POLARIS is a fully regulated European placement agent with offices in Zurich (Switzerland) and Vaduz (Liechtenstein) specialising in marketing and provision of fundraising services for private markets managers.
We support asset managers with their strategic market entry, branding, fundraising, and after-sales activities to institutional and professional investors across Europe
USD
787
Million raised IN 2023
574
LP Interactions in 2023
8
funds closed in 2023
2
Offices
11
Team Members
16
Years covering European LPs
The POLARIS team has multi-decade experience in marketing and fundraising for numerous asset managers from across the globe. The senior-heavy team is well-versed in the intricacies of the European markets and the regulatory requirements needed to successfully raise capital
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Axiom was founded in 2006 as an independent fund management firm focused on investing in the Asia Pacific region.
Region
Asia
Asset Class
Private Equity
Open Raising
Open
Headquartered in Frankfurt (Germany), Deutsche Beteiligungs AG (DBAG) is the longest established private equity firm in the DACH region, having invested in over 300 family owned Mittelstand businesses over 5 decades.
Region
Europe
Asset Class
Private Equity
Open Raising
Open
Deerpath was founded in 2007 by a team of experienced principals to pursue senior debt investments in lower-middle market companies.
Region
North America
Asset Class
Private Debt
Open Raising
Open
Elementum was founded in 2009 as an independent investment manager specialized in collateralized natural event reinsurance investments.
Region
Global
Asset Class
Liquid Alternatives
Open Raising
Open
LaSalle Investment Management is a global real estate asset manager engaged in a broad variety of strategies.
Region
Global
Asset Class
Real Assets
Open Raising
Open
Northleaf Capital Partners is a global private markets investment firm with US$23 billion in private equity, private credit and infrastructure commitments under management on behalf of public, corporate and multi-employer pension plans, endowments, foundations, financial institutions and family offices.
Region
North America
Asset Class
Real Assets
Open Raising
Open
Portfolio Advisors is a global private asset manager specializing in the U.S. middle market providing tailored private equity, private credit and private real estate investment solutions through a variety of customized programs, including direct, secondary and primary investments, and junior and senior credit.
Region
Global
Asset Class
Private Equity
Open Raising
Open
Rothschild & Co’s direct lending team provides senior-secured and subordinated debt financing solutions to privately-owned mid-market businesses across Europe.
Region
Europe
Asset Class
Private Debt
Open Raising
𝗟𝗶𝗲𝗰𝗵𝘁𝗲𝗻𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗶𝗻, 𝘁𝗼𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝗶𝘀 𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝗮𝗯𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝘆𝗼𝘂! Happy National Day from the entire POLARIS team! 🎉
On this special day, we raise our glasses to the world's sixth-smallest nation, a true Alpine gem that continuously amazes us.🍾
Liechtenstein, you size may be small, but your spirit and resilience are larger than life! 💪
August 15 is a double celebration for this incredible country – not only does it mark the Assumption Feast, but it's also the birthday of the late Prince Franz Josef II, a leader who left an indelible mark on Liechtenstein's history.
Our team in Vaduz feels the pulse of Liechtenstein's vibrant culture and innovative spirit
every single day, and we couldn't be more grateful to be a part of this amazing community. 🙌
So, here's to you, Liechtenstein!🥂
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🏃♂️Join the 𝗣𝗢𝗟𝗔𝗥𝗜𝗦, @[Axiom Asia Private Capital](urn:li:organization:473149) and @[Portfolio Advisors](urn:li:organization:9429580) Sightseeing Run at IPEM 2024 in Paris:
Kickstart the day with a burst of energy and explore Paris like never before!
Lace up your running shoes for a sightseeing run that will take us through the heart of the City of Light. Our route will lead us from the majestic Arc de Triomphe, past the iconic Eiffel Tower, and along the scenic Seine Promenade.
𝗥𝘂𝗻 𝗗𝗲𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗹𝘀:
🗓️ 𝗗𝗮𝘁𝗲/𝗧𝗶𝗺𝗲: Tuesday 10th of September at 07:00 am
⏱️ 𝗥𝘂𝗻 𝗹𝗲𝗻𝗴𝘁𝗵: Approximately 1 hour
🏃♀️ 𝗖𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗴𝗼𝗿𝗶𝗲𝘀: Leisure 6km / Sport 10km
➡️ If you're interested in participating, let us know below in the comments and we'll contact you with more details. Alternatively, you can email us directly at 𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀\@𝗽𝗼𝗹𝗮𝗿𝗶𝘀-𝗶𝗻𝘃𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀.𝗰𝗼𝗺 to sign up and get more info. 📩
Feel free to share this information with fellow runners or directly tag them in the comments! We look forward to meeting you in Paris!
P.S. Each participant will be provided with a running t-shirt.
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𝗛𝗮𝗽𝗽𝘆 𝗦𝘄𝗶𝘀𝘀 𝗡𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗗𝗮𝘆!
From the iconic Matterhorn to the tranquil shores of Lake Geneva, Switzerland’s landscapes are as diverse as its languages. 🏔️🌊 Today, we celebrate the culture, innovation, and resilience that makes Switzerland unique.
At 𝗣𝗢𝗟𝗔𝗥𝗜𝗦, we've been part of this vibrant country for over 16 years. Our journey has been a mix of challenges and triumphs, each one shaping us into who we are today. Whether navigating the financial landscape or exploring Switzerland’s natural beauty, every moment has been worthwhile.
As we celebrate today, let’s raise a toast (or enjoy some Swiss cheese 🧀) to the place we proudly call home. Here’s to many more years of growth, and new adventures!
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🚀 Exciting Insights from the 11th edition of PE Insights Conference 2024 in Zurich! 🇨🇭
Last week, our Managing Partner @[Stefan Brägger](urn:li:person:tz4DJW2pSM) moderated a panel discussion with Swiss investors Maddalena Orlandini, @[Alexander Hesseling](urn:li:person:xpXtWd1C1e), @[Thomas Gnaegi](urn:li:person:UBarr1fI8i) and @[Cyril Demaria](urn:li:person:639bkeYPlU).
Here are the key takeaways:
1️. 𝗢𝘂𝘁𝗹𝗼𝗼𝗸 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗣𝗘 𝗿𝗲𝗺𝗮𝗶𝗻𝘀 𝗽𝗼𝘀𝗶𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲: The majority of the panelists, supported by a quick survey of the audience, are convinced that the 2024-25 vintages will be good years for private equity. It’s clear that professionals in our industry tend to be optimistic, seeing the glass half full \(when did you last hear from a PE manager that this vintage will be worse than the last?\)
2️. 𝗙𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗿𝗮𝗶𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗻𝗴𝗲𝘀 𝗿𝗲𝗺𝗮𝗶𝗻: Despite the positive outlook, fundraising remains difficult. Asset managers are slowly realizing that the days of ever-growing fund sizes and reaching the hard-cap easily won’t come back so quickly, if ever. GPs must now fight for LPs’ attention, focus on returning capital to investors and stand out in a very crowded and competitive fundraising market. However, there are opportunities with new investors who are building portfolios entering the PE asset class, particularly in Switzerland and Germany.
3️. 𝗦𝗰𝗮𝗿𝗰𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗼𝗳 𝗲𝘅𝗶𝘁𝘀: Light at the end of the tunnel?: Liquidity from PE portfolios is not expected to improve significantly over the next 12 months. However, some improvements have been made as GPs are becoming more innovative with continuation vehicles and dividend recaps.
4. 𝗟𝗣𝘀 𝗿𝗲𝗺𝗮𝗶𝗻 𝗶𝗻 𝗮 𝗯𝗲𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗽𝗼𝘀𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝘃𝘀 𝗚𝗣𝘀: The pendulum has swung in favor of LPs and this situation is expected to continue over the coming years. While access to top-tier managers was difficult in 2020-21, the current situation has made it easier for LPs to access top managers, get access to co-investments and negotiate more favorable terms, and several panelists were surprised of how much more attention they got over the last few years. Despite this shift, the 2/20 model remains largely unchallenged.
5. 𝗠𝗶𝗻𝗼𝗿𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗸𝗲 𝘀𝗮𝗹𝗲𝘀 𝘄𝗶𝗹𝗹 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗻𝘂𝗲: The trend of selling minority stakes to outside investors, either to strategic investors or newly formed pools of capital, is expected to continue. Most of our panelists expect GPs will continue using these exit windows as a tool to manage transition, finance commitments, or investments into new strategies, and they seemed relatively relaxed, as long as the interests with them as investors are aligned.
Feel free to connect directly with Stefan Brägger to discuss these insights further! 🤝
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📝 𝗣𝗢𝗟𝗔𝗥𝗜𝗦 and Axiom Asia Private Capital are excited to have contributed to the latest Absolut\|private edition by Absolute Research: Our article, "Asiatisches Private Equity im institutionellen Portfolio," delves into the exciting investment opportunities presented by the robust growth of Asian economies.📈
Authored by Alex Sao Wei Lee, Debbi Sutuntivorakoon, and Ernest Ong from Axiom Asia, alongside our very own Rolf Dreiseidler from POLARIS, this paper offers valuable insights into the current geopolitical and macroeconomic landscape of the region. We explore the significance of Asia for institutional investors and present strategies to capitalize on the region's growth potential. 🇩🇪 While the article is in German, we highly recommend downloading the e-paper from the Absolute Research website to access this insightful content:👉 https://lnkd.in/eCN\_MZcN
𝗔 𝗳𝗲𝘄 𝗶𝗺𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗮𝗻𝘁 𝗶𝗻𝘀𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁𝘀 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗹𝗲:
1️📈 𝗔𝘀𝗶𝗮'𝘀 𝗚𝗿𝗼𝘄𝘁𝗵 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗸𝗲𝘁: Asia, home to 60% of the world's population and projected to hold 65% of the global middle class by 2030, is a dynamic growth market with GDP growth forecasts for countries like India, Indonesia, and China significantly higher than those of the Western world.
2️🌏 𝗨𝗦-𝗖𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗮 𝗚𝗲𝗼𝗽𝗼𝗹𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗧𝗲𝗻𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀: The geopolitical tension between the US and China, especially regarding Taiwan, remains a challenge. However, the strong economic interdependence between China and Taiwan mitigates potential conflicts and supports the current status quo.
3️💼 𝗣𝗿𝗶𝘃𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗘𝗾𝘂𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗶𝗻 𝗔𝘀𝗶𝗮: Private equity in Asia offers significant advantages over Western markets due to lower reliance on debt and higher growth rates in sectors such as healthcare and IT. This makes the region an attractive investment option, particularly considering diversification and long-term return benefits.
As Asia continues to be a driving force in the global economy, understanding the nuances of its private equity market is crucial for investors seeking to diversify and optimize their portfolios.
To learn more about Asian private equity, leave us a message below or reach out to us directly. We also have a few hard copies to give away...
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