Cygnum Capital

Est. 2008
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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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