Algonquin Capital

A trip down memory lane - a decade in review.

Founders Brian D'Costa, Greg Jeffs and Raj Tandon launch the Algonquin Debt Strategies Fund

Starting AUM was $3.35 million
02Feb2015

Toronto Blue Jays Reach ALCS

First deep playoff run in over 20 years
14Oct2015

Tragically Hip's Final Concert

20Aug2016

Firm AUM surpasses $100 million

31Mar2017

Canada's 150th Birthday

01Jul2017

Hasnat Mahmood joins as Partner, CCO & CFO

03Jul2017

Alex Schwiersch joins as Partner & Senior Portfolio Manager

01Jun2018

Brian D'Costa appointed as member of BoC Fixed Income Forum

01Sep2018

We The North!

Raptors win NBA Championship
13Jun2019

Bianca Andreescu Wins U.S. Open

First Canadian to win a Grand Slam singles title
07Sep2019

Product Launch: Algonquin Fixed Income 2.0

01Jan2020

Firm AUM surpasses $500 million

31Jul2020

Schitt's Creek takes over the Emmy's

First comedy to sweep all major categories
20Sep2020

Canadian Hedge Fund Award

Best 5-year performance (credit focused)
20Oct2020

2020: Charitable Giving

Algonquin partners with Domestic Violence charities to address increased needs through the pandemic
01Dec2020

Kathleen Biggs joins as Partner, Head of Investor Relations & National Accounts

01May2021

Canada wins Olympic Gold in Women's Soccer

06Aug2021

2021: Charitable Giving

Algonquin creates 20 scholarships and bursaries for youth ageing out of the child welfare system
01Dec2021

Canada qualifies for FIFA World Cup

27Mar2022

Raj Tandon awarded Victim Services Volunteer award

28Apr2022

2022: Charitable Giving

Algonquin continues its partnership with Children's Aid Foundation and offers another 20 scholarships and bursaries
01Dec2022

Leafs win first playoff round in 19 years

29Apr2023

Nick Taylor becomes the first Canadian citizen to win the Canadian Open since 1954

11Jun2023

2023: Charitable Giving

Algonquin supports 30 youth aging out of child welfare with 10 scholarships and 20 housing supports
01Dec2023

Areef Hack joins as Partner & Head of Relationships

03Dec2024

2024: Charitable Giving

Algonquin funds the creation of a Trauma-informed Healthcare Network for victims and survivors of Human Trafficking
03Dec2024

Chris Wallbank joins as Senior Portfolio Manager

07Jan2025

Canada beats USA in 4 Nations Face-Off

20Feb2025

Algonquin grows from 3 people managing $3 million to a team of 14 and AUM of $900 million

28Feb2025

A lot has changed over the last decade, but one constant has been our belief that it takes a village to raise a fund. We want to take this opportunity to thank our villagers for the years of support.