Stuart MacDonald

Co-Founder

United Kingdom28 yrs 5 mos experience

Most Likely To SwitchHighly Stable

Key Highlights

Expert in capital raising and alternative investments.
Chair and speaker at numerous industry conferences.
Top 10 Most Influential Service Provider to Investment Space.

Stackforce AI infers this person is a leader in Alternative Investments and Fintech with extensive experience in capital raising and strategic advisory.

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Skills

Core Skills

Alternative InvestmentsInvestment AdvisoryInvestment ManagementInvestor RelationsInvestment Performance

Other Skills

Hedge FundsCorporate DevelopmentReal AssetsRisk ParityInterpersonal SkillsProject ManagementMarketing StrategyInternational SalesBrand DevelopmentProduct DevelopmentInvestmentsInvestment StrategiesMarketing CommunicationsPublic RelationsProduct Management

About

- Expert at capital raising, original strategic thinking, high level representation and commercialisation of alternative investments (Hedge Funds, DLT/ Crypto, Private Equity, Real Assets), "bankable" technologies (Fintech, Life Sciences, AgroFood) and sustainability initiatives (Animal Proteins, Energy, Zero Emissions Shipping), with multiple award winning strategic, business development and management skills. - Exceptional global contact network. Opinion former: unique media presence with own alternative investments radio show. - In demand to lead industry conferences as Chair, Keynote Speaker, Moderator and Panellist. For example, in 2017-26: GAIM Alternatives; GAIM Ops Europe; Global AgInvest; RiskHedge (New York & London); AgBio Innovate & AgFutures: Investment & Strategy; Hedge Funds & Liquid Alternatives Forum; AgriMoney; Risk Smart Beta & Factor Investing; Model Risk Management Europe; the Quant Conference (New York & London); FundForum Asia; COP 26- Ship Zero Forum; Reuters Investment; Aaro Capital Thought Leadership Webinar series; AYU Digital Assets; FIN Banking on Emerging Markets Forum; ApexInvest Bahamas; BattleFin Miami; The Digital Commonwealth Mansion House Series; London Business School Masters of Finance Programme; Hedgeweek Digital Assets Summit 2024; London Blockchain Finance Summit 2025; BitAngels London 2025; Carmo 2023 & 2025; Tradetech Miami Digital Assets 2024 & 2025; The Digital Assets Conference 2023, 2024 & 2025; BitAngels Miami 2026; Digital Assets Forum 2026.

Experience

28 yrs 5 mos

Total Experience

4 yrs 7 mos

Average Tenure

11 yrs 4 mos

Current Experience

Level iii capital

Chairman

Jan 2025 – Jan 2026 · 1 yr

Level III Capital is a systematic digital asset manager established in 2021 by Goldman Sachs alumni, Jack Zumwalt and Mauricio Ortiz. Level III Capital is forward looking, innovative and institutional grade. The firm’s sound governing ethos and exceptionally high calibre team, plus the quality of its investment thesis and proprietary technology make Level III one of the most promising managers in this fast evolving asset class.

Aaro capital

Chairman

Jan 2021 – Jan 2024 · 3 yrs · London, England, United Kingdom

Aaro Capital was established as one of the first institutional calibre investment specialists focused on Distributed Ledger Technology (DLT) and Cryptoassets. Aaro built a compelling multi-manager proposition, with robust infrastructure, disciplined processes and a powerful team combining younger crypto native talent with heavyweight veteran expertise.

Bride valley partners

Managing Partner

Jan 2015 – Present · 11 yrs 4 mos · London, United Kingdom

Bride Valley Partners is "a consortium of…experts." (Financial Times). Our members have raised, advised and managed Billions. We deliver best-in-class corporate finance, investment advisory and capital raising. We serve world class clients in Alternative Investments (e.g. Hedge Funds, Private Equity, Real Assets) and Technology.

Alternative InvestmentsHedge FundsCorporate DevelopmentInvestment Advisory

Aquila capital

Managing Director

Jan 2012 – Jan 2015 · 3 yrs · London, United Kingdom

One of Europe's most pioneering and fastest growing independent alternative investment management companies, with award winning activities ranging from Risk Parity and CTA funds to Real Assets (e.g. agriculture/farmland, infrastructure/renewable energies and timber/forestry, often with a strong SRI element). Aquila's Awards included: Funds Europe Hedge Fund Firm of the Year 2012; Hedge Fund Journal Europe 50 Best Performing Risk Parity Fund 2013; HFM Best Quantitative Strategy (AC Risk Parity 12) 2013.

Alternative InvestmentsReal AssetsRisk ParityInvestment Management

Gems advisors ltd

Director of Investor Relations

Jan 2007 – Jan 2012 · 5 yrs

Winner of Best Investor Relations Award- Hedge Funds Review 2010.
Funds of hedge funds: established in 1987, Gems became one of the fastest growing players in the industry, winning numerous industry awards for world class investment performance.

Investor RelationsHedge FundsInvestment Performance

Shore capital

Director of Alternative Investments

Jan 2006 – Jan 2006 · 0 mo

Henderson global investors

Director of Hedge Funds

Jan 1998 – Jan 2005 · 7 yrs

Built a multi-Billion Dollar Institutional Hedge Fund business, virtually “from scratch”. Before this, was Director of Hedge Fund Development, Divisional Director- Alternative Investments and Divisional Director- Private Clients & Charities