What is Hummingbird Capital Partners (HCP)?

Hummingbird Capital Partners (HCP) is a Swiss-based institutional investment infrastructure firm headquartered in Zürich. HCP provides fund structuring, cross-border investment execution, and operational services that bridge traditional finance (TradFi) and decentralized finance (DeFi). From fund structuring to day-to-day operations, HCP provides the infrastructure that enables institutional investors to focus on what matters: generating returns.

What is Operational Alpha?

Operational Alpha is a concept pioneered by Hummingbird Capital Partners that refers to measurable efficiency gains achieved through infrastructure modernization. Unlike investment alpha, which is competed away in efficient markets, operational alpha is captured by eliminating manual processes, consolidating fragmented systems, and deploying deterministic controls. HCP delivers Operational Alpha through DLT-powered fund operations, automated compliance, and unified reporting infrastructure.

What services does Hummingbird Capital Partners offer?

HCP offers three core services: (1) Cross-Border Investment Execution - multi-jurisdictional fund structures with seamless capital deployment across Luxembourg, Cayman, Singapore, and other jurisdictions; (2) Funds & Securitisation Platforms - compliant fund and securitisation structures including Credit Linked Notes (CLN), designed to scale and survive audit; (3) Operating Layer & Heavy Lifting - governance, controls, risk and treasury, and reporting cadence that delivers measurable Operational Alpha.

Who leads Hummingbird Capital Partners?

Hummingbird Capital Partners is led by Antonino Sardegno, Managing Partner. Antonino brings 25+ years of experience in wealth structuring, cross-border asset servicing, and fund management. He is recognized for his expertise in bridging TradFi and DeFi, with deep knowledge of institutional fund infrastructure, DLT integration, and regulatory strategy across multiple jurisdictions.

Where does Hummingbird Capital Partners operate?

Hummingbird Capital Partners is headquartered in Zürich, Switzerland, and operates globally across Europe (Switzerland, Luxembourg), GCC (DIFC Dubai, ADGM Abu Dhabi), Africa (Mauritius), Asia (Singapore, Hong Kong), and the Americas (Bermuda, BVI, Cayman Islands). HCP serves institutional and professional clients with localized expertise and global standards.

What is a Credit Linked Note (CLN) and how does HCP structure them?

A Credit Linked Note (CLN) is a securitisation instrument that allows private credit originators to package loan portfolios into bankable, custody-ready securities without establishing a full fund structure. HCP structures CLNs in Switzerland and the EEA, offering two approaches: a Single Transaction CLN for one-off issuances, and a Shelf Programme (multi-compartment) for repeat issuers who need scalable, cost-efficient structures. CLNs can be set up in as little as 8 days.

What does HCP invest in through its Corporate Venture Capital?

Hummingbird Capital Partners invests in technologies that enhance institutional investment infrastructure through its CVC arm. Flagship investments include Fume (on-chain fund operations automation), Recoveris (blockchain intelligence and digital asset recovery), and Miros (on-demand workspaces for the mobile workforce).

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India-Switzerland Digital Finance Corridor

The EFTA Trade and Economic Partnership Agreement has opened a new chapter in cross-border capital flows. From fund structuring to day-to-day operations, we provide the infrastructure that enables institutional investors to access India's growth story with Swiss precision.

Why This Corridor Matters Now

The convergence of regulatory clarity, digital infrastructure, and trade agreements creates a once-in-a-generation opportunity for cross-border institutional capital.

2x Investment Interest

Swiss firms' interest in India has more than doubled following the EFTA Trade and Economic Partnership Agreement (TEPA).

ARC Concept

India's Asset Reserve Certificate - INR-pegged, fully collateralised by Government of India securities, with RBI oversight.

Programmable Finance Rails

Atomic subscription flows, whitelisted transfers, auditable fee waterfalls, and near-real-time NAV evidence trails.

Dual Regulatory Clarity

Switzerland's DLT Act framework combined with India's digital infrastructure (UPI, NPCI, ARC) creates unprecedented transparency.

Asset Servicing Capabilities

What Programmable Finance Rails Unlock

When both ends of a cross-border corridor support programmable, auditable rails, the middle layer of manual reconciliation becomes redundant. These are not incremental improvements - they represent a step change in operational transparency.

Atomic subscription and redemption flows
Whitelisted investor transfers with KYC integration
Auditable fee waterfalls with real-time tracking
Near-real-time positions and NAV evidence trails
Standardised reserve attestations
Redemption SLAs with on-chain enforcement

Swiss Fund Structures

Domicile your fund in Switzerland with DLT Act compliance, then deploy capital into Indian markets through regulated channels.

Simplified Operations

On-chain fund administration eliminates manual reconciliation between Swiss and Indian settlement systems.

EFTA/TEPA Access

Leverage the new trade agreement for preferential market access, reduced barriers, and structured investment pathways.

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