Cygnum Capital
Est. 2008
- HQ
- United Kingdom
- Founded
- 2008
About
Cygnum Capital is an investment banking and asset management firm established in 2008 as Lion’s Head Global Partners. Headquartered in London, it serves clients and investors across frontier and emerging economies in Asia, Africa and the Middle East.
Investment Focus
Investment Geographies
Primary Markets
United Kingdom
Coverage
Country-focused Regions
Europe
Coverage is a guide only.
Location
Headquarters
United Kingdom
Office Presence
No office countries recorded
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