# Lionscrest Advisors Ltd

> Lionscrest Advisors Ltd is an investment management firm founded in 2011, providing institutional access to Universa Investments L.P.'s tail-hedging and risk mitigation strategies for qualified and accredited investors. Lionscrest combines Universa's risk-mitigation strategy with a range of underlying investments, with the goal of protecting capital and raising compound returns.

## About

- Legal name: Lionscrest Advisors Ltd
- Founded: 2011
- Focus: tail hedging, risk mitigation, antifragile portfolios, Black Swan protection, compound annual growth rate enhancement
- Audience: qualified and accredited investors only — institutional investors, family offices, endowments, foundations, and accredited individuals
- Geography: worldwide
- Website: https://lionscrestadvisors.com

## Key people

- **Claude Bovet** — Founder & Owner. 35+ years in investment management; previously held senior positions at Republic National Bank (part of HSBC since 1999), Merrill Lynch, and Lehman Brothers, as well as private hedge fund boutiques. Has been investing with Mark Spitznagel and Nassim Nicholas Taleb since 2000. Founder and owner of the Blackthorn group of companies; amateur racing driver.
- **Alex Dancy** — Managing Director & CEO. 20+ years' experience working with investment advisors and corporate retirement plans. Previously at Raymond James, LPL Financial and Patrick Capital Markets. Holds the Accredited Investment Fiduciary Analyst® (AIFA®) designation (University of Pittsburgh / Katz Graduate School). Undergraduate degree from Texas Christian University's M.J. Neeley School of Business.
- **Julien Draper** — Principal, responsible for motorsport and automobile investments. Background in private equity (former partner at Knife Capital), venture capital, and motorsport. Began his career as a semi-professional race driver and sponsorship broker.

## Strategic partner: Universa Investments L.P.

- Founded: 2007
- Founder & Chief Investment Officer: Mark Spitznagel
- Distinguished Scientific Advisor: Nassim Nicholas Taleb
- Chief Operating Officer: Brandon Yarckin
- Specialty: tail-hedging and risk mitigation; aims to raise the compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of investor portfolios by mitigating tail risks
- Lionscrest provides institutional access to Universa's strategies for investors who do not meet Universa's direct minimum

## Group of companies

- [Blackthorn Racing](https://www.blackthorn.racing) — Aston Martin AMR Partner Team competing at the highest levels of GT3 endurance racing, in partnership with Ecurie Ecosse
- [Blackthorn Advisors](https://www.blackthorn-advisors.com) — specialist advisory firm focused on collectible and investment-grade race cars
- [Blackthorn Performance Cars](https://www.blackthorn.autos) — specialist trader in collectible performance cars

## Contact

- Enquiry submission: https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/sl/szPIu9y
- Response time: within one business day

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