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ACIES Asset Management
ACIES Asset Management was founded in 1994 by Swiss financiers whose backgrounds trace to investment banking and trading. Dr. Thomas Ladner serves as the...
ACIES Asset Management
ACIES Asset Management was founded in 1994 by Swiss financiers whose backgrounds trace to investment banking and trading. Dr. Thomas Ladner serves as the central principal. The firm structures mandates, structured products and succession solutions for high-net-worth families. Investment activity covers hedge funds, private equity, private credit, commodities and direct co-investments. Confirmed holdings include minority positions in wefox Holding AG, Blue Orchard Finance S.A., Gowago AG and Clinique La Prairie SA. The geographic footprint centers on Europe and North America with indicated exposure to Asia. The firm participates in early-stage rounds and buyouts. Team size remains undisclosed. Additional offices are not recorded. Thomas Ladner maintains board roles at multiple Swiss operating companies and foundations. No operational event from the last 24 months appears in available records. The firm maintains a direct co-investment program alongside its fund commitments. This structure allows participation in Series A through Series C rounds and buyouts while preserving a multi-family office mandate focused on wealth preservation across generations.
General information
Firm type
Multi Family Office
Year founded
1994
AUM
1000 (Altss estimate)
Location
Region
Europe
Country
Switzerland
City
Manhattan Beach
Corporate office
Zurich, Switzerland
Principals
Dr. Thomas Ladner
Principal
Sector focus
Frequently asked questions
Who runs investment decisions at ACIES Asset Management?
Dr. Thomas Ladner serves as the principal and directs investment activity. Additional board members include Marco A.M. Gieraths and Dr. Christian H. Kälin.
Does ACIES Asset Management participate in fund commitments or only direct deals?
The firm commits to hedge funds and private equity funds while also executing direct co-investments and SPVs. Confirmed direct holdings include wefox Holding AG and Blue Orchard Finance S.A.
What investment stages does ACIES Asset Management typically target?
Activity spans early stage through buyout. Confirmed stages include Series A, Series B, Series C and buyout transactions.
Where does the underlying wealth come from?
Wealth originates from investment banking and trading activities of the founding Swiss financiers.
How is ACIES Asset Management related to Thomas Ladner?
Dr. Thomas Ladner is the principal and founder-linked operator. He holds board seats across portfolio companies and related foundations.
Does ACIES Asset Management maintain philanthropic structures?
Thomas Ladner serves on boards of several foundations including WORLD.MINDS Foundation and Right Livelihood Award Foundation.
What sectors does ACIES Asset Management focus on?
Confirmed sectors include digital health, healthcare services, gaming and sports and wellness. Technology focus includes AI/ML and biotech.
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