We generate alpha by using our banking experience and networks to source, package and manage credit opportunities that are not available to the average investor.
Chrysalis Capital is a licensed Financial Services Provider FSP#45692
Who we are
Chrysalis Capital was founded in July 2008 as a niche investment house. We specialise in private sector credit, offering senior and mezzanine debt solutions as an alternative to traditional bank funding.
Our focus
To ensure that we generate consistent and superior risk adjusted returns, we focus on companies and property investors that have the proven ability to grow their businesses and balance sheets with our capital.
ABOUT US
OUR TEAM
Carl Combrinck
Managing partner
Mark Pienaar
Executive Senior Partner
Nick Goldblatt
Senior Partner
Trish Swanepoel
Head of Risk
Melanie Arendse
Senior Fund Administrator
Khula Naku
Senior Internal Consultant
ADVISORY COMMITTEE
Gerda DuPrez
BA LLB
Jared Abels
BCom (Hons), M.Comm, CFA
Mark Murning
BCom (Wits)
WHAT WE OFFER
1 | For investors
Leveraging our banking expertise and networks, we source off market and exclusive credit opportunities that generate consistent, attractive risk-adjusted returns. Our aim is to deliver ongoing stable, positive returns exceeding cash, specifically targeting returns above CPI plus 6%, while keeping our correlation to the market minimal.
A team of ex-bankers, we:
Legally structure and package credit opportunities for optimal outcomes;
Utilise market insight for effective negotiation and pricing;
Meticulously implement investments;
Manage investments to a successful exit.
THE CHRYSALIS FUNDS
The Chrysalis Credit Arbitrage Fund
Launched in August 2008, the Credit Arbitrage Fund has generated positive monthly returns since inception. It offers liquidity on 6 months’ notice.
Managed Portfolios
We manage a number of bespoke credit portfolios for major institutional investors. Our funds have consistently delivered positive monthly returns over a sustained period, with the longest running since 2011. With investments spanning two to five years, these funds cater to investors with extended time horizons, promising superior risk-adjusted returns that reward patience.
Note: None of our funds use leverage.
2 | For borrowers
We provide finance options with terms up to five years, in the following areas:
Senior and mezzanine finance for select property projects or acquisitions;
Property development finance in all sectors, including residential, affordable housing, social housing, commercial and retirement;
Growth and acquisition finance for corporates in various sectors;
Working capital finance for growing businesses.
CONTACT US
CORPORATE CITIZENSHIP
“Overcoming poverty is not a gesture of charity. It is an act of justice. It is the protection of a fundamental human right, the right to dignity and a decent life.”
- Nelson Mandela
Claremont office
Tel: +27 (21) 673 3250
E-mail: info@chrysaliscapital.org
2nd Floor, The Terraces
25 Protea Rd , Claremont, 7708
Cape Town, South Africa
Stellenbosch office
1st floor, De Wet Centre
16 Bird street, 7600
Stellenbosch, South Africa