Aravis SA

About The Fund

Aravis SA specializes as a renowned actor in private equity markets across Switzerland and Europe. With a team that possesses over 100 years of combined investment experience, they have grounded themselves in equity expertise, operating as a venture capital fund. Aravis SA focuses its investments on IT (& TMT), Media, Biotech, Energy, and Medical Devices (& Hospital Services). Their most recent vehicle, Aravis Growth I, is designed to meet the high demand for growth capital within these regions. They offer support to entrepreneurs, fostering accelerated expansion through funding and active assistance, while providing investors with access to burgeoning growth opportunities. Aravis Growth I aims to bridge the evident gap in the Swiss economic landscape, characterized by innovative prowess yet lacking in venture capital accessibility and entrepreneurial support. Aravis SA propels high-tech companies in their growth stages by pooling capital from investors such as pension funds, corporations, family offices, and sovereign wealth funds. They engage in meticulous deal identification, due diligence, and investment, done in tandem with local venture capitalists. Furthermore, the firm has an active management strategy, operating with a keen focus on three primary sectors, with a goal to hasten growth and ensure quality returns. The sectors include Biotech, Creative & Digital, and Industrial Hightech. Additionally, the firm takes interest in Special Situations—areas outside the tech realm that present substantial growth potential. Aravis Growth I prides itself on having a cost-effective fund structure, complemented by transparent organization and reporting mechanisms. The fund emphasizes on deploying capital to critical sectors which accelerates the progress of Swiss high-tech growth companies and fosters job creation. As a regulated entity by FINMA, Aravis SA places an emphasis on integrating ESG aspects and supporting the UN Sustainable Development Goals throughout their investment process. The firm remains influential at the political level, advocating for investment avenues in high-tech and digital sectors.