About
Moez Kassam is the co-founder, Chairman, and Chief Investment Officer of Anson Funds, a Toronto-based alternative asset management firm overseeing more than $2 billion in assets. In his current role, Kassam is responsible for setting strategic direction, risk management, and leading the investment team across all core fund offerings, particularly the flagship Anson Investments Master Fund.
He specializes in multi-strategy investing with a focus on publicly traded equities and debt, including classic short selling, value long positions, and opportunistic investments. Kassam and his team actively pursue opportunities across sectors such as technology, real estate, consumer, and special situations, frequently employing activism, catalyst-driven investing, and event-driven strategies to unlock value for their investors.
Kassam holds a Bachelor of Arts from the University of Western Ontario and an MBA in Finance from London Business School. Recognized among Canada's Top 40 Under 40 and frequently cited by Barron's and Bloomberg, he is acknowledged for his fund’s exceptional risk-adjusted returns, activism, and leadership in the alternative investment industry. Kassam also serves on several philanthropic boards and is an active supporter of community initiatives in Toronto.
Career History
| Organization | Role | Date Range | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anson Funds | Portfolio Manager | Jan 2007 to Present | Anson Investments Master Fund LP (AIMF) is a long-short hedge fund. Our objective is to generate superior returns with low volatility and approximately market-neutral positioning through three core st... |
| Foodee | Strategic Advisor | Feb 2015 to Present | Foodee is changing business lunch hour by bringing the city's best restaurants to corporate offices. |
| Moringa Media Ltd | Executive Producer | Feb 2011 to Present | As a believer in Moringa Media and its mission, Moez has become an indispensable member of our leadership team, leveraging his network to help open doors and his innate business acumen to shape our or... |
| Diner En Blanc - Toronto | CFO-Chief Food Officer | Jun 2014 to Present | 40 Cities Worldwide and 16 U.S. Cities Host First International Viral Culinary Event From global phenomenon to highly sought-after “secret,” Dîner en Blanc is spreading over the world, taking over the... |
| Kids Cook to Care | Director | Apr 2013 to Present | Kids Cook to Care Mission is to build a global community through hands on food creation opportunities that empower children to make a difference in their world. |
| Bayview Glen | Director | Jan 2006 to Present | — |
Education
London Business School
Others at Anson Capital, Inc. (17)
| Name | Role | Location |
|---|---|---|
 | Principal and Portfolio Manager | Toronto, ON , Canada |
J Jay Lubinsky | Principal and Portfolio Manager | Toronto, ON , Canada |
 | Investment Analyst | Toronto, ON , Canada |
 | Associate Portfolio Manager | Toronto, ON , Canada |
M Mark Forman | Senior Analyst | Dallas, TX , United States |
| Analyst | New York, NY , United States | |
 | Associate Portfolio Manager | Toronto, ON , Canada |
 | Partner, Anson North Star | Canada |
T Taheer Datoo | Portfolio Manager | Toronto, ON , Canada |
 | Vice President Finance | Toronto, ON , Canada |