Melford III GP Ltd
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Raised
$243M
Investors
9
Min Invest
$6,500,000
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What this filing shows
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Melford III GP Ltd is a Guernsey entity that first filed a Form D on April 9, 2021 and most recently amended it on January 19, 2022, describing itself as a private equity fund. The offering claims Rule 506(b), Section 3(c), Section 3(c)(1), Section 3(c)(7) and covers pooled investment fund interests. Melford III GP Ltd reported $242,651,500 sold from 9 investors of a $260,000,000 total offering as of the Form D filed January 19, 2022. The offering relies on Rule 506(b), which permits sales to accredited investors and to no more than 35 non-accredited investors who meet a sophistication standard, and prohibits general solicitation. The filing checks both Section 3(c)(1), which caps the fund at 100 beneficial owners, and Section 3(c)(7), which requires every investor to be a qualified purchaser, generally an individual with at least $5 million in investments. A fund normally relies on one or the other. The filing reports no non-accredited investors. The minimum investment accepted from an outside investor is $6,500,000. The Form D names no recipient of sales compensation, which usually means the issuer or its affiliates are placing the securities directly. The issuer's address of record is North Suite 2, Town Mills, Rue Du Pre, St. Peter Port, Guernsey GY1 1LT.
EDGAR Filing Data
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Adviser of Record (Form ADV)
CRD 314729 · exempt reporting adviser · lists this fund on Schedule D 7.B.(1) as a real estate fund
Auditor named on Form ADV: Grant Thornton (Guernsey) · PCAOB-registered per the adviser
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Related Persons (Form D)
Executive officers, directors, and promoters listed on the SEC Form D filing. Source: SEC.gov.
Item 3 changed on the Form D filed 2022-01-19: 0 related persons added and 3 removed against the filing of 2022-01-13; 5 now listed. The names are in the Terminal feed.
James Osborne
Promoter · St. Peter Port, Y7
Mr. Osborne is a Director of the Issuer's investment adviser, Melford Capital Advisers Ltd., and a promoter of the Issuer.
Harry Hart
Promoter · St. Peter Port, Y7
Mr. Hart is a Director of the Issuer's investment adviser, Melford Capital Advisers Ltd., and promoter of the Issuer.
Jonathan Young
Director · St. Peter Port, Y7
Mr. Young is an alternate Director of the General Partner of the Issuer
Tom Chamberlain
Director · St. Peter Port, Y7
Mr. Chamberlain is a Director of the General Partner of the Issuer and a Director of the Issuer's investment adviser.
Ian Atkinson
Director · St Martin, Y7
Mr. Atkinson is a Director of the Issuer's investment adviser.
Questions About Melford III GP Ltd
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What is Melford III GP Ltd?
Melford III GP Ltd is a Guernsey entity that filed a Form D with the SEC on January 19, 2022 as a private equity fund. The filing claims Rule 506(b), Section 3(c), Section 3(c)(1), Section 3(c)(7) for an offering of pooled investment fund interests.
Is Melford III GP Ltd legit?
AltStreet does not rate legitimacy; it reports the public record. Melford III GP Ltd filed a Form D with the SEC on January 19, 2022 claiming Rule 506(b), Section 3(c), Section 3(c)(1), Section 3(c)(7). A Form D is a notice of an exempt offering, not a review or approval of it. The newest notice reports $242,651,500 sold to 9 investors. AltStreet's enforcement record (SEC, FINRA and state actions) shows no action naming the issuer as of today. Before investing, confirm the filing on EDGAR, check the seller's registration on FINRA BrokerCheck, and read the offering documents, which a Form D does not include.
Is Melford III GP Ltd registered with or approved by the SEC?
No. A Form D is a notice that an issuer is selling securities under an exemption from registration, and the SEC does not review, approve, or pass on the merits of the offering. The filing shows that Melford III GP Ltd claimed Rule 506(b), Section 3(c), Section 3(c)(1), Section 3(c)(7) and disclosed the items the form requires, such as the amount sold, the minimum investment, related persons, and anyone paid to sell the securities. It does not verify the issuer's claims or its business.
How much has Melford III GP Ltd raised?
Melford III GP Ltd reported $242,651,500 sold from 9 investors of a $260,000,000 total offering as of the Form D filed January 19, 2022.
Who can invest in Melford III GP Ltd?
The offering relies on Rule 506(b), which permits sales to accredited investors and to no more than 35 non-accredited investors who meet a sophistication standard, and prohibits general solicitation. The filing checks both Section 3(c)(1), which caps the fund at 100 beneficial owners, and Section 3(c)(7), which requires every investor to be a qualified purchaser, generally an individual with at least $5 million in investments. A fund normally relies on one or the other. The filing reports no non-accredited investors. The minimum investment accepted from an outside investor is $6,500,000.
What is the minimum investment in Melford III GP Ltd?
The Form D lists $6,500,000 as the minimum investment accepted from any outside investor as of January 19, 2022. Issuers can waive their own minimums, and the figure does not include fees.
Who is selling Melford III GP Ltd and how are they paid?
The Form D names no recipient of sales compensation, which usually means the issuer or its affiliates are placing the securities directly.
Who is behind Melford III GP Ltd?
The Form D lists 5 related persons: James Osborne, promoter (Mr. Osborne is a Director of the Issuer's investment adviser, Melford Capital Advisers Ltd., and a promoter of the Issuer); Harry Hart, promoter (Mr. Hart is a Director of the Issuer's investment adviser, Melford Capital Advisers Ltd., and promoter of the Issuer); Jonathan Young, director (Mr. Young is an alternate Director of the General Partner of the Issuer); Tom Chamberlain, director (Mr. Chamberlain is a Director of the General Partner of the Issuer and a Director of the Issuer's investment adviser); Ian Atkinson, director (Mr. Atkinson is a Director of the Issuer's investment adviser). Form D Item 3 requires executive officers, directors, and promoters of the issuer to be listed.
Where is Melford III GP Ltd located?
The issuer's address on its SEC filings is North Suite 2, Town Mills, Rue Du Pre, St. Peter Port, Guernsey GY1 1LT. Its phone number of record is 44 0 208 078 7293. It is organized under the laws of Guernsey.
How long is the Melford III GP Ltd offering open?
The issuer indicated that the offering is not intended to last more than one year. An issuer must amend its Form D annually while a continuing offering stays open; 3 amendments are on record for this CIK.
How large is Melford III GP Ltd?
The issuer declined to disclose its revenue range on the Form D, which the form permits.
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