BEVERLY HILLS, Calif. — AdultVest, Inc., the investment community which concentrates its practice exclusively on adult industry investments, mergers and acquisitions, has been selected by Alternative Investment News as one of four funds nominated for the "Hedge Fund Launch of the Year" award.

"It always feels great when you are recognized for your accomplishments by a publication you respect," AdultVest CEO Francis Koenig said. "Our entire staff deeply appreciates the nomination from AIN." The 6th Annual Hedge Fund Industry Awards recognizes hedge funds, endowments, foundations and corporate and public pension funds that have stood out for their notable accomplishments in alternative investments during the past year.

Winners are selected by the staff of AIN, and will be announced at an awards dinner and ceremony on June 25 in New York. The awards ceremony will be held in conjunction with Institutional Investor Conferences' Hedge Fund Investor Symposium, which will host more than 400 leaders in the hedge fund industry.

For more information on AdultVest, Inc. visit the AdultVest website.