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Pure Funds
Pure Funds is a US-based investment company headquartered in New York. It focuses on a Venture Capital strategy. The firm has a small team of one staff member,...
Pure Funds
Pure Funds is a US-based investment company headquartered in New York. It focuses on a Venture Capital strategy. The firm has a small team of one staff member, including one investment professional.
General information
Firm type
Generalist
Year founded
—
AUM
Undisclosed
Location
Region
North America
Country
United States
City
New York
Corporate office
New York, United States
Additional offices
Switzerland
Principals
Flavio Lauener
CEO and CIO of Pure Funds AG
André Schülke
CFO and COO of Pure Funds AG
Andrew Chanin
Founder and former CEO, PureFunds
Paul Zimnisky
Co-founder and former CEO, PureFunds
Sector focus
Frequently asked questions
How is Pure Funds AG in Switzerland related to PureFunds in the United States?
PureFunds was a US ETF sponsor co-founded by Andrew Chanin and Paul Zimnisky. Flavio Lauener and André Schülke later established Pure Funds AG in Switzerland as a separate but brand-linked entity. The Swiss firm operates with its own management, regulatory footprint, and investment strategy.
What does Pure Funds AG actually invest in?
The Swiss arm deploys capital across early-stage venture investing — seed and growth — and direct real estate. Its PURE Swiss Opportunity REF (PSO) Portfolio holds mixed-use Swiss properties. The firm also operates PURE Projects for development or acquisition initiatives.
Who controls investment decisions at Pure Funds?
Flavio Lauener serves as CEO and CIO of Pure Funds AG in Switzerland. André Schülke holds the CFO and COO roles. The US entity was historically led by Andrew Chanin and Paul Zimnisky.
Does Pure Funds operate as a family office or an asset manager?
Pure Funds operates as an asset manager, not a family office. It manages third-party capital through its Swiss regulated structure and historically raised assets for US-listed ETFs.
What is Pure Funds' relationship to the broader Swiss asset management industry?
Pure Funds AG joined the Asset Management Association Switzerland (AMAS) in 2023, signaling formal integration into the country's institutional asset management community. AMAS represents the collective interests of Swiss asset managers and sets industry standards.
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