Moez Kassam
Moez Kassam is the Co-Founder and Chief Investment Officer of Anson Funds, a leading privately held alternative asset management firm that invests primarily in publicly-traded equity and debt securities worldwide. He presides over $1.6 billion in assets with exceptional results, regularly earning him a spot among the world's top performers. Kassam is a hedge fund manager, venture capitalist, entrepreneur and philanthropist with over two decades of experience in the industry. He sits on the advisory boards of several community organizations and is quite engraved in the wellbeing of broader society. He has also been featured on various publications such as Forbes, Barron's, and Barclays Hedge, among others.
Moez Kassam Professional Experience / Academic History
Professional Experience
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Co-Founder and Chief Investment Officer
Academic History
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M.B.A., Finance
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Bachelor of Arts
Kassam advises all funds under management and is responsible for investment strategy, trading, and overall investment performance of the firm.
He oversees the management of the firm's flagship fund, Anson Investments Master Fund, and is the primary Portfolio Manager of Anson Investments Management Fund.
Today, Anson Funds has built a reputation for its activist investing strategy that allows investors to benefit from more diversified, stable returns.
CURRENT AFFILIATIONS
Executive Member, Young Presidents Organization
Board Member, Canadian Olympic Foundation
Board Member, Ryerson University’s Technology Innovation Circle
Strategic Advisor, Foodee
Executive Producer, Moringa Media
Chief Food Officer, Diner En Blanc
Director, Kids Cook to Care
RECOGNITIONS
2023 Toronto Life's Most Influential Citizens
2018 Canada’s Top 40 Under 40
PHILANTHROPY
Kassam co-founded the Moez & Marissa Kassam Equity Fund to leverage his investment expertise for social good and create a world where everyone has a fair shot at success, regardless of their circumstances.
The Moez & Marissa Kassam Foundation, dedicated to strengthening the health and vibrancy of vulnerable communities, is a regular benefactor of Doctors Without Borders, Toronto Foundation for Student Success and Camp Oochigeas, a summer camp providing memorable experiences for children affected by cancer.
The Foundation’s generous contribution to Michael Garron Hospital is commemorated by the state-of-the-art Moez & Marissa Kassam Food Court, designed to nourish a burgeoning community of underserved patients, frontline workers and medical staff.
In 2023 and 2024, Kassam was recognized by Toronto Life magazine as one of Toronto’s most influential people due to his philanthropic efforts.