Lumyna partners with Melqart to bring its multi-strategy event-driven strategy to institutional investors
15 OCT, 2026
By Joanna Piwko from RankiaPro Europe
Lumyna Investments and Melqart Asset Management have announced a partnership to bring Melqart’s multi-strategy event-driven approach to institutional investors around the world.
The London-based manager, founded in 2015 by Michel Massoud, its founder and chief investment officer (CIO), brings an 11-year track record in this type of strategy, which it will combine with Lumyna’s fund structuring and distribution capabilities.
An event-driven approach with dynamic capital allocation
Melqart seeks idiosyncratic opportunities in mergers and acquisitions, capital structure dislocations, special situations, and other catalyst-driven events. Its process is based on fundamental analysis and research, with opportunities primarily in Europe and North America.
Rather than maintaining fixed allocations to each strategy, the manager has the flexibility to move capital dynamically as the opportunity set evolves. This flexibility is underpinned by disciplined portfolio construction and a robust risk management framework, under the leadership of Massoud, who has 28 years of investment experience.
“Lumyna has earned a strong reputation through its long-standing partnerships with high-quality alternative investment managers and its extensive network across the global investment community. This partnership allows us to make our multi-strategy event-driven approach available to a broader base of institutional investors, while preserving the investment discipline and strategy that have defined Melqart since its inception. We look forward to building a long-term relationship with the Lumyna team.”
Michel Massoud, Founder and Chief Investment Officer (CIO), Melqart Asset Management
Lumyna expands its range of alternative strategies
Since 2007, Lumyna has provided access to leading managers through the structuring, operation, and distribution of alternative funds, and has expanded its range to include liquid alternatives and private markets. Melqart’s addition comes at a time when asset managers are turning to alternatives and hedges to withstand volatility.
“We are excited to partner with Melqart, which brings a differentiated, research-driven approach to event-driven investing. The team’s depth of expertise and clear investment philosophy make it a natural fit for Lumyna and our ongoing commitment to providing investors with access to distinctive alternative strategies. We look forward to working closely with the Melqart team in the years ahead.”
Philippe Lopategui, Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Lumyna Investments
Both firms expect to make further announcements about the alliance’s investment initiatives once the relevant regulatory processes have been completed.
