Ariel Re’s third-party capital platform secures first round of funding
Global reinsurer Ariel Re has announced the successful completion of the first fundraising round for its new third-party capital vehicle, Ariel Re Capital Partners (ARCP).
Launched in 2024, ARCP provides a streamlined investment process for smaller investors seeking access to the Lloyd’s of London marketplace, removing the requirement to establish a Lloyd’s Corporate Member.
The platform’s commingled fund allows a wider range of investors, including smaller funds, family offices, and high-net-worth individuals, to participate in Lloyd’s with a minimum investment of $5 million.
ARCP leverages the innovative London Bridge 2 transformer vehicle, further simplifying access to the Lloyd’s market.
According to the announcement, ARCP is expected to provide Ariel Re with a multi-year source of capital.
While the specific amount raised remains undisclosed, Ariel Re confirmed that the initial investment will represent approximately 10% of the capital supporting the 2025 Year of Account.
Henry Paddison, Head of Capital Development & Investor Relations, Ariel Re, commented: “ARCP was designed to simplify the investment process for smaller investors looking to access the Lloyd’s market, specifically, Ariel Re’s Syndicate 1910.
“We believe ARCP is a great opportunity for smaller investors looking to diversify their portfolios, and we are delighted to have successfully closed its first capital raise.”
He continued: “Ariel Re is a best-in-class underwriter, and ARCP enables us to attract a wider range of potential investors to our business.
“There has been strong investor interest in the first capital raise, and we are confident that ARCP will provide Ariel Re with a growing source of multi-year capital in the years to come.”
Burkhard Keese, Chief Financial Officer of Lloyd’s, said: “We’re pleased to see Ariel Re, as an early participant of the London Bridge 2 platform, demonstrating innovation by developing this new fund to allow smaller institutional investors to support the growth of Syndicate 1910.
“This fund raise demonstrates how London Bridge 2 can be used to expand and diversify sources of capital by tapping into a larger investment pool.”
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