Rocq Capital

What Rocq Capital does

Rocq Capital is a privately held, owner-managed boutique investment manager headquartered in St Peter Port, Guernsey, founded in 2016 via a management buyout of the Edmond de Rothschild Group's Channel Islands business. The firm offers five risk-tiered discretionary investment strategies (Defensive, Cautious, Balanced, Growth, Adventurous), bespoke Tailored Portfolios with a £500,000 minimum, a Fixed Income service, Broking Services (execution-only with Butterfield Bank custody, £500,000 minimum), and two fund vehicles — the Rocq Capital Growth Fund and Balanced Fund with £5,000 minimums and weekly dealing. It is regulated by the Guernsey Financial Services Commission through Rocq Capital Management Limited and Rocq Capital Securities Limited, and has been a UN PRI signatory since 2020.

The firm serves private individuals, trustees, pension schemes, institutions, and government bodies, all within Guernsey. Its GTM is relationship-driven and direct: clients deal face-to-face with the people managing their money, with no outsourced decisions or off-island sign-offs. Marketing relies on quarterly investment commentaries, newsletter subscriptions, word-of-mouth referrals, and community sponsorships (including Les Bourgs Hospice, Hidden Gardens, and Liberation Day events). The investment team has worked together for nearly two decades, with leadership including Executive Chairman Stuart Perfitt, Managing Director John de Garis, and Chief Investment Officer Harry Bazzaz.

Revenue is generated from three streams: subscription-style discretionary portfolio management fees, transaction-based broking commissions, and recurring fund management fees on the Rocq Capital Growth and Balanced Funds. Pricing tiers range from £5,000 fund minimums to £500,000 bespoke and execution-only minimums, implying a primarily HNW and institutional client mix. No proprietary technology, AI capabilities, or external funding rounds are disclosed; the operating footprint is single-jurisdiction (Guernsey).

Name

Rocq Capital

Legal name

Rocq Capital Holdings Limited

Website

https://rocqcapital.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2016

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Rocq Capital is a privately owned boutique investment manager in Guernsey offering five risk-tiered discretionary strategies, bespoke portfolios, and broking services to HNW individuals, trustees, pension schemes, institutions, and government bodies, operating solely within the Channel Islands.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Boutique Asset Management

NAICS

Portfolio Management and Investment Advice (523940), Portfolio Management and Investment Advice (52394)

SIC

Investment Advice (6282)

akta.pro primary industry

Advisory Portfolio Management (Non-Discretionary) (FSAAABAD)

Keywords

• Discretionary portfolio management
• Boutique asset management
• Securities broking services
• Tailored investment portfolios
• Fund management

Headquarters

HQ city

St. Peter Port

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Discretionary Portfolio Management: Professionally managed portfolios aligned to different risk levels (Defensive, Cautious, Balanced, Growth, Adventurous), as well as bespoke tailored portfolios built around client goals, timeline and risk appetite.
2. Broking Services: Direct market access and execution services including structured products and execution-only services. Assets held in custody with Butterfield Bank. Minimum investment of £500,000 for execution-only services.
3. Fund Management: Rocq Capital Growth Fund and Balanced Fund available as fund units for clients who prefer investing through fund vehicles rather than discretionary portfolios. Weekly dealing with minimum initial investment of £5,000.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Rocq Capital is a boutique, owner-managed investment manager in Guernsey that delivers discretionary portfolio management across five risk-aligned strategies (Defensive, Cautious, Balanced, Growth, Adventurous), bespoke tailored portfolios built around client goals, fixed income management, execution-only broking services with custody held at Butterfield Bank, and pooled fund vehicles (Growth Fund and Balanced Fund). The firm serves private individuals, trustees, pension schemes, institutions, and government bodies with all investment decisions made in-house in Guernsey.

Product overview

Rocq Capital is a boutique asset management firm offering five professionally managed investment strategies (Defensive, Cautious, Balanced, Growth, and Adventurous) aligned to different risk levels, alongside bespoke Tailored Portfolios service for clients with £500,000 or more to invest, Fixed Income management, and Broking Services with custody provided by Butterker Bank. The firm also offers fund unit options including the Rocq Capital Balanced Fund and Growth Fund for investors preferring fund-based investments over discretionary portfolios.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Rocq Capital Growth Fund: Fund units for clients who prefer to invest through fund units rather than a discretionary portfolio, aiming for medium to long-term capital growth.
• Rocq Capital Balanced Fund

Products and services

• Defensive Strategy A conservative discretionary investment strategy designed to preserve capital while delivering modest returns above cash, focused on stability and income with low volatility through government bonds, high-quality corporate bonds, and money market instruments. Minimum investment starts from £10,000.
• Cautious Strategy A steady discretionary investment strategy designed to generate consistent long-term returns above inflation while carefully managing volatility, with a higher allocation to defensive assets alongside selective growth exposure.
• Balanced Strategy A disciplined discretionary investment approach delivering steady long-term growth while maintaining stability, using a well-blended mix of equities, bonds, and other assets balanced to support growth and manage risk.
• Growth Strategy A discretionary investment strategy delivering stronger long-term returns through a higher allocation to growth assets, designed for investors comfortable with market volatility in pursuit of higher returns.
• Adventurous Strategy A fully equity-focused discretionary investment strategy designed for long-term capital growth through full exposure to equity markets, accepting higher levels of risk and market volatility.
• Tailored Portfolios Bespoke discretionary portfolio management built around individual client goals, circumstances, and time horizons, offering a fully personalized approach to asset allocation and portfolio construction. Minimum investment of £500,000.
• Fixed Income A discretionary portfolio focused on generating consistent income through carefully selected government and corporate bonds, designed to preserve capital with lower volatility than equities.
• Broking Services Direct market access and execution services including execution-only trading and structured products, designed for clients who want more control over capital deployment with assets held in custody with Butterfield Bank. Minimum investment of £500,000.
• Rocq Capital Growth Fund A pooled fund investing through the Growth Strategy, offering medium to long-term capital growth through a diversified mix of assets with the majority typically in equities. Weekly dealing with a minimum initial investment of £5,000.
• Rocq Capital Balanced Fund A pooled fund following the Balanced Strategy, offering measured long-term capital growth with moderate risk through diversified equities and bonds, with weekly dealing.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over £250,000 raised for Les Bourgs Hospice through supported challenges since 2017
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• UN Principles for Responsible Investing (UN PRI)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2020Rocq Capital became a signatory in 2020, incorporating environmental, social and governance considerations into their investment process.
• Butterfield BankcoreOthersCustody provider for execution-only broking services. Assets are held in custody with Butterfield Bank, providing secure custody and online access with regular valuations.
• Durrell Wildlife Conservation Trust - Rewild CarbonminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNature-based initiative focused on restoring forest corridors to combat climate change and protect biodiversity. Partnership reflects belief that environmental responsibility and long-term thinking go hand in hand.
• Les Bourgs HospiceminorOthersSupported their flagship sea swimming challenges (30 Bays in 30 Days and 12 Bays of Christmas) since 2017, helping raise over £250,000.
• Guernsey Employment TrustminorOthersGET supports disabled and disadvantaged people to prepare for, find and maintain work in Guernsey.
• GRO (Guernsey Rural Occupational Workshop)minorOthersProvides horticultural training and a supported work environment for people with learning disabilities. Two Rocq directors are involved at board level.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Rathbones Group:

Direct peers

• Saltus Partners: Guernsey-based boutique wealth manager offering discretionary investment management, financial planning and broking services to HNW individuals and trustees. Direct competitor to Rocq in the same island market with similar service model and client base.
• Ravenscroft: Channel Islands investment management and stockbroking firm offering discretionary portfolios, advisory, and fund services to private and institutional clients. Overlaps directly with Rocq's discretionary, broking and fund product set in the same geography.
• Brooks Macdonald: UK discretionary wealth manager serving HNW private clients, trusts and pension schemes with model portfolios, bespoke mandates and a fund range. Closely mirrors Rocq's discretionary strategy ladder and tailored portfolio offering, though at materially larger scale.
• Quilter Cheviot: UK private wealth manager focused on discretionary and advisory portfolio management for HNW individuals, families and charities. Directly comparable multi-asset, risk-graded strategy approach and bespoke mandate model.
• Charles Stanley: UK wealth manager providing discretionary, advisory and execution-only services to private clients, trusts and charities. Directly comparable product mix including a multi-tier discretionary strategy range and broking capability.
• Canaccord Genuity Wealth Management: Global wealth manager with a strong UK and Channel Islands presence offering discretionary portfolio management, stockbroking and structured products to HNW clients. Comparable across discretionary management and execution/broking services.

Regional players

• Butterfield Bank: Guernsey-headquartered bank offering custody, wealth management and broking across the Channel Islands. Comparable in geography and overlapping in services; currently a custody partner to Rocq but also competes for HNW clients in the same market.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/RocqCapital
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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

Subsidiaries3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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