European capital raising

aico partners

Since 1998

European Capital Raising, Capital Introduction & Third-Party Marketing since 1998

Helping select asset managers and GPs – from emerging to well-established – access Europe’s leading institutional investors through focused, relationship-driven fundraising.

AICO Partners

Founded in 1998, AICO brings close to 30 years of European capital-raising experience across a broad range of asset classes. We combine deep institutional relationships with a selective, senior-led approach.

Founded in 1998 – close to three decades of capital-raising experience.
Broad asset-class experience – with a focus on alternatives.
Deep relationships – with leading institutional investors across Europe.
Selective mandate approach – ensuring focus and genuine commitment.
Senior-level execution – on every assignment, from strategy to delivery
Aligned interest – success-focused remuneration.

Our coverage

From the centre of Europe, AICO has built enduring relationships within the institutional investor community. Our network spans leading allocators across Europe and the Middle East, from single family offices up to sovereign wealth funds.

Our commitment

To raise capital for fund managers / GPs through longstanding and successful relationships within its investor network and intelligent deployment of industry knowledge.

Sample Mandates

Alba Credit Opportunities

Founded 2025, Geneva-based Alba builds on more than a decade of institutional credit investing experience and pursues 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, DWS is the asset management arm of Deutsche Bank, 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 investment managers, pioneering quantitative trend-following and managed futures strategies for institutional investors 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.

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.