Aravis Ventures

Aravis Ventures is an independent Swiss private equity firm specializing in investments in growth-stage companies with a turnover exceeding CHF 5 million. The firm focuses on sectors such as biotechnology, energy, life sciences, and renewable energy, aiming to support companies in expanding their product offerings and entering new markets. Aravis Ventures takes a hands-on approach, often taking leading positions in its portfolio companies, and emphasizes the balance between finance, commercial assets, and people.

The firm's investment strategy includes managing two biotech funds and three direct investments in the luxury sector. Aravis Ventures has a cumulative history of investments in over 100 companies, with a notable track record in the infrastructure sector, according to Preqin's research. The firm has achieved several exits, including divestments in renewable energy companies and life science reverse take-overs, listings, and trade sales in Europe, Asia, and the USA.

With many years of experience in the Swiss fund industry, Aravis Ventures has established a platform with a comprehensive offering of investment, accounting, regulatory, and reporting expertise. The firm's senior management has also launched Swissfund, a platform dedicated to pension funds, enabling more efficient investment in Swiss ventures. This onshore platform targets delivering superior returns and significantly contributing to the venture scene in Switzerland.