The Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC) reported a notable 6.64% quarterly rise in total assets under management (AUM) for Collective Investments, reaching €10.7 billion in Q1 2025. While the number of supervised entities slightly decreased to 322, the sector remains largely driven by Alternative Investment Fund Managers (AIFMs), who oversee 63% of assets.
Private equity continues to play a dominant role, accounting for 31% of AIF-related investments. Among these, growth capital led with a 36.2% share, followed by multistrategy (34.2%) and venture capital (10.1%).
CySEC also introduced a more detailed breakdown of the largest categories—Private Equity and “Other”—to offer managers deeper insights into allocation strategies. Notably, 70% of the €2.9 billion invested locally in Cyprus is in private equity, highlighting its strategic importance.
A total of 224 UCIs were active during the quarter, with 72.4% of AUM tied to Cyprus-domiciled vehicles. Retail investors dominate UCITS participation, while well-informed investors account for the majority in AIF structures.
Sector-wise, shipping attracted over €650 million, energy nearly €500 million, and fintech around €224 million. Sustainable investments remained modest at €104 million.
Source: Cyprus Mail
