About
Chris Kuchanny is a seasoned and successful businessman and philanthropist. He is the founder and chairman of the Revelation hedge fund firm and The Genesis Foundation. Kuchanny started his famous career in investment banking after completing his studies in economics at the London School of Economics. Later, he went on to establish a profitable hedge fund. Today, he spends his time participating in various endeavors centered on charity and impact investing.
Education
Chris was awarded a secondary school scholarship to King Edward's Witley, located in the county of Surrey in the United Kingdom. Between 1989 and 1994, he was a student at this exclusive boarding school for adolescents ages 11 to 18. While Kuchanny was a student at King Edward's Witley, he had a keen interest in the fields of economics and finance, as well as a strong yearning to pursue a career in trading in the City of London. After finishing his education at King Edward's Witley, Kuchanny enrolled at the London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE) in 1995 to study economics. He graduated from LSE in 1999. In 1998, he received a Bachelor of Science in Economics from the London School of Economics.
Practical Experience
Kuchanny started his career in the financial industry in 1998 when he started working for ABN AMRO Bank N.V. He worked as a proprietary trader in the equity derivatives department of the investment banking business of the third-largest Dutch bank at the time.
He worked there for a cumulative period of five years for ABN AMRO Bank in London. His first job was as a Special Situations Proprietary Trader, in which he was accountable for constructing and managing a portfolio of special situation investments. To accomplish this, he utilized arbitrage, event-driven, and other strategies in addition to traditional investment methods to generate a formidable return on capital.
By 2003, he had implemented a brand new trading strategy, and as a result, he was promoted to the position of Head of Structured Equity Proprietary Trading. In this position, he managed all aspects of the business, such as establishing a broker network, building models, executing trades, and researching trading opportunities.
Christopher Kuchanny started his own company, Revelation Capital Management Ltd., in 2004 after acquiring great expertise while working at ABN AMRO Bank. While there, he exhibited his investment prowess by creating a highly profitable track record. Kuchanny served as the Founder, Chief Executive Officer, and Portfolio Manager at Revelation Capital from the year 2004 to 2021. The Revelation Special Situations Fund, formerly known as Osmium, was established by Revelation Capital. This fund utilized an extensive variety of equity-related strategies across all geographic regions.
The fund accomplished a lot in a short amount of time, garnering accolades and prizes along the way, including the "Best Hedge Fund over 3 Years" title from the Offshore Event Driven category at the 2010 Lipper Awards. To assist businesses in the process of value creation, the novel method utilized by Revelation included both a 'constructivist' approach and a method known as the ImProFTM Analysis. Revelation, a pioneer in the world of fund management, is responsible for introducing the first share class of a hedge fund denominated in gold. In addition, Revelation Capital established Revelation Select Investments intending to capitalize on undervalued public-to-private, illiquid public, and/or private equity opportunities.
In 2004, while Kuchanny was establishing the hedge fund, he also established The Genesis Foundation. This charitable organization was set up so that it would be eligible to collect up to 25 percent of the profits made by the hedge fund firm. The money it brings in is then distributed to various organizations that work to alleviate poverty. Its mission is to help people overcome barriers to living full and purposeful lives within the context of their local communities to achieve a higher level of well-being that is both improved and sustainable.
Kuchanny has dedicated a significant portion of his time over the past few years to impact investing, which entails providing financial backing to businesses that prioritize social and environmental responsibility. In 2017, he began to construct an investment portfolio consisting of private equity holdings in a wide range of consequential endeavors, frequently contributing funding and advice. To assist in this endeavor, he established CKuchanny Consultancy, which provides substantial consulting and advisory support, primarily concentrating on strategy at the Board and C-suite executive level. He focused most of his services on commercial enterprises, but he was also willing to assist religious and charitable organizations. Chris started working with Mercer's Private Equity business the following year in January 2022 when he became a member of the Advisory Panel for their Global Impact & Sustainable Opportunities Funds. As part of his responsibilities in this position, he guides the private equity division of one of the most influential fiduciaries on the planet as they shift from sustainable investment to impact investment within their private equity fund of funds. At the same time, Kuchanny has invested in and assisted with various influential public and private businesses. The company exclusively emphasizes organizations that provide observable and significant benefits to the community, the environment, or both.
Activities Involving Citizenship and Volunteering
Chris Kuchanny is an engaged member of some philanthropic organizations and often contributes to their work. Isubilo is a local grassroots charity created in Zambia, and he held the position of Chairman of the Board of Trustees for the organization from 2002 to 2004. This organization was established in response to the growing demand for HIV/AIDS-related services in the Ndola region, particularly among individuals infected with or afflicted by the disease.
During his stay in Bermuda, Kuchanny was actively involved in many community projects and organizations, including serving as Director of the Bermuda Investment Management Association from September 2011 until June 2015. During the same period (January 2011 through January 2015), he also founded and led Bermuda Cares, an organization to assist charitable organizations working with the underprivileged to bring about long-lasting, constructive change.
Kuchanny was a member of the Student Enterprise Panel in January 2017. he also served as a judge on the panel for the Wates Social Enterprise Fund at the University of Surrey, where he evaluated the social enterprise business proposals made by postgraduate students. At the University of Surrey, an endowment called the Wates Social Enterprise Fund has been created to support creative projects that positively contribute to society or the natural world.
Kuchanny is a member investor of the Surrey 100 Club, which is recognized as one of the South East's most successful angel investment networks. Over more than 13 years, the Surrey Club has provided a one-of-a-kind matchmaking service for business owners and investors, which has resulted in several successful outcomes. The Surrey 100 Club, in contrast to other types of Angle Investment clubs, does not charge any upfront fees to firms presenting to the club, and it offers great help and training for organizations trying to raise capital. Since January 2016, he has been a part of the Surrey 100 Club, where he has maintained his status as an Investor Member until now. In addition to his position as a Member of the Board of Trustees for 24-7 Prayer, he also serves in the same capacity for Waverley Abbey Trust.
Certifications and Occupational Permits
Christopher Kuchanny received the Certificate in ESG Investing and the Diploma in Investment Management from the CFA Society in the UK in May 2021. These credentials were awarded to Kuchanny. These Level 4 credentials demonstrate that Kuchanny possesses the benchmark skills and knowledge necessary for investment professionals to incorporate environmental, social, and governance (ESG) aspects into the investment process and decisions. The Certificate in ESG Investing is the first to be offered in the United Kingdom. It was developed by professionals in the field specifically for use by other professionals. The United Nations Principles back the ESG Certification for Responsible Investment (UN PRI), designed in conjunction with prominent companies. It allows ESG graduates to deepen and expand their expertise, allowing them to remain at the forefront of their industry.
Education
Chris was awarded a secondary school scholarship to King Edward's Witley, located in the county of Surrey in the United Kingdom. Between 1989 and 1994, he was a student at this exclusive boarding school for adolescents ages 11 to 18. While Kuchanny was a student at King Edward's Witley, he had a keen interest in the fields of economics and finance, as well as a strong yearning to pursue a career in trading in the City of London. After finishing his education at King Edward's Witley, Kuchanny enrolled at the London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE) in 1995 to study economics. He graduated from LSE in 1999. In 1998, he received a Bachelor of Science in Economics from the London School of Economics.
Practical Experience
Kuchanny started his career in the financial industry in 1998 when he started working for ABN AMRO Bank N.V. He worked as a proprietary trader in the equity derivatives department of the investment banking business of the third-largest Dutch bank at the time.
He worked there for a cumulative period of five years for ABN AMRO Bank in London. His first job was as a Special Situations Proprietary Trader, in which he was accountable for constructing and managing a portfolio of special situation investments. To accomplish this, he utilized arbitrage, event-driven, and other strategies in addition to traditional investment methods to generate a formidable return on capital.
By 2003, he had implemented a brand new trading strategy, and as a result, he was promoted to the position of Head of Structured Equity Proprietary Trading. In this position, he managed all aspects of the business, such as establishing a broker network, building models, executing trades, and researching trading opportunities.
Christopher Kuchanny started his own company, Revelation Capital Management Ltd., in 2004 after acquiring great expertise while working at ABN AMRO Bank. While there, he exhibited his investment prowess by creating a highly profitable track record. Kuchanny served as the Founder, Chief Executive Officer, and Portfolio Manager at Revelation Capital from the year 2004 to 2021. The Revelation Special Situations Fund, formerly known as Osmium, was established by Revelation Capital. This fund utilized an extensive variety of equity-related strategies across all geographic regions.
The fund accomplished a lot in a short amount of time, garnering accolades and prizes along the way, including the "Best Hedge Fund over 3 Years" title from the Offshore Event Driven category at the 2010 Lipper Awards. To assist businesses in the process of value creation, the novel method utilized by Revelation included both a 'constructivist' approach and a method known as the ImProFTM Analysis. Revelation, a pioneer in the world of fund management, is responsible for introducing the first share class of a hedge fund denominated in gold. In addition, Revelation Capital established Revelation Select Investments intending to capitalize on undervalued public-to-private, illiquid public, and/or private equity opportunities.
In 2004, while Kuchanny was establishing the hedge fund, he also established The Genesis Foundation. This charitable organization was set up so that it would be eligible to collect up to 25 percent of the profits made by the hedge fund firm. The money it brings in is then distributed to various organizations that work to alleviate poverty. Its mission is to help people overcome barriers to living full and purposeful lives within the context of their local communities to achieve a higher level of well-being that is both improved and sustainable.
Kuchanny has dedicated a significant portion of his time over the past few years to impact investing, which entails providing financial backing to businesses that prioritize social and environmental responsibility. In 2017, he began to construct an investment portfolio consisting of private equity holdings in a wide range of consequential endeavors, frequently contributing funding and advice. To assist in this endeavor, he established CKuchanny Consultancy, which provides substantial consulting and advisory support, primarily concentrating on strategy at the Board and C-suite executive level. He focused most of his services on commercial enterprises, but he was also willing to assist religious and charitable organizations. Chris started working with Mercer's Private Equity business the following year in January 2022 when he became a member of the Advisory Panel for their Global Impact & Sustainable Opportunities Funds. As part of his responsibilities in this position, he guides the private equity division of one of the most influential fiduciaries on the planet as they shift from sustainable investment to impact investment within their private equity fund of funds. At the same time, Kuchanny has invested in and assisted with various influential public and private businesses. The company exclusively emphasizes organizations that provide observable and significant benefits to the community, the environment, or both.
Activities Involving Citizenship and Volunteering
Chris Kuchanny is an engaged member of some philanthropic organizations and often contributes to their work. Isubilo is a local grassroots charity created in Zambia, and he held the position of Chairman of the Board of Trustees for the organization from 2002 to 2004. This organization was established in response to the growing demand for HIV/AIDS-related services in the Ndola region, particularly among individuals infected with or afflicted by the disease.
During his stay in Bermuda, Kuchanny was actively involved in many community projects and organizations, including serving as Director of the Bermuda Investment Management Association from September 2011 until June 2015. During the same period (January 2011 through January 2015), he also founded and led Bermuda Cares, an organization to assist charitable organizations working with the underprivileged to bring about long-lasting, constructive change.
Kuchanny was a member of the Student Enterprise Panel in January 2017. he also served as a judge on the panel for the Wates Social Enterprise Fund at the University of Surrey, where he evaluated the social enterprise business proposals made by postgraduate students. At the University of Surrey, an endowment called the Wates Social Enterprise Fund has been created to support creative projects that positively contribute to society or the natural world.
Kuchanny is a member investor of the Surrey 100 Club, which is recognized as one of the South East's most successful angel investment networks. Over more than 13 years, the Surrey Club has provided a one-of-a-kind matchmaking service for business owners and investors, which has resulted in several successful outcomes. The Surrey 100 Club, in contrast to other types of Angle Investment clubs, does not charge any upfront fees to firms presenting to the club, and it offers great help and training for organizations trying to raise capital. Since January 2016, he has been a part of the Surrey 100 Club, where he has maintained his status as an Investor Member until now. In addition to his position as a Member of the Board of Trustees for 24-7 Prayer, he also serves in the same capacity for Waverley Abbey Trust.
Certifications and Occupational Permits
Christopher Kuchanny received the Certificate in ESG Investing and the Diploma in Investment Management from the CFA Society in the UK in May 2021. These credentials were awarded to Kuchanny. These Level 4 credentials demonstrate that Kuchanny possesses the benchmark skills and knowledge necessary for investment professionals to incorporate environmental, social, and governance (ESG) aspects into the investment process and decisions. The Certificate in ESG Investing is the first to be offered in the United Kingdom. It was developed by professionals in the field specifically for use by other professionals. The United Nations Principles back the ESG Certification for Responsible Investment (UN PRI), designed in conjunction with prominent companies. It allows ESG graduates to deepen and expand their expertise, allowing them to remain at the forefront of their industry.