Anson Funds Management LP

Anson Funds is a privately held alternative asset manager specializing in multi-strategy, event-driven investments across North American capital markets. Led by Chief Investment Officer Moez Kassam and headquartered in Toronto and Dallas, the firm is recognized for its research-intensive approach to identifying market inefficiencies. Its investment framework spans long/short equity, special situations, and tactical real estate, utilizing a market-neutral philosophy designed to generate uncorrelated returns across diverse economic cycles. A defining pillar of the firm is its dedicated activism strategy, spearheaded by Portfolio Manager Sagar Gupta. Under Gupta’s leadership, Anson has institutionalized a high-impact approach to corporate governance, primarily targeting small- and mid-cap companies within the technology, media, and consumer sectors. The firm is known for a blend of constructive private engagement and public advocacy, focusing on enhancing shareholder value through board reconstitution, operational improvements, and strategic pivots. This active ownership model has positioned Anson as a prominent voice in modern governance and capital allocation.