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1291 Group
1291 Group was established in 2000 by legal and insurance professionals. Marc-André Sola serves as founder and Group CEO. The firm advises high-net-worth...
1291 Group
1291 Group was established in 2000 by legal and insurance professionals. Marc-André Sola serves as founder and Group CEO. The firm advises high-net-worth families on tax-compliant wealth structuring, estate planning, and insurance-based asset protection. The firm deploys capital through insurance-linked products, hedge funds, private equity, real estate, digital assets, and collectibles. It avoids activist strategies, distressed situations, private credit, secondaries, and direct co-investments. Portfolio exposure spans Europe, North America, Asia, the Middle East, and Latin America. Confirmed activity includes private placement life insurance structures and relationships with more than 50 carriers. The firm employs more than 100 specialists across ten offices. Marc-André Sola also serves as a faculty member of the UHNW Institute. In May 2026 the firm acquired IPG to expand its Americas platform. It maintains corporate partnership status with the UHNW Institute and STEP membership for key personnel. The firm operates as an independent multi-family office rather than a captive vehicle tied to a single operating company or founding family. Governance follows Swiss standards with an entrepreneurial structure that supports rapid expansion across licensing jurisdictions while maintaining separation between advisory and proprietary activities.
General information
Firm type
Multi Family Office
Year founded
2000
Location
Region
Europe
Country
Switzerland
City
Hamilton
Corporate office
Beethovenstrasse 24, 8002 Zurich, Switzerland
Additional offices
Geneva · Liechtenstein · Dubai · Hong Kong · Singapore · Latin America
Principals
Marc-André Sola
Founder and Group CEO
Altss tracks 1 additional named team member for this firm — including direct investment leads, IR, and operating principals not listed on the public website.
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Frequently asked questions
Who runs investment decisions at 1291 Group?
Marc-André Sola serves as Group CEO and founder. Peter Traber acts as Chairman of the Board. Decisions on insurance structures and wealth planning flow through this leadership team.
How does 1291 Group source proprietary deal flow?
The firm relies on its network of private banks, asset managers, and insurers across 35 licensed jurisdictions. Relationships built over 25 years generate introductions to carriers and structures.
Is 1291 Group structured as a single family office or does it operate more like a venture firm?
1291 Group functions as a multi-family office. It advises multiple families on insurance and estate structures rather than making venture-style equity investments.
Does 1291 Group participate in fund commitments or only direct deals?
The firm focuses on insurance-linked products and does not commit to external funds or direct co-investments. It structures solutions through carriers and related vehicles.
What investment stages does 1291 Group typically target?
The firm does not target venture or growth stages. Its activity centers on established insurance products and real-asset or hedge-fund exposure for wealth preservation.
Where does the underlying wealth come from?
The firm does not disclose specific family origins. It was founded by legal and insurance professionals and serves global high-net-worth clients.
What is 1291 Group's known posture on co-investments alongside external GPs?
The firm explicitly avoids direct co-investments and SPVs. Its mandate centers on insurance-based structures rather than equity participation with external managers.
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