Calamos Aksia Private Equity and Alternatives Fund
CAPVX
Alpha focused access to diversified private equity opportunities in a single portfolio
As of 4/30/25
Financial advisors and institutional investors can purchase fund shares on a daily basis, using the ticker symbol CAPVX.
Performance data quoted represents past performance, which is no guarantee of future results. Current performance may be lower or higher than the performance quoted. The principal value of an investment will fluctuate so that your shares, when sold, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Returns over 1-year are annualized.
The Predecessor Fund commenced operations on September 20, 2024. The performance quoted below is that of the Predecessor Fund and was adjusted to reflect the Fund’s estimated expenses of Class I Shares (with the exception of estimated Acquired Fund Fees and Expenses, the effect of which is already incorporated into the performance of the Predecessor Fund, and interest payments on borrowed funds and securities sold short, as the Predecessor Fund did not have the benefit of leverage) and the Fund’s Expense Limitation Agreement in effect for its first year as a registered investment company as well as the Management Fee Waiver. The performance returns of the Predecessor Fund are unaudited and are calculated by the Advisor on a total return basis. If the effect of the Fund’s Expense Limitation Agreement and Management Fee Waiver were not reflected in the Predecessor Fund’s returns shown below, the returns would be lower. After-tax performance returns are not included for the Predecessor Fund. The Predecessor Fund was a privately placed fund, was not registered under the 1940 Act, and was not subject to certain investment limitations, diversification requirements, and other restrictions imposed by the Investment Company Act and the Code, which, if applicable, may have adversely affected its performance. The Fund Conversion itself was treated as a non-taxable contribution by the Predecessor Fund of limited partner interest to the Fund in exchange for shares of the interval fund, followed by a non-taxable liquidation of the Fund. However, to the extent the Fund had corporate investors, including a Cayman Islands exempted company organized to enable investment by non-US investors, the Fund will be subject to Fund-level corporate income tax on built-in gains with respect to a proportionate share of assets transferred in the Fund Conversion that the Fund (or a Private Equity Fund in which the Fund invests) disposes of within five years of the Fund Conversion.
Partner, Co-Head Private Equity, Aksia
Managing Director, Co-Head Private Equity, Aksia
Co-CIO, Co-Head of Alternative Strategies, Co-Head of Convertible Strategies, &: Senior Co-Portfolio Manager, Calamos Investments
Senior Vice President, Chief Market Strategist, Associate Portfolio Manager, Calamos Investments
Co-CIO, Head of Fixed Income Strategies, and Senior Co-Portfolio Manager, Calamos Investments
Senior Vice President of Alternative Strategies, Senior Co-Portfolio Manager, Calamos Investments
Tom is a Co-Head of Private Equity at Aksia and has over 24 years of private equity and real assets investment experience. He leads the global private equity investment team, overseeing the due diligence of primary, secondary, and co-investment opportunities in private equity. Tom also works with global investors focused on private equity, directing strategic portfolio construction, management, and providing customized investment decisions.
Prior to Aksia’s acquisition of TorreyCove Capital Partners, Tom was a co-founder of TorreyCove Capital Partners, where he was responsible for the Private Markets Investment Research team. Prior to that, Tom was a Senior Vice President at PCG Asset Management. Before that, Tom was a Vice President at Laffer Associates.
Tom graduated from Bucknell University with a BA in Economics and Japanese. He holds an MPIA in International Affairs from the University of California San Diego and an MSc in International Economics and Business from the Stockholm School of Economics.
Kevin is a Managing Director and Co-Head of Private Equity and has over 16 years of investment experience. He leads the global private equity investment team, focusing on the oversight of sourcing and diligence of managers across the North American buyouts sector. Kevin also works with global investors focused on private equity, directing strategic portfolio construction, management, and providing customized investment decisions.
Prior to Aksia’s acquisition of TorreyCove Capital Partners, Kevin was a Vice President, joining the firm in 2017. Prior to that, Kevin was an Associate Portfolio Manager for GC Investment Management, an affiliate of Golub Capital, where he analyzed, monitored and valued private debt and equity investments. Kevin also previously co-founded Localstake, an online investment platform offering private market investments and held investment analyst positions with the Indiana Public Retirement System and J.P. Morgan.
Kevin graduated cum laude from Butler University with a BS in Finance. He is a CFA charterholder.
As a Co-Chief Investment Officer, Matt Freund is responsible for oversight of investment team resources, investment processes, performance and risk. He manages investment team members and has senior portfolio management responsibilities for a variety of fixed income and equity mutual funds and exchange traded funds. He is also a member of the Calamos Investment Committee, which is charged with providing a top-down framework, maintaining oversight of risk and performance metrics, and evaluating investment process. Matt joined Calamos in 2016 and has over 30 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Calamos, he was Chief Investment Officer of USAA Investments, leading the teams responsible for the portfolio management of USAA’s mutual funds and affiliated portfolios, including P&C and life insurance products, and overseeing more than $140 billion in assets. During this time, he also served as lead portfolio manager for several highly regarded fixed income mutual funds. Earlier in his career, Matt served as a senior investment analyst for MetLife in the Capital Markets Group. He received a B.A. in Accounting from Franklin & Marshall College and an M.B.A. from Indiana University.
Co-CIO, Co-Head of Alternative Strategies, Co-Head of Convertible Strategies, & Senior Co-Portfolio Manager, Calamos Investments
As a Co-Chief Investment Officer, Eli Pars is responsible for oversight of investment team resources, investment processes, performance and risk. As Co-Head of Alternative Strategies and Co-Head of Convertible Strategies, he manages investment team members and has portfolio management responsibilities for those investment verticals. He is a senior member of the investment team for the Calamos Structured Protection ETFs®. He is a member of the Calamos Investment Committee, which is charged with providing a top-down framework, maintaining oversight of risk and performance metrics, and evaluating investment processes. Eli has more than 35 years of experience, including more than 15 at Calamos. Prior to returning to Calamos in 2013, he was a Portfolio Manager at Chicago Fundamental Investment Partners, where he co-managed a convertible arbitrage portfolio. Previously, he held senior roles at Mulligan Partners LLC, Ritchie Capital and SAM Investments/The Hampshire Company. Earlier in his career, Eli was a Vice President and Assistant Portfolio Manager at Calamos. He received a BA in English Literature from the University of Illinois and an MBA with a specialization in Finance from the University of Chicago Graduate School of Business.
As Chief Market Strategist, Michael Kassab is responsible for analyzing global macro trends, formulating thematic investment ideas, and providing thoughtful analysis on asset allocation and portfolio construction for institutional and private wealth clients. He also serves as a co-portfolio manager for our US core equity strategies. Michael joined the firm in 2014 and has more than 20 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Calamos, he held several senior positions with Credit Suisse, both within the US Investment Strategy and Private Banking divisions. Earlier in his career, he served in senior investment roles at Dover Investment Management and Gabelli Asset Management. Michael earned a BS in Accounting and Economics from Fairfield University and an MBA in Finance from Columbia University.
Kyson is a Managing Director and Co-Head of Private Equity and has over 16 years of experience managing alternative investments and advising the implementation of co-investments in portfolios. He leads the global private equity investment team, focusing on the oversight of sourcing and diligence activities for private equity co-investments. Kyson also works with global investors focused on private equity, directing strategic portfolio construction, management, and providing customized investment decisions.
Prior to Aksia’s acquisition of TorreyCove Capital Partners, Kyson was a Senior Vice President, joining the firm in 2014. While at TorreyCove, Kyson participated in all major investment functions pertaining to private equity co-investments. Prior to that, Kyson was a Manager at Macquarie Group where he led the diligence on co-investments, secondary transactions, and global private equity fund commitments. While at Macquarie, he was also responsible for portfolio management for two global private equity separate accounts and led direct investments on behalf of Macquarie’s balance sheet.
Kyson graduated magna cum laude from the University of San Diego with a BBA in Finance and Accounting. He holds an MBA with honors from the University of Chicago Booth School of Business.
David O’Donohue is responsible for portfolio management and investment research, focusing on the Market Neutral Income, Hedged Equity, and Merger Arbitrage strategies, as well as the Calamos Structured Protection ETFs®. He joined the firm in 2014. His investment industry experience of more than 25 years includes co-manager responsibilities at Hard Eight Futures, Forty4 Asset Management, Chicago Fundamental Investment Partners, Mulligan Partners LLC, and Ritchie Capital. He began his career as a trader at SAM Investments. David graduated from the University of Illinois with a BS in Finance.