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Virthos Partners
Virthos Partners was founded in 2010 by Dr. Wolf Wolfsteiner. The firm draws capital from entrepreneurs and industrial families and focuses on owner-managed...
Virthos Partners
Virthos Partners was founded in 2010 by Dr. Wolf Wolfsteiner. The firm draws capital from entrepreneurs and industrial families and focuses on owner-managed investments in established Mittelstand businesses. The strategy centers on private equity deployments in Industrial Tech, Digital Health and related sectors. Virthos executes buyouts and growth investments, often alongside co-investors from its network of entrepreneurs. It targets companies in Germany and neighbouring European countries and maintains exposure to North America. The absence of fund timelines permits extended holding periods and direct operational involvement with portfolio management teams. No public data exists on total professionals or AUM. The firm maintains a single office in Zurich. Martin Strässer serves as the second Managing Partner. No dated operational events from the last 24 months appear in available records. Virthos maintains a hybrid structure that combines family-office flexibility with professional private-equity processes. This allows direct co-ownership arrangements with management teams and succession situations without external fund reporting obligations.
General information
Firm type
Multi Family Office
Year founded
2010
Location
Region
Europe
Country
Switzerland
City
Zurich
Corporate office
Bahnhofstrasse 37, 8001 Zürich, Switzerland
Principals
Dr. Wolf Wolfsteiner
Managing Partner
Altss tracks 1 additional named team member 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 Virthos Partners?
Dr. Wolf Wolfsteiner and Martin Strässer serve as Managing Partners. They oversee deal sourcing, execution and ongoing operational support for portfolio companies.
How does Virthos Partners source proprietary deal flow?
The firm sources through its network of entrepreneurs and industrial families. It also draws on alumni affiliations with INSEAD, LSE, ESB Reutlingen, University of St. Gallen and University of Passau.
Is Virthos Partners structured as a single family office or does it operate more like a venture firm?
It operates as a multi-family office. Capital originates from multiple entrepreneurs and industrial families rather than a single lineage.
Does Virthos Partners participate in fund commitments or only direct deals?
Virthos executes direct investments and co-investments. It does not manage or commit to external funds.
What investment stages does Virthos Partners typically target?
The firm targets buyout and growth stages in established Mittelstand companies.
Where does the underlying wealth come from?
Capital is provided by entrepreneurs and industrial families who participate as co-investors alongside the firm.
What is Virthos Partners' known posture on co-investments alongside external GPs?
The firm invests together with a select group of like-minded entrepreneurs and industrial families rather than alongside traditional external GPs.
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