Legal, Compliance & Regulatory

Capricorn Fund Managers (Dubai)

DIFC platform of Capricorn Fund Managers; first dedicated regulatory hosting solution in the DIFC, 2024.

The Dubai (DIFC) platform of Capricorn Fund Managers, launched in 2024 as the first dedicated investment management regulatory hosting solution in the DIFC. Established as an Incorporated Cell Company regulated by the Dubai Financial Services Authority (DFSA), it provides ManCo / investment management, management of offshore funds, local SPC and fund-formation capability, and standalone-fund and secondment routes, letting managers run and distribute funds from the DIFC. Hosting-plus services and fund tokenisation are also available. Part of the Capricorn group (alternative investments since 1994); the UK platform is FCA-authorised.

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Jurisdiction
Dubai
Service line
Legal, Compliance & Regulatory
Head office
London, UK
Founded
2024
Size
Mid (50-250 staff)
Services
DIFC ManCo / investment management, Management of offshore funds from DIFC, Local SPC / fund formation, Incorporated Cell Company, standalone-fund & secondment routes, Hosting-plus services, Fund tokenisation
Jurisdictions served
United Arab Emirates, Middle East, Global
Client types
Emerging & established fund managers, Hedge funds, Private equity & venture capital, Real estate managers, Family offices, Institutional clients
Also listed in
London
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