Man External Alpha Protect Ltd is a hedge fund based in Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands. According to its most recent Form D, filed Jul 22, 2026, the fund has sold $593,619,104 of interests to 3 investors since its first sale in Mar 2017. The minimum investment it accepts from an outside investor is $100,000. It relies on the Section 3(c)(7) exclusion, so investors generally must be qualified purchasers. The offering uses Rule 506(b), which does not permit general solicitation. Related persons named in the filing include Nick Gaze; Cassandra Powell; Jennifer Thomson.
Performance
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- Total raised
- $593,619,104Cumulative sales reported on Form D
- Investors
- 3
- First sale
- Mar 20, 2017
- Minimum investment
- $100,000
- Who can invest
- Qualified purchasersSection 3(c)(7): generally $5M+ in investments
- Offering exemption
- Rule 506(b)No general advertising
- Key people and entities
- Nick Gaze; Cassandra Powell; Jennifer Thomson
- Latest Form D
- Jul 22, 2026
From SEC filings, not verified. This page republishes the fund's Form D as filed. It is not an offer, solicitation or recommendation, and AltMountain has not reviewed the fund. “Raised” is cumulative sales, not current assets or performance. Private funds are speculative, illiquid and generally limited to accredited investors or qualified purchasers. Full disclosures · Request a correction
Questions about Man External Alpha Protect Ltd
What is the minimum investment for Man External Alpha Protect Ltd?
According to its latest Form D, filed Jul 22, 2026, the minimum investment Man External Alpha Protect Ltd accepts from an outside investor is $100,000.
Who can invest in Man External Alpha Protect Ltd?
Man External Alpha Protect Ltd is generally open only to qualified purchasers (generally individuals with at least $5 million in investments), because it relies on Section 3(c)(7). It uses Rule 506(b), which does not allow general advertising.
How much has Man External Alpha Protect Ltd raised?
Man External Alpha Protect Ltd reports $593,619,104 sold from 3 investors on its Form D filed Jul 22, 2026. This is cumulative sales since the offering began, not current assets or performance.
Where is Man External Alpha Protect Ltd based?
Man External Alpha Protect Ltd is based in Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands.
When did Man External Alpha Protect Ltd launch?
Man External Alpha Protect Ltd reports its first sale in Mar 2017.
Size compared with every hedge fund
Raised more than 78% of the 2,363 hedge funds based in Cayman Islands, and more than 84% of all 10,308 that report sales.
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