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JAPA International
JAPA International began operations in 1997 under Patrick Lenouvel. The founder holds a PED from IMD and a Master in Finance from Texas A&M. Lenouvel...
JAPA International
JAPA International began operations in 1997 under Patrick Lenouvel. The founder holds a PED from IMD and a Master in Finance from Texas A&M. Lenouvel previously served as President of CFA Society Ottawa from 1994 to 1995 and as a board member of the AIMR Canadian Council. The firm applies a global absolute-return approach across liquid portfolios. It combines qualitative and quantitative security selection. JAPA offers due diligence and valuation advisory on private assets without making private-equity commitments itself. Geographic exposure spans North America, Europe, Asia, Africa, the Middle East, South America, the Caribbean, and Oceania. Investment types include hedge funds, private credit, infrastructure, real estate, and digital assets. The team includes Cynthia Jane Owen, a Senior Economist and Financial Analyst with prior OECD and WTO experience, and Florence Thompson, who handles administrative and family-office functions. Patrick Lenouvel is registered as a portfolio manager with the Ontario and British Columbia securities commissions. The firm operates as a registered boutique that charges lower fees on fixed-income holdings and performance fees only above the stated hurdle. This structure keeps the portfolio manager as the ongoing client contact.
General information
Firm type
Multi Family Office
Year founded
1997
AUM
Undisclosed
Location
Region
North America
Country
Canada
City
Ottawa
Corporate office
Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
Principals
Patrick Lenouvel
CEO and President
Cynthia Jane Owen
Senior Economist and Financial Analyst
Florence Thompson
Administrative Assistant
Sector focus
Frequently asked questions
Who runs investment decisions at JAPA International?
Patrick Lenouvel serves as CEO, President, and principal portfolio manager. He maintains direct contact with clients on portfolio construction and remains registered with the Ontario and British Columbia securities commissions.
How does JAPA International source proprietary deal flow?
The firm relies on its internal research process combining qualitative and quantitative methods. It does not publish details on external networks or club participation beyond Lenouvel's prior CFA Society roles.
Is JAPA International structured as a single family office or does it operate more like a venture firm?
It functions as a multi-family office registered with provincial securities regulators. The firm provides discretionary management and advisory services rather than originating venture-style investments.
Does JAPA International participate in fund commitments or only direct deals?
The firm focuses on liquid portfolios and provides advisory review of private-equity holdings without making commitments itself. It lists exposure to hedge funds, private credit, and infrastructure among permitted types.
Where does the underlying wealth come from?
No public disclosure identifies the originating family or business that seeded the office. The firm describes its clients as high-net-worth individuals and families without naming specific sources.
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