Forbes – The investment office of the Guinness family, which made its fortune in brewing, has taken a stake in 47 Degrees North and will back future fund launches, the fund of hedge funds firm said on Monday.
Under the deal, Iveagh will be a minority shareholder in 47 Degrees North and provide seed capital for new launches, which are set to include emerging managers and innovative hedge fund strategies, the hedge fund firm said in a statement. It did not give the size of the stake.