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Launch of the Calamos Aksia Private Equity & Alternatives Fund

On July 1, 2025, Calamos Investments, an innovator in alternative investments, announced the launch of the Calamos Aksia Private Equity & Alternatives Fund, identified by the ticker CAPVX. This new fund is crafted to provide investors with a diverse range of private equity investment opportunities, including buyouts, growth equity, and venture capital, by focusing on sectors deemed to offer potential for superior returns based on Aksia's expertise.

Fund Overview

The CAPVX fund is structured as an interval fund, allowing for a more democratized investment experience. Designed for both accredited and non-accredited investors, it features enhanced liquidity, as well as transparency, setting a precedent in a field typically seen as exclusive. With investments directed toward small to middle market co-investments and specialized secondaries, it promises to deliver institutional-quality strategies at greater accessibility.

Strategic Collaboration

This launch also heralds the introduction of the AC Private Markets brand, a collaboration that harnesses the strengths of both Calamos and Aksia. By combining their respective expertise, the two firms aim to enhance the investor experience in private equity, which has historically been difficult to penetrate. In John's Koudounis's words,