BlackFin Capital Partners has secured a strategic partnership with Arendt to become the majority shareholder of Arendt Investor Services, aiming to expand its operations beyond Luxembourg and enhance its service offerings in the growing alternative investment sector.

Target Information

BlackFin Capital Partners has recently entered a strategic partnership with Arendt to enhance the growth and international expansion of Arendt Investor Services (AIS). Under this agreement, which awaits regulatory approval from the CSSF and other standard closing conditions, BlackFin is set to become the majority shareholder in AIS. Arendt will retain a significant stake in the company, ensuring that there is continuity and strategic alignment as AIS aims to expand its operations beyond Luxembourg.

AIS, celebrating its 15th anniversary in 2024, has demonstrated rapid growth and currently employs a team of 320 professionals. The firm provides a comprehensive range of services, including fund administration, governance, compliance, tax, depositary, and AIFM services, tailored for alternative asset managers, servicers, and family offices. This growth has established AIS as a critical partner in helping its clients streamline operations within a framework that is CSSF-supervised and ISO 22301-certified.

Industry Overview

Luxembourg is becoming a vital hub for investment funds in Europe, with total assets under management expected to reach €7.3 trillion by 2025. Approximately 60% of the region’s alternative investment funds are managed i