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Orion Advisors
Orion Advisors was established in 2016 by Swiss and Latin American wealth-management professionals. Gregor Schmid serves as managing partner alongside...
Orion Advisors
Orion Advisors was established in 2016 by Swiss and Latin American wealth-management professionals. Gregor Schmid serves as managing partner alongside Christoph Schaer and Ferdinand Porák. The firm operates from Montevideo with partner offices in Buenos Aires and Zurich. Services center on private wealth structuring, advisory, relocation, corporate solutions, art management and philanthropy. Investment activity includes digital assets, fund-of-funds commitments and private credit. Geographic exposure reaches North America alongside core Latin American and European markets. Confirmed sector focuses comprise FinTech, RegTech and InsurTech together with AI/ML, cybersecurity and enterprise software. The firm maintains the Ganydar Foundation as a philanthropic vehicle. Gregor Schmid holds board roles at the Swiss Uruguayan Chamber of Commerce and STEP membership. No public AUM figure or named portfolio holdings appear in available records.
General information
Firm type
Multi Family Office
Year founded
2016
Location
Region
South America
Country
Uruguay
City
Voorhees
Corporate office
Ruta 8 km 17.5, ed @2, Of.402, 91600 Montevideo, Uruguay
Additional offices
Buenos Aires · Zurich
Principals
Gregor Schmid
Managing Partner and Founder
Christoph Schaer
Partner
Ferdinand Porák
Partner
Sector focus
Frequently asked questions
Who runs investment decisions at Orion Advisors?
Gregor Schmid, Christoph Schaer and Ferdinand Porák form the management team. Schmid brings 30 years of structuring experience focused on Latin America and Switzerland. Schaer previously held managing director roles at UBS Wealth Management and Credit Suisse.
How does Orion Advisors source proprietary deal flow?
The firm relies on relationships developed through the Swiss Uruguayan Chamber of Commerce and Latin American Chamber of Commerce in Switzerland. Partner offices in Buenos Aires and Zurich provide additional access to regional opportunities.
Is Orion Advisors structured as a single family office or does it operate more like a venture firm?
It functions as a multi-family office serving multiple entrepreneurial families. Services emphasize wealth planning, governance and structuring rather than venture-style origination.
Does Orion Advisors participate in fund commitments or only direct deals?
It deploys across digital assets, fund-of-funds and private credit. Direct and real-estate investment vehicles are also maintained in Uruguay, Argentina and international jurisdictions.
Where does the underlying wealth come from?
The firm advises families whose wealth origins are not publicly detailed. Its client base spans Latin American and Swiss entrepreneurial families.
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