RAISING CAPITAL

AICO Partners

since 1998

Capital Raising, Capital Introduction & Third-Party Marketer since 1998

Supporting selected fund managers
— from emerging to well established —
in accessing Europe’s investor landscape.

Who is AICO

Founded in 1998, AICO (Alternative Investment Company) brings three decades of Europe-wide capital-raising experience, focussing on alternative asset classes.

We combine deep institutional relationships with a selective, senior-led approach.

Proven track record: Broad asset-class experience, with a focus on alternatives
Deep investor network: Established relationships with leading institutional investors across Europe
Selective mandates: Ensuring focus and commitment
Senior-level execution: From strategy to delivery
Aligned interests: Success-focused remuneratio

Our coverage

From the centre of Europe, AICO has built enduring relationships within the institutional investor community. This network spans investors across Europe, as well as select international markets, from single-family offices up to sovereign wealth funds.

Our process

AICO delivers a structured, end-to-end fundraising mandate, from first contact to capital commitment.

Tailored strategy: Sales strategies and action plans built around your needs
Roadshows & investor meetings: Full coordination, backed by dedicated coaching
Transparent reporting: Regular updates to senior management
Close collaboration: Alignment with your investment and sales teams
Continuous refinement: Marketing materials kept competitive and relevant

We work as an extension of your team, delivering measurable results through disciplined execution.

Sample of organizations that have mandated us in the past:

Alba Credit Opportunities

Hedge fund founded in 2025, building on more than a decade of institutional credit investing experience and applying a catalyst-driven liquid credit strategy.

AXA Venture Partners

Managing over €2 billion, AXA Venture Partners invests globally in high-growth technology companies and innovative venture capital opportunities backed by the AXA Group.

DWS

Founded in 1956, the asset management arm of Deutsche Bank, is overseeing more than €1 trillion across public and private markets for investors globally.

Deutsche Finance Group

Established in 2005, Deutsche Finance provides institutional access to global real estate and infrastructure investments and has participated in projects worth over €12 billion.

Dunn Capital Management

Founded in 1974, Dunn is one of the world's longest-established systematic hedge funds, pioneering quantitative trend-following and managed futures strategies for over five decades.

Galaxy Asset Management

New York-based Galaxy is a multi-billion, leading investment manager providing access to digital assets and transformative technologies via VC, hedge fund and long-only solutions.

Sanlam Investments

Part of the Sanlam Group, founded in 1918, the firm manages over $60 billion and is one of Africa's largest and most respected institutional asset managers.

StepStone Group

Founded in 2007, StepStone is a global private markets specialist with more than $700 billion in assets under supervision, spanning private equity, infrastructure, real estate and private debt.

U.S. Department of Commerce,

The U.S. Department of Commerce, through its SelectUSA initiative, promotes foreign direct investment and supports international businesses seeking opportunities in the US.