BOUSSARD & GAVAUDAN INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT LLP

Thesis

Boussard & Gavaudan Investment Management LLP (BGIM) is an independent investment management group founded in 2002, based in London with offices in Paris and New York. The firm employs a multi-strategy approach, specializing in alternative investment strategies that combine fundamental analysis with expertise across equity, credit, and volatility. Their investment thesis is opportunistic and event-driven, seeking to generate consistent returns by focusing on complexity and identifying catalysts for value creation. While not explicitly venture-focused, their strategy suggests a preference for established companies or special situations with arbitrage and event-driven opportunities. BGIM manages approximately $3.37 billion in discretionary AUM and has a global presence, with a primary focus on Europe and a presence in the US. They are authorized by the UK FCA and registered with the US SEC.