shaPE Capital AG (shaPE) is an investment company
that provides access to a diversified portfolio of private equity investments.
shaPE was founded in September 2001 and its shares are listed at the SWX Swiss
Exchange under the symbol SHPN since November 2001. Its shares offer liquidity
in an asset class with an attractive risk/return profile.
shaPE uses a clearly structured investment approach in focusing on selecting and investing in the most suitable private equity managers around the world. In order to minimize investment risks, the investments are well diversified across regions, investment stage of companies, industry sectors and vintage years. This is combined with a strong focus on managers with superior track records.
shaPE is a stock company under Swiss law. It is based in Pfaeffikon SZ (community of Freienbach) and benefits from the status of a holding company in Switzerland. The company's investments are made via a subsidiary company in the Cayman Islands. Horizon21 Private Equity (Cayman) Ltd. has been entrusted with the investment management and investment advisory of the subsidiary whereby Horizon21 Private Equity (Cayman) Ltd. has sub-delegated certain investment advisory functions to Horizon21 Private Equity AG, Pfaeffikon SZ, Switzerland. The roles and responsibilities in the investment process have been defined to leverage the core competencies of all involved parties. Investment decisions are taken by the investment manager based on the proposals of the investment advisor, who applies a thorough selection and due-diligence process. The fee structure, which includes management and performance fees, a hurdle rate and a high water mark, ensures that the interests of the parties involved are aligned with the shareholder's interests.
shaPE uses a clearly structured investment approach in focusing on selecting and investing in the most suitable private equity managers around the world. In order to minimize investment risks, the investments are well diversified across regions, investment stage of companies, industry sectors and vintage years. This is combined with a strong focus on managers with superior track records.
shaPE is a stock company under Swiss law. It is based in Pfaeffikon SZ (community of Freienbach) and benefits from the status of a holding company in Switzerland. The company's investments are made via a subsidiary company in the Cayman Islands. Horizon21 Private Equity (Cayman) Ltd. has been entrusted with the investment management and investment advisory of the subsidiary whereby Horizon21 Private Equity (Cayman) Ltd. has sub-delegated certain investment advisory functions to Horizon21 Private Equity AG, Pfaeffikon SZ, Switzerland. The roles and responsibilities in the investment process have been defined to leverage the core competencies of all involved parties. Investment decisions are taken by the investment manager based on the proposals of the investment advisor, who applies a thorough selection and due-diligence process. The fee structure, which includes management and performance fees, a hurdle rate and a high water mark, ensures that the interests of the parties involved are aligned with the shareholder's interests.