What is the story behind? On 19th April of 1743, Abraham van Ketwich was born. This Dutch businessman established the very first investment fund named „Eendragt maakt Magt“ (Unity Creates Strength) in 1774. His idea of joint investing for the purpose of attractive appreciation has since become an integral part of everyday economic reality – and of our business too:
250 years later, we celebrate the 10th anniversary of our own investment fund in 2024: Accolade Industrial Fund targeting qualified investors who share our belief in the future of European industry and want to play an active role in its development.
With more than 3,300 investors, 1.7 billion EUR (or 41.8 billion CZK) assets under management and over 100 solid tenants as of 31st December 2023, Accolade Industrial Fund is well positioned to become a valuable and future-proof part of investors' portfolios.
Here's to many more successful years on the market and to all those who have put their trust in the Fund!
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