Purpose & Patience
Progress takes many things, but above all it takes patience.
Founded over a century ago, we have grown from our industrial beginnings into an investment company with family DNA and global reach. We believe lasting value is built through sustained, intentional effort over time.
Entrepreneurs need partners prepared to go the distance, just as strong partnerships depend on trust, alignment and shared intent. That is why we exist, to support enduring growth with Purpose & Patience.
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We invest in visionary founders at every stage, from nurturing startups to scaling growth-stage companies and partnering mature ones.
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ByteDance
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ByteDance
Global internet and technology company with leading products in areas such as social networking, content distribution, enterprise software and gaming.
| Year of establishment | 2012 |
| Year of entry | 2016 |
| Country | China |
| Sector | Digital transformation |
Cambridge Associates
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Cambridge Associates
Investment firm helping its clients build custom portfolios.
| Year of establishment | 1973 |
| Year of entry | 2018 |
| Country | United States |
| Sector | Other |
Proeduca
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Proeduca
Global leader in online Spanish-language higher education.
| Year of establishment | 2009 |
| Year of entry | 2025 |
| Country | Spain |
| Sector | Education |
Nuxe
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Nuxe
Pioneering French brand in natural cosmetology.
| Year of establishment | 1991 |
| Year of entry | 2019 |
| Country | France |
| Sector | Consumer and retail |
Drylock Technologies
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Drylock Technologies
Belgian family company manufacturing personal hygiene products.
| Year of establishment | 2012 |
| Year of entry | 2019 |
| Country | Belgium |
| Sector | Consumer and retail |
Cognita
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Cognita
Global K-12 schools platform (from kindergarten to high school).
| Year of establishment | 2004 |
| Year of entry | 2019 |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Sector | Education |
Mérieux NutriSciences
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Mérieux NutriSciences
Offers analysis and support services for the development of new products with the aim of preventing health risks related to food.
| Year of establishment | 1967 |
| Year of entry | 2014 |
| Country | United States |
| Sector | Other |
Vinted
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Vinted
Europe’s largest online international C2C marketplace dedicated to second-hand fashion.
| Year of establishment | 2008 |
| Year of entry | 2019 |
| Country | Lithuania |
| Sector | Consumer and retail |
Cleo
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Cleo
AI solution aiming at improving the financial health of its users at a global level.
| Year of establishment | 2016 |
| Year of entry | 2022 |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Sector | Digital transformation |
Rohlik
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Rohlik
Leading online grocery business with the vision to elevate food quality and service standards in the grocery industry.
| Year of establishment | 2014 |
| Year of entry | 2022 |
| Country | Czech Republic |
| Sector | Consumer and retail |
ByteDance
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ByteDance
Global internet and technology company with leading products in areas such as social networking, content distribution, enterprise software and gaming.
| Year of establishment | 2012 |
| Year of entry | 2016 |
| Country | China |
| Sector | Digital transformation |
Cambridge Associates
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Cambridge Associates
Investment firm helping its clients build custom portfolios.
| Year of establishment | 1973 |
| Year of entry | 2018 |
| Country | United States |
| Sector | Other |
Proeduca
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Proeduca
Global leader in online Spanish-language higher education.
| Year of establishment | 2009 |
| Year of entry | 2025 |
| Country | Spain |
| Sector | Education |
Nuxe
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Nuxe
Pioneering French brand in natural cosmetology.
| Year of establishment | 1991 |
| Year of entry | 2019 |
| Country | France |
| Sector | Consumer and retail |
Drylock Technologies
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Drylock Technologies
Belgian family company manufacturing personal hygiene products.
| Year of establishment | 2012 |
| Year of entry | 2019 |
| Country | Belgium |
| Sector | Consumer and retail |
Cognita
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Cognita
Global K-12 schools platform (from kindergarten to high school).
| Year of establishment | 2004 |
| Year of entry | 2019 |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Sector | Education |
Mérieux NutriSciences
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Mérieux NutriSciences
Offers analysis and support services for the development of new products with the aim of preventing health risks related to food.
| Year of establishment | 1967 |
| Year of entry | 2014 |
| Country | United States |
| Sector | Other |
Vinted
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Vinted
Europe’s largest online international C2C marketplace dedicated to second-hand fashion.
| Year of establishment | 2008 |
| Year of entry | 2019 |
| Country | Lithuania |
| Sector | Consumer and retail |
Cleo
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Cleo
AI solution aiming at improving the financial health of its users at a global level.
| Year of establishment | 2016 |
| Year of entry | 2022 |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Sector | Digital transformation |
Rohlik
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Rohlik
Leading online grocery business with the vision to elevate food quality and service standards in the grocery industry.
| Year of establishment | 2014 |
| Year of entry | 2022 |
| Country | Czech Republic |
| Sector | Consumer and retail |
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Eye Security
A leading provider of software-driven cybersecurity for the European mid-market.
17.40 %
Shareholding percentage
2026
Year of entry
FirstClub
A quality-first quick-commerce platform offering curated, private-label-led groceries and everyday essentials for India's leading households.
7.82 %
Shareholding percentage
2026
Year of entry
Creature Comforts
Membership-led, technology-enabled veterinary platform with a mission of healthier pets and happier vets
20.29 %
Shareholding percentage
2026
Year of entry
Supabase
An open-source developer platform for building modern applications.
0.29 %
Shareholding percentage
2026
Year of entry
Primer
Unified payment orchestration platform that allows businesses to control, optimize, and scale their entire payment flow.
14.17 %
Shareholding percentage
2026
Year of entry
Hypershell
Hypershell is a global consumer robotics brand developing AI-powered wearable exoskeletons that enhance human mobility.
1.83 %
Shareholding percentage
2026
Year of entry
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