DBAY Advisors

DBAY Advisors is an Isle of Man-based investment management firm that oversees the DBAY investment funds. The firm's strategy involves actively managing both public and private market investments across various sectors and geographies. Their investment approach is characterized by a focus on long-term value creation, often taking significant stakes in undervalued or underperforming companies to drive strategic, operational, and financial improvements.

The firm was founded in 2011 by Alex Paiusco and is led by CEO Iain Manley. It operates with a global mandate, investing in companies where it can exert influence to unlock shareholder value. DBAY Advisors serves a client base of institutional investors and high-net-worth individuals through its managed funds. The business model is centered on fund management, generating revenue through management fees and performance fees based on the returns of the investment funds it advises.

A notable part of its portfolio includes logistics companies like Eddie Stobart Logistics and technology firms such as Telit Cinterion. The firm is known for its activist approach, engaging with the management and boards of its portfolio companies to implement changes aimed at enhancing performance and governance. This hands-on, value-oriented investment style is a key differentiator in its market operations.

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