What we do
We invest across the capital structure and liquidity spectrum and specialise in combining deep fundamental research, rigorous quantitative analysis and seasoned structuring expertise to identify and unlock value. We apply this skill set to an unconstrained, innovative and thoughtful investment framework alongside robust risk management controls to capture the most attractive investment opportunities for a given risk-return objective.
How we do it
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Search
Search for opportunities where it is possible to capture compelling risk-adjusted returns
Combine
Combine fundamental and quantitative analysis to form a differentiated perspective and uncover opportunities
Exercise
Exercise disciplined risk management throughout the entire investment process including recognising when an opportunity has run its course
Invest
Invest in robust technology and infrastructure to provide a solid foundation and support future growth
Develop
Develop suitable and flexible structures for investors to efficiently access our capabilities that can withstand the test of time
Preserve
Focus on preserving capital during challenging market environments such that we are best positioned to grow our investors’ capital during more favourable periods
Why Cairn Capital?
Diverse Team of Industry Professionals
We are a highly experienced and diverse team of professionals representing over 15 nationalities and speaking nearly 20 languages
Institutional Yet Entrepreneurial
We have an institutional-grade investment management platform yet maintain the creative spirit and nimbleness of a boutique
Collaborative Approach
We operate as a collaborative investment team comprised of asset class and industry specialists with all investment decisions made in our London office
Disciplined Investment Process
We manage every investment strategy according to a disciplined investment process with oversight by a formal Investment Committee as well as our independent risk management team
Centralised Decision Making
Our CIO is a member of every Investment Committee, ensuring continuous exchange of market insights and observations as well as a comprehensive top down view on relative value
Partnership Mentality
We seek to develop durable and mutually beneficial relationships with investors that can withstand and adapt to changing market environments
Strong and Trusted Pedigree
We have earned the trust and respect of some of the world's largest financial markets participants over the course of our long history, affording us access to opportunities that some of our peers do not share
* As at 31 Mar 2022. AUM refers to assets under management and advice and includes CLOs which are managed by Cairn Loan Investments LLP (“CLI”) and Cairn Loan Investments II LLP (“CLI II”). CLI and CLI II are not affiliates of each other nor of Cairn Capital but Cairn Capital established them and provides them with support services. Public AUM includes leveraged loans held in CLO vehicles managed by CLI and CLI II. Source: Cairn Capital.
