A5 Capital
Crossover fundLondon · 11 people tracked
Investment thesis
A5 Capital is a privately funded firm with a flexible mandate spanning public and private markets and the whole capital structure, deploying both equity and credit. Strategies range from long-term company and people investments to shorter-term, uncorrelated event-driven and special-situations plays. The firm's deepest expertise lies in technology and healthcare, though it will pursue other sectors given sufficient conviction. Its long-term capital base frees it from traditional fund lifecycles, allowing investments aligned to the timeframe value creation requires. The approach embraces complexity, active engagement with management, concentrated high-conviction positions, and tech-driven tools via its A5 Labs incubation arm.
Source: firm website, verified Aug 3, 2026.
Team · 11 people
from the firm's websiteSerial entrepreneur who founded Hiya, Ekata (acquired by Mastercard in 2021), and Whitepages.com, focused on large-scale data, security, and AI to enable trust and digital identity. Holds a BA in Economics and MS in Engineering from Stanford. Philanthropic supporter via the Algard Family Fund.
Serial entrepreneur who founded Hiya, Ekata (acquired by Mastercard in 2021) and Whitepages.com, focused on the intersection of large-scale data, security and AI. Holds a BA in Economics and MS in Engineering from Stanford University.
Board member at Savvy Games Group, Isometry Capital and StepStone Group Capital Company. Previously Vice Chairman of Goldman Sachs Saudi Arabia, Head of Investments at Hassana Investment Company and COO of Asset Management at NCB Capital (now SNB Capital). Holds a BE from Vanderbilt, an MBA from Georgetown, and is a CFA charterholder.
Brings over two decades of investment experience, including more than 15 years at multi-strategy hedge fund Elliott in London, working in the situational team across special situations, activism, credit and global biopharma coverage. Holds degrees from Ecole Polytechnique and Columbia University.
Joined A5 Capital at its inception with 15+ years of experience across property, education, technology and family offices, specializing in supporting senior leaders. Originally from Barbados; holds a BA from Florida International University.
A qualified accountant with over 10 years in financial services, including AlTi Tiedemann Global and BDO, focused on asset management, real estate and hedge funds.
Financial Accountant with over 8 years in financial services, supporting finance operations, reporting and day-to-day financial management.
Global COO with experience across Asia, Australia, the USA and the UK. A qualified lawyer and CPA who advises on A5's transactions and builds its operating infrastructure.
Provides executive support to the CIO and manages office operations at A5 Capital, with over seven years of experience across real estate, private equity and investment. Originally from Cape Town.
Brings over 10 years of trading operations experience at Eisler Capital, Morgan Stanley and JDX Consulting across buy and sell-side. Holds a BA (Hons) in History from the University of Hertfordshire.
Joined A5 Capital's investment team in 2025 and leads the firm's trading activities. Previously an Investment Analyst at Sand Grove Capital Management and started at Houlihan Lokey's Financial Restructuring Group. Holds a Master's from London Business School and a BSc from Bayes Business School.
Principals & officers · per Companies House
what is this? ⓘSecretary & Director · since 2025
Director · French · since 2024
Director · Greek · since 2026
Klas Alexander Algard — 75–100% of shares, 75–100% of voting rights, right to appoint and remove directors
Frequently asked questions
- What sectors does A5 Capital focus on?
- A5 Capital focuses on AI & Machine Learning, Biotech, Enterprise Software, Healthtech, Sector Agnostic.
- Where is A5 Capital located?
- A5 Capital is headquartered in London, GB.
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