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Private Equity


At RF Bank & Trust, we are constantly on the lookout for opportunities to invest in our local economy. Our expertise and commitment to innovation leaves us well-positioned to offer clients unique equity products that generate encouraging returns while catalysing domestic commerce.  

With the launch of our RF Strat Equity Fund, we have created an attractive opportunity to acquire equity in ambitious businesses that our advisory team believes to have above-average growth potential. 

Invest in businesses here at home

Find higher returns while supporting local

Alongside stocks and bonds, private equity has long been an attractive opportunity for investors. RF Bank & Trust can help you learn about and understand these private equity opportunities, and investors in our RF Strat Equity Fund can also gain the satisfaction that comes from supporting local innovation from the ground up.

Long-term capital appreciation

With a strategy to invest in companies at diverse stages of maturity and size, our financial experts aspire to bring together an exciting mix of prospects. With longstanding experience, they have a sharp eye for mitigating risk.

A range of sectors

The RF Strat Equity Fund is diversified across industries from technology and healthcare to consumer goods, hospitality and beyond. Companies are selected for their innovation and potential, and represent areas throughout The Bahamas.

A higher risk tolerance

With a minimum initial investment of $50,000 and an overall investment risk level higher than publicly traded companies, the RF Strat Equity Fund is designed for experienced investors.

A managed approach

The RF Strat Equity Fund’s advisor requires companies in the fund to meet corporate governance standards and other qualifying criteria, plus require a minimum of $5 million in capital.

Invest locally

Connect with exciting new opportunities

Clients invest in our RF Strat Equity Fund as a way of diversifying their portfolios with and supporting local economic growth.

Companies within the fund are subject to in-depth analysis that includes meetings with the management of companies, which is central to gain a deep understanding of their operations and business models. Our private equity investment specialists use their many years of experience to mitigate risk on behalf of fund investors.

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Expert advisors with local connections

Our advisors bring decades of experience both in finance and the local market. Before adding a business to the RF Strat Equity Fund, their process includes learning about the management structure and business growth, as well as other due diligence to help ensure a sound investment.

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An established track record

Existing businesses within the RF Strat Equity Fund demonstrate the caliber of companies we approve for investors.

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A range of local options

Beyond identifying the best of Nassau, our RF Strat Equity Fund managers also look for companies throughout The Bahamas, to provide a diversity of options and exposures.

Investment potential

Do you know an innovative company right for the RF Strat Equity Fund?

Our investment managers are always open to exploring new companies for the RF Strat Equity Fund. If you are a business owner, connect with our Investment Banking team today to explore what strategy will be best for your goals.

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Insights about Private Equity

  • AML Foods Limited AML   6.65
  • Arawak Port Development Ltd APD   50.00
  • Bahamas Property Fund BPF   12.00
  • Bahamas First Holding Limited BFH   3.08
  • Bahamas Waste BWL   10.41
  • Bank of Bahamas BOB   6.00
  • Benchmark BBL   2.18
  • Cable Bahamas CAB   3.78
  • Commonwealth Brewery CBB   10.25
  • Colina Holdings Ltd. CHL   15.50
  • Commonwealth Bank Ltd. CBL   4.50
  • Consolidated Water BDR CWCB   6.87
  • Doctors Hospital DHS   5.00
  • Famguard FAM   6.95
  • Fidelity Bank FBB   16.21
  • Finco FIN   16.20
  • FirstCaribbean CIB   16.50
  • Focol FCL   7.00
  • Emera EMAB   12.88
  • J S Johnson JSJ   16.76
  • Focol Class B Perpetual Preference FCLB   1.00
  • Colina Holdings Class Preference CHLA   1.00
  • Fidelity Bank Series A Redeemable Preference FBBA   10.00
  • Secure Balanced Fund MF   11.75
  • Targeted Equity Fund MF   16.43
  • Prime Income Fund MF   8.61
  • RF International Equities Sub Fund MF   16.59
  • RF International High Yield Fund MF   13.47
  • RF International Alternative Strategies Fund MF   12.34