Cartesia

About The Fund

Cartesia is an independent investment manager founded in 2009 with a focus on European debt and credit markets, based in Paris, France. They specialize in Collateralized Loan Obligations (CLOs) and have been recognized as experts in this field for over 15 years. The firm prides itself on being a 'Pure Player' that is 'Client Centric,' highlighting their dedication to serving investors' interests and needs. Part of their investment philosophy includes thorough and ongoing risk analysis as a cornerstone of their credit asset selection. Cartesia's investment strategies involve a medium to long-term holding perspective, or a buy-and-hold approach until maturity. The firm relies on fundamental analysis of credit markets paired with technical asset analysis to inform their investment decisions. They manage a range of investment funds, including alternative investment funds and UCITS compliant funds with varying strategies, ratings, legal structures, maturities, and performance targets. Examples of their funds include the Descartes Credit Return 2028, Descartes High Grade CLO Fund, Descartes Alternative Credit, and additional Descartes CLO funds with varying strategies and performance metrics. The firm is regulated by the Autorité des Marchés Financiers and presents itself as an organization that employs experienced professionals adept at selecting sophisticated credit assets for professional investors seeking significant capital appreciation. Their team includes dedicated and experienced individuals such as Tanguy Boullet as President and Portfolio Manager, Jerome Anglade as Director General and Portfolio Manager, and other experts in operations, risk management, and investor relations. Furthermore, Cartesia has been recognized in the industry, as noted by nominations for their Descartes CLOEE 2019 by Creditflux in the Best CLO Fund category. The firm emphasizes risk control and the use of technology to provide investors with access to a unique asset class that combines high returns with capital protection. Cartesia sees itself as a technology-driven firm, utilizing knowledge and technology to unlock high-barrier-to-entry asset classes for its clients.