Applications open for Guernsey’s industry-backed emerging fund manager programme

Applications are now open for The Fund Foundry, Guernsey’s industry-backed programme helping first-time and emerging fund managers launch institutional investment funds from Guernsey.

The programme opens following strong early interest from managers in the UK and internationally, with expressions of interest received across venture capital, private equity, private debt, real estate, digital assets and other alternative investment strategies. Each year, five emerging fund managers will be selected to join a twelve-month programme designed to reduce the cost, complexity and time involved in bringing a first institutional fund to market.

Successful applicants receive £25,000 (approximately US$33,000) of direct programme support through a voucher redeemable against first-year offshore legal, fund administration and audit costs. Participants also benefit from dedicated mentoring, practical guidance throughout the fund launch process, introductions to investors and allocators, and