Emerald Asset Management has partnered with Lend Academy Investments/ NSR Invest to launch an investment management business focused on marketplace lending.
The new entity will be guided by Emerald Direct Lending Advisers, which is a subsidiary of Emerald, along with NSR Invest.
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Emerald Direct Lending Advisers oversees four funds that focus on marketplace lending investing offered to public and corporate pension plans. These include its flagship fund launched in 2012 and collective investment funds.
The NSR Invest platform supports marketplace lending investments, and markets a private fund and individually managed accounts.
Commenting on the partnership, Emerald chairman and CEO Joseph Besecker said: "We believe that this is a powerful combination – bringing together an institutionally-focused investment manager and a leader in technology-driven marketplace lending solutions."
Lend Academy Investments co-founder Bo Brustkern added: "We are two companies that share a vision of the future of marketplace lending. We will grow a business grounded by experienced investment professionals and continuously evolving technologies."
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