VC and PE Investments

We invest along the funding cycle with typical tickets of up to EURm 1 in VC and typically larger investments in PE, listed companies and funds. We focus on three sectors: 1) financial services, 2) life sciences and 3) cybersecurity, however, remain open to other industries given the right opportunity. Exemplary deals are shown below.

C-QUADRAT Investment Group
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C-QUADRAT Investment Group

CQ Investment Group, founded by Alex Schütz and Thomas Riess in 1991, is a group of asset management companies with a strong focus on quantitative strategies as well as ESG and impact investing. Additional business areas are Private Debt and Alternative Investments.

cyan AG
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cyan AG

cyan is a provider of intelligent IT security solutions. The company offers cybersecurity solutions for end-customers of mobile and fixed-line internet providers, financial service providers, mobile virtual network operators and a convergent BSS/OSS platform.

LulaLend [Exited]
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LulaLend [Exited]

LulaLend is an online lending company that provides fast and easy working capital funding to small businesses in South Africa by using cutting edge technology designed specifically with SMEs in mind.

HSO [Exited]
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HSO [Exited]

HSO is focused on research and development of probiotics for women's health. The company developed and patented Astarte (TM), a unique probiotic for women's health. HSO was exited to Chr. Hansen Holding A/S in 2020.

Elevat3 Capital
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Elevat3 Capital

With a focus on German-speaking countries, Elevat3 partners with companies that meet their three-level criteria, then elevate them by providing more than just capital.

Presight Capital
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Presight Capital

Presight is the flagship venture capital fund of Christian Angermayer's Apeiron Investment Group that invests in the most ambitious founders across sectors, stages, and geographies.

EGULF | Gulfstream G550 [Sold]
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EGULF | Gulfstream G550 [Sold]

Egulf GmbH & Co KG is an aviation company based in Vienna, Austria, the heart of Europe's business jet market.

FIS Privatbank [Exited]
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FIS Privatbank [Exited]

FIS Privatbank, located at the heart of the financial hub Luxembourg, provides expertise in asset and wealth management and lending for wealthy individuals, family-owned businesses and family offices.

Alex Schütz Collection (ASC): Object. Power. Culture.
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Alex Schütz Collection (ASC): Object. Power. Culture.

Premonetary Currencies of the World: More than 2,200 objects from Africa, Asia, Oceania, Europe, and the Americas tell the story of money, long before coins and banknotes existed.

Boxwood – The Art of Steak
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Boxwood – The Art of Steak

Located in the heart of Vienna, Boxwood offers a contemporary steakhouse experience defined by premium cuts, refined cuisine, and an exceptional wine selection.

Elysium Rare Wines GmbH
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Elysium Rare Wines GmbH

Elysium Rare Wines offers a carefully curated collection of rare and exceptional wines, complemented by bespoke tasting experiences that celebrate craftsmanship, terroir and tradition.

Addiko Bank AG
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Addiko Bank AG

Addiko Bank is a Vienna-based, stock-listed specialist bank with a strong focus on Southeast Europe. Its core business lies in retail and SME banking, with a clear emphasis on consumer lending and simple, digital banking services.

Aquileia Partners
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Aquileia Partners

Aquileia Partners is an independent investment and advisory firm focused on the creation, execution, and management of exclusive alternative investment solutions and strategic financial advisory services.

CNBC DACH
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CNBC DACH

CNBC DACH is being launched as a German-language, multi-platform business and financial news service for Germany, Austria, and Switzerland.