iM Global Partner has announced the launch of the US Small and Mid Company Growth fund as part of the OYSTER range.

The fund is managed by Polen Capital, which has over 30 years of experience investing in high-quality growth companies. The strategy targets high-quality small and medium-sized companies with attractive growth characteristics, predictable cash flows, and sustainable high returns on capital.

The strategy seeks to benefit from both the inherent growth advantage of investing early in a company's lifecycle and long-term compounding.

The OYSTER US Small and Mid Company Growth fund replaces the OYSTER US Selection fund on the platform, allowing European investors to access a new strategy focusing on small and mid-size US equities at the same time as it is made available to US investors.

Philippe Uzan, CIO Asset Management of iM Global Partner, said in a statement: "Polen Capital's unique concentrated approach makes it one of the strongest global equity managers in the world, and their strategy dovetails with their ability to identify tomorrow's leaders.

“This partnership will offer clients the opportunity to invest early in the lifecycle of US SMID cap companies where, if chosen carefully, growth potential can be very strong."