Investment Portfolio
Alternative Fund Manager investing in special situations within the luxury hotel and residential industries and lifestyle investments such as vineyards.
N°1 BOTANICALS - ROSEMARY WATER
Investment Date:2019
Expertise:Private equity (Growth Equity)
Country:United Kingdom
Sector:Private Equity
The story of Acciaroli was reported in several high-profile media outlets – including the BBC, The Telegraph, and The New York Times – and in September 2016, it caught the interest of David Spencer-Percival, our founder and CEO. There was, however, one problem: he didn’t really want to eat it, and there were no rosemary drinks available on the market. Desperate to somehow integrate the plant into his diet, he decided to create his own. David designed No.1 Rosemary Water as a drink to remember; something that would provide a convenient means of incorporating this reinvigorating herb into conventional Western diets. Bottled according to strict quality standards, the drink contains pure 2% rosemary extract, concentrating the essential properties of the plant into a refreshing, luxurious still or sparkling beverage – retaining the distinct Mediterranean flavour. Only a select few people live in Acciaroli, but No1 Rosemary Water makes the Acciaroli lifestyle available to anyone willing to try it. If you’re going to drink, drink to your health.
HEYKLIF BAY
A 200ha peninsula is the stage for a luxury resort development. Dramatic sea views surrounded by Iceland fjords offering an immersion within Icelandic nature. The program planned will include 45 keys combined with Suites, Extreme Cabins, Barns and Lodges, 2 Restaurants, 2 Bars, 1 Spa and 1 Kids Club.
COMTE DE GRASSE
Investment Date:2019
Expertise:Private equity (Growth Equity)
Country:France
Sector:Private Equity
The gin is made using ultrasonic maceration, vacuum distillation and CO2 supercritical extraction, which are said to use “substantially” less energy and natural resources than traditional gin distillation. Created by master scientist and innovator Marie-Anne Contamin, the gin is bottled at 44% abv and is available to purchase from the distillery in Grasse, in the Côte d’Azur, at an RRP of €75 per 50cl bottle. Bhagath Reddy, CEO and founder of Comte de Grasse, said: “Here in Grasse we are blessed not only with fertile lands for growing intriguing and rare botanicals, but also extraordinary people with gifted knowledge all contributing to the creation of 44°N. “Utilising practices from the perfume industry for producing our gin has resulted in a flavour like nothing else we’ve tasted. On the nose, bright, tangy lemon and grapefruit give way to a lovely seaside sentiments from the samphire.
ACHILLE
Investment Date:2020
Expertise:Real Estate Development / Renovation
Country:France
Sector:Real Estate
A 450m2 Villa comprised of 5 Beds / 5 Bath surrounded by dramatic sea views and a spectacular private sandy beach offering a natural harbour with views of the Lerins Islands near Cannes.