Funds
Sygnia Life Attentia™ Fund
A high-conviction global equity portfolio focusing on leading
global artificial intelligence and technology companies
The Sygnia Life Attentia™ Fund is a high-risk, global equity portfolio designed to provide investors with exposure to leading artificial intelligence (AI) and space technology companies, both listed and unlisted, including pre-IPO opportunities where available.
Fund overview
High
Risk profile
7+ years
Time horizon
2026
Fund launched
STeFI Index
Benchmark
1.50%
Management fees p.a. (incl. vat)
Reg. 28
Non-compliant
About this fund
Investment objective and strategy
The Sygnia Life Attentia™ Fund is a high-risk, global equity portfolio designed to provide
investors with exposure to leading artificial intelligence (AI) and space technology
companies, both listed and unlisted, including pre-IPO opportunities where available.
The strategy seeks to invest in companies at the forefront of transformative technologies
shaping the next phase of the digital and industrial economy, with a focus on businesses
developing foundational AI infrastructure, advanced computing systems and commercial
space capabilities.
Access to these investments is typically limited to institutional investors and strategic
technology partners, as many of the companies remain privately held and tightly controlled.
The Fund therefore seeks to provide sophisticated investors with exposure to opportunities
that are normally accessible only to a small number of global technology leaders and
venture capital firms.
Due to the limited availability of shares and the nature of private market investments,
the portfolio may experience periods of constrained liquidity, particularly during the initial
12- to 18-month investment horizon following capital deployment. The Fund is therefore
intended for sophisticated investors with a long-term investment horizon and the ability
to tolerate limited liquidity and elevated volatility.
The initial investment focus will be on a select group of pioneering companies widely
regarded as leaders in the fields of AI and space technology.
Benchmark
STeFI Index
Targeted investments
Frontier Artificial Intelligence Companies
The portfolio will include exposure to leading developers of advanced artificial intelligence systems focused on large language models and next-generation generative AI platforms. These companies are expected to be responsible for some of the most widely adopted AI technologies used by enterprises, developers and global technology platforms today.
High-Growth Data and Financial Technology Companies
The portfolio may include exposure to high-growth companies operating at the intersection of data infrastructure, financial technology and digital financial services. These businesses are developing advanced cloud-based data platforms, next-generation corporate financial management systems and globally scalable digital banking and payments ecosystems.
Space Infrastructure Companies
The portfolio aims to include exposure to aerospace and space infrastructure companies developing advanced satellite-based and artificial intelligence communications networks.
Quantum Computing Companies
The portfolio may also include exposure to companies developing next-generation quantum computing technologies. These businesses are focused on building advancedcomputing architectures capable of solving complex problems beyond the capabilities of classical computers, with potential applications across cryptography, materials science, artificial intelligence and advanced data processing
Risk profile
The Fund has a high risk profile, as it invests in unlisted companies involved in new and emerging technologies with the potential to exponentially change the world for the better. The allocation to private technology companies introduces specific risk considerations that are actively managed within the Fund’s overall risk framework. Liquidity risk arises because holdings are unlisted and cannot be traded on public exchanges. Given the private equity nature, liquidity will be limited for this fund until the planned listing of Attentia on the JSE, which will allow investors to switch units. Product regulations and liquidity rules will apply. Private market valuations may not fully reflect prevailing public market conditions or sentiment shifts in the technology sector, creating valuation risk. Concentration and technology risk exists since holdings are concentrated within a single thematic area— artificial intelligence and deep technology. While each company is operationally distinct, they share exposure to common regulatory, reputational, and technological disruption risks
Who should invest
The Fund is suitable for investors seeking exposure to high growth, transformative opportunities that have the potential to deliver exceptional long term capital growth, while positively affecting humanity through the fields of artificial intelligence, space exploration and next generation computing. As the Fund is exposed to unlisted investments, it has a higher risk profile than a general equity fund. The returns are likely to come at irregular intervals. Some companies within the portfolio may fail to achieve commercial success.
Fees
Sygnia charges an annual management fee, calculated and accrued daily and payable monthly in arrears.
| Management fees | 1.50% p.a. (Incl. VAT if applicable) |
| Performance fees | 20% of performance, subject to a hurdle of the return of the STeFI Index |
Sygnia charges an annual management fee, calculated and accrued daily and payable monthly in arrears. Sygnia charges performance fees. Consequently, the TER of the product may be higher than the annual management fee quoted above. These performance fees are designed to encourage and reward performance by the investment manager in excess of agreed performance benchmarks with the objective of enhancing the overall portfolio returns and increasing the likelihood of the portfolio achieving its return objectives. Fees are quoted exclusive of performance fees.
Disclosure and disclaimer
Sygnia does not provide advice and therefore does not charge advice fees. If a financial planner is appointed, initial and ongoing advice fees may be payable as agreed upon between you and your financial advisor. The payments of these fees are facilitated by the linked investment service provider (LISP) and not directly by Sygnia.
Tax: Tax will be levied within the fund according to the relevant tax legislation. To view the tax implications, please review our Terms and Information document at www.sygnia.co.za.
Linked policies: The policy benefits of the linked policies are determined solely on the value of the assets or categories of assets to which the policies are linked. The value of investments may go down as well as up.
Performance: Past performance is not necessarily a guide to future performance. Performance is based on NAV-to-NAV calculations, with income reinvestments done on the ex- div date. Performance is calculated for the portfolio, and individual investor performance may differ as a result of initial fees, actual investment date, date of reinvestment and dividend withholding tax.
Guarantee: The Manager does not provide any guarantee with respect to either the capital or the return of the portfolio.
Other risks: The fund may from time to time invest in foreign countries and may therefore have risks regarding liquidity, the repatriation of funds, political and macroeconomic situations, foreign exchange, tax, settlement and the availability of information.
General: The Manager has the right to close any portfolios to new investors to manage the portfolios more efficiently in accordance with their mandates. The minimum disclosure document for this fund is available on our website: www.sygnia.co.za.
Product provider and manager: The Sygnia Group is a member of the Association for Savings and Investment SA. Sygnia Life Limited is an authorised financial services provider (FSP 2935) and licensed linked insurer (I197). Sygnia Asset Management (Pty) Limited is an authorised financial services provider (FSP 873) and is the appointed investment manager of the fund.
Risk Disclosure Statement
This document summarises the principal risks of an investment in the Sygnia Attentia Fund (the “fund”) and must be read together with the fund’s governing documents. It is not exhaustive. Important: Returns are not guaranteed. An investment in the fund may result in the loss of some or all of the capital invested.
1. Nature of the Investment
The fund invests in unlisted (private) companies, including high-growth technology businesses. Such investments are not publicly traded, are subject to limited transparency, are inherently difficult to value, and may not be readily realisable. The fund is suitable only for investors with a long-term horizon who can tolerate illiquidity, valuation uncertainty and capital risk.
2. Capacity Constraints
The fund is subject to capacity limits. Sygnia may, in its sole discretion, accept subscriptions in whole or in part, or decline subscriptions. Investors will be informed of Sygnia’s decision as soon as reasonably practicable.
3. Valuation Policy
No active market price exists for the fund’s underlying assets. Any valuation reported in the media or by third parties is unverified and should not be relied upon; and is not a substitute for the fund’s official valuation and reporting Sygnia values unlisted investments by reference to the most recent confirmed arm’s-length capital-raising transaction or, where applicable, the most recent acquisition or disposal price. Sygnia may adjust any such valuation where, in its reasonable opinion, objective and supportable evidence demonstrates that the most recent transaction price no longer reflects fair value. Any such adjustment may result in a material increase or decrease in value. Valuations are determined in good faith in accordance with Sygnia’s valuation policy and applicable regulatory requirements, and constitute the official valuation for all purposes, including subscriptions, redemptions and reporting. Investors must rely exclusively on such valuations.
4. Liquidity
Redemptions, withdrawals and switches depend on the liquidity of the underlying portfolio and may be delayed, limited or deferred where reasonably necessary to facilitate orderly asset realisation, obtain reliable valuations, or protect the interests of investors as a whole. Payments may be made in instalments and may differ from the latest valuation where assets are realised at a discount or where valuations are subsequently adjusted. Sygnia will communicate any material delay or deferral to investors.
5. Fees and Charges
Fees, expenses and other charges will be levied in accordance with the fund’s governing documents and will reduce returns.
6. General Risk Warning and Disclaimers
An investment in the fund involves significant risk. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future performance. While Sygnia applies reasonable care and skill, no representation or warranty, express or implied, is given as to the fund, any underlying investment, any valuation, or future performance. To the maximum extent permitted by law, Sygnia shall not be liable for any loss arising from reliance on information other than official fund documentation, from market or valuation movements, or from delays due to factors beyond its reasonable control. Investors should consider their financial circumstances and seek independent professional advice before investing.
Acknowledgement
By subscribing for units in the fund, each investor represents, warrants and acknowledges that they have read, understood and accepted the risks set out in this Risk Disclosure Statement.
Portfolio Managers
Magda Wierzycka
Magda Wierzycka, Sygnia’s CEO, has driven its rapid growth and strategy. She began as an actuary at Southern Life (1993), moved to Alexander Forbes, then joined Coronation Fund Managers as a director. In 2003, she founded IQvest, later sold it to African Harvest, became its CEO, and after a 2006 deal with Cadiz Financial Services, led a management buyout that formed Sygnia.
Iain Anderson
Iain Anderson, Co-Head of Investments at Sygnia Asset Management, oversees a team managing R461.2 billion in assets. He has over 23 years of experience in the South African investment industry. Iain holds an Honours degree in Mathematics from the University of Waterloo and is a CFA charterholder. He has helped establish Sygnia as a leading player in index-tracking investments.
Kyle Hulett
Kyle Hulett is a Fellow of the Faculty of Actuaries and a CFA charterholder with 25 years of experience in asset management. He is Co-Head of Investments at Sygnia Asset Management. Prior to joining Sygnia in 2018, he held senior roles in portfolio management and leadership at Argon Asset Management, Cadiz Asset Management, Prescient Securities, and Old Mutual SYmmETRY.
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