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Corvis
David R. Huber established Corvis in 2003 in Essen, Germany. The office originated from wealth created at Corvis Corporation, the optical networking firm Huber...
Corvis
David R. Huber established Corvis in 2003 in Essen, Germany. The office originated from wealth created at Corvis Corporation, the optical networking firm Huber founded that completed its IPO in 2000. It shifted to multi-family office status in 2010. Corvis deploys capital through direct co-investments, SPVs, private equity, and real estate. Asset classes include industrial technology, agritech, supply chain, and luxury. Confirmed positions include a May 2025 co-investment alongside UI Investissement in champagne producer Frerejean Frères. The firm maintains a Europe-focused footprint with activity in Germany and France. Its portfolio also encompasses operating businesses such as The Vegan Cow and Weingut Korrell. The office reports no public AUM figure. It employs a small team that includes Office Administrator Reshma Sathyan. Corvis holds ZNU sustainability certification across eight companies. In the last 24 months it completed the Frerejean Frères transaction and expanded the Vegan Cow product line. Philanthropic activity includes support for the Joe Andruzzi Foundation and Wartburg senior care community. Corvis maintains an integrated operating-company structure that combines investment management with direct ownership of certified sustainable businesses. This model differs from pure advisory family offices by embedding portfolio companies inside the same legal and certification framework.
General information
Firm type
Multi Family Office
Year founded
2003
Location
Region
Europe
Country
Germany
City
Essen
Corporate office
Essen, Germany
Principals
David R. Huber
Founder
Michael Bortz
Advisory Board
Kim D. Larsen
Key Principal
Sector focus
Frequently asked questions
Who runs investment decisions at Corvis?
David R. Huber serves as founder. Additional key principals include Michael Bortz and Kim D. Larsen, both with prior roles at the original Corvis Corporation.
How does Corvis source proprietary deal flow?
The office uses its network from the optical networking sector and operating businesses such as The Vegan Cow. It has executed co-investments with UI Investissement.
Does Corvis participate in fund commitments or only direct deals?
Corvis executes direct co-investments and SPVs. No fund commitments are disclosed in available records.
What investment stages does Corvis typically target?
The firm targets early-stage opportunities alongside operating-company expansions in agritech and industrial technology.
Where does the underlying wealth come from?
Wealth traces to David R. Huber through Corvis Corporation, which reached an $8.2 billion valuation at its 2000 IPO per Fortune reporting.
Does Corvis maintain philanthropic structures, and how are they separated?
Corvis supports the Joe Andruzzi Foundation and Wartburg. These activities sit alongside the investment office without disclosed legal separation details.
What is Corvis's known posture on co-investments alongside external GPs?
Corvis completed a May 2025 co-investment with UI Investissement in Frerejean Frères, indicating willingness to partner on direct deals.
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