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June 25, 2024

Monaco Foundry and Anderton Forge Strategic Partnership to Power Next-Generation Investment Innovation

Select Monaco Foundry executives will join the fund’s Advisory Council, bringing expertise from global leadership roles in healthcare, technology

[Monaco, French Riviera – April 7, 2023]Monaco Foundry, a global impact-driven business incubator and innovation ecosystem, has entered into a strategic partnership with Anderton SICAV PLC to provide investment research and advisory support to the Challenger Impact High Income Fund I—a pioneering investment vehicle designed to give investors access to high-growth, private market opportunities through a regulated, open-end fund structure.

Challenger Impact High Income Fund I, launched and managed under the umbrella of Anderton SICAV PLC, represents a new generation of investment funds that bridges the gap between traditional venture capital and the accessibility of collective investment schemes. The fund targets scalable, real-economy sectors such as renewable energy, biotech, mobility, medtech, cybersecurity, and digital infrastructure—combining institutional oversight with high-return, impact-focused strategies.

The Challenger Fund is a unique proposition in the market. It allows investors to participate in private market deals through a flexible, regulated structure—delivering exposure to innovation with institutional-grade risk management. This is venture investing, reimagined - said Pawel Osowski, Director at Anderton SICAV PLC.

A Strategic Alliance for Smarter Capital Allocation

Through this partnership, Monaco Foundry will offer continuous, high-level assessment of both prospective and current portfolio companies within the Challenger Fund. Their insights will support the fund’s investment committee in identifying and scaling high-potential ventures across key sectors.

Select Monaco Foundry executives will join the fund’s Advisory Council, bringing expertise from global leadership roles in healthcare, technology, finance, and government. The Foundry’s team includes a former U.S. presidential economic advisor, a former U.K. minister of digital and health, and senior executives from Merck Healthcare, IBM Watson, and other leading institutions.

Challenger’s mission aligns with our belief that capital should serve innovation and progress By joining forces with Anderton, we’re not only bringing smart capital to market—we’re building an ecosystem that helps startups succeed at scale -  said Fabrice Marquet, Co-Founder and Managing Partner at Monaco Foundry.

Connecting Capital, Insight, and Impact

The collaboration will also tap into MyFoundry, Monaco Foundry’s growing global ecosystem of accredited startups and investors. With the ambition of becoming one of the largest curated startup networks in the world, MyFoundry aims to significantly increase the success rate of early-stage ventures by connecting them with the right capital, guidance, and strategic partnerships.

As a fund committed to both performance and purpose, Challenger Impact High Income Fund I is positioned to benefit from early access to cutting-edge companies and deep due diligence support—while contributing capital and network reach to accelerate the Foundry’s mission.

About Anderton SICAV PLC
Anderton SICAV PLC is a multi-fund investment company regulated by the Malta Financial Services Authority (MFSA), offering a range of alternative strategies focused on private equity, real assets, and impact-driven innovation. The Challenger Impact High Income Fund I is one of its flagship strategies, delivering flexible, mid-term exposure to high-growth companies across Europe and beyond.

About Monaco Foundry
Monaco Foundry is an international business incubator and strategic brain trust committed to empowering entrepreneurs who are tackling meaningful global challenges. It combines elite talent, deep industry knowledge, and a global network to help startups grow stronger, faster, and with greater resilience.

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