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Arche Associates SA
Arche Associates SA was founded in November 2012 by Yves Deschenaux and Manuel Baldauff. The firm began as an independent multi-family office before its...
Arche Associates SA
Arche Associates SA was founded in November 2012 by Yves Deschenaux and Manuel Baldauff. The firm began as an independent multi-family office before its December 2022 acquisition by Stanhope Capital Group. The firm allocates across fund-of-funds, hedge funds, private equity and real estate. It maintains a Canadian real estate investment platform and targets opportunities in Europe, North America and Asia. Confirmed sector exposure includes robotics and automation as well as biotech. Arche Private Advisors, established in 2015, structures client real estate transactions. Manuel Baldauff is the owner of Value Associates SA, providing independent director services. Yves Deschenaux holds a directorship at La Luxembourgeoise S.A. and acts as Honorary Consul of the Republic of Korea in Luxembourg. In September 2025 Corient announced its acquisition of Stanhope Capital Group, the parent of Arche Associates, with closing expected in the first half of 2026. Arche Associates maintains membership in the Luxembourg Private Equity & Venture Capital Association. Its principals previously held senior roles at Banque Privée Edmond de Rothschild Europe before founding the firm.
General information
Firm type
Multi Family Office
Year founded
2012
AUM
Undisclosed
Location
Region
Europe
Country
Luxembourg
City
Luxembourg
Corporate office
Luxembourg, Luxembourg
Principals
Frédéric Otto
Co-founder
Franck Payrar
Co-founder and Managing Partner
Altss tracks 3 additional named team members 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 Arche Associates SA?
Investment decisions rest with co-founders Yves Deschenaux and Manuel Baldauff together with Frédéric Otto, Rudy Paulet and Franck Payrar.
How is Arche Associates SA related to Stanhope Capital Group?
Stanhope Capital Group acquired Arche Associates in December 2022. The firm now operates as Arche Stanhope Capital within the group.
Does Arche Associates SA participate in fund commitments or direct deals?
The firm deploys through fund-of-funds, hedge funds and private equity alongside direct real estate investments via its Canadian platform and Arche Private Advisors.
What is Arche Associates SA's geographic footprint?
The firm focuses on Europe, North America and Asia.
Which sectors does Arche Associates SA target?
Confirmed exposure includes robotics and automation as well as biotech.
What board roles do Arche principals hold outside the firm?
Manuel Baldauff serves as a non-executive director at Banque Raiffeisen and in Luxembourg SPVs of Groupe Cofinimmo. Yves Deschenaux is a director of La Luxembourgeoise S.A. and Honorary Consul of Korea in Luxembourg.
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