. We embark on a journey filled with exciting possibilities and are confident that our partnership will continue to thrive, delivering substantial value to our clients and stakeholders."
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