FundRock Management Company, a European alternative investment fund manager (AIFM) for Luxembourg-, U.K.- and Ireland-based funds, is planning to launch a new AIFM in France.
The vehicle will help international investors access alternative asset classes, such as real estate and private equity.
Dubbed FundRock France AM, FundRock said the investment vehicle is subject to prior authorization from the Autorité des Marchés Financiers (AMF).
Xavier Parain, CEO of FundRock, noted, “The timing of our expansion reflects increasing demand from international investors wishing to put capital to work in French alternative asset classes, where solid economic fundamentals and a supportive legal and regulatory framework are opening up a range of private equity and real estate opportunities.”
Jean Edouard Mazery, former managing director and head of real estate at Twenty First Capital, has been selected to help spearhead the operation. Initially, he will be based i
