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November 2018 Sponsors

See why these companies believe so strongly in what AIM Summit does. With each AIM Summit we gather a larger attendance through our strategic sponsorships and supportive members. Learn more on how and why to join our sponsors

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Dalma Capital

Our Lead sponsor packages is reserved for the Leaders of the Alternative Investment Management Summit Who Promote and Develop the Industry as a whole. Dalma Capital is an alternative investment accelerator focused on helping emerging managers, family offices and institutions set up and manage alternative investment products and portfolios. The platform is based on three pillars with the first pillar being our glob-al legal & regulatory framework, the second pillar being our institutional operational infrastructure and the third pillar being our vast capital introduction network.

Infiniti Middle East

INFINITI Motor Company Ltd. is headquartered in Hong Kong with representations in 50 markets around the world. The INFINITI brand was launched in 1989. Its range of premium automobiles is currently built in manufacturing facilities in Japan, North America, United Kingdom and China. INFINITI design studios are located in Atsugi-Shi near Yokohama, London, San Diego and Beijing. INFINITI is in the middle of a major product offensive. The brand has been widely acclaimed for its daring design and innovative driver-assistance technologies. From the 2016 season, INFINITI is a technical partner of the Renault Sport Formula One team, contributing its expertise in hybrid performance. More information about INFINITI and its industry leading technologies can be found at www.INFINITI.com. You can also follow INFINITI on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, LinkedIn and see all our latest videos on YouTube. Contacts: For more media information on Infiniti please visit: http://www.infinitipress.me/ For more local information on Infiniti please contact: Infiniti press office + 971 4 362 5129 Infiniti@fourcommunications.com

Platinum Sponsor

Exergy

Exergy Capital Management LLP is an investment firm led by Dr. Erich Becker and backed by Winton Group, a global investment management and data science company. Based in London, Exergy is focusing on real assets, infrastructure and innovative companies throughout the energy value chain and in interconnected sectors that facilitate the transition to a low carbon emission economy. It is looking to support the development of infrastructure and technology needed to address the challenges facing the energy sector on a global scale. Exergy has a deep regard for environmental, social and governance (“ESG”) considerations, and it has received a “Prime” sustainability rating from ISS-oekom. Exergy is also a signatory to the principles for responsible investments (PRI).

Gold Sponsor

Infinity Capital

Infinity Capital Group, a.s. is a privately held investment group based in the heart of Central Europe-Bratislava, Slovakia. The company is active in alternative asset management, distressed debt, private equity, renewable energy and real estate development in the CEE region. The global Long/Short Equity fund run by Infinity Capital was nominated for the New Fund of The Year - Equity & Even Driven at EuroHedge Awards 2016 and for the EuroHedge Emerging Fund Management Awards in 2017. The client base is dominated by high net worth individuals, family offices and institutional investors.

FlexFunds

With over $2.5 billion in total funded amount and presence across the Americas, Asia, and Europe, FlexFunds is a recognized leader in providing customized investment vehicles for asset managers, family offices and hedge funds through its robust asset securitization program. FlexETPs are distributed through a listed Euroclearable security with an ISIN number, price- NAV calculation, Bloomberg listing, trustee and audit services. FlexFunds’ securitization program delivers major advantages to asset managers: • Speed & Efficiency: Issuances launched within 4 to 6 weeks. • Global Distribution through capital markets. • Access to investors on worldwide trading platforms. • Flexible Uses: Multiple types of assets can be securitized under customized terms FlexFunds works with selected service providers such as BNY Mellon, PwC, Euroclear, Intertrust Fiduciary Reuters and Bloomberg. Learn more at FlexFunds.com or at info@flexfunds.com

ADS Investment Solutions

ADS Investment Solutions offers a global range of services including asset management, arranging custody, advising on investments or credit, arranging financial market deals, and collective investment fund management. Founded in 2017, it has a Financial Services Permission (FSP), granted by the Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM), and offers world-class, tailored support to its clients. It is a subsidiary of ADS Holding LLC and the sister company of ADS Securities LLC, a global investment firm based in Abu Dhabi with offices in London, Singapore and Hong Kong. ADS Investment Solutions combines the best in fundamental research and systematic investing, and through the use of cutting-edge financial technology delivers pioneering portfolio solutions to a diverse range of clients.

Antares Capital

Antares Capital has been the #1 arranger of sponsored middle market senior loans 10 of the last 11 years, according to Thomson Reuters. We believe that our focused strategy, team continuity and process consistency over 20 years has delivered attractive risk-adjusted returns across cycles. The firm directly originates senior loans through long term relationships with more than 400 private equity sponsors who repeatedly choose Antares to lead or co-lead nearly 90% of the transactions we finance, with Antares typically representing the largest lender of those deals. Investing alongside Antares provides institutional investors access to market leading investment sourcing, selection and diversification capabilities.

IG

IG is a world-leading online trading provider, giving clients access to thousands of financial markets through intuitive platforms and apps. Clients can trade the markets on leverage, through CFDs. These products allow you to find opportunity in both rising and falling markets and aren’t confined to one asset class – you can choose to trade indices, forex, shares, commodities and more. Founded in 1974 as the first company of its kind and has been at the forefront of its industry ever since, IG is a member of the FTSE 250, with offices across Europe, Africa, Asia-Pacific, Middle East and the US.

Invao

INVAO is the Blockchain Asset Pool for investors. Safe, convenient and optimized for value growth. – we trade a diversified portfolio of Blockchain assets and digital currencies, represented by only one single token. Based on automated trading and active portfolio management, our goal is to outperform the market at all times. All profits are reinvested in the value of the INVAO token, to ensure sustainable long-term value creation.

Soirée Sponsor

AlphaBit

AlphaBit is an open-ended cryptocurrency fund for professional investors, with the objective to outperform a buy-and-hold strategy for Bitcoin. The Investment advisor includes experts from both the traditional financial services world as well as the digital asset ecosystem. Our deep experience in both markets positions us to actively deliver consistent returns for our clients. The trading strategy adapts to varying market conditions through a combination of Manual trading (Long and Short), Algorithmic trading, and Pre-sale investment into blockchain based start-ups.

Silver Sponsors

Apex

The Apex Group, established in Bermuda in 2003, is one of the world's largest fund administrators with offices in 37 locations worldwide. Apex has continually improved and evolved its product suite by surrounding these core administrative services with additional products spanning the full value chain of a fund: from middle office regulatory products to corporate services plus custody and depositary solutions. With $535bn in assets under administration, Apex now administers the investments of some of the largest funds and institutional investors in the world. www.apexfundservices.com

Archax

Archax is an institutional-grade exchange for trading digital assets. Founded by experts from the financial markets, Archax offers a credible bridge between the new Blockchain-centric crypto community and the traditional investment space. Based in London and operated under the regulatory and best-practice principles that institutions expect, Archax sits alongside existing crypto trading venues and their communities, bringing in new interest, new liquidity and new investment from the traditional institutional space.

Peak Bridge Partners

Global Custodial Services

Global Custodial Services Ltd (GCS) is a specialist financial services / Fintech provider offering a portfolio of client money services including payment & treasury solutions to assist corporations, investment firms, institutional investors, HNWi’s and Family offices. Transacting over $4bn annually, GCS strive to maximise efficiencies within the clients domestic or cross-border payment operations and adhere & operate to the most stringent set of client money rules, defined by the FCA as the “CASS money rules”. Regardless of industry sector, GCS offers a full range of client money services including: - Fast track implementation of segregated client bank accounts with Tier 1 banking providers. - API integrations to facilitate efficient processing of client funds, subscriptions and redemptions and payment due diligence including KYC. - Bespoke treasury services to HNWIs, corporates and family offices. - FX brokerage services including share class hedging, spot and forward contracts.

Round Table Sponsors

ConsenSys MENA

ConsenSys is a venture production studio, incubating over 50 projects building on the Ethereum blockchain. We are 1100+ blockchain experts, entrepreneurs, computer scientists, designers, engineers, consultants, and business leaders across 6 continents and 28 countries who are motivated to build a decentralized world that offers inclusion for all. ConsenSys is a key blockchain solutions advisor to several governments and enterprise entities from Dubai to Zug. Working with sectors from Energy and Financial, to Supply Chain and beyond.

Saxo Bank

Saxo Markets is the Institutional Division of Saxo Bank Group providing institutional clients and their end customers with multi-asset execution, prime brokerage services and trading technology. Saxo Markets helps financial institutions access global markets and secure a multi-year innovation path. Our speed of innovation and use of disruptive technologies empowers institutional clients to deliver seamless experiences for their end-users to access the capital markets. Our clients benefit from working with a counterparty operating under a strong regulatory framework. Combining client experience, technology solutions and operating strength, Saxo Markets is well positioned to work with institutions on their growth path. Learn more at www.markets.saxo

King & Spalding

Celebrating more than 130 years of service, King & Spalding is an international law firm that represents a broad array of clients, including half of the Fortune Global 100, with 1,000 lawyers in 20 offices in the United States, Europe, the Middle East and Asia. The firm has handled matters in over 160 countries on six continents and is consistently recognized for the results it obtains, uncompromising commitment to quality, and dedication to understanding the business and culture of its clients. 

Media Partners

CrowdReviews

Media

CrowdReviews.com is a transparent online platform for determining which products and services are the best based on the opinion of the crowd. The crowd consists of Internet users which have experienced products and services first-hand and have an interest in letting other potential buyers their thoughts on their experience. CrowdReviews.com is driven by an algorithm allowing for both customers and providers of products and services to understand how the rankings are determined. The service can be used by potential buyers to learn more about their vendors prior to making a purchasing decision.

Preqin

Media

Preqin is the leading source of information for the alternative assets industry, providing data and analysis via online databases, publications and complimentary research reports. Preqin is an independent business with over 350 staff based in New York, London, Singapore, San Francisco, Hong Kong, Guangzhou and Manila, serving over 60,000 customers in over 90 countries. Preqin has the most comprehensive and extensive information available on the private equity and venture capital, hedge fund, real estate, infrastructure, private debt and natural resources industries, encompassing funds and fundraising, performance, fund managers, institutional investors, deals and fund terms. Leading alternative assets professionals from around the world rely on Preqin’s services daily, and its data and statistics are regularly quoted by the financial press.

Eurekahedge

Launched in 2001, Eurekahedge has a proven track record as the world’s largest independent data provider and alternative research firm specialising in global hedge fund databases and research. In addition to market-leading hedge fund databases, Eurekahedge’s other business functions include hedge fund research publications, due diligence services, investor services, analytical platforms and risk management tools. For more information, please visit www.eurekahedge.com

Wamda

Wamda accelerates entrepreneurship ecosystems throughout the MENA region by joining Wamda Capital, the most active, multi-stage, sector agnostic venture capital fund investing in high growth technology or technology-enabled startups across the MENA, and the Wamda Platform, the leading knowledge platform offering integrated programs including media, community development, research, corporate and government advisory services to the various stakeholders of the MENA startup ecosystem.

Thomson Reuters

Top Market Group

TopMarketGroup is a proven leading Market Data & Service provider to potential Global Blockchain investors. We provide extensive information & guidance to the investors in decision making process right from starting of trading of investments. At the back end we take responsibility of collecting latest data, analyses it and serve it to our customers as and when they are in need of it for their quick decisions. Thus we reduce investor’s effort of need to go through huge information for decision making and hence saving time. Quick and Valid decision making is the recipe for success in this volatile market. Our company’s expertise lies in the area of data collection and analyzing it for quick decision making. We are happy to offer this as a service to our customers.

The Times of Crypto

Worried about day to day crypto updates ? Now here's one stop for all the crypto activities around the world. Be it news,latest events,articles,updates anything about the blockchain world will be published under one roof "The Times of Crypto". The Times of Crypto is an aggregated news channel. It has been setup to support blockchain and crypto community around the world. The main objective of “The Times of Crypto” is to keep investors informed about the new ICOs, blockchain and crypto news, and take the cognitive decision before doing the investment in crypto currencies. Moreover, it brings together all the new emerging and upcoming ICOs by providing a platform to showcase their project by publishing articles and news on “The Times of Crypto” website. Here's the website : https://www.thetimesofcrypto.com/ "

Education Partners

CAIA

The Chartered Alternative Investment Analyst (CAIA) Association, founded in 2002, is the world leader in alternative investment education. The CAIA Association is best known for the CAIA Charter®, an internationally recognized credential granted upon successful completion of a rigorous two-level exam series, combined with relevant work experience. Earning the CAIA Charter is the gateway to becoming a member of the CAIA Association, a global network of over 9,000 alternative investment leaders located in nearly 90 countries, who have demonstrated a deep and thorough understanding of alternative investing. CAIA also offers the Fundamentals of Alternative Investments Certificate Program®, an online course that provides an introduction to the core concepts of alternative investing. Having grown rapidly, the CAIA Association now supports vibrant chapters for its Charter Holder members located in financial centers around the world, produces world class research publications, and sponsors educational and networking events to help the CAIA community keep pace with the industry. CAIA is considered a leading authority and trusted voice for providing perspective on industry trends and developments worldwide. For more information, please visit CAIA.org. Further information may be found via our website : www.caia.org or you may contact: Joanne Murphy, Managing Director, Asia Pacific – jmurphy@caia.org / Tel: +852 3752 0494; Wendy Leung, Assistant Director, Asia Pacific – wleung@caia.org / Tel: +852 3752 0495 or Peter Douglas, Director, CAIA Foundation– pdouglas@caia.org / Tel: +65 6536 4241

AIMA

Other Sponsors

Emirates Wealth

Emirates Wealth is the gateway for foreign and domestic Investment Funds to the UAE, MENA and to global markets. We are an independent fund registrant, promotor and distributor in the UAE, licensed and regulated by the Securities & Commodities Authority (SCA), under the license number 603041. We offer a total solution package to Fund Houses and Families starting with the registration of Funds with SCA, the annual maintenance of the registration as well as legal representation. Besides assisting to achieve the required regulatory licensing that is needed to offer Funds to public and private investors, we support Fund Houses to increase their market distribution chances in the region. We use the latest Fintech and Blockchain technology tools for the distribution of Investment Funds. Our proprietary mobile and online trading and distribution platform "Emirates Mutual Funds Exchange" will deliver any Investment Fund to the fingertips of Institutional and Retail Customers.

DisPRuptive

We are an intelligent, influential and well-connected PR, marketing & investor relations agency for the ICOs/STOs/Blockchain/Crypto worlds. Your business KPIs matter to us, and we use deep data-driven insights to educate the strategies we execute in order to meet three key objectives: 1) to build credibility, trust and reputation, by telling your brand story and your ‘sense of purpose’ through the influencers that matter; 2) building and nurturing your community; and 3) hitting your hardcap, at the best possible ‘cost-per-investment-acquisition’. Individually, each DisPRuptive team member is highly experienced in the worlds of marketing, PR and media influencing. We have brought together our eclectic experience and shared vision to create DisPRuptive, a purpose-built PR agency deliberately designed for today’s communications environment, to help STOs/ICOs and Blockchain-powered businesses thrive.