Advisory Business A. Innovatus Capital Partners, LLC (“Innovatus” or “ICP”) is an investment adviser organized as a Delaware limited liability company that was formed in October 2015 and holds its principal place of
business in New York, NY. Innovatus Capital Group, LP (“ICG”) is the managing member of ICP. ICP is the
sole member of ABV Harvest, LLC (“ABV Harvest”) (collectively, ICP, ICG, ABV Harvest, the general partners
to the Innovatus Funds (as defined below) and their officers and employees engaged in providing
investment advisory services, “Innovatus” or the “Firm”), an affiliated investment adviser of ICP that relies
on ICP’s registration as an investment adviser. David Schiff is the principal owner of ICG.
B. Innovatus provides investment advisory services to pooled investment vehicles (such vehicles, the “Clients” or “Funds”). With respect to certain of the Funds (such Funds, the “ABV Harvest Funds” or “ABV
Harvest Clients”), the Firm acts in a sub-advisory capacity with respect to the monitoring and management
of the Funds’ existing portfolio assets and advises on their dispositions. In some cases, this is done on a
discretionary basis.
With respect to the other Funds (such Funds, the “Innovatus Funds”), Innovatus acts as the sole
investment manager. Innovatus currently manages a Flagship strategy (Funds under such strategy, the
“Flagship Funds”) which spans a diverse range of sectors and asset types, a life sciences strategy (Funds
under such strategy, the “Life Science Funds”) which targets investments in the life sciences and
technology sectors, a real estate strategy which targets investments in the real estate sector (Funds under
such strategy, the “Real Estate Funds”) and a trade finance strategy (Funds under such strategy, the “Trade
Finance Funds”) which target investments in the agricultural structured trade finance sector.
Innovatus also advises certain clients that are organized for the benefit of ce rtain of its officers and
employees to invest side-by-side with or through the Innovatus Funds, and which may, from time to time,
make direct investments.
The Funds are subject to the investment objectives and strategies summarized below and further outlined
in offering memoranda specific to each Fund, which include but are not limited to subscription
agreements, offering memoranda and investment management agreements (such memoranda,
“Governing Documents”).
Flagship Funds
The Flagship Funds generally seek to generate risk adjusted capital appreciation with low volatility and
low correlation to the equity and fixed income capital markets, primarily by identifying distressed,
disruptive, and growth opportunities across private debt and diversified asset-based income investments.
Investment opportunities are uncovered based upon fundamental analysis and a deep understanding of
asset values. Investments include, among other things, a range of domestic and international financial
instruments as well as real and personal property, including, without limitation, secured and unsecured
loans, asset-based loans, commercial and consumer receivables, leases, equipment, corporate securities,
commodity lending, litigation claims, arbitration claims, leveraged loans, partnership interests,
intellectual property, mortality-related assets, property and casualty insurance, project finance,
infrastructure, trade finance, municipal securities and commercial and residential mortgage asset classes.
The Flagship Funds will invest in the Life Sciences Funds, Real Estate Funds and Trade Finance Funds, and
may invest in other strategy-specific pooled investment vehicles managed by Innovatus in the future. The
Flagship Funds’ investments in other Funds are not levied an additional layer of management fees or
performance-based fees relating to their investments in other Funds.
Life Sciences Funds
The Life Sciences Funds generally seek to generate risk adjusted capital appreciation by providing capital
to life sciences companies in medical device, diagnostic or pharmaceutical industries, where the primary
products supporting the collateral valuation are approved for use either in the U.S. or overseas. The Life
Sciences Funds target companies whose products are commercial-stage or in the process of being
commercialized in industries with high barriers to entry. The Life Sciences Funds may also selectively
explore leasing opportunities in the medical technology industry.
In addition, the Life Sciences Funds will opportunistically provide capital to technology-related companies
with significant asset value, including with respect to one or more of the following aspects, intellectual
property (“IP”), commercial-stage products with reasonably long life cycles, high gross margin potential
and high sales growth potential, targeting markets with high barriers to entry, strong equity sponsorship
with significant available capital to invest, experienced management teams with demonstrated track
record of prior product launches, and with a clear exit strategy.
To facilitate the Life Sciences Funds’ investment objectives, the Life Sciences Funds may make investments
in a variety of forms, including, without limitation: (i) direct debt investments into new and/or existing
businesses; (ii) loans, leases or extensions of credit via commercial contract; (iii) royalty agreements or
other contractual cash payment agreements; and/or (iv) warrants or other equity participation.
Real Estate Funds
The Real Estate Funds generally seek to generate current income and capital appreciation by creating a
diversified portfolio of predominantly core and core plus U.S. commercial real estate properties in
emergent suburban markets and applying financing techniques that enable the overall portfolio to
emulate the investment characteristics of a high current cash flow portfolio with the flexibility to allow
for upside on exit.
In addition, the Real Estate Funds will achieve their strategy of creating predictable, long-term cash flows
by (i) diversifying geographies at the Fund level with prioritization of geographies that exhibit positive
long-term growth prospects, balanced supply/demand characteristics, demographic growth, existing and
future infrastructure improvements and overall economy vitality and (ii) diversifying tenants lessors and
industry sectors at the property level to generate strong cash flow that is expected to create operational
flexibility to stabilize tenancy and resiliency to changing market conditions.
To realize the Real Estate Funds’ investment objectives, the Real Estate Funds will strive to consistently
seek value and liquidity maximization options in response to initial investment business plans and the
changing market conditions at both the property as well as the portfolio level. These include, but are not
limited to, individual building sales, total portfolio sales, creation and sale of regional, sector and/or other
sub-portfolios, and conversion to a real estate investment trust for a portion of or the entirety of the
portfolio.
Trade Finance Funds The Trade Finance Funds generally seek to provide structured trade finance loans to agricultural producers
and processors of non-perishable products in Latin America, Eastern Europe, Africa and the Asia-Pacific
region though other jurisdictions may be considered. Structured trade finance seeks to finance specific
working capital or capex needs through self-liquidating loans, tying their repayment to the buyer of an
underlying commodity. These buyers are typically investment grade commodity buyers, end buyers or
strong regional participants. Structuring the loans as single trades or a series of trades, where strong
investment grade buyers guarantee the repayment of the loan after the delivery of the product, acts as a
significant commercial driver for the loans to self-liquidate, particularly in the event of a borrower default.
The loans are over collateralized by the underlying commodity, mitigating commodity price exposure and
significantly aligning the Trade Finance Fund’s interest as a lender with the borrowers’ interests to deliver
the product as well as the end buyers’ interests to accept and pay for the product. This harmonious
coexistence, coupled with the over collateralization of the loans, has resulted in historically low loss rates
for the trade finance strategy.
The Firm views lending as financing a physical trade or series of trades. Therefore, the primary focus when
analyzing risk is (i) the likelihood that the trade will occur, or that the borrower can generate sufficient
receivables through a series of trades, and (ii) setting collateral coverage ratios in terms of the maximum
potential loss to the lender if the trade does not consummate.
Expected features of the strategy include enhanced income with steady and predictable cash flows,
improved risk adjust return, low volatility and high expected recovery rate , low correlation to other asset
classes and transparency.
C. The Firm provides investment advisory services to the Funds in accordance with each Fund’s investment objectives and limitations. In some cases, this is done on a discretionary basis. Such
investment objectives and limitations are outlined in each Fund’s respective Governing Documents.
D. The firm does not participate in wrap fee programs. E. Innovatus manages approximately $1,404,364,652 in assets. $722,509,156 of Innovatus’s assets are attributable to the Innovatus Funds, which are managed on a discretionary basis and calculated as of
December 31, 2018. $681,855,496 of Innovatus’s assets are attributable to the ABV Harvest Funds, which
are managed on a non-discretionary basis and calculated as of December 31, 2018.
committees in connection with investments made or considered by the Funds (including for
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Methods of Analysis, Investment Strategies and Risk of Loss A. The Firm’s investment strategy seeks to generate high risk-adjusted returns, with low volatility and low correlation to the equity and fixed income capital markets by investing in a variety of assets. The
Funds invest generally in real assets, which may include, among other things, residential and commercial
real estate, energy and renewable energy assets, equipment (such as railcars, aircraft, vessels and
specialty vehicles), infrastructure and physical commodities; as well as financial and other assets, which
may include, among other things, consumer-related assets (automotive loans, residential mortgages and
credit card receivables), commercial-related assets (small business loans, commercial and industrial loans
and dealer floor plan loans), insurance assets, commercial real estate loans and various types of
intellectual property assets (drug royalty streams and patent royalty streams).
As a general matter, the Firm utilizes different methods of analysis and investment strategies from Fund
to Fund. Investment strategies specific to a particular Fund, including the Life Science Funds, Real Estate
Funds and Trade Finance Funds are summarized in Item 4 of this Brochure and are further described in
the applicable Fund’s Governing Documents.
An investment in the Funds is speculative in nature and involves a high degree of risk, and is suitable only
for those investors who have the financial sophistication and expertise to evaluate the merits and risks of
an investment in the Funds and for which the Funds do not represent a complete investment program.
There can be no assurance any Fund will meet its investment objectives or otherwise be able to carry out
its investment program successfully or that an investor will receive a return of its capital. In addition, there
can be no assurance that any Fund will be able to generate returns for investors or that returns will be
commensurate with the risks of the Fund’s investments. A Fund investment should only be made by
persons that can afford a loss of their entire investment.
B/C Prior Investment Performance Not Indicative of Future Results.
The Firm has no prior operating history and its officers, directors and partners, along with the Funds, have
limited operating histories on which prospective investors can base an evaluation of future performance.
The prior investment performance of the Firm’s officers, directors and partners does not necessarily
represent the performance of the investment program to be pursued by the Funds, nor is such
performance indicative of the future results of the Funds. There can be no assurance that the historical
investment returns achieved by the Firm will be achieved by the Funds, and the Funds’ performance may
be materially different. Prior performance and track records should be considered with particular caution
in light of the recent and ongoing volatility and turbulence in the U.S. and global economies.
Reliance on the Principals of the Investment Team
The success of the Funds will depend in large part upon the skill and expertise of David Schiff (the
“Manager”), Chief Executive Officer of the Firm, and the other senior members of the Firm’s investment
team (together, the “Investment Team”), and there can be no assurance that any of the Firm’s investment
professionals will continue to be associated with the Fund. In the event of death, disability or departure
of any such persons, the business of the Funds may be adversely affected and could lead to the premature
termination of the Funds.
Except to a certain extent as described in the Funds’ Governing Documents, including key person events,
the Firm’s investment professionals and the Manager are not required to devote all or any specified
portion of their time to managing each Fund's affairs, but only to devote so much time to each Fund's
affairs as they determine to be necessary to accomplish each Fund's objectives and to properly conduct
each Fund's operations. In addition, subjective decisions made by the Firm’s investment professionals
and/or Manager may cause the Funds to incur losses or to miss profit opportunities on which it would
otherwise have capitalized. Investors must accept that, except in connection with an event that limits the
Firm’s investment professionals or the Manager from acting in a reasonable capacity for the Funds, the
Funds have the right to continue to operate even if they become subject to the circumstances described
in this risk factor.
Long Term Investments
Fund investments in private equity will typically not be liquidated for a number of years after the initial
investment. Factors such as overall economic conditions, the competitive environment and the availability
of potential purchasers may shorten or lengthen the Funds’ intended holding period for any investment
or group of investments. It is unlikely that the Funds will realize substantial capital gains during their early
years.
Illiquid Investments
Assets in which the Funds may invest will most likely not have a readily available market for their
securities. The Funds typically will be dependent upon an asset being sold, refinanced or reorganized in
order to achieve liquidity for the Funds’ investments. In some cases, the Funds may be prohibited from
selling such assets for a period of time or may otherwise be restricted from disposing of such assets.
Furthermore, the types of investments made may require a substantial length of time to liquidate. As a
result, there is a significant risk that the Funds may be unable to realize their investment objectives by
sale or other disposition at attractive prices or will otherwise be unable to complete any exit strategy.
Concentration of Investments
The Funds are not subject to any formal policies regarding diversification. The Funds may sometimes
concentrate their portfolio holdings in asset classes, strategies, issuers, geographies and markets which,
in light of investment considerations, market risks and other factors, the Firm believes will provide the
best opportunity for attractive risk-adjusted returns. The Funds' assets may become highly concentrated
in particular asset classes, strategies, issuers, geographies and markets.
Accordingly, the Funds may not enjoy the reduced risks of a broadly diversified portfolio, which could
cause the Funds' investments to be more susceptible to particular economic, political, regulatory,
technological or industry conditions or occurrences compared with a fund, or a portfolio of funds, that is
more diversified or that has a broader industry focus. As a result, the aggregate return of the Funds'
portfolios may be volatile and may be affected substantially by the performance of only one or a few
holdings. Additionally, the Manager may not be able, and is not obl igated, to reduce or hedge such risks.
Substantial Fees and Expenses; Carried Interest
The Firm receives a Management Fee and certain officers and directors of the Firm receive a performance
based Incentive Allocation. The expenses to which the Funds are subject could be substantial and will
dilute returns realized by investors. Moreover, the Incentive Allocation may provide an incentive for the
Firm to cause the Funds to make more speculative, higher risk investments than would be the case in the
absence of such arrangements.
Valuations
The Funds’ assets may be invested in securities and other assets that are illiquid or very thinly traded.
These investments may be extremely difficult to value accurately. Valuations of some or all of the Funds’
investments require input from the Firm and third parties. Valuations requiring input from the Firm or
third parties may be based on subjective inputs of the Firm or such third parties. In some cases, valuation
of certain investments may be based upon models, indicative quotes or estimates of value and not actual
executed historical trades. There can be no assurances that illiquid investments (if any) can be disposed
of or liquidated at the valuations established by the Firm or other third parties.
Co-Investments with Third Parties
A Fund may co-invest with third parties through jointly owned acquisition vehicles, joint ventures or other
structures. In such situations, a Fund's ability to control its equity investments will depend upon the nature
of the joint investment arrangements with such partners and the Fund's relative ownership stake in such
investments. A Fund may be a minority investor in these circumstances. In addition, such arrangements
may restrict a Fund's ability to dispose of its investments for potentially significant periods of time. Such
investments may involve risks not present in investments where a third party is not involved. A co -
venturer or partner of a Fund may at any time have economic or business interests or goal s which are
inconsistent with those of the Fund and may be in a position to take (or block) action inconsistent with
the Fund's investment objectives. A Fund may be liable for actions of its co-venturers or partners. Co-
investments may also involve higher costs than other investments. Co-venturers or partners potentially
may include without limitation, other Funds and investors in the Funds.
Investments in Distressed Assets
The Funds may invest in distressed assets and portfolios of distressed assets, including high yield securities
and non-investment grade obligations of U.S. and foreign companies (including companies in significant
financial or business difficulties), delinquent and charged-off consumer loans, commercial and residential
mortgage loans, small business loans and real estate. Although such investments may result in significant
returns to a Fund, they involve a substantial degree of risk. The level of analytical sophistication, both
financial and legal, necessary for successful investment in distressed assets is unusually high.
There is no assurance that the Manager will correctly evaluate the value of the collateral (if any) in the
loans and securities purchased by the Funds or the prospects for a successful reorganization or similar
action. In any reorganization or liquidation proceeding relating to a company in which the Funds invest,
the Funds may lose their entire investment, may be required to accept cash or securities with a value less
than the Funds' original investment and/or may be required to accept payment over an extended period
of time. Under such circumstances, the returns generated from the Funds' investments may not
compensate the investors adequately for the risks assumed.
Troubled company and other asset-based investments require active monitoring and may, at times,
require participation in business strategy or reorganization proceedings by the Manager. To the extent
that the Manager becomes involved in such proceedings, the Funds may have a more active participation
in the affairs of the company than that assumed generally by an investor. In addition, involvement by the
Manager in an issuer's reorganization proceedings could result in the imposition of restrictions limiting
the Funds' ability to liquidate their position in the issuer.
Equity Securities, Generally
The Funds may invest in equity securities and equity derivatives. The value of these financial instruments
generally will vary with the performance of the issuer and movements in the equity markets. As a result,
the Funds may suffer losses if they invest in equity instruments of issuers whose performance diverges
from the Manager's expectations or if equity markets generally move in a single direction and th e Funds
have not hedged against such a general move. The Funds also may be exposed to risks that issuers will
not fulfill contractual obligations such as, in the case of convertible securities or private placements,
delivering marketable common stock upon conversions of convertible securities and registering restricted
securities for public resale.
Leverage
When deemed appropriate by the Firm, the Funds may use leverage and may, directly or indirectly,
borrow for working capital purposes, including, but not limited to, to manage cash flows from capital
commitments to the applicable Funds. While leverage strategies and techniques increase the opportunity
to achieve higher returns on the amounts invested, they also increase the risk of loss. The level of interest
rates generally, and the rates at which such capital may be borrowed in particular, also could affect the
operating results of the Funds.
Investments in Non-U.S. Assets, Including in Developing and Emerging Markets
The Funds may invest in non-U.S. assets, or its assets may be exposed to risks of non-U.S. jurisdictions and
markets, including developed and emerging markets. Such risks may include: (i) controls on foreign
investment; (ii) limitations on repatriation of invested capital, the ability to exchange local currencies for
U.S. dollars, and possible adoption of governmental restrictions which may adversely affect the payment
of principal and interest to investors located outside the country of the issuer; (iii) a higher de gree of
governmental involvement in and control over the national or local economy; (iv) differences in auditing
and financial reporting standards, which may result in the unavailability of material information about
economies, assets and issuers; (v) less extensive regulatory oversight of securities and other markets; (vi)
less liquidity in securities and other markets; (vii) longer settlement periods for transactions; (viii) less
stringent laws regarding the fiduciary duties of officers and directors and protection of investors; (ix)
difficulty in enforcing contractual obligations and legal rights, which may be costly and slow; (ix) the risk
of nationalization or expropriation of assets or confiscatory taxation; (x) social, economic and political
instability; (xi) dependence on exports and the corresponding importance of international trade and
commodities prices; and (xii) potentially higher rates of inflation or deflation. International conventions
and treaties may also impact certain assets of the Funds. Certain non-U.S. assets and/or income received
by the Funds from sources within some countries may be reduced by withholding and other taxes imposed
by such countries.
In developing markets, and in emerging markets in particular, there is of ten less government supervision
and regulation of business and industry practices, stock exchanges, over-the-counter markets, brokers,
dealers, counterparties and issuers than in other more established markets. Any regulatory supervision
which is in place may be subject to manipulation or control. Some emerging market countries do not have
mature legal systems comparable to those of more developed countries. Moreover, the process of legal
and regulatory reform may not be proceeding at the same pace as market developments, which could
result in investment risk. Legislation to safeguard the rights of private ownership may not yet be in place
in certain areas, and there may be the risk of conflict among local, regional and national requirements. In
certain cases, the laws and regulations governing investments in securities may not exist or may be subject
to inconsistent or arbitrary appreciation or interpretation. Both the independence of judicial systems and
their immunity from economic, political or nationalistic influences remain largely untested in many
countries. The Funds may also encounter difficulties in pursuing legal remedies or in obtaining and
enforcing judgments in non-U.S. courts.
General Economic and Market Conditions
General economic and capital and credit market conditions may have a significant impact on the business
of the Funds. Interest rates, fluctuations in the price of assets and increased competition may adversely
affect the value of investments held by the Funds and the ability of the Funds to make or dispose of
investments at attractive prices. A slowdown in the global economy or in specific regional economies,
inflation, deflation, and other economic factors may have a material adverse effect on the Funds'
investment performances and their overall profitability. Industries in which the Funds may invest may face
intense competition, changing business and economic conditions and other developments that may have
a material adverse effect on their performance and, consequently, a Fund's performance. While the Funds
seek to benefit from inflationary and deflationary environments, the Firm may be unsuccessful in
structuring the Funds' investments to minimize any detrimental impact that inflation or deflation may
have on the Funds' portfolios.
Regulatory Risks; Increased Regulatory Oversight
The financial services industry generally, and the activities of private investment funds and their managers
in particular, have been subject to intense and increasing regulatory scrutiny. As a result, the Funds, the
Firm and their affiliates generally are subject to the risk of changes in law and regulation, developing
interpretations of such laws and regulations and increased scrutiny by regulators. Additionally, the Funds
may accumulate substantial assets that may become involved in or affected by regulatory action or
litigation. These risks are often difficult or impossible to predict, avoid or mitigate in advance. Any such
legal risk, regulatory action or litigation could have a material adverse effect on the Funds.
With the passage of the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act (the "Dodd-Frank
Act"), there will be extensive rulemaking and regulatory changes that will affect private fund managers,
the funds that they manage and the financial services industry as a whole. Under the Dodd-Frank Act, the
SEC is expected to mandate new recordkeeping and reporting requirements for investment advisers,
which would add costs to the legal, operational and compliance obligations of the Firm and the Funds and
increase the amount of time, attention and resources that the Manager and Investment Team spend on
non-investment related activities. The Dodd-Frank Act will also affect a broad range of market participants
with whom the Funds may interact, including, but not limited to banks, non-bank financial institutions,
rating agencies, mortgage brokers, credit unions, insurance companies and broker-dealers. Regulatory
changes that will affect other market participants may change the way in which the Funds conduct
business with their counterparties. Parts of the Dodd-Frank Act may change the landscape of the financial
industry. Until the implementation of such regulatory changes, it is difficult to anticipate the impact on
the Funds. It may take years to understand the impact of the Dodd-Frank Act on the financial industry as
a whole.
Interest Rate Risk
The Funds have exposure to interest rate risk, meaning that changes in prevailing interest rates could
negatively affect the value of the Funds' assets. Interest rates have recently been at historically low rates
for an extended period of time. A change for the interest rate environment poses significant and
unpredictable risks. Over any defined period of time, the Funds' interest-bearing assets may be more
sensitive to changes in market interest rates than the Funds' interest-earning liabilities, or vice versa.
Factors that may affect market interest rates include, without limitation, inflation, slow or stagnant
economic growth or recession, unemployment, money supply and the monetary policie s of the Federal
Reserve, international disorder and instability in domestic and foreign financial markets. The Funds expect
that they will periodically experience imbalances in the interest rate sensitivities of their assets and
liabilities and the relationships of various interest rates to each other. In a changing interest rate
environment, the Funds may not be able to manage this risk effectively. If the Funds are unable to manage
interest rate risk effectively, the Funds' performance could be materially adversely affected.
Currency Risk
Investments denominated in or exposed to non-U.S. currencies may be materially adversely affected by
currency exchange rate devaluations and fluctuations (e.g., an increase in the strength of the U.S. dollar
relative to other currencies may cause the value of the Funds' investments to decline). Some currencies
are particularly volatile. Governments may intervene in the currency markets, causing a decline in value
or liquidity of the Funds' foreign currency holdings. If the Funds enter into forward foreign currency
exchange contracts for hedging purposes, they may lose the benefits of advantageous changes in
exchange rates or may sustain losses.
Widening Risk
For reasons which may or may not be attributable to any of the other risks set forth herein (for example,
regulatory action or supply/demand imbalances or other market forces), the prices of the assets in which
the Funds invest may decline substantially. In particular, purchasing assets at what may appear to be
"undervalued" levels is no guarantee that these assets will not be trading at even more "undervalued"
levels at a future time of valuation or at the time of sale. It may not be possible to predict, or to hedge
against, such "spread widening" risk.
Cybersecurity
The Firm, affiliates of the Firm, the Funds and the Funds’ underlying assets may face cybersecurity threats
to gain unauthorized access to sensitive information, including, without limitation, information regarding
the limited partners and the Funds’ investment activities, or to render data or systems unusable, which
could result in significant losses. If such events were to materialize, they could lead to losses of sensitive
information or capabilities essential to the Firm’s, the Firm’s affiliates’, a Fund’s and/or an underlying
asset’s operations and could have a material adverse effect on their reputations, financial positions,
results of operations, or cash flows, could lead to financial losses from remedial actions, loss of business,
or potential liability, or could lead to the disclosure of investors’ personal information.
Cybersecurity attacks are evolving and include, but are not limited to, malicious software, attempts to
gain unauthorized access to data and other electronic security breaches that could lead to disruptions in
critical systems, unauthorized release of confidential or otherwise protected information and corruption
of data. The Firm’s controls and procedures, business continuity systems and data security systems could
prove to be inadequate. These problems may arise in the Firm’s internally developed systems and the
systems of third-party service providers.
Specific Risks Applicable to the Life Sciences Funds
Investments in Life Sciences
Investments in pharmaceutical and other health care related assets involve a high degree of business,
financial, technological and regulatory risk which can result in substantial losses. Some of these risks relate
to the assets themselves, although many of the risks relate to the products underlying these assets and
to the companies that manufacture or market these products. These risks include, but are not limited to,
the following (i) certain companies that manufacture and/or market the products underlying these assets
may have limited operating histories, making it difficult to assess the potential effectiveness of the
company’s management, and thus the likelihood of the products’ commercial success; (ii) certain of these
companies may not have sufficient management or marketing personnel with appropriate scientific or
medical training in order to adequately produce or market these products, which may slow or impede the
revenue stream generated by the related assets held by the Life Sciences Funds; (iii) the prices at which
these assets will be acquired by the Life Sciences Funds will often be based, in part, on sales projections
with respect to the related products, which projections may prove to be inaccurate; (iv) to the extent that
the Life Sciences Funds acquire an asset with respect to which the underlying product has not yet received
all applicable governmental approvals, there is a risk that the product will not obtain such approvals and
that the product will not be able to be sold to consumers, as obtaining such approvals can often be a
lengthy and expensive process the outcome of which can be uncertain; (v) even if all applicable
governmental approvals are obtained with respect to such a product, previously unknown or undisclosed
side-effects or complications relating to the product may be disclosed, resulting in a loss of market
acceptance or a withdrawal of previously-granted approvals, thereby reducing or eliminating the revenue
stream generated by the related assets held by the Life Sciences Funds; (vi) certain of these companies
may become involved in lawsuits with respect to these products, or with respect to intellectual property
rights or other rights relating to them, which lawsuits may result in an inability to market these products
or may otherwise impair the related revenue stream; (vii) the Investment Team may not be successful in
structuring these investments in a way that shields the Life Sciences Funds from liability in the event of
lawsuits relating to any products or rights in which the Life Sciences Funds have a direct or indirect
interest, thereby potentially resulting in the Life Sciences Funds bearing such liabilities and, in such event,
the Life Sciences Funds may suffer potentially significant losses beyond their investment; (viii) the prices
at which these assets will be acquired by the Life Sciences Funds may be based, in part, on assumptions
that no other products (or a limited number of other products) will compete with the relevant underlying
products in the markets in which they are sold, or that the underlying products will otherwise command
a pricing premium in these markets, which assumptions may prove to be inaccurate; (ix) some of these
underlying products may become obsolete; (x) some of the licensing agreements or other rights relating
to the assets held by the Life Sciences Funds may be terminated; (xi) government policies and regulations
applicable to certain of these companies or their products may change in ways that adversely affect the
companies or their products’ marketability and, thus, the revenue streams generated by the related assets
held by the Life Sciences Funds; and (xii) investor sentiments and preferences with regard to life sciences
sector investments (some of which are generally perceived as risky) may change, which may have an
adverse effect on the price of these assets.
Dependency on Regulatory Approvals for New Products
The FDA and foreign regulatory agencies require extensive and rigorous preclinical testing and clinical
trials. The regulations governing product approvals vary greatly from country to country. The approval
process is very time-consuming and expensive; approvals may be substantially delayed; the product may
need to be modified; or approval may be denied altogether. Regulatory procedures or policies could
change during the product development phase which could cause approval delays or rejections. In
addition, approval may be granted only for limited medical indications that may substantially reduce the
market for the product. The FDA Amendments Act of 2007, as amended, gave the FDA enhanced post-
marketing authority, including the authority to require additional post-marketing studies, clinical trials,
and risk evaluations. It is possible that similar laws and regulations will be implemented in the future.
Although the Manager targets companies whose products are commercial-stage or in the process of being
commercialized in industries with high barriers to entry, even after an operating company successfully
obtains regulatory approval, follow-up inspection and review may lead to the determination of previously
unknown problems that could result in restrictions, product recalls and withdrawals from the market.
These and other regulatory issues could materially and adversely affect the value of the Life Sciences
Funds’ investments.
Technology Industry
The Life Sciences Funds may invest in technology companies, including, but not limited to, companies in
the computer, communications equipment, electronics, IT services and software industries. These
industries can be significantly affected by intense competitive pricing pressures, changing global demand,
research and development costs, the ability to attract and maintain skilled employees, component prices,
short product cycles and rapid obsolescence of technology. Some companies can also be affected by
failure to obtain timely regulatory approvals, and may be subject to large capital expenditures.
Intellectual Property
The Life Sciences Funds may invest in intellectual property rights, such as patents, copyrights and
trademarks, including those pertaining to pharmaceutical products, and franchise rights. Investments in
intellectual property related assets involve a high degree of business, financial, technological, regulatory
and litigation risk which can result in substantial losses. Some of these risks relate to the assets
themselves, although many of the risks relate to the products utilizing these assets and to the companies
that manufacture or market these products. The acquisition prices at which the Life Sciences Funds
acquire such assets will often be based, in part, on sales projections with respect to the related products,
which projections may prove to be inaccurate. To the extent a related product (e.g. a new pharmaceutical
product) has not yet received all applicable governmental approvals, there is a risk that the product will
not obtain such approvals or, if obtained, may be revoked due to previously unknown or undisclosed side-
effects or complications. Additionally, government policies and regulations applicable to intellectual
property rights may change in ways that adversely affect the duration and/or scope of the intellectual
property protections.
The Life Sciences Funds may also invest in companies or investment vehicles which own valuable
intellectual property rights. The companies which own these intellectual property rights and/or
manufacture and market the products related these rights may have limited operating histories, or
insufficient management or marketing personnel. There is a risk that certain of these companies and the
Funds may become involved in lawsuits with respect to the intellectual property rights that they own and
the exploitation of patents or other intellectual property rights acquired by the Life Sciences Funds may
necessitate litigation. As a result, these companies and the Life Sciences Funds may expend considerable
resources prosecuting and defending these lawsuits, the intellectual property rights may be deemed
invalid or unenforceable, the Life Sciences Funds may not be able to exploit such intellectual property
rights as expected and may suffer significant losses.
Additionally, the Life Sciences Funds may invest in intellectual property rights or companies who own
intellectual property rights that are governed by non-OECD jurisdictions. Non-OECD jurisdictions may
provide significantly less protection than the United States because (i) the non-OECD jurisdictions may not
have intellectual property laws, (ii) the non-OECD jurisdictions may have laws which are inadequate to
protect the intellectual property rights, or (iii) the foreign intellectual property laws may not be vigorously
enforced. There is also the risk that a company may not apply for protection in all of the, non -OECD
jurisdictions that it does business.
Research and Development
The Life Sciences Funds may invest in research and development of new products, technologies and
services. To accomplish this, the Life Sciences Funds may commit substantial efforts, funds, and other
resources. However, there is a high rate of failure inherent in the research and development process. Even
if such research and development efforts are successful, the resulting products, technologies or services
may fail to reach the market, or may achieve only limited commercial success.
Royalty Streams
The Life Sciences Funds may invest in royalty streams in the life sciences and technology sectors. The
selling entity of a royalty stream typically negotiates a sale of all or part of its royalty payments for a
specified timeframe, usually coinciding with the remaining life of an underlying asset. In the healthcare
sector, to the extent an underlying product has not yet received all applicable governmental approvals,
there is a risk that the product will not obtain such approvals or, if obtained, such approvals may be
revoked. Also, government policies and regulations may change in ways that adversely affect the
companies or their products’ marketability. There can be no assurance that anticipated royalty payments
will be realized.
Loans and Other Extensions of Credit
The Life Sciences Funds will participate in loan origination activities and may also purchase loans and
portfolios of loans (including without limitation commercial loans). The Life Sciences Funds’ success in this
area will depend, in part, on their ability to originate and/or obtain loans on advantageous terms. The Life
Sciences Funds will compete with a broad spectrum of investors and institutions. Increased competition
for, or a diminution in the available supply of, qualifying loans could result in lower yields on such loans,
which could reduce returns to investors.
Loans will be concentrated in the life sciences and technology industries. Successful lending in such
industries is predicated upon the Investment Team’s ability to correctly determine a borrower’s earnings
stability, the value of its asset base and, in a downside scenario, accurately predict at what price and how
long a liquidation process will require. There can be no assurance that such determinations and
predictions will be accurate. The amount of information available with respect to loans and borrowers
may be limited. As a result, the Life Sciences Funds are dependent on the ability of the Investment Team
to gather and analyze relevant information.
Loans are subject to the risk that the borrower will fail to make timely payments of principal and/or
interest. The non-receipt of scheduled payments of principal or interest, either because of a default,
bankruptcy or any other reason, could result in a reduction of the Life Sciences Funds’ in come and a
decline in the value of their assets. Certain of the Life Sciences Funds’ loans are expected to have an
interest-only payment schedule, with the principal amount remaining outstanding and at risk until the
maturity of the investment. In this case, an operating company’s ability to repay the principal of an
investment may be dependent upon a liquidity event or the long-term success of the company, the
occurrence of which is uncertain. There is no guarantee that the value of any collateral securing a loan
will be accurately valued or sufficient to protect the Life Sciences Funds against losses or a decline in
income in the event of the borrower’s nonpayment of principal and/or interest. The value of the collateral
could, subsequent to the Life Sciences Funds’ investment in the loan, decline below the principal amount
of the loan. It may not be possible to liquidate collateral promptly. Moreover, the Life Sciences Funds’
investments in secured debt may be unperfected for a variety of reasons, including the failure to make
required filings by lenders, trustees or other responsible parties and, as a result, the Life Sciences Funds
may not have priority over other creditors as anticipated. In the event that a borrower declares
bankruptcy, a court may invalidate the Life Sciences Funds’ security interest in the collateral, or
subordinate the Life Sciences Funds’ rights under the loan to the rights of other creditors of the borrower.
In the event of an out of court restructuring, the Life Sciences Funds’ security interest in the loan collateral
or rights under the loan with respect to other creditors may be subordinated.
Loans generally are transferable among financial institutions and other entities. However, they do not
presently have the liquidity of conventional debt securities and are often subject to restrictions on resale.
For example, third party approval is often required for the assignment of interests in loans. Due to the
illiquidity of loans, the Life Sciences Funds may not be able to dispose of their investments in loans in a
timely fashion and at a fair price, which could adversely affect the performance of the Life Sciences Funds
and therefore, of the Life Sciences Funds. A borrower in some cases may prepay the loan. Prepayments
could adversely affect the Life Sciences Funds to the extent that the Life Sciences Funds are unable to
promptly reinvest the prepayment proceeds or reinvest in more profitable investments.
With respect to loans acquired as participations by the Life Sciences Funds, because the holder of a
participation generally has no contractual relationship with a borrower, the Life Sciences Funds will have
to rely upon the selling participant or other third party to pursue appropriate remedies against a borrower
in the event of a default. As a result, the Life Sciences Funds may be subject to delays, expenses and risks
that are greater than those that would be involved if the Life Sciences Funds could enforce their rights
directly against a borrower or through an agent. Loans acquired as participations also involve the risk that
the Life Sciences Funds may be regarded as creditors of a selling participant or other third parties rather
than of borrowers. In such a case, the Life Sciences Funds would be subject to the risk that a selling
participant may become insolvent.
Specific Risks Applicable to the Real Estate Funds
General Risks of Real Estate
All real estate investments are subject to some degree of risk. No assurances can be given that the fair
market value of any real estate investments held by a Real Estate Fund will not decrease in the future or
that a Real Estate Fund will recognize the full value of any investment that it is required to sell. In
addition, the ability of a Real Estate Fund to realize anticipated rental and interest income on its
investments will depend, among other things, on the financial reliability of its tenants and borrowers,
the location and attractiveness of the properties in which it invests, the supply of comparable spa ce in
the area in which its properties are located and general economic conditions. Additionally, a Real Estate
Fund may, in certain instances, be responsible for structural repairs, improvements and general
maintenance of real property. The expenditure of any monies in connection therewith, beyond those
budgeted by a Real Estate Fund, will reduce the cash available for distribution and may require a Real
Estate Fund to finance deficits resulting from the operations of a property. These factors and any othe rs
that would impede a Real Estate Fund’s ability to respond to adverse changes in the performance of its
assets could significantly affect the Real Estate Fund’s financial condition and operating performance.
Risks of Potential Leveraging
The Real Estate Funds may use leverage to increase the potential value of the real assets to be acquired.
While the use of leverage may enhance returns to the Real Estate Funds and increase the number of
investments the Real Estate Funds can make, it will also substantially increase the risk of loss to a Real
Estate Fund. In the case that investments utilize leverage, the third-party lender would be entitled to
cash flow generated by such investment, prior to a Real Estate Fund receiving a return. If a Real Estate
Fund defaults on secured indebtedness, the lender may foreclose and the Real Estate Fund could lose
the entire investment securing such loan. To the extent financing is not available on terms considered
favorable by the Real Estate Funds, the number and size of investments that each Real Estate Fund will
be able to make could be limited. In addition, even if the Real Estate Funds are able to arrange for a line
of credit, there can be no assurance that longer term financing will be available with respect to any
particular investment.
Illiquidity
It is not likely that there will be a public market for much, or any, of the Real Estate Funds’ investments.
The Real Estate Funds generally will not be able to sell their investments held in the form of securities
publicly, unless their sale is registered under applicable federal and state securities laws, or unless an
exemption from such registration requirements is available. In addition, the types of investments held
by the Real Estate Funds may be such that they require a substantial period of time to liquidate.
Accordingly, each Real Estate Fund’s ability to respond to economic changes and changes in other
conditions may be relatively limited. In particular, no assurances can be given that all Real Estate Fund
investments will be able to be liquidated or that the fair market value of any of the Real Estate Funds’
investments will not decrease in the future.
Development or Redevelopment Risks
Some assets acquired by the Real Estate Funds may require development or redevelopment, in order to
meet the Real Estate Funds’ investment strategy. Development and redevelopment activities are subject
to risks, including, but not limited to, risks relating to the availability and timely receipt of zoning and other
regulatory approvals, public and private opposition to projects, unexpected increases in cost, delays in
the completion of construction and the possibility that construction or permanent financing may not be
available on favorable terms. In addition, development or redevelopment activities may not be completed
within budget or on schedule because of cost overruns, work stoppages, shortages of building materials,
the inability of contractors to perform their obligations, defects in plans and specificat ions or other
factors. Any delay in completing the development or redevelopment of a property may result in increased
interest and costs, in addition to the potential loss of previously identified purchasers or tenants. If any of
these risks should occur, they could result in substantial unanticipated delays or expenses and, under
certain circumstances, could prevent completion of a development or redevelopment opportunity once
undertaken, which could have a material adverse effect on the Real Estate Funds and on the amount of
monies available for distribution by the Real Estate Funds.
Specific Risks Applicable to the Trade Finance Funds Reliance on the Principals of any Adviser and the AIFM
The success of the interests in the Trade Finance Funds will depend in large part upon the skill and
expertise of each adviser and Carne Global Fund Managers (Luxembourg) S.A. (the “AIFM”) . There can be
no assurance that any of the principals of each adviser and the AIFM will continue to be associated with
the Trade Finance Funds. In the event of death, disability or departure of any such persons, the business
of the Trade Finance Funds may be adversely affected and could lead to the premature termination of the
Trade Finance Funds.
Employees involved in the operations of the Trade Finance Funds are not required to devote all or any
specified portion of their time to managing the Trade Finance Funds’ affairs, but only to devote so much
time to the Trade Finance Funds’ affairs as they determine to be necessary to accomplish the Trade
Finance Funds’ objectives and to properly conduct the Trade Finance Funds’ operations. In addition,
subjective decisions made by Innovatus Luxembourg GP, S.A.R.L (the “General Partner), any adviser
and/or the AIFM may cause the Trade Finance Funds to incur losses or to miss profit opportunities on
which it would otherwise have capitalized. The limited partners must accept that the Trade Finance Funds
have the right to continue to operate even if it becomes subject to the circumstances described in this risk
factor.
Removal of the AIFM
Pursuant to and in accordance with the AIFM Agreement, the AIFM may also be removed. While the AIFM
agreement will be effective until a replacement alternative investment fund manager has accepted its
appointment and entered into a replacement alternative investment fund management agreement, there
can be no certainty regarding the Trade Finance Funds’ ability to consummate investment opportunities
thereafter. Moreover, it is possible that the Trade Finance Funds may be dissolved and terminated
prematurely, and as a result, may not be able to accomplish its objectives and may be required to dispose
of its investments at a disadvantageous time or make an in kind di stribution.
Market Disruption and Geopolitical Risk
The Trade Finance Funds are subject to the risk that war, terrorism, and related geopolitical events may
lead to increased short-term market volatility and have adverse long-term effects on the U.S. and world
economies and markets generally, as well as adverse effects on issuers of securities and the value of the
Trade Finance Funds’ investments. War, terrorism, related geopolitical events and natural and other
disasters have led, and in the future may lead, to increased short-term market volatility and may have
adverse long-term effects on U.S. and non-U.S. economies and markets generally. Those events as well as
other changes in U.S. and non-U.S. economic and political conditions also could adversely affect individual
issuers or related groups of issuers, securities markets, futures markets, interest rates, credit ratings,
inflation, investor sentiment and other factors affecting the value of the Trade Finance Funds’
investments. At such times, the Trade Finance Funds’ exposure to a number of other risks described
elsewhere in this section can increase.
Investments in Non-U.S. Assets, Including in Developing and Emerging Markets The Trade Finance Funds may invest in non-U.S. assets, or their assets may be exposed to risks of non-U.S.
jurisdictions and markets, including developed and emerging markets. Such risks may include: (i) controls
on foreign investment; (ii) limitations on repatriation of invested capital, the ability to exchange local
currencies for U.S. Dollars, and possible adoption of governmental restrictions which may adversely affect
the payment of principal and interest to investors located outside the country of the issuer; (iii) a higher
degree of governmental involvement in and control over the national or local economy; (iv) differences
in auditing and financial reporting standards, which may result in the unavailability of material information
about economies, assets and issuers; (v) less extensive regulatory oversight of securities and other
markets; (vi) less liquidity in securities and other markets; (vii) longer settlement periods for transactions;
(viii) less stringent laws regarding the fiduciary duties of officers and directors and protection of investors;
(ix) difficulty in enforcing contractual obligations and legal rights, which may be costly and slow; (ix) the
risk of nationalization or expropriation of assets or confiscatory taxation; (x) social, economic and political
instability; (xi) dependence on exports and the corresponding importance of international trade and
commodities prices; and (xii) potentially higher rates of inflation or deflation. International conventions
and treaties may also impact certain assets of the Trade Finance Funds. Certain non-U.S. assets and/or
income received by such sub-fund from sources within some countries may be reduced by withholding
and other taxes imposed by such countries.
In developing markets, and in emerging markets in particular, there is often less government supervision
and regulation of business and industry practices, stock exchanges, over-the-counter markets, brokers,
dealers, counterparties and issuers than in other more established markets. Any regulatory supervision
which is in place may be subject to manipulation or control. Some emerging market countries do not have
mature legal systems comparable to those of more developed countries. Moreover, the process of legal
and regulatory reform may not be proceeding at the same pace as market developments, which could
result in investment risk. Legislation to safeguard the rights of private ownership may not yet be in place
in certain areas, and there may be the risk of conflict among local, regional and national requirements. In
certain cases, the laws and regulations governing investments in securities may not exist or may be subject
to inconsistent or arbitrary appreciation or interpretation. Both the independence of j udicial systems and
their immunity from economic, political or nationalistic influences remain largely untested in many
countries. The Trade Finance Funds may also encounter difficulties in pursuing legal remedies or in
obtaining and enforcing judgments in non-U.S. courts.
Risks Relating to Due Diligence of and Conduct at Portfolio Companies Before making investments, General Partner and/or each adviser will typically conduct due diligence that
they deem reasonable and appropriate based on the facts and circumstances applicable to each
investment. Due diligence may entail evaluation of important and complex business, financial, tax,
accounting, environmental and legal issues. Outside consultants, legal advisors, accountants, investment
banks and other third parties may be involved in the due diligence process to varying degrees depending
on the type of investment. Such involvement of third-party advisors or consultants may present a number
of risks primarily relating to the General Partner’s reduced control of the functions that are outsourced.
In addition, if the General Partner and/or any adviser are unable to timely engage third-party providers,
their ability to evaluate and acquire more complex targets could be adversely affected. When conducting
due diligence and making an assessment regarding an investment, the General Partner and/or each
adviser will rely on the resources available to it, including information provided by the target of the
investment and, in some circumstances, third-party investigations. The due diligence investigation that
the General Partner and/or each adviser carries out with respect to any investment opportunity may not
reveal or highlight all relevant facts that may be necessary or helpful in evaluating such investment
opportunity. Moreover, such an investigation will not necessarily result in the investment being
successful. There can be no assurance that attempts to provide downside protection with respect to
investments will achieve their desired effect and potential investors should regard an investment in the
Trade Finance Funds as being speculative and having a high degree of risk.
There can be no assurance that the Trade Finance Funds will be able to detect or prevent irregular
accounting, employee misconduct or other fraudulent practices during the due diligence phase or during
its efforts to monitor the investment on an ongoing basis. In the event of fraud by any borrower or any of
its affiliates, the Trade Finance Funds may suffer a partial or total loss of capital loaned to that borrower.
An additional concern is the possibility of material misrepresentation or omission on the part of the
borrower. Such inaccuracy or incompleteness may adversely affect the value of the Trade Finance Funds’
securities and/or instruments in such borrower. The Trade Finance Funds will rely upon the accuracy and
completeness of representations made by borrowers and/or their owners in the due diligence process to
the extent reasonable when it makes its loans, but cannot guarantee such accuracy or completeness.
Under certain circumstances, payments to the Trade Finance Funds may be reclaimed if any such payment
or distribution is later determined to have been a fraudulent conveyance or a preferential payment .
EU GDPR
The GDPR went into effect on 25 May 2018 and will replace current EU data privacy laws, directly
impacting all EU Member States. Although a number of basic existing principles will remain the same, the
GDPR introduces new obligations on data controllers and rights for data subjects, including, among others:
- accountability and transparency requirements, which will require data controllers to demonstrate
and record compliance with the GDPR and to provide more detailed information to data subjects
regarding processing;
- enhanced data consent requirements, which includes “explicit” consent in relation to the
processing of sensitive data;
- obligations to consider data privacy as any new products or services are developed and limit the
amount of information collected, processed, stored and its accessibility;
- constraints on using data to profile data subjects;
- providing data subjects with personal data in a useable format on request and erasing personal
data in certain circumstances; and
- reporting of breaches without undue delay (72 hours where feasible).
A breach of the GDPR could expose the Partnership or relevant service provider to regulatory sanction
including potentially significant fines. The GDPR identifies a list of points to consider when imposing
fines (including the nature, gravity and duration of the infringement).
The implementation of the GDPR could adversely impact the Trade Finance Funds’ business by
increasing its operational and compliance costs. Further, there is a risk that the measures will not be
implemented correctly or that individuals within the business will not be fully compliant with the new
procedures. If there are breaches of these measures, the Trade Finance Funds could face significant
administrative and monetary sanctions as well as reputational damage which may have a material
adverse effect on its operations, financial condition and prospects.
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