Blockstream Capital Partners (BCP) has announced plans to acquire Corbiere Capital Management, a Jersey-based equities hedge fund manager led by industry veteran Rodrigo Rodriguez. The move marks a significant step in BCP’s mission to build a global investment platform that unites traditional finance with Bitcoin-native strategies designed for institutional investors.
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As part of the integration, Komainu—already a strategic investment of BCP will play a crucial supporting role by providing custody, exchange connectivity, collateral management, and settlement infrastructure through its off-exchange platform, Komainu Connect. This collaboration ensures that BCP can extend a fully supported, institution-ready suite of investment solutions.
The acquisition strengthens BCP’s growing portfolio by bringing Corbiere’s expertise in equity and event-driven markets into the fold. Rodriguez, who will serve as Chief Investment Officer of the newly formed Blockstream Capital Management, brings over 25 years of experience from leadership roles at JPMorgan, Credit Suisse, and BlueCrest, where he headed the event-driven portfolio. After founding Corbiere Capital Management in 2023, he developed a team skilled in tactical trading, corporate actions, and global equities expertise that aligns seamlessly with BCP’s direction.
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Through this integration, BCP gains the ability to offer diversified, multi-strategy investment approaches that blend traditional alpha-generating strategies with Bitcoin-referenced exposures. The combined offering aims to give institutional clients a more balanced, resilient portfolio structure supported by disciplined risk management and strong operational governance.
Commenting on the acquisition, PeterPaul Pardi, Managing Partner of BCP, said,
“Core to our mission of building the leading global institutional Bitcoin-referenced investment platform is the acquisition of experienced investment teams with complementary expertise. Rod and the Corbiere team joining us is testament to the strength of the platform we are building.”
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Rodrigo Rodriguez added,
“Joining BCP as a cornerstone of its asset management offering is a unique opportunity. We look forward to generating superior risk-adjusted returns as Bitcoin treasury activity accelerates and listed companies increasingly hold Bitcoin on their balance sheets. Understanding how this dynamic influences equity pricing and volatility will be key to uncovering new opportunities.”
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This acquisition positions BCP to further expand its capabilities at the intersection of Bitcoin markets and traditional finance—offering institutions a comprehensive, forward-looking investment ecosystem backed by rigorous infrastructure and world-class talent.
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