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Crypto asset algorithmic trading fund designed to deliver consistent positive retunes over the long term.

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Executive Summary

The Nova Investment Strategy is a crypto asset algorithmic trading fund aiming to generate positive returns over an extended time period.

Generate returns from deploying algorithmic trading strategies across crypto asset markets with limited exposure to underlying crypto asset market volatility.

The fund is managed by Nova General Partner Pty Ltd.

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Nova Fund Investment

  • Investment Objective

    Deliver target return of CPI + 5% per annum over the long term

  • Risk Level

    High

  • Investment Structure

    En-commandite partership (non-CIS)

  • Min Investment Period

    1 Year

  • Lock-Up

    1 Year

  • Min Investment Amount

    R250,000

  • Target Market

    Qualified and Institutional Investors

A Calculated Approach to Consistent Returns

Risk-Adjusted Exposure to Crypto Assets

Investment Objective & Strategy

The trading strategy itself seeks to generate alpha through the following methods:

Crypto Asset Arbitrage – Capitalizing on price inefficiencies across third-party crypto asset exchanges for assets like XRP and stablecoins (ZAR, USD, EUR, GBP).

Momentum Trading – Employs algorithmic trading strategies to exploit short-term market trends, seeking to maximise returns while minimising directional market risk.

By deploying advanced algorithmic trading models, the fund aims to generate consistent positive returns over the long term. Assets are held securely on regulated third-party crypto exchanges, ensuring no direct custody by the fund or its partners, thereby enhancing operational efficiency and security.

Risk Profile

Nova Investment Strategy is a high-risk fund that offers investors exposure to cryptocurrencies and stable coins.

Market exposure to crypto assets will be limited to a maximum of 20%, thereby reducing the potential volatility to the fund as a result of crypto asset price fluctuations.

Suitable For

Medium to high-net-worth investors seeking limited crypto market exposure through a professionally managed, structured portfolio, without the complexities of holding crypto assets or trading them directly.

Fees

  • Subscription Fee

    0.50%

  • Annual Management Fee

    2%

  • Performance Fee

    20%

  • Hurdle Rate

    10%

  • Redemption Fee

    0%

  • Min Investment Amount

    R250,000

Investment Manager

Graeme Tennant

Graeme Tennant, is the CEO of Nottingham Road Asset Management, a licensed investment management firm specializing in crypto asset and alternative investment strategies. With a career in financial services dating back to 2010 and active involvement in crypto assets since 2016, he leverages his experience across traditional finance and crypto markets to design innovative, risk-managed investment solutions.

Graeme is recognized as a pioneer in integrating regulated financial practices with crypto asset investment opportunities, helping investors access the growth potential of crypto assets within a professional investment framework.

Investment Committee

  • Graeme Tennant:

    Portfolio Manager

  • Sonya Kuhnel:

    Crypto Asset & Trading Expert

Distributions & Waterfall

All distributions, including redemptions and dissolution, will be pro-rata based on LP and GP capital accounts after fees and expenses.

Redemptions & Exit

  • Lock-Up: 1 year
  • Liquidity: Quarterly dealing; new subscriptions/redemptions allowed every quarter

Tax & Regulatory

  • Regulatory Status: Crypto classified as a financial product under FAIS Act; fund not subject to CISCA
  • Solicitation: Fund not marketed to the general public
  • Tax Advice: GP or Manager does not provide tax advice.
  • LPs responsible for their own tax obligations
    LP Liability: Limited to invested amount

Fund Dissolution / Termination

The fund may be dissolved at GP discretion. On dissolution, remaining assets are distributed pro-rata to LPs/GP after paying all outstanding fees and liabilities.

Nova Fund Investment

Investment Conditions
  • Investment from LPs is subject to satisfactory legal, financial, regulatory due diligence
  • Subscriptions subject to GP acceptance, administrator onboarding (KYC), confirmation by service providers
Key Facts

Fund launch date: Q1 2026
Class launch date: N/A
Regulation 28: Non-compliant
Objective time period: 5 years

Tax
Tax will be levied within the fund according to the relevant tax legislation. For tax implications, please consult with a qualified tax advisor.

Disclosures
Past performance is not necessarily a guide to future performance.
Performance is calculated for the portfolio, and individual investor performance may differ as a result of initial fees, actual investment date, date of reinvestment and dividend withholding tax.


Disclaimer
Past performance is not necessarily a guide to future performance.
Performance is calculated for the portfolio, and individual investor performance may differ as a result of initial fees, actual investment date, date of reinvestment and dividend withholding tax.

Linked policies
Past performance is not necessarily a guide to future performance.
Performance is calculated for the portfolio, and individual investor performance may differ as a result of initial fees, actual investment date, date of reinvestment and dividend withholding tax.

Performance
Past performance is not necessarily a guide to future performance.
Performance is calculated for the portfolio, and individual investor performance may differ as a result of initial fees, actual investment date, date of reinvestment and dividend withholding tax.

Guarantee
The Nova Fund does not provide any guarantee with respect to either the capital or the return of the portfolio.

Other risks
The fund may from time to time invest in foreign countries and may therefore have risks regarding liquidity, the repatriation of funds, political and macroeconomic situations, foreign exchange, tax, settlement and the availability of information.

General
Past performance is not necessarily a guide to future performance.
Performance is calculated for the portfolio, and individual investor performance may differ as a result of initial fees, actual investment date, date of reinvestment and dividend withholding tax.

Definitions / Glossary
  • AUM: Assets Under Management
  • CISCA: Collective Investment Schemes Control Act
  • non-CIS: Non Collective Investment Scheme
  • FAIS Act: Financial Advisory and Intermediary Services Act
  • GP: General Partner
  • LP: Limited Partner
  • Dealing: Subscription/redemption transactions quarterly
  • Hurdle Rate: Minimum annual return before performance fee accrual
  • Pro-Rata: Proportionally to invested/capital account
  • Lock-Up: Minimum period after which redemptions are permitted