Why Guernsey? private capital, fund structuring and the Lux Sleeve explained

In this episode of the Guernsey Finance Podcast, Brandon Ashplant is joined by Kate Solway, Managing Director at Hedosophia, to discuss the evolving landscape of private capital and alternative investment funds.

Kate shares insights into how Hedosophia manages a growing portfolio of investment vehicles from Guernsey, the benefits of the firm's "Lux sleeve" approach, and why speed, efficiency and operational flexibility are becoming increasingly important for fund managers and investors alike.

The conversation explores the role of Guernsey's funds ecosystem in supporting global fundraising, the cost considerations behind domicile selection, and emerging opportunities in areas such as defence technology investing and tokenisation.

Kate Solway

Managing Director

Hedosophia

Kate is Managing Director of Hedosophia, where she leads fund structuring, co-investment and carry vehicles across the full lifecycle, as well as overseeing the firm’s middle-office and operational platform. She brings more than 20 years’ experience in private equity and venture capital, with deep expertise in cross-border fund governance and structuring across Guernsey, Jersey and Luxembourg. She also sits on the boards of several investment and management companies and plays a key role in ensuring institutional-grade governance and operational excellence across the Hedosophia platform.

Prior to joining Hedosophia, Kate held senior roles at AMP Capital in London and Sydney, spanning fund operations and asset management. She began her career with PwC, qualifying as a Chartered Accountant, and holds a BA (Hons) in German & Business Studies from the University of Warwick.