The Schiehallion Fund Limited

Overview

The Schiehallion Fund Limited is a closed-ended investment company that specializes in investing in private companies worldwide. Managed by Baillie Gifford & Co Limited, the fund aims to deliver capital growth over the long term by identifying and investing in high-growth private companies across various sectors and stages of development. The fund's investment strategy is designed to provide investors with exposure to a diversified portfolio of private companies, leveraging Baillie Gifford's extensive network and expertise in private equity and venture capital investments. The fund's investment approach focuses on identifying companies with strong growth potential, scalable business models, and the ability to generate significant returns over time. The portfolio includes investments in sectors such as technology, healthcare, consumer goods, and financial services, with a geographical focus on regions including the United States, United Kingdom, Italy, and Portugal. The fund invests across various stages of company development, including early stage, growth, late stage, and pre-IPO, aiming to capture value at different points in a company's lifecycle. The Schiehallion Fund Limited is managed by Baillie Gifford & Co Limited, an Edinburgh-based fund management group with a long history of managing active equity and bond portfolios. The fund's management team collaborates with a wider group of growth investors, benefiting from sourcing and insights from public market teams. The fund's investment philosophy emphasizes deep analysis and a long-term investment horizon, seeking to identify companies with the potential to grow revenue and earnings multiples over time. The fund's performance is regularly reviewed and reported, with annual reports and financial statements available to shareholders and the public. The Schiehallion Fund Limited is listed on the London Stock Exchange and is subject to the regulatory oversight of the Financial Conduct Authority. Shareholders have the opportunity to participate in annual general meetings and extraordinary general meetings, where they can vote on key resolutions and proposals related to the fund's operations and strategic direction. The fund's governance structure is designed to ensure transparency and accountability to its shareholders, with regular communications and updates provided to keep investors informed about the fund's activities and performance.

Investment Focus

• Professional investors
• Knowledgeable retail investors with experience in private equities
• Investment horizon of at least 5 years
• Ability to bear potential losses
• Not suitable for investors requiring ready access to their investment

Portfolio Companies