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Fides Capital
Fides Capital was established in 2017 by former UBS wealth managers. Kai Tan serves as co-founder, CIO and senior partner; Vicente Santana Aparicio acts as...
Fides Capital
Fides Capital was established in 2017 by former UBS wealth managers. Kai Tan serves as co-founder, CIO and senior partner; Vicente Santana Aparicio acts as founder for the Spanish operations. Capital originates from the partners’ private-banking careers and is deployed for intergenerational wealth preservation. The firm allocates across private equity, private credit, hedge funds and direct co-investments or SPVs. It also runs fund-of-funds mandates and alternative VC structures. Confirmed stage coverage includes seed through pre-IPO. Geographic reach spans Europe, North America, Asia and South America. Sector exposure includes FinTech, Digital Health, EdTech, AgriTech & FoodTech, PropTech, Enterprise Software and AI/ML. No AUM figure is published. The firm lists two philanthropic vehicles: the Geneva Institute for Wealth Management. Giuseppe Zocco appears in the co-investor network. Fides Capital integrates discretionary management and independent advisory under a single regulated entity, a structure that combines Swiss banking heritage with direct principal oversight of both liquid and private-market decisions.
General information
Firm type
Multi Family Office
Year founded
2017
Location
Region
Europe
Country
Spain
City
Madrid
Corporate office
Madrid, Spain
Principals
Kai Tan
Co-founder, CIO, and Senior Partner
Vicente Santana Aparicio
Founder
Sector focus
Frequently asked questions
Who runs investment decisions at Fides Capital?
Kai Tan serves as co-founder, CIO and senior partner. Vicente Santana Aparicio is listed as founder for the Spanish operations.
Where does the underlying wealth come from?
Capital originates from the partners’ prior careers in Swiss private banking.
Does Fides Capital participate in fund commitments or only direct deals?
The firm uses both fund commitments and direct co-investments or SPVs.
What investment stages does Fides Capital typically target?
Coverage includes seed, Series A, Series B, late stage and pre-IPO.
How is Fides Capital related to Perennius?
Perennius acts as the parent investment group for the firm’s Spanish operations.
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