3514 Capital Partners have originated and tailored this opportunity, specifically for qualified and institutional investors and offering significantly higher returns than traditional investment channels such as banking products or bonds.​ The 3514 Special Opportunities Fund has been set up under Iridium SICAV plc, a Notified Alternative Investment Fund under the Investment Services Act (List of Notified AIFs) Regulations. The notification for the inclusion to the List of Notified AIFs was submitted to the Malta Financial Services Authority by the investment manager.

Overview of the 3514 Capital Partners Special Opportunity Fund

• The investment opportunity involves acquiring shares in a private equity fund based in Malta, managed by AQA Capital and sponsored by 3514 Capital Partners, operating under MFSA regulations.

• The Fund will acquire portfolios of non-performing loans secured by real estate collateral, and offers a diversified portfolio of investment strategies focused on highly secured receivables, such as discounted bridged, non-performing, and unlikely-to-pay receivables. It prioritises high market liquidity, strong collateralisation, and aligned interests.

• Highly secured structuring, covered by warranties and representations, guarantees the value of the acquired receivables and collateral. Investors also have a right of recourse on a part of the purchase price.

• 3514 Capital Partners has completed thorough due diligence and will implement a pre-set credit recovery strategy. The Fund projects a minimum annual return in the high teens for an all-equity transaction and expects a full work out within a maximum of five years.

• Unlike the standard private equity "2 and 20" fee structure, the 3514 Capital Partners Special Opportunities Fund introduces a variable fee scale that reflects the level of performance. This approach aligns interests, reduces risk, encourages long-term investment, and maximises returns for investors.

• Governance and compliance are ensured by AQA Capital (Fund manager), Calamata Cuschieri Fund Admin (Fund administrator) with Ryle & Cie serving as the custodians. An additional layer of governance is provided by an exceptional 3514 Capital Partners Advisory Committee.

Transparency, accountability, and compliance

The 3514 Capital Partners Special Opportunities Fund Management Team consists of Christopher Vella (Investment) and Jean C. Farrugia (Legal and Compliance).

• Christopher Vella, CEO of Polymath & Boffin, is a seasoned expert in market analysis, special situation financing and venture capital with a focus on modelling operative and financial structures. He founded Polymath & Boffin Limited in 2011, an investment advisory and management specialist, and has so far managed €2.05 billion in assets. Christopher has been featured in renowned publications including Forbes magazine, USA Today and The Times. At 3514 Capital Partners, he leads investment origination and drives growth initiatives.

• Jean Farrugia, Founding Partner of DF Advocates, specialises in financial services and corporate law. With extensive legal transactional experience including regulatory, he advises on credit institutions, funds, investments, corporate restructurings, and compliance. Jean has a deep knowledge of privatisations and tender licensing processes and serves as a Director on financial institution boards where he also provides compliance and/or money laundering reporting officer-level liaison with the MFSA.

The Special Opportunities Fund also benefits from the formulation of a definitive Investment Advisory Committee, comprising Philippe Pronost, Margrith Lütschg-Emmenegger, and Deo Scerri, heading investor onboarding, capital placement and special servicing respectively.

• ·Philippe Pronost is an experienced investment manager in private equity, having overseen a €45 billion portfolio for Alstom. He has held key roles at L80 Argos Wityu and CDC International Capital, creating multi-billion investment vehicles and building strong relationships with sovereign wealth funds and international investors.

• Margrith Lütschg-Emmenegger is an experienced trade finance professional specialising in forfaiting and factoring. She has held key positions at Barclays Bank and FIMBank, powering their operations to market leadership. With international experience and expertise, Margrith currently serves as MD, Europe, at TradeAssets, overseeing capital placement and contributing to COFIT (Certificate of Trade Finance in Africa). In 2014, Margrith received the National Order of Merit from the Republic of Malta. 

• Deo Scerri, former Chairman of the Bank of Valletta, co-founded RSM Malta and has deep experience of audit and advisory services. He has managed various assignments in sectors including manufacturing and hospitality. Deo holds professional accounting fellowships and has served as Chairman of the UEFA Club Licensing Board of the Malta Football Association and a member of its Finance Committee.

Comprehensive and emphatically governed

In summary, the 3514 Special Opportunities Fund is of special interest to investors seeking security and peace of mind from the definitive 3514 Capital Partners' investment approach. The company employs strict risk parameters and management policies to limit portfolio risk exposure, providing higher levels of returns compared to other international investment options. Through a self-regulated system, investments undergo rigorous vetting processes for optimum levels of security in a multi-tier structure that prioritises deep evaluation.

This Fund, starting with €100 million+ in assets under management, is fully supported by reputable organisations. Well-established names and qualified investors are currently being onboarded. We cordially welcome your interest.