Fredrik has over 29 years of experience in global markets, having held advisory roles in both London and Sydney. His international career began in 1996 at Sedgwick as a Lloyd’s of London reinsurance broker before relocating to Sydney in 2003 to establish the Guy Carpenter Sydney office.

In 2006, Fredrik transitioned into Wealth Management, spending 15 years at UBS, Goldman Sachs, and Bell Potter Securities. During this time, he specialised in providing investment management solutions for Family Offices and UHNW clients, regularly travelling to London, New York, Los Angeles, and Singapore to source top-tier fund managers from around the globe.

Before founding Cape Horn Capital, Fredrik joined Tribeca Investment Partners, where he successfully established Tribeca Private and led its Wealth Management division.

At Cape Horn, Fredrik remains dedicated to preserving and growing his clients’ wealth, many of whom have trusted him for over 18 years. Passionate about global investment opportunities, he carefully sources high-quality investments and fosters strong relationships between founders and his clients, ensuring alignment and long-term success.

Born in Sweden, Fredrik spent his early childhood in Stockholm before relocating to London, where he was educated at St Paul’s School. He holds a Bachelor of Economics (Hons) from the University of Southampton, UK. A passionate sailor, he competed at an Olympic level in the mid-1990s and continues to race in national and international regattas.

Fredrik is also an avid art enthusiast and previously served as Chairman of Art Month Sydney, a not-for-profit festival dedicated to promoting contemporary art in Sydney.

Kosta Koulax is an Investment Associate at Cape Horn Capital, where he works alongside Fredrik Blencke to support investment research and due diligence in capital-raising processes. His role spans company research and valuation across public and private markets, supported by comprehensive sector analysis that reinforces the knowledge base behind Cape Horn’s advisory. Leveraging his background in econometrics, Kosta breaks down large datasets to bring a data-driven approach to investment advisory.

Kosta has held leadership positions throughout his academic journey, and he brings that same appetite for initiative to his work at Cape Horn, particularly in his engagement with fund managers.

Based in Sydney, Kosta is pursuing a Bachelor of Economics at the University of New South Wales, majoring in Finance and Econometrics, alongside his role at Cape Horn. With a diverse academic reach and a strong curiosity for financial analysis, he brings an adaptable and analytical approach to his work.

In his own time, Kosta is a dedicated strength athlete who aims to soon hold the Australian national weighted dip record, reflecting his exceptional work ethic and passion.

Adrian Pasha is an Investment Associate at Cape Horn Capital, where he works closely with Fredrik Blencke on capital-raising initiatives while engaging regularly with global fund managers across various asset classes. Drawing on these perspectives and his background in data science, Adrian uses advanced AI tools and machine learning algorithms to sift through vast amounts of global information, providing clients with data-driven investment solutions. His work includes detailed stock analysis, in-depth industry and sector research, and monitoring of the firm’s fund manager universe, providing critical insights that support Cape Horn’s strategic outlook.

Before joining Cape Horn, Adrian held numerous roles in data science and consulting, most recently as a Research Analyst at Kantar Group.

Based in Sydney, Adrian is pursuing a Business degree at the University of New South Wales with a focus on Information Systems, alongside his role at Cape Horn. With a broad academic foundation and a strong personal interest in capital markets and investment thematics, he brings an enthusiastic and analytical approach to his work. He also enjoys case competitions and has presented solutions to firms such as EY and Oliver Wyman.

Adrian has played tennis since the age of five and is an avid automotive enthusiast. In his free time, he restores vintage European sports cars, reflecting his enthusiastic spirit and thirst for knowledge.

Shaswat Shah is an Investment Associate at Cape Horn Capital, where he works closely with Fredrik Blencke to support capital-raising initiatives and investment research across public and private markets. His work spans company valuation, sector analysis and the evaluation of transaction and credit opportunities, giving him exposure to how deals are sourced, assessed and brought to investors.

Shaswat first built his grounding in financial statements as a junior accountant, before moving into investment as an intern at an asset management firm. There, he engaged clients on pre-IPO and private credit opportunities, built portfolio construction tools and compiled research on more than 150 funds.

Based in Sydney, Shaswat is pursuing a Bachelor of Commerce at the University of Sydney, majoring in Finance and Economics, alongside his role at Cape Horn. With a strong interest in M&A and corporate finance, he continues to sharpen his valuation and transaction analysis skills by regularly competing in investment case competitions.

Outside of work, Shaswat competes in NSW premier cricket, spends his weekends on the golf course and enjoys cooking. He also has a keen entrepreneurial streak, having pursued ventures in sneaker and concert ticket resale, reflecting his competitive spirit and drive.