04/10/2010 Author: Shannon Hawthorne

Kinetic and Dexion launch advisory firm

Professional services firm Kinetic Partners and hedge fund sponsor Dexion Capital have partnered with investment management experts Ravi Anand and Frank Ennis to create a new boutique advisory firm.

Katalyst Partners will provide financial advice on business, corporate, fund raising and product development initiatives to both traditional and alternative asset managers, as well as wealth managers, closed end investment companies and service providers.

The firm will also structure and negotiate transactions such as mergers and acquisitions, strategic partnerships  and  IPOs.

“The current market turmoil provides a number of interesting opportunities for participants in the investment management industry to build scale and diversity,” said Anand, managing partner. “Katalyst Partners’ deep industry knowledge and network makes it well placed to assist clients in maximizing their potential through organic growth and corporate activity.”

Anand previously worked as head of corporate finance and co-head of alternatives at New Star Asset Management, while Ennis held the position of partner at PwC.